America's Magnificent National Parks

Watch Old Faithful erupt in Yellowstone, admire the majesty of the Grand Canyon and Mount Rushmore, experience Native American life and heritage and re-live the days of the Wild Wild West with this fantastic tour of America’s National Parks.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 - ARRIVE PHOENIX - SCOTTSDALE.

Use your complimentary transfer to make your way to your hotel in Scottsdale where your Tour Director will greet you and answer any questions. Then join us at 6 p.m for a Welcome Reception at the Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town hotel.

DAY 2 - SCOTTSDALE - GRAND CANYON.

After visiting the artistic colony of Sedona, we go through Oak Creek Canyon on our way to the mighty Grand Canyon National Park. Our professional Tour Director will explain the wonders as we walk along rim of the canyon. In the evening, we enjoy dinner with magnificent views of the Grand Canyon at the National Park Lodges.

DAY 3 - GRAND CANYON - LAKE POWELL.

After spending the morning at the Grand Canyon and a trip to Historic Cameron Trading Post we stop at Glen Canyon Dam to learn about its impact on the Colorado River before arriving at the lakefront resort with its breathtaking scenery. After a leisurely cruise on Lake Powell and a trip to Antelope Canyon we head for the Lake Powell Resort hotel with guaranteed Lake View Rooms.

DAY 4 - LAKE POWELL AT LEISURE.

The entire day is yours to relax and enjoy the resort. You can take a scenic flight over the lake, or join an excursion to Monument Valley Tribal Park for a guided tour. The choice is yours.

DAY 5 - LAKE POWELL - BRYCE OR ZION.

Visit the balancing rocks and spires of Bryce Canyon National Park of explore Zion National Park – the choice is yours. Depending on which you’ve chosen, we overnight in either the Bryce Canyon Lodge or the Zion Park Lodge.

DAY 6 - BRYCE OR ZION - LAS VEGAS.

Those that chose Bryce Canyon travel through more amazing scenery to meet up at Zion National Park, where we join the private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live commentary describing highlights of the park. Then get ready for a change of pace as we head to Las Vegas’ Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, a Sheraton Hotel.

DAY 7 - LAS VEGAS - SALT LAKE CITY.

We travel on to Salt Lake City, home of the 2002 Winter Olympics and the Mormon religion, staying at the Marriott Salt Lake City Centre hotel.

DAY 8 - SALT LAKE CITY - JACKSON.

After a tour of Salt Lake City, we head into Wyoming, crossing the Oregon Trail heading for the town of Jackson. For evening dinner, choose from a selection of excellent local restaurants before checking in to the Rustic Inn hotel.

DAY 9 - JACKSON - YELLOWSTONE.

Explore Grand Teton National Park, before moving on to Yellowstone National Park. Established in 1872, Yellowstone was the world’s first national park and showcases spectacular landscapes, incredible geology like Old Faithful and incredible wildlife. We stay at the National Park Lodges in the park.

DAY 10 - YELLOWSTONE EXCURSION.

Discover the wonders of Yellowstone National Park. Witness Old Faithful erupting over 120ft into the air and walk among the rumbling geysers. See free-roaming herds of buffalo, deer, elk and bear in their natural habitat and be awed by the thundering Lower Yellowstone Falls.

DAY 11 - YELLOWSTONE - BILLINGS.

We head for the old Wild West town of Cody to visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Soak up the atmosphere of the old cattle town of Billings, Montana, and overnight in the comfortable Crowne Plaza Hotel Billings.

DAY 12 - BILLINGS - CUSTER STATE PARK.

We re-live “Custer’s Last Stand” at the Battle of the Little Bighorn Monument, before motoring through the Black Hills of South Dakota to reach Deadwood, joining a guided tour of this once lawless outpost. We continue on to Custer State Park, famous for its abundant wildlife including buffalo, black bears, deer and elk and check into the State Game Lodge.

DAY 13 - BLACK HILLS EXCURSION.

The Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s biggest sculpture, starts our day and then it’s on to Mount Rushmore National Memorial. You spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

DAY 14 - CUSTER STATE PARK - CHEYENNE.

We travel across the high plains into Wyoming, stopping at the former US cavalry outpost Fort Laramie, before continuing to Cheyenne where we’ll get an orientation tour. In the evening, check into the Little America hotel.

DAY 15 - CHEYENNE - DENVER.

Explore Rocky Mountain National Park and pass over Trail Ridge Road to the source of the Colorado River (weather permitting), taking in an orientation tour of the mile high city of Denver, before a Farewell Dinner at the Sheraton Denver hotel.

DAY 16 - DENVER - DEPARTURE.

A complimentary transfer to Denver International Airport will set you homeward bound to Ireland with memories that will live with you forever.

Inclusive Tour Highlights

Watch the sunset over the Grand Canyon walls guided by or professional Tour Director. Take a leisurely cruise on spectacular Lake Powell and explore scenic Antelope Canyon. Join a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live commentary. Explore the Buffalo Bill Historical Centre and take a narrated tour of Deadwood. Visit Fort Laramie, stop at Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Centre and learn about the Colorado River Storage Project. Join a guided tour of Monument Valley Tribal Park and experience history at the Battle of the Little Bighorn National Monument.

Additional Excursions & Sightseeing

Visit the artist colony of Sedona and 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 a collection of Native American arts and crafts.

Insight's First Class Service

We offer the best levels of service as an inclusive part of your tour, including airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day, tours escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people, luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities on board, first-class hotels and accommodation with all service charges, taxes and porterage included and quality dining with 15 Full Breakfasts, 5 Hotel Dinners, 1 Highlight Dinner at the Grand Canyon and 1 “Dine-Around Eat Out” restaurant option in Jackson.

Departure Dates & Prices

Starts Phoenix	Ends Denver	Tour + Air
May 23 2009	Jun 07 2009	€3239
May 30 2009	Jun 14 2009	€3239
Jun 13 2009	Jun 28 2009	€3239
Jul 04 2009	Jul 19 2009	€3479
Jul 11 2009	Jul 26 2009	€3479
Aug 01 2009	Aug 16 2009	€3359
Aug 22 2009	Sep 06 2009	€3359
Sep 12 2009	Sep 27 2009	€3239

The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.