Trafalgar - Five Epic National Parks (05/2024 - 10/2024) (DPRKZN19)
8 Days From Jackson (WY) to Las Vegas (NV)
Tour Style: Discoveries
Trafalgar Brochure Price from $3,150.00
Brochures: USA Canada and Central America 2023, V1 USA Canada and Central America 2024
Visits: United States
Ticking off five National Parks in just nine days, delve into the splendor of the Old West, from the peaks of the Grand Tetons, bubbling mudpots on a Yellowstone National Park tour, and spires of Bryce Canyon. Cap it off with a relaxing float down the Snake River and a train ride into the heart of the Grand Canyon.
Choice HighlightsMust-see HighlightsIconic Experience- 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.
- 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.
- Bryce Canyon National Park: You won’t help but be enchanted by your first sightings of the landscape of Bryce Canyon. With its pink, orange and rusty-red limestone spires that seem to rise up from the desert floor. The canyon plays host to the largest collection of these spires, known as hoodoos in the world. You’ll discover how the canyon was formed over millennia by the erosion of sandstone and limestone, forming this truly surrealist landscape.
- Zion National Park: You’ll feel connected to history as you wander paths and trails, following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. You’ll soon find yourself falling for the natural delights of the park, characterized by lush vegetation of the park, its wild rivers, and roaring waterfalls and towering cream, white and pink cliffs.
- Grand Canyon National Park: Explore Grand Canyon Railway and view Kaibab National Forest on your way to The Grand Canyon.
Be My Guest- Pocatello: Take a tour of Swore Farms and learn where and how crops are grown followed by a lunch in the greenhouse.
Trafalgar Tour ItineraryDay 1 | Howdy Jackson | | Your journey through the Old West and epic national landmarks begins in the intrepid adventurer's town of Jackson. Check in to your hotel and enjoy an afternoon strolling the art galleries in town (Jackson’s ranked as one of the top five art markets in the country!) before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception this evening. | | Visits: Jackson (WY) | | Meals: Welcome Reception | | Accommodation: 49'er Inn & Suites | Day 2 | Go Wild In Grand Teton National Park | | Begin your first full day of the tour, excitement building, with a filling breakfast before you head out to your first national park. It’s a big day and an early start to take advantage of the dazzling natural wonders of the Grand Teton National Park. Float down the Snake River^ (weather dependent) basking in the mountain views and eyes peeled for beaver, cutthroat trout, cliff swallows, pelicans, osprey, and bald eagles amidst the pine-clad riverbanks. Bring your cameras or borrow their complimentary binoculars! Guides will also share the history, geology, and wildlife of the region elevating your experience in this beautiful place. The rest of the evening will be at leisure. | | Visits: Jackson (WY) | | Meals: Breakfast | | Accommodation: 49'er Inn & Suites | Day 3 | Delve Into The Wild Scenery Of The West | | Explore the alpine landscapes of Grand Teton National Park keeping your camera at hand to capture the mountain meadows and towering peaks that provide a picturesque backdrop for today’s drive to West Yellowstone, the gateway to the world’s oldest national park and a boon for outdoors enthusiasts of all ages. | | Visits: Jackson (WY), Grand Teton National Park | | Meals: Breakfast | | Accommodation: Gray Wolf Inn & Suites | Day 4 | Admire The Geysers Of Yellowstone | | Journey to Yellowstone, the America's first national park, where you’ll encounter a geothermal wonderland of spouting geysers, bubbling mudpots and turquoise hot springs. Pay a visit to Old Faithful, watching as its waters arc high into the air, and try to spot the park’s resident bison, grizzlies and elk as you navigate passes and valleys during this full day of sightseeing. | | Visits: Yellowstone National Park | | Meals: Breakfast | | Accommodation: Gray Wolf Inn & Suites | Day 5 | Delve Into Historic Salt Lake City Connect with Locals | | Travel south to Utah’s capital, the centre of the Mormon religion. Delve into history at the Salt Lake City Temple Square and take this time to explore at your leisure. Leave Yellowstone and head to Salt Lake City with a stop in Pocatello for a special Be My Guest lunch at Swore Farms, family owned and operated for over 20 years. Meet Wendy, mother, farmer & award-winning author as you enjoy a tour of the farm & greenhouses followed by lunch. You'll get a glimpse of Wendy's life and her family's passion for farming and living a rural lifestyle. This evening, join your fellow travellers to enjoy a regional dinner. | | Visits: West Yellowstone, Salt Lake City | | Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest, Regional Dinner | Day 6 | Unmask Bryce Canyon National Park | | The eerie hoodoo landscapes of Bryce Canyon are our first stop today. Admire its fairytale castles, cathedrals and secret hideaways amidst an amphitheatre of rusty red limestone spires. We’ll continue to Zion National Park with its towering cream, pink and red cliffs and unusual biodiversity. | | Visits: Salt Lake City, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park | | Meals: Breakfast | | Accommodation: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham at Zion Park/Springdale | Day 7 | Ride The Grand Canyon Railway | | Today, guests can choose to add a flightseeing ride before spending free time in the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon. Enjoy a visit to Grand Canyon National Park, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and learn how this extraordinary feat of nature developed over the past 40 million years. Embark on the ride of a lifetime, boarding the Grand Canyon Railway from the South Rim of Grand Canyon returning to your hotel in Williams. This evening guests will experience a Farewell Dinner at the Fred Harvey restaurant. | | Visits: Grand Canyon | | Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner | | Accommodation: Grand Canyon Railway | Day 8 | One Last Scenic Desert Drive | | Slice through desert landscapes bound for the desert playground of Las Vegas where you will be transferred to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport or consider extending your stay. Airport arrival approximately 1:00 pm. | | Visits: Las Vegas | | Meals: Breakfast |
Available Room Types: Single, Triple, Twin, Twinshare Child: ages 5 to 17
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