America’s Magnificent National Parks

Tour Information

15nt Tour Begins Phoenix, Ends Denver: 1nt Scottsdale; 1nt Grand Canyon; 2nts Lake Powell; 1nt Bryce or Zion National Park; 1nt Las Vegas; 1nt Salt Lake City; 1nt Jackson; 2nts Yellowstone National Park; 1nt Billings; 2nts Custer State Park; 1nt Cheyenne; 1nt Denver

This is the ultimate Western adventure. We watch Old Faithful erupt in Yellowstone, admire the majesty and scale of the Grand Canyon and Mt. Rushmore, get an insight into Native American life and heritage and recapture the history and romance of the Wild West, all in one incredible tour package that will give memories to last a lifetime.

Day 1

DUBLIN - PHOENIX - SCOTTSDALE
A complimentary transfer is provided to your first hotel where you will meet your Tour Director this afternoon. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.
Hotel: Camelback Inn, a JW Marriott Resort & Spa

Day 2

SCOTTSDALE - GRAND CANYON
Today’s first stop is in the bohemian colony of Sedona, in the heart of Red Rock Country. Then on through Oak Creek Canyon to one of the natural wonders of the world - Grand Canyon National Park. Don’t forget your camera as you embark on a stroll with your Tour Director along the rim to watch the sun set over the canyon walls. Tonight, enjoy a private dinner in the Thunderbird Room while taking in the magnificent views of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim.
Hotel: National Park Lodges (B,HD)

Day 3

GRAND CANYON - LAKE POWELL
After a morning at leisure at the Grand Canyon, move on to the Historic Cameron Trading Post. The journey carries on through the Painted Desert, a colourful fantasyland of mesas, buttes and badlands, and through the Navajo Indian Reservation. Stop at the Glen Canyon Dam to learn about its impact on the Colorado River before arriving at the lakefront resort. The scenery is breathtaking with towering rock walls rising out of the water. Take a leisurely cruise on the spectacular Lake Powell and explore the scenic Antelope Canyon, with its dramatic steep sandstone walls.
Hotel: Lake Powell Resort (Guaranteed Lake View Rooms) (B,D)

Day 4

LAKE POWELL AT LEISURE
The entire day is yours to relax and enjoy the resort’s facilities. Perhaps take a float trip down the Colorado River, or join our complimentary excursion to Monument Valley Tribal Park for a guided tour of this amazing landscape. The choice is yours. (B)

Day 5

LAKE POWELL - BRYCE OR ZION
This morning, perhaps enjoy an optional float trip down the Colorado River. Later, visit the balanced rocks, gravity-defying bridges and rock spires of Bryce Canyon National Park. Enjoy a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the hoodoos. Time at leisure before checking in at the lodge. Selected departures will continue on to Zion National Park for an overnight stay.
Hotel: Bryce Canyon National Park Lodge or Zion Park National Park Lodge (B,D)

Day 6

BRYCE OR ZION - LAS VEGAS
Travel through more amazing scenery to Zion National Park. Join a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live commentary to experience the scenic highlights of the park, followed by some time at leisure. A complete change of scenery awaits upon arrival in glittering Las Vegas.
Hotel: Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, a Sheraton Hotel (B)

Day 7

LAS VEGAS - SALT LAKE CITY
Travel on to Salt Lake City, host city of the 2002 Winter Olympics and home of the Mormon religion.
Hotel: Salt Lake City Marriott City Center (B)
SALT LAKE CITY - JACKSON
After viewing Temple Square on your orientation tour of Salt Lake City, head north into Wyoming. Cross the historic Oregon Trail, and climb over the Teton Mountains to the western town of Jackson. For your Dine-Around pleasure this evening, choose between a selection of local restaurants.
Hotel: Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole (B,DA)

Day 8

JACKSON - YELLOWSTONE
Explore Grand Teton National Park, stopping to admire the incredible views at Jenny Lake before moving on to Yellowstone National Park. Established in 1872 as the world’s first national park, Yellowstone is known for its unique geothermal activity, spectacular landscapes and abundant wildlife.
Hotel: National Park Lodges (B,D)

Day 9

YELLOWSTONE SIGHTSEEING
Explore Yellowstone National Park: walk among the erupting geysers, see colourful bubbling mudpots and witness Old Faithful shooting over 120ft into the air. See free-roaming herds of buffalo, deer, elk and bear in their natural habitat, and don’t miss the thundering Lower Yellowstone Falls. (B)

Day 10

YELLOWSTONE - BILLINGS
Travel down the Shoshone Canyon through the Absaroka Rocky Mountains to the old Wild West town of Cody to visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, built in honour of one of America’s great Western legends. Stay overnight in the old cattle town of Billings, Montana.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel Billings (B)

Day 11

BILLINGS - CUSTER STATE PARK
Relive "Custer’s Last Stand" at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, before driving into the Black Hills of South Dakota. In Deadwood, join Kevin Costner’s Original Deadwood Tour and explore this once lawless town with a local expert. Relive the days of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, who made this town famous during the gold rush of the 1870’s. Next continue on to Custer State Park, famed for its abundant wildlife. Look out for buffalo, deer and elk.
Hotel: The State Game Lodge (B,D)

Day 12

BLACK HILLS EXCURSION
Start the day at Crazy Horse Memorial, a gigantic sculpture dedicated to all Native Americans. Come face-to-face with four American Presidents at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. (B)

Day 13

CUSTER STATE PARK - CHEYENNE
Travel across the high plains into Wyoming. Stop at the historic Fort Laramie, site of one of the great frontier outposts, before continuing to Cheyenne for an orientation tour and overnight stay. Hotel: Little America Hotel & Resort (B)

Day 14

CHEYENNE - DENVER
Enter Rocky Mountain National Park and pass over Trail Ridge Road to the source of the Colorado River (weather permitting). Take an orientation tour of the Mile High City of Denver, before a farewell dinner with newfound friends.
Hotel: Grand Hyatt Denver (B,D)

Day 15

RETURN TO UK
Your holiday comes to an end today. A complimentary transfer to Denver International Airport is provided for your overnight flight back to the UK. (B)

Day 16

ARRIVE DUBLIN

What's Included

Included Premium Highlights

• Stroll with your Tour Director along the rim to watch the sun set over the Grand Canyon
• Take a leisurely cruise on spectacular Lake Powell and explore scenic Antelope Canyon
• Join a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live commentary
• Stop in the Wild West town of Cody to explore the Buffalo Bill Historical Center
• Join Kevin Costner’s Original Deadwood Tour and explore this once lawless town
• Visit Fort Laramie, a former frontier outpost of the American Cavalry

Included Additional Excursions & Sights

• Visit the artist colony of Sedona, set in the splendour of Red Rock Country
• Drive through the dramatic landscape of Oak Creek Canyon
• Travel the length of scenic Desert View
• Drive along the Grand Canyon’s South Rim
• Stop at the Historic Cameron Trading Post featuring Native American arts and crafts
• Journey through the Painted Desert and Navajo Indian Reservation
• Enjoy the rugged beauty of Bryce Canyon National Park and a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the hoodoos
• View Temple Square in Salt Lake City
• Explore Grand Teton National Park and enjoy fabulous views at Jenny Lake
• View Old Faithful and the other natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park
• See the enormous Crazy Horse Memorial and visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial
• Journey along Trail Ridge Road inside Rocky Mountain National Park

Included Personal Insights

• Stop at the Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Center and learn about the Colorado River Storage Project
• Join a guided tour of Monument Valley Tribal Park by special vehicles
• Relive "Custer’s Last Stand" at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

Included First Class Services

• Welcome Drink reception
• Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
• Escorted by a professional Tour Director - Maximum group size of 40 people
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom
• First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
• Document wallet, Welcome on Tour book with map and information pack

Included Quality Dining

• 1 Highlight Dinner at the Grand Canyon (HD) plus choose from a selection of restaurants on a Dine-Around evening in Jackson (DA)
• 15 Full Breakfasts (B) and 5 Hotel Dinners (D)

VIP Door to Door Transfers

• Complimentary private door to door transfers included within 100 miles of your local airport