Itinerary | Details | Pricing | Dates
Yellowstone National Park
We begin and end this tour in Las Vegas and visit the states of Utah, Wyoming, and South Dakota. You'll receive an overview of the history, geology, plant life, and culture of the West. The owner, Ron, is a distant relative of Butch Cassidy (a native of Utah) and you will hear several stories about "Uncle Butch" as we conduct our tour. Our guides are the best in the area, and have a great love and appreciation for the places we visit.
There will be ample opportunities to take walks in the parks we're visiting. Some of the trails can be strenuous and for those who want, we will suggest trails to explore and accompany you when possible. If walking is not for you, we can easily accommodate your needs as well because there are optional activities that you can do while others are out walking.
We will experience different temperatures, so please dress accordingly. If you plan to do some walking, please have shoes or boots that are suitable and designed for dirt and rock trails.
We look forward to touring with you!!!
Itinerary
Day One: Salt Lake City
We load up at 8 AM in Las Vegas (location to be determined) and leave for Salt Lake City. On our way, we'll stop for a welcome picnic lunch in Utah¹s historic Cove Fort. We arrive in Salt Lake in the late afternoon. We'll tour Temple Square and, in the evening, attend a practice performance by the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Lodging will be at a Hilton Inn in Layton. L
Day Two: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
After breakfast, we depart for Jackson Hole, Wyoming, traveling along the shores of the Great Salt Lake into Idaho and arriving at Jackson Hole in the early afternoon. We check into our hotel and have the afternoon and evening free to explore the many shops and restaurants of Jackson Hole. Lodging will be in the 49er Inn & Suites. B L
Day Three: Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Park
After breakfast, we begin our tour of the beautiful Grand Tetons. We take the Jenny Lake loop in the morning and, for most, this will be a highlight of the tour: the views are breathtaking. We have lunch at the famous Jackson Lake Lodge, which offers another great view of the Tetons.
From there, we drive to the Yellowstone National Park. Our first stop will be Old Faithful, where we will see Yellowstone¹s most famous and reliable geyser and tour the Old Faithful Inn. We spend the night in Yellowstone Snow Lodge. B L
Day Four: Yellowstone National Park
We'll spend most of the day in Yellowstone seeing some of the best sites: geyser basins, waterfalls, and, of course, wildlife, including the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. In the afternoon we'll depart for Cody, Wyoming. A visit to the famous Buffalo Bill Museum is an optional evening activity for those who want to see and experience a wonderful collection of Native American artifacts, Old West firearms, and Western art. Dinner and lodging will be in Cody, Wyoming, at the Best Western Sunset Inn. B
Day Five: Devil's Tower and Rapid City, South Dakota
After breakfast, we head for Greybull, going over the Big Horn Mountains, and stopping for lunch in Sheridan, Wyoming, the "energy capital" of America. We then proceed to Devil¹s Tower, America¹s first national monument and a very sacred place for Native Americans. Dinner and lodging will be in Rapid City, South Dakota. We'll stay at the Best Western Hotel. B
Day Six: Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, and Deadwood
We begin our day with a tour of Mt. Rushmore, where we see the faces of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Teddy Roosevelt carved into the granite mountainside. We have lunch near the Crazy Horse Memorial and then take a driving tour of beautiful Custer State Park. We expect to see buffalo, antelope, deer and even some wild burros in this beautiful part of the Black Hills. Later that afternoon we visit Deadwood, made famous by Wild Bill Hickock and Calamity Jane. We'll return later in the day to our hotel in Rapid City. B L
Day Seven: Badlands and Wall Drug
Today we tour the Badlands of South Dakota. This unique natural phenomenon is a fascinating sight. Afterwards we will have lunch and visit world-famous Wall Drug, a mecca for shopping, food, and souvenirs. We then head to Casper, Wyoming for the evening. B
Day Eight: Park City
We head to Park City, Utah, home of the 2002 Olympics. We'll take a tour of the Olympic Village where we'll be able to see some of the original Olympic venues (ski jumps, etc.). We will then have a farewell dinner at a local restaurant and spend the night at the Marriott in Park City. B D
Day Nine: Las Vegas
We return to Las Vegas, arriving by late afternoon. B
Details
This tour provides a great opportunity to see and experience the outstanding national parks in the American Southwest. Our cost to you is $1645.00 per person, plus tax, double occupancy. Single occupancy is $2275.00 plus tax. This includes lodging, meals as indicated (B breakfast; L lunch; and D dinner); park entrance fees; water and snacks, transportation and assistance with luggage for those who need it. The lodging we stay in is usually the best available in the area (AAA approved, minimum 3-star) and the restaurants are also better than average.
Our groups usually number 8 to 18, so were able to be flexible in the amount of time we spend at various sites, etc. We reserve the right to change the scheduled destination at our discretion. We have infrequently experienced forest fires, flooding, droughts and any number of situations that have required us to make last minute changes. We will do our best to substitute a quality experience if changes are required, and will always provide you with a tour that meets and hopefully exceeds your expectations.
We require a 20% deposit at the time of the reservation and full payment 30 days before the tour departs. We accept Visa and Mastercard. We accept American Express with the addition of a 2% handling fee.
We encourage you to bring one suitcase per person plus one small carry-on. We use different kinds of quality vehicles from large motor coaches to vans and Suburbans, depending upon the size of the group. We may tow a trailer if the luggage and group size required it.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Pricing
$1645 (plus tax) per person - Double occupancy
$2275 (plus tax) per person - Single occupancy
We reserve the right to cancel or change tours and schedules without prior notice as weather and other conditions may dictate.
A 20% deposit is required at the time of registration and full payment is due 30 days before the day of departure.
2007 Tour Dates
- August 9-16
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TOURS ARE SUBJECT TO MINIMUM PASSENGER REQUIREMENTS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL OR CHANGE TOURS, SCHEDULES, OR PRICES WITHOUT NOTICE. TRIP INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE THAT INCLUDEDS COVERAGE FOR TRIP CANCELLATION OR INTERRUPTIONS LOST LUGGAGE, SICKNESS, ETC. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
