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Exploring America's National Parks

Name: Exploring America's National Parks
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 3489 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5

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Country:

USA

Flight:

Not included

Favorite

Tour id:

102412

Operator:

Cosmos
Length:

15 days
Group size:

50 pax
Age:

5 to 99
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

Breathtaking scenery, spectacular wildlife, and incomparable photo opportunities await you on this tour through the West’s best-known national and state parks. Tour highlights include an overnight stay inside Grand Canyon National Park, where you can witness the stunning scenery at sunset and sunrise. In Yellowstone National Park, stand in awe as you hear the roar of the water and view the glorious falls at the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Witness Old Faithful as it erupts and admire the herds of bison, elk, and other wildlife as you explore the park. Mount Rushmore offers the astounding monument of four U.S. presidents as well as spectacular scenery and wildlife, including mule deer and mountain goats. Also visit Crazy Horse Memorial, carved out of the mountain in honor of the Sioux Indian hero, and enjoy a scenic drive in Custer State Park, with its abundant wildlife. Have your camera ready for the bright red, yellow, and pink pillars called "hoodoos" in Bryce Canyon National Park, and marvel at the sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs in Zion National Park. But that’s not all…visit Monument Valley, one of the world’s most photographed places with its red-rock canyons, mesas, iconic buttes, and windblown sand. See the massive formations during your 4-wheel-drive tour with a knowledgeable Navajo guide. All of this and more is included on this national parks tour designed for savvy, value-minded travelers.

Tour program

Day 1

LAS VEGAS

Welcome to exciting Las Vegas, also known as “Sin City!” Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2

LAS VEGAS–WILLIAMS–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Depart the glittering lights of Las Vegas for one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park. Journey across the old Mohave gold-strike country, passing through Williams on historic Route 66, and Kaibab National Forest. Arrive at the Grand Canyon by mid-afternoon and marvel at the breathtaking views. Accommodations this evening are inside the National Park.

Day 3

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK–MONUMENT VALLEY–KAYENTA

If you miss the sunset over the canyon, sunrise is just as impressive! You can also see the canyon from the sky aboard an optional helicopter flightseeing excursion for thrilling views of the canyon’s flame-colored walls plunging 6,093 feet into the Colorado River. Continue across Arizona and into the Navajo Nation. Situated on the Arizona/Utah border, Monument Valley’s scenic desert vistas and iconic buttes have appeared in countless classic Western films. See the massive formations on a memorable 4-wheel-drive tour. Your knowledgeable Navajo guide will show you some of the valley’s most incredible scenery and share local legends and lore. This evening, join the optional Navajo cookout for dinner surrounded by the red-rock canyons of Monument Valley.

Day 4

KAYENTA–MOAB–ARCHES NATIONAL PARK–GRAND JUNCTION

We head north for Moab. Visit the magnificent Arches National Park, where you’ll discover a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms, and textures unlike anything else in the world. This red-rock wonderland will amaze you. A late arrival into Grand Junction, which is surrounded by awe-inspiring natural beauty and the dramatic red-rock landscape of the Colorado National Monument.

Day 5

GRAND JUNCTION–COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT–DENVER AREA

This morning, visit Colorado National Monument. Towering monoliths exist within a vast plateau and canyon panorama. Experience sheer-walled, red-rock canyons along the twists and turns of Rim Rock Drive, where you may spy bighorn sheep and soaring eagles. We then journey east across the Rocky Mountains to the “Mile High City” of Denver.

Day 6

DENVER AREA–CUSTER

Today, travel across the windswept landscape of Wyoming and into the Black Hills of South Dakota. Spend the next two nights in Custer, in the heart of the Black Hills National Forest, and gateway to Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, and Crazy Horse Memorial.

Day 7

CUSTER. EXCURSION TO CUSTER STATE PARK, MOUNT RUSHMORE & CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL

At Custer State Park, enjoy a scenic drive along Wildlife Loop Road and watch for wildlife, like the herd of 1,300 bison that roam freely throughout the park. Afterward, visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, which stands as a shrine to democracy with the stunning granite faces of four great American presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln. Then, visit the Crazy Horse Memorial, a monument carved out of a mountain to honor the great Native American hero, Crazy Horse. (CB)

Day 8

CUSTER–DEVILS TOWER–CODY

This morning, head through high country, where open-range cattle kings made war on the homesteaders in the 1890s. Next, make a photo stop at Devils Tower National Monument, established as America’s first national monument by Teddy Roosevelt in 1906. Overnight in Buffalo Bill’s Western town of Cody. (CB)

Day 9

CODY–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

This morning, join the optional visit to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, which celebrates Bill Cody and the spirit of the American West. This afternoon, make your way into America’s first national park, Yellowstone National Park. Spend the next two nights inside the park.

NOTES:
Accommodations used by Cosmos in Yellowstone National Park are typically open from late May through mid-September. Departures before or after these opening dates will stay in West Yellowstone. Routing and areas visited in Yellowstone National Park are always subject to favorable weather, gate access, and road conditions; therefore, routings may be adjusted.

Day 10

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Spend the day exploring all the wonders of Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 as the world’s first national park. See world-famous Old Faithful Geyser, Mammoth Hot Springs, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and Fountain Paint Pots. Keep a lookout for some of the park’s wildlife that include moose, bison, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, wolf, bear, fox, and coyote.

Day 11

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON–ALPINE

Head south into magnificent Grand Teton National Park, home to massive mountains, pristine lakes and rivers, and abundant wildlife. Its 13,770-foot-high ridges are crested with snow most of the year. Stroll along the shores of beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake before arriving in the Wild West town of Jackson with its wooden sidewalks and swinging-door saloons. This afternoon, go with the flow on a fun and scenic optional float trip on the Snake River keeping an eye out for eagles overhead and wildlife along the shore. Overnight in Alpine located on the banks of the Snake River.

Day 12

ALPINE–SALT LAKE CITY

Travel to Salt Lake City, Utah’s vibrant capital. Set on the edge of Great Salt Lake Desert, this center of the Mormon religion is where Brigham Young declared to his followers, “This is the place.” An orientation tour offers a glimpse of Temple Square, the Capitol Building, and the downtown area. (CB)

Day 13

SALT LAKE CITY–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Today’s highlight is a visit to unique Bryce Canyon National Park with its 20 miles of sandstone cliffs and ever-changing colors. See some of Earth’s most brilliant shades of rock, sculpted by nature into pillars called “hoodoos.” (B)

Day 14

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK–ZION NATIONAL PARK–LAS VEGAS

First stop today is Zion National Park with its landscape carved over millions of years by rushing streams. Steep canyons, stone towers, and verdant vegetation form the scenery of Zion. See fantastic rock structures and some unbelievable scenic beauty. Depart for a late afternoon arrival in Las Vegas. (B)

Day 15

LAS VEGAS

Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Las Vegas further.

Tour Details

accommodation

LAS VEGAS: SLS Las Vegas Hotal and Casino (MD)
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK: Yavapai Lodge West (ST)
KAYENTA: Kayenta Monument Valley Inn (MF)
GRAND JUNCTION: Grand Vista Hotel (F)
DENVER: Holiday Inn Denver - Cherry Creek (F)
CUSTER: Econolodge Custer (ST)
CODY: Buffalo Bill Village (ST)
WEST YELLOWSTONE: Brandin’ Iron Inn (T)
ALPINE: Flying Saddle Resort (MF)
SALT LAKE CITY: Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites (MF)
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK: Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn (ST)

flights

International flights are not included.

guide

Local Guide for sightseeing in Monument Valley; Services of a professional Tour Director.

insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

meals

5 Breakfasts

optional

NAVAJO COOKOUT

Enjoy a unique dinner and exclusive evening outside amongst the beautiful red rock canyons.

GRAND CANYON HELICOPTER FLIGHTSEEING

There may be no better way to uncover the sheer splendor of the incredible Grand Canyon than from the air! Choose from two helicopter tours with awe-inspiring views, a once in a lifetime opportunity!

SHOSHONE RIVER FLOAT EXCURSION

Discover the Shoshone River on this scenic float trip and hear about the geology, mountain men, and pioneers of the area as you experience the thrill of the occasional rapid.

DINNER AT TEMPLE SQUARE

Start the evening with a visit to the Temple Square garden followed by a unique dining experience in the tradition of Temple Square's exceptional service and hospitality.

HELICOPTER TOURS

Choose from a variety of helicopter flightseeing tours to discover the sites of Las Vegas and beyond!

others

4-wheel-drive excursion with Navajo guide
Arches National Park sightseeing
Scenic drive along Wildlife Loop Road in Custer State Park
Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial

Other activities and services are not included.

transport

Private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach while touring with free Wi-Fi.

Good to know

Currency

US Dollar

USA

Customer reviews

Overall

Itinerary

4.6

Guide

4.8

Transport

4.8

Accommodation

4.2

Food

3.2

Operator

4.9

Faq Tour

How can I book a tour?

You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.

Which payment options are available?

We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.

Can I change or cancel my reservation?

Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.

What documents are required to participate in the tour?

You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.