National Park Wonders
Tour Type: Regional Explorer
Brochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2024 v2
Saddle up for this gallop through the American frontier. Admire the peaks of Grand Tetons, spot the bison in Yellowstone National Park, see Mount Rushmore and explore the Black Hills. Stop in Cody made famous by Buffalo Bill, stop at Devil's Tower National Monument and Crazy Horse, where you will be reminded that wonder is never far from sight.
Dining Summary
Brochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2024 v2
Saddle up for this gallop through the American frontier. Admire the peaks of Grand Tetons, spot the bison in Yellowstone National Park, see Mount Rushmore and explore the Black Hills. Stop in Cody made famous by Buffalo Bill, stop at Devil's Tower National Monument and Crazy Horse, where you will be reminded that wonder is never far from sight.
Dining Summary
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- Sheridan: Learn about the early 20th-century history of the old town of Sheridan with an exclusive dinner at PO News and Flagstaff Cafe.
- Sheridan: Admire Devils Tower, a geological monolith that seems to rise up out of the prairie. You'll be able to see why Devils Tower is considered sacred to local Native American tribes, as it is totally unique and contrasts with the plains around it. The first National Monument in the USA (1906) the tower stands some 867-feet from summit to base. Native American's often refer to the monument as Bear Lodge Butte.
- Cody: You'll get a glimpse into the "Spirit of the West" at the Buffalo Bill Center for the West museum complex. As you wonder through this huge set of exhibits you'll feel like you've been transported back to a time of cowboys and cowgirls, gun-toting lawmen and brave Native American warriors.
- Yellowstone National Park: Without a doubt a bucket list destination for many travelers - welcome to Yellowstone National Park. Established as America's first National Park by President Grant in 1872 Yellowstone is famous for it's hot springs, bubbling mud pots, vast canyons and lush forests as far as the eye can see.
- Grand Teton National Park: See Grand Teton National park with the shimmering peaks of the Teton range rising up above alpine forests and lakes. The park is famous for it's 40-mile long Teton Mountain Range including the major peaks of that particular range.
- Jackson: The Jackson Hole Aerial Tram in Teton Village is the gateway to your national park experience. Located one mile from the entrance to Grand Teton National Park, the tram takes passengers from the valley to the mountain summits and provides the easiest way to stand at the top of the Teton Range. The Aerial Tram at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort rises 4,139 vertical feet to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain. Take in 360-degree views of the Tetons, Jackson Hole, the Snake River Valley, Grand Teton National Park and the staggering summit of the Grand.
- Black Hills: Contribute to the preservation of the heritage of Native Americans during a visit to the Crazy Horse Memorial. This iconic monument represents the Oglala Lakota warrior 'Crazy Horse' on land considered sacred, in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
- Mount Rushmore: We'll visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where you can view the faces of four of America's most important presidents, dramatically etched into the granite rock face. Carved into the face of Mount Rushomore are the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.
- Black Hills: Contribute to the preservation of the heritage of Native Americans during a visit to the Crazy Horse Memorial. This iconic monument represents the Oglala Lakota warrior 'Crazy Horse' on land considered sacred, in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
- Mount Rushmore: We'll visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where you can view the faces of four of America's most important presidents, dramatically etched into the granite rock face. Carved into the face of Mount Rushomore are the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.
- Rapid City: Meet Stephen Yellowhawk or a Lakota Tribe Member and discover the history of his tribe during a festive evening of dance and song.
- : Discover Jackson
- : Visit the towering peaks of Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Devils Tower National Monument, the Black Hills of South Dakota
- : View Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore
- : Explore the many facets of Yellowstone National Park with it's geysers, hot springs, deep canyon and wildlife
Call (540) 622-3073 for more information or to book today! Mention code 17471679
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2023
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
Day | Destination | Description |
Day 1 | Jackson Hole | Welcome To Jackson: Welcome to Jackson! Home to an array of wildlife and the center of outdoor adventures, explore Jackson on your own before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. Excitement builds as your Travel Director outlines the sites to come in your exploration of national parks. The Lodge at Jackson Hole |
Day 2 | Jackson Hole | An Adventure in Grand Teton National Park: Spend a full day at leisure connecting with the dazzling natural scenery of Grand Teton National Park. If you like, take an optional float trip down Snake River. Sit back and relax as your expert guide points out the sites and wildlife which may include beaver, cutthroat trout, cliff swallows, pelicans, osprey, and bald eagles. No matter what critters come into view, you'll surely enjoy the mountain views. This afternoon, we'll sail into the sky on an aerial tram ride to the peak of Rendezvous Mountain. The Jackson Hole Aerial Tram in Teton Village is the gateway to your national park experience. Soar from the valley to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain rising 4,139 vertical feet as you take in 360-degree views of the Tetons, Jackson Hole, the Snake River Valley, and Grand Teton National Park. Or, seasonally dependent, we'll ride the Bridger Gondola taking us 2,700 feet above the valley floor. The Lodge at Jackson Hole |
Day 3 | Yellowstone National Park | Delve Into Yellowstone National Park: We continue our exploration of the Tetons this morning before heading to the UNESCO-listed Yellowstone National Park. Your encounter with its geothermal wonders will leave you in awe. Witness Old Faithful's waters arc high into the air as it has done approximately every 90 minutes since the Washburn Expedition discovered it. We stay amidst the colorful pools of hotsprings, mudpots and geysers tonight at one of the park's signature lodges. National Park Lodges Yellowstone |
Day 4 | Yellowstone National Park | Journey Through Yellowstone National Park: Keep a keen eye out for bison, grizzlies and elk as you journey through Hayden Valley en route to the rusting walls of Yellowstone's Grand Canyon. Drive along Dunraven Pass and past Montana's Lamar Valley, home to herds of elk, bison and grizzlies. Admire the gentle cascade of water running down the multi-coloured mineral terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs as they descend into the valley. National Park Lodges Yellowstone |
Day 5 | Sheridan | Get A Taste Of The Wild West: Head to the infamous town of Cody, named for its most famous native son, Buffalo Bill. Gain insights into the history of the American West at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and delve into the history of the cowboy, the role of the firearm in the early days, and the culture of the Plains Indians. This evening we enjoy a traditional Western-style Be My Guest dinner at a historic cafe, complete with an old-time tobacco shop. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sheridan |
Day 6 | Rapid City | Journey to Rapid City: Head through the windswept prairies of the American Frontier and into the Black Hills of South Dakota, admiring the looming fortress of Devils Tower en route. Journey to Rapid City, where you have the seasonal option of visiting Mount Rushmore this evening to see the evening illumination ceremony. The Rushmore Hotel & Suites |
Day 7 | Rapid City | Explore Rapid City: Head to one of America's most iconic sites and learn of its complicated past as you stand face to face with history at Mount Rushmore, before heading to the Crazy Horse Memorial, depicting the famous and moving Oglala Lakota warrior. While there we take a locally guided walk to the base of the mountain. Later, see a different side of Mount Rushmore and enjoy a ranger talk at an outdoor amphitheatre for a moving patriotic program and sculpture lighting ceremony as the evening culminates in the slow exposure of light until the monument is fully illuminated (seasonal). The Rushmore Hotel & Suites |
Day 8 | Rapid City | Hear the History of the Black Hills Make Travel Matter: Travel to South Dakota to pay tribute to Crazy Horse, the largest mountain carving in the world, peering at the immortalized face of the famed war chief of the Lakota people etched from the granite rock of the Black Hills. We continue to Mount Rushmore featuring the enormous carvings of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln dramatically etched into the granite rock face. On tonight's MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience, meet with cultural ambassador Stephen Yellowhawk for a Farewell Dinner over stories about the history of his tribe and how he came to learn the traditional dances. The Rushmore Hotel & Suites |
Day 9 | Rapid City | Farewell Rapid City: Bid farewell to your traveling companions, or extend your stay in Rapid City at The Rushmore Hotel. |
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