Scenic Parks Explorer
14 Days
from $3,025
Tour Code: SPE
The best of the great American West awaits you on this 14-day adventure across seven states. You’ll experience the grandeur of sandstone spires, thundering waterfalls and wide-open prairies. You’ll walk in the footsteps of Crazy Horse, Wyatt Earp and ancient herds of buffalo. And you’ll never forget the experience.
At the heart of the journey are some of America’s most breathtaking National Parks. Begin with the stunning rock formations of Zion and Bryce Canyon, and explore the wonders of the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone. Immerse yourself in the archaeology and Native American history of Mesa Verde. And, finally, soak up the view from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Visits to the bustling cities of Salt Lake and Denver will give you a break from the endless natural wonders. And you can dust off your boots and rest a spell in the old-west towns of Jackson and Billings.
Stay in our selection of First Class accommodations and enjoy 20 meals including Welcome Reception, 13 Full Breakfasts, 4 Three-Course Dinners, 1 Highlight Dinner with wine, 1 Highlight Cowboy Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine. To ensure a comfortable travel experience, our motorcoaches are equipped with large panoramic windows, reclining seats, air-conditioning and restroom facilities.
Tour price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement or you can choose to participate in our room share program.
***This tour is operated by our sister company.
Your Tour Price Includes
VIP Door-to-Door Transfer
Transfers you from your door step to select airports. Start your vacation in style with our outbound VIP Door-to-Door Town Car airport transfer service available on every tour from over 40 cities throughout the USA. Our service will collect your from you home and transfer you to your departure airport. We will arrange a pick-up time from your home that suits you, and your driver will meet you at your front door and assist with your bags before transporting you to the airport with ample time for check-in. |
Loud & ClearThis tour utilizes our personal audio system allowing you to roam and explore sites (within 60 feet) without missing any insight from your Tour Director or local guide. |
TransportationMotor-coach with A/C, panoramic windows, reclining seats & emergency restroom. Airport transfers on arrival and departure days. |
Travel DocumentsTravel wallet, travel planner & map. $100 Frequent Traveler Discount upon return for a future tour. |
Professional Tour Director
Your tour will be conducted by some of the most experienced Tour Directors in the world. These dedicated professionals will manage the intricate details of your tour and delight you with their anecdotes and stories. Their vast knowledge of the region will enhance your entire travel experience, allowing you to have a vacation that is education, entertaining and fun! |
First Class HotelsHotels are an expensive element of any tour and certainly one of the most important. For our tours we reserve First Class Hotels (or best available) and all hotel rooms feature a private bathroom. You’ll enjoy our selection of hotels such as Radisson, Hilton and Sheraton. |
Local Expert Guides: Yellowstone National Park, Monument Valley & Grand Canyon National ParkLocal Expert Guides in Yellowstone National Park, Monument Valley and Grand Canyon National Park. |
20 MealsWelcome Reception, 13 Full Breakfasts, 4 Three-Course Dinners, 1 Highlight Dinner with wine, 1 Highlight Cowboy Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner with wine. |
Included Tour Highlights
Visit Zion Canyon National Park & Bryce Canyon
Zion National Park See the massive and colorful rock formations of Zion Canyon ascending toward the blue sky. Next, on to Bryce Canyon National Park, where sandstone spires reflect vibrant hues from every vista point. We visit the amphitheater of hoodoos, the odd shaped stone monoliths. |
Visit the Crazy Horse Memorial & Mount Rushmore
Learn the story behind Mount Rushmore before viewing this incredible sculpture depicting four great American Presidents. Then stop at the Crazy Horse Memorial honoring all Native Americans. |
Orientation tour of Salt Lake City including Temple SquareSalt Lake City, headquarters of the Mormon religion. Our orientation tour includes the Assembly Hall and the Tabernacle, home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. |
Arches National ParkThis vast National Park preserves more than 2,000 naturally formed sandstone arches created by the force of the elements over thousands of years. Enjoy seeing the arches and various other geologic land formations against the contrasting colors, shapes and textures of the landscape. |
Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park View soaring peaks and abundant wildlife in Grand Teton National Park. |
Visit Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde National Park Visit Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the Native American tribes who lived in the canyons’ amazing cliff dwellings. |
Yellowstone National ParkView the geysers, mud pots and bubbling pools in Yellowstone National Park. |
Locally Guided tour of Monument Valley
Monument Valley Join a local guide and explore the giant, world-famous monoliths of Monument Valley aboard open-air vehicles. |
Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Buffalo Bill Historic Center Learn about Buffalo Bill Cody and his adventures during a visit to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. |
Overnight in the Grand Canyon |
Little Bighorn National Monument
Little Big Horn National Monument See Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument – site of Custer’s Last Stand. |
Optional Excursions
Optional excursions can be purchased upon arrival.
The list below is a sampling of excursions that may be offered by your tour director.
Salt Lake City - Dinner at the Lion House Pantry with tour of Beehive house & GardensStart your evening viewing the world-renowned gardens surrounding Temple Square, the 35-acre site of the
Mormon religion headquarters. These gardens include 250 flower beds, more than 165,000 bedding plants and over 700 varieties of plants from all over the world arranged in designs from formal French parterres to old-fashioned English cottage gardens. Then, take a stroll back in time to enjoy a delicious dinner at the Lion House Pantry, and an evening tour of the Beehive House, the beautifully restored official residence of Mormon leader Brigham Young, the first Governor of the Utah Territory. (Minimum: 10 passengers) Tour duration: 3.5 hours.
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Grand Canyon - North Canyon Helicopter Flight (25-30 minute)Experience the magnitude of the Grand Canyon and its splendor of ever-changing color in a perspective
incomparable to any other method of seeing this “Wonder of the World.” Your tour takes you over the deepest portion of the Grand Canyon, through the Dragon Corridor, and continues to the North Rim, where you view the incredible geological differences between the North and South Rims. During your return to the South Rim, enjoy breathtaking views of temples, shrines and rock formations sculpted by time while flying above the widest portion of the mighty Colorado River. Subject to weather conditions. Flight duration: 25-30 min. Tour length: 2 hours.
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Salt Lake City - Hot Air Ballooning in Park CityRise early to make the short trip to the resort town of Park City, home to Utah's top ski resorts and host site of the 2002 Winter Olympics skiing and snowboarding events. Then, take off on the opportunity of a lifetime - a one-hour sunrise hot air balloon flight amongst the Wasatch Mountains, one of the most scenic mountain ranges in North America. The peacefulness, serenity and feeling of floating on a magic carpet will leave you breathless. Weather permitting, soar as high as 10,000 feet and even see the Great Salt Lake on the clearest of mornings. Your balloon pilot will orientate you with your amazing surroundings as you soar high above. Back on the ground, you'll be served some light breakfast snacks. Tour duration: 4 hours. (Minimum: 2 passengers). |
Grand Canyon - Ecostar Helicopter Flight (25-30 minute)Fly the EC 130, the “newest and quietest” helicopters in the Grand Canyon with larger windows, and all seats facing forward. Your tour takes you over the deepest portion of the Grand Canyon, through the Dragon Corridor, and continues to the North Rim, where you view the incredible geological differences between the North and South Rims. During your return to the South Rim, enjoy breathtaking views of temples, shrines and rock formations sculpted by time while flying above the widest portion of the mighty Colorado River. Flight duration: 25- 30 min. Tour length: 2 hours. Subject to weather conditions. |
Jackson - Snake River Float Trip through Grand Teton Nat’l ParkThis gentle 10-mile float trip runs entirely within Grand Teton National Park, and covers the most scenic stretch of the Snake River in the Jackson Hole Valley. The Snake River is a lifeline to the park’s bison, elk, moose, beaver, pronghorn, deer, bear and 300 different species of birds, including osprey and eagles. Your experienced guide offers in-depth information on the geology of the Grand Tetons and the habitats of the animals you may see. Although we can’t guarantee multiple animal sightings, your chances of spotting wildlife on the Snake River -- with its lush willows to feed on and deep-water pools for animals to swim in -- are greater here than anywhere else in the park. Operates late May – mid Sep, subject to weather conditions. Tour duration: 4 hours. (Minimum: 12 passengers). |
Grand Canyon - Imperial Helicopter Flight (40-50 minute)Enjoy this tour of the panoramic magnificence of the Eastern Grand Canyon combined with the renowned
beauty of The North Canyon. The spectacular views of the Painted Desert and Colorado River alone make this tour worth its weight in gold. With so much to see and experience, the Eastern Canyon tour is as unique as it is beautiful. Subject to weather conditions. Flight duration: 40-50 min. Tour length: 2 hours. |
Rapid City - Bear Country USANestled amidst towering pines and along rolling meadows over 250 acres just eight miles south of Rapid City, Bear Country U.S.A. offers visitors intimate views of most North American mammals. Take a leisurely three-mile aboard your coach through several enclosures and encounter black bear, elk, reindeer, deer, cougars, bobcats, rocky mountain goats, bighorn sheep, dall sheep and buffalo. You’ll watch these clowns of nature frolic in a pool, climb trees and amble across the road. At this "home of the largest collection of privately owned black bear in the world," you’re guaranteed to see more wildlife than you expected. Tour duration: 2 hours. (Minimum: 22 passengers). |
Grand Canyon - Grand Kingdom Ecostar Helicopter Flight (40-50 minute)Fly the EC 130, the “newest and quietest” helicopters in the Grand Canyon with larger windows, and all seats facing forward. Embark on this 45-50 minute tour of the Eastern Grand Canyon that combines with the renowned beauty of The North Canyon tour. Enjoy spectacular views of the Painted Desert and Colorado River. Subject to weather conditions. Flight duration: 40-50 min. Tour length: 2 hours |
Rapid City - Mt. Rushmore by NightThe most spectacular program at Mount Rushmore is the evening lighting ceremony held in the new amphitheater. Without a doubt, you will find some in the crowd that will be brought to tears and overwhelmed by the breathtaking experience. Often times a special touch is added by inviting veterans to join in the lowering of the flag. An evening you will not forget. (Offered end-May through early-September) |
Grand Canyon - Fixed Wing Aircraft Flight (40-50 minute)The original air tour of the Grand Canyon and the best value! Board an ultra-quiet 19-passenger, climate-controlled de Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner for a 40-45 minute Grand Discovery flight over the Grand Canyon. This tour covers the most famous and beautiful parts of the Grand Canyon including the Eastern Zuni Corridor, the Confluence and the North Rim and returns through the Western Dragon Corridor. The wings on this aircraft are located over the windows which allows for spectacular panoramic sightseeing and picture taking. Subject to weather conditions. Flight duration: 40-50 min. Tour length: 2 hours. |
Rapid City - Badlands ExcursionBadlands National Park in southwest South Dakota preserves 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires blended with the largest protected mixed grass prairie in America. Without a doubt, a hidden gem in the national park system, the unique beauty of the Badlands landscape is like no other. Sightseers as well as scholarly scientists are attracted to the area for its astounding beauty and the opportunity to peek into an ancient world. And no trip to the Badlands would be complete without a stop at famous Wall Drug. An establishment which became known for offering free ice water to thirsty travelers in the 1930s is today one of the top roadside attractions in the country. |
Las Vegas - Hoover Dam ExcursionSee two amazing engineering sights when you visit the Hoover Dam -- the spectacular new bypass bridge, the largest concrete arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere just completed in 2010, and the amazing dam that controls the flow of the Colorado River, providing water and power for millions in the hottest, driest areas of the U.S. Travel past Lake Mead for a two-hour stay at the Hoover Dam. Explore the Visitor’s Center museum and movie room. Ride the elevator 530 feet down through the rock wall of Black Canyon and begin a 35-minute guided tour. You'll exit the elevator into a tunnel drilled in the 1930s for construction, and walk out to the viewing platform atop one of the four huge pipes that can transport nearly 90,000 gallons of water each second from Lake Mead to the dam's hydroelectric generators. Visit the balcony for a panoramic view of the power plant and eight of the dam's 17 huge generators. Tour length: 5 hours. |
Moab - Scenic Jetboat Ride on the Colorado River with DinnerBegin the evening with a delicious barbecue dinner with views of Moab’s red rocks and the Colorado River. Then, take a ride aboard a one of the newest and most modern fleet of jet boats for an excursion on one of the most scenic stretches of the river. You will experience calm water sections down river from Moab, with remote canyons and exquisite beauty. View spectacular red rock cliffs, Indian r ins, arches and ancient petroglyphs – a photographer’s and nature lover’s delight! Tour duration: 3 hours. (Minimum: 10 passengers). |
Day 1 Arrive Las Vegas

VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to
your local airport for your flight
to Las Vegas. A complimentary
transfer is provided to the tour
hotel. Your Tour Director is available
at the hotel this afternoon
to greet you and answer your
questions. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with
your Tour Director and fellow
travelers for a Welcome Reception.
Welcome Reception Included
Day 2 Las Vegas - Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

Depart Las Vegas for the graceful
slot canyons and towering cliffs
of Zion National Park. Then it’s
onward to Bryce Canyon, home to
the world’s largest concentration
of hoodoos—tall limestone spires
that rise majestically from the desert
floor.
Full Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 3 Bryce - Salt Lake City

Leave the red rock canyons and
travel north to Utah’s capital. See
the famed Temple Square, headquarters
to the Mormon church and home to the renowned Mormon
Tabernacle Choir. This evening,
perhaps enjoy an optional
visit to Brigham Young’s former
home, followed by dinner at the
Lion House, featuring pioneer-style
ambiance and cuisine.
Full Breakfast Included
Day 4 Salt Lake City - Jackson

Get a glimpse of the route of the
pioneers as you cross the Oregon
Trail and enter Wyoming. Scenic
Jackson stands in the shadows of
the icy peaks of the Grand Tetons.
This evening, join your Tour Director
and traveling companions
for a Highlight Dinner.
Full Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included
Day 5 Jackson - Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks

Perhaps rise early for an optional
guided raft trip to spot wildlife on
the Snake River (seasonal). Then
traverse Grand Teton National
Park on the way to Yellowstone,
established in 1872 as the world’s
first national park. Join a local
expert to explore the spouting
geysers, bubbling hot springs and
mud paint pots. (When the South
Entrance is closed due to weather
conditions, the tour will travel west
from Jackson via Idaho and enter
Yellowstone National Park through
the West Entrance.)
Full Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 6 Yellowstone National Park

Explore the impressive Grand
Canyon of the Yellowstone with its
stunning waterfalls and a chance to
see bison and elk. Watch in wonder
as Old Faithful’s waters arc nearly
130 feet into the air. This evening,
relax under the great basin of stars.
Full Breakfast Included
Day 7 Yellowstone - Cody - Billings

Head north to the town of Cody,
named for its most famous
native son, Buffalo Bill. Get a
glimpse into its lively history at
the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.
Then it’s on to Big Sky Country
for a unique Highlight Dinner.
As you dine on down-home
cooking, a cowboy entertainer
regales you with tales and songs
of life in the saddle. Maybe take
a quick harmonica lesson, toss
some horseshoes, or even don
some traditional cowboy duds.
Full Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included
Day 8 Billings - Little Bighorn - Rapid City

Today begins with a visit to Little
Big Horn, where Custer led his
263 men against several thousand
Sioux and Cheyenne warriors.
Then travel east through the Black
Hills to Rapid City.
Full Breakfast Included
Day 9 Rapid City (Black Hills Excursion Included)

Discover the natural and
man-made wonders of the Black
Hills with a drive through
stunning scenery on your way
to visit Mount Rushmore and
the Crazy Horse Memorial, a
mountain carving of the famed
war chief of the Oglala people.
Return to Rapid City this
afternoon for some leisure time.
Full Breakfast Included
Day 10 Rapid City - Denver

Cross some of the West’s most
beautiful terrain today as you
travel through the expansive grasslands
of Wyoming on your way to
Denver, the Mile High City. This
evening, join your traveling companions
for dinner.
Full Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 11 Denver - Vail - Arches National Park - Moab

Ascend into the Rockies and
stretch your legs in Vail before
descending to magnificent Arches
National Park. Here, the wind
and rain have eroded the sandstone
into more than 2,000 natural
arches. End your day’s journey at
your riverside lodge. Tonight is at
your leisure – perhaps opt for taking
in the sunset over the red cliffs
and a western barbecue dinner
right at your ranch-style lodge. Or
if you’re in the mood for more excitement,
opt for a thrilling jetboat
ride along the mighty Colorado,
with a Cowboy Barbecue dinner
all included as well.
Full Breakfast Included
Day 12 Moab - Mesa Verde National Park - Kayenta

Between AD 600 and 1300, the
Ancestral Puebloan people carved
houses and entire cities out of the
sandstone of the canyon walls at
Mesa Verde National Park, now a
UNESCO site. Explore some of the
cliff-top buildings and look down
at the massive Cliff House, the
largest cliff dwelling in the world.
Stay the night in the tiny Navajo
town of Kayenta.
Full Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 13 Kayenta - Monument Valley - Grand Canyon National Park

Marvel at Monument Valley’s
landscape of towering sandstone
buttes in special open-air vehicles
accompanied by a local guide.
Visit the home of the Navajo people,
stopping at historic Cameron
Trading Post. Breathtaking views
along Scenic Desert View Drive
just hint at the most spectacular of
all vistas – the vast panorama of
the Grand Canyon unfolding before
you. Meet with a local expert
who will enlighten you about the
more than two billion years of geology
revealed in the canyon. Then
gather with your fellow travelers
to watch the sunset, the fading
light gilding the canyon and casting
enchanting shadows. Tonight,
toast your grand adventure and
your new life-long memories at a
Farewell Dinner inside the park.
Full Breakfast and Farewell Dinner Included
Day 14 - Grand Canyon - Depart Las Vegas

If you like, take an optional helicopter
or fixed-wing aircraft flight-seeing
trip to see the canyon from the sky. Hit the road again, stopping
in Seligman and Kingman,
Route 66 hotspots that have kept
the old “Mother Road’s” culture
alive. End your journey back in
Las Vegas where a complimentary
transfer is provided to Las Vegas
International Airport.
FullBreakfast Included
Please do not schedule any flights before 6:30pm.
of $300 per couple when you book by
February 10, 2012.
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Departure Details
Departures are available May through September 2012.
Fall Colors: enjoy the unforgettable sight of stunning Fall Foliage on September - October departures (as determined by Mother Nature).
Pricing Details
The prices above are for the land only portion of the tour and include the Early Booking Discount of $150 per person. In order to qualify for the discount you must book and deposit by February 10, 2012.
Tour price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement or you can choose to participate in our room share program.
Single Room Supplement: from $1,080
At times we offer discounted departures where the price has been discounted to reflect savings. Discounted rates are valid for new bookings only and are not combinable with any other offers.
Please Note: This tour is operated by our sister company.
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| 1 | Las Vegas | Tropicana Las Vegas | |||||||||||||||
Tropicana Las Vegas
Tropicana Las Vegas Location: On the south side of the Las Vegas strip, the Tropicana has adopted a new South Beach Theme. Hotel has gone through a $180 million renovation. Hotel Amenities
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Location: On the south side of the Las Vegas strip, the Tropicana has adopted a new South Beach Theme. Hotel has gone through a $180 million renovation. |
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| 2 | Bryce Canyon City | Ruby's Inn | |||||||||||||||
Ruby's Inn
First Class Ruby's Inn Location: The family resort is located just off All American Highway 12, along the road that leads into Bryce Canyon National Park. The resort is less than one mile from the park entrance, and is the closest lodging outside the park; one of the most scenic areas in the world. Hotel Amenities
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Location: The family resort is located just off All American Highway 12, along the road that leads into Bryce Canyon National Park. The resort is less than one mile from the park entrance, and is the closest lodging outside the park; one of the most scenic areas in the world. |
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| 3 | Salt Lake City | Hilton Salt Lake City Center | |||||||||||||||
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
Hilton Salt Lake City Center Location: In the heart of downtown SLC business and entertainment district, just a 10 minute drive from the airport. Enjoy the bustling city-life of the SLC fashionable urban sprawl, or experience the wild beauties of the rugged surrounding terrain with some of the nation’s top ski resorts- less than an hour’s drive. Hotel Amenities
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Location: In the heart of downtown SLC business and entertainment district, just a 10 minute drive from the airport. Enjoy the bustling city-life of the SLC fashionable urban sprawl, or experience the wild beauties of the rugged surrounding terrain with some of the nation’s top ski resorts- less than an hour’s drive. |
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| 4 | Jackson Hole | Antler Inn | |||||||||||||||
Antler Inn
First Class Antler Inn Location: One block south of Jackson’s charming, western Town Square, just steps from numerous restaurants, shops, art galleries and nightspots. The property is convenient to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Hotel Amenities
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Location: One block south of Jackson’s charming, western Town Square, just steps from numerous restaurants, shops, art galleries and nightspots. The property is convenient to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. |
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| 5,6 | Yellowstone National Park | National Park Lodges | |||||||||||||||
National Park Lodges
First Class National Park Lodges Location: In-park lodge on the shores of Yellowstone Lake and on the Register of Historic Places. Hotel Amenities
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Location: In-park lodge on the shores of Yellowstone Lake and on the Register of Historic Places. |
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| 7 | Billings | Crowne Plaza Hotel Billings | |||||||||||||||
Crowne Plaza Hotel Billings
First Class Crowne Plaza Hotel Billings Location: In the heart of downtown Billings near an array of activities, including hiking, biking, boating and fishing. Explore the rock paintings at Pictograph Caves or take the short drive to Little Big Horn Battlefield to learn about this historic event. Hotel Amenities
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Location: In the heart of downtown Billings near an array of activities, including hiking, biking, boating and fishing. Explore the rock paintings at Pictograph Caves or take the short drive to Little Big Horn Battlefield to learn about this historic event. |
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| 8,9 | Rapid City | Radisson Rapid City | |||||||||||||||
Radisson Rapid City
First Class Radisson Rapid City Location: Ideally located in the city’s historic downtown district, just steps away from popular entertainment options, shopping areas and businesses. Exciting attractions including Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial and Custer State Park are a short drive away. Hotel Amenities
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Location: Ideally located in the city’s historic downtown district, just steps away from popular entertainment options, shopping areas and businesses. Exciting attractions including Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial and Custer State Park are a short drive away. |
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| 10 | Denver | Grand Hyatt Denver | |||||||||||||||
Grand Hyatt Denver
First Class Grand Hyatt Denver Location: In the heart of downtown Denver, giving you immediate access to all the vibrant city of Denver has to offer, including strolling along the 16th Street mall. Hotel Amenities
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Location: In the heart of downtown Denver, giving you immediate access to all the vibrant city of Denver has to offer, including strolling along the 16th Street mall. |
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| 11 | Moab | Red Cliffs Lodge | |||||||||||||||
Red Cliffs Lodge
Red Cliffs Lodge Location: We are situated beside the river’s best white water rapids, at the foot of dramatic Red rock cliffs. It’s a classic, rugged Western landscape worthy of Hollywood, and was in fact the site of numerous films, including Rio Grande with John Wayne. Nestled on the banks of the Colorado River, surrounded by magnificent 2000 feet high cliffs, the Red Cliffs Lodge is truly a hidden treasure of the West. Inside, the lodge features dramatic 20-foot ceilings, natural wood-paneled walls, rustic log furniture and hand-finished Mexican tile floors. Visiting the Lodge feels like a step back in time, but guests soon find comfort and amenities throughout. Hotel Amenities
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Location: We are situated beside the river’s best white water rapids, at the foot of dramatic Red rock cliffs. It’s a classic, rugged Western landscape worthy of Hollywood, and was in fact the site of numerous films, including Rio Grande with John Wayne. Nestled on the banks of the Colorado River, surrounded by magnificent 2000 feet high cliffs, the Red Cliffs Lodge is truly a hidden treasure of the West. Inside, the lodge features dramatic 20-foot ceilings, natural wood-paneled walls,... |
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| 12 | Kayenta | Hampton Inn Kayenta | |||||||||||||||
Hampton Inn Kayenta
First Class Hampton Inn Kayenta Location: 20 miles south of the Utah border on US 163, you'll see it sits smack dab on the Navajo Reservation. Also called the "Gateway to Monument Valley", Kayenta is a picturesque little spot in the desert that serves as a wonderful launching point to several significant national parks and monuments. Hotel Amenities
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Location: 20 miles south of the Utah border on US 163, you'll see it sits smack dab on the Navajo Reservation. Also called the "Gateway to Monument Valley", Kayenta is a picturesque little spot in the desert that serves as a wonderful launching point to several significant national parks and monuments. |
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National Park Lodges
First Class National Park Lodges Location: Yavapai Lodge is Grand Canyon Lodges’ largest facility and is surrounded by pinyon and juniper woodlands, about ½ mile from the rim. In-Room Amenities
Location: Yavapai Lodge is Grand Canyon Lodges’ largest facility and is surrounded by pinyon and juniper woodlands, about ½ mile from the rim. |
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Terms and Conditions
How to Make Your Reservation:
After selecting your tour and departure date, simply call 1-800-552-5545 and a Travel Specialist will take your reservation over the phone. You can pay your $350.00 deposit by credit card, or alternately you can mail a check made payable to Grand European Tours to the following address: GRAND EUROPEAN TOURS 6000 Meadows Road, Suite 520 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 USA. Please make your reservations as early as possible since many of our tours are completely filled 4 to 6 months before departure.
Final Payment:
Upon receiving the $350.00 deposit per person, you will be sent a confirmation. VISA, MASTERCARD, American Express and DISCOVER CARD may be used for this deposit amount, however, final payment is preferred by check or money order and is due in our Oregon office 60 days prior to the departure date. If reservations are made less than 60 days prior to departure, payment in full is required at the time of booking. If final payments are not received on time, Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. may cancel the reservation and invoke the cancellation fee. For Highlights of South Africa tour and all River Cruises final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
Pricing:
Land prices printed in this catalog are per person based on double occupancy. The Operator reserves the right to adjust prices due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, imposed fuel surcharges, taxes, charges and levies imposed by any third party including government and its agencies. Should these change the price of your tour by more than 10% you may cancel without penalty within 7 days after we notify you of the increase.
Cancellations, Changes & Refunds:
If a cancellation in writing is received by Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. 30 days or less after your reservation has been made, your $350.00 deposit will be FULLY REFUNDED. *See Air Reservations section for specific change fee information for air reservations. For cancellations or changes thereafter but more than 61 days prior to departure there will be a $350.00 per person fee assessed. If you must withdraw or make a change 60 days or less prior to departure (90 days or less for River Cruises and Highlights of South Africa), the following fees will apply:
| Number of Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation/Change Land Tours – Per Person |
| 31 - 60 Days | 25% of tour cost |
| 15 - 30 Days | 50% of tour cost |
| Less than 15 Days | 100% of tour cost |
| Number of Days Prior to Departure | Cancellation/Change River Cruises – Per Person |
| 89 – 60 Days | 35% of the cost |
| 59 – 30 Days | 50% of the cost |
| 100% of the cost |
Air Reservations:
Air Add-On prices listed in this catalog were effective on August 19, 2011 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher. Air Add-On prices shown include September 11th Security fee, government fees, taxes and airline fuel surcharges based on destination and routing. The total price at time of purchase may vary slightly due to fluctuations in currency exchange. For the most competitive and up to date pricing from your departure city call our toll free number at 1-800-552-5545. Quoted air reservation prices are inclusive of all taxes and fees and are subject to change before payment is made in full. Air transportation is in economy class by scheduled airlines. Business class is available upon request. Some tours are not available from all of the airports. Requests for specific airlines, non-stop or direct flights and/or seat assignments are accepted as preferences only and cannot be guaranteed. Frequent flyer programs are under the control of the respective airlines. Your airline tickets will be electronically issued in lieu of paper tickets. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport. Please note that airline reservations can only be made for dates less than 331 days out.
Airline Tickets Issued by Grand EuropeanTours:
The following charges apply for cancellations or changes to airline arrangements made by Grand European Tours: • Prior to Airline Ticketing: service fee of $50 per person • After Airline Ticketing: service fee of $75 per person plus any airline imposed penalties which may be up to 100% of the airline ticket value.
DOT Advisory:
The Department of Transportation requires us to inform you of the following conditions. The package price is subject to change as a result of increases in fuel surcharges and/or government taxes until it has been paid in full. You must consent to the possibility that, until you pay for your package in full, your price could go up. Once you have paid in full we would only pass along increases in government taxes if applicable at that time. You have 7 days from receipt of the first invoice to revoke your consent and request a refund, at which time we would cancel your booking.
Passports and Visas:
A valid U.S passport is required for traveling outside of the U.S.; including to Canada & Mexico. Passport application forms may be obtained from your local post office. All passports must contain at least 3 blank visa pages and must be valid for 6 months after the completion of your tour. Entry visa application forms will be sent prior to your departure for U.S. passport holders. Russia ($218*), China ($193*), Brazil ($220*) and Vietnam & Cambodia ($283*). An entry fee is required upon arrival at the airport in Egypt ($15*), Turkey ($20*) and Zimbabwe ($30*), these countries prefer payment in U.S. dollars rather than local currency. A per person Departure Tax is required at Costa Rica ($26*) and Peru ($31*) paid at the airport. A onetime Reciprocity Tax is required upon entry at the airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina ($140*) and Santiago, Chile ($131*); the fee can be paid in local currency, US Dollars, credit card or traveler check; the tax is valid for multiple entries for 10 years or until your passport expires. Australia requires an electronic visa ($0*) which is obtained at the time of airline ticket purchase. *All visa costs and entry/exit requirements can change at any time. Please visit travel.state.gov for current information. Individuals who do not hold a U.S. passport should contact CIBT/ZVS at 1-866-788-1100 to see if visas are required.
Travel Documents:
Approximately 15 days prior to the departure date you will receive a travel information package that will include your airline itinerary, travel tips, hotel list, baggage tag, travel wallet, etc. Visas, when required, will be distributed as soon as they are issued by the countries involved. Please note that your airline tickets and other tour documentation must bear your FULL name as it appears on your passport.
Tour Membership:
These tours require a blend of adventuresome spirit, physical fitness, walking ability, mental alertness, and a capacity for accepting situations as they exist and not, necessarily, as we would find them in America. If you have health concerns, we suggest that you contact your physician to help determine the suitability of one of these tours for you. We regret that we are unable to accept requests for special diets or itinerary variations. Disabled travelers requiring special attention or treatment on any tour must be reported when reservations are made. A companion who is able to provide the required assistance must accompany any person who is unable to travel independently or who needs any type of assistance.
Baggage:
Due to limited motorcoach storage capacity, each tour member is permitted one large suitcase not to exceed 50 pounds in weight nor 30”x22”x10” in dimension on European tours. Handling of this bag by hotel porters is included in the tour price. In addition, each person is allowed one small piece of carry-on size luggage that does not exceed the dimensions of 12”x11”x6” and is the complete responsibility of the tour member and must be taken on the motorcoach with you. Carry-ons with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments and therefore cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage for safety reasons. Please note, North America, Mexico and Egypt tours have smaller baggage dimensions which are noted in your pre-tour documentation. Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. does not assume any responsibility for loss or damage to baggage or passengers’ belongings. Please note: It is your responsibility to verify the baggage weight restrictions for the individual airlines that you will be traveling on as in some instances baggage is restricted. Airline baggage charges collected at check-in are not included and are at passengers own expense.
VIP Door-to-Door Transfer Service:
The VIP Door-to-Door Transfer service is available for all customers departing from the 41 airports highlighted on page 12 and living within a 25 mile radius from point of departure to your chosen airport. It is an outbound service only. Maximum passengers in one car can not exceed four. For bookings with more than four people, further vehicles may be necessary and further supplementary charges will apply. For any journeys greater than 25 miles a supplementary cost for additional mileage will apply and will be advised within 48 hours of booking if necessary. Mileage is based on journey information from www.mapquest. com. Should you not use the VIP Door-to-Door Transfer we will deduct $50 per person from your tour price (this must be advised at time of booking). Cancellation of service or changes must be made 72 hours before scheduled pick-up.
Early Departure or Extended Stay:
If you wish to depart early or extend your stay in Europe, flight and hotel arrangements can be made by contacting our Oregon office. Airport transfers are not included but may be purchased through GET. On most tours you can reserve up to 3 additional nights at the hotel where your tour starts and ends, however space may be limited and is subject to availability. Please call for our low cost rates and availability. Luggage handling and breakfast is not included on North American tour extensions.
Land Tour Only:
If you wish to make independent flight arrangements, you may still reserve the land portion of a tour. Hotel-airport transfers are subject to availability and flight details must be provided in writing at least 45 days prior to departure. See tour page for specific transfer times.
Airport Transfers:
Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers are included in the tour price when you purchase our land/air package and operate at fixed times on the first and last day of your tour. See the individual tour pages for details. For those making their own flight arrangements or extending at GET hotels, transfers can be purchased; please call for details. London Heathrow Airport Arrivals: For tours commencing in London, we have included a free group shuttle to/from LHR for clients that have booked our combined land/air packages. For clients that have made their own flight arrangements GET has negotiated special rates for shuttle transfers from LHR to your London hotel (which must be booked through GET) at a price of $40 per person per single trip to/from LHR. London Gatwick Airport Arrivals: Clients arriving at LGW who have booked our combined land/air packages are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher to Victoria Station, and will need to make their own way from Victoria Station to the tour hotel. For clients that have made their own flight arrangements we suggest you visit www.gatwickexpress. com for transfer information.
Smoking:
Please note that we do not permit smoking on our motorcoaches, however, frequent stops are made while touring.
Surface Travel & Sightseeing:
Ground arrangements are provided by Grand European Operations Ltd., a separate company, and include inter-city travel by private motorcoach with air-conditioning and an emergency restroom*, ferry, train, and ship as per the itinerary. Activities on days indicated in the itinerary as being “at leisure or optional” are left to your discretion. *Some exceptions apply.
Holidays:
During local or national holidays some museums, restaurants or sightseeing may be limited or not available. Alternatives will be offered wherever possible. At times, some itineraries may be operated in reverse; you will be advised at the time of booking. Nile River Cruises: due to the unreliability of domestic air scheduling, religious festivals and other unforeseen circumstances, the order of some itineraries may need to change at short notice; on occasion an alternative cruise boat of equal standing may be used.
Hotels:
The hotels reserved for our tours are rated as European Standard First Class. All hotel rooms provide a private bath (and/or shower) and toilet. These hotels are clean, comfortable and located so as to best facilitate guided sightseeing of the area. Hotels reserved for each tour are indicated in the Day-By-Day Itinerary. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to use other hotels, they will be of a similar standard, where possible. We only contract non-smoking rooms. All accommodations, meals and services have been designated as first class in Russia, Eastern Europe and provincial areas though some tourism facilities are less developed than what might normally be expected in this category. Tours in North and South America use Standard First Class hotels
Single Rooms:
A limited number of single rooms are available at the supplement shown for each tour. While single rooms provide privacy, they are often smaller than twin-bedded rooms. We do offer the option to join our non-smoking Room Share Program (see page 13 for details). The Room Share Program is not available on tours/cruises to Greece, Egypt, Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Peru, South America, South Africa, China, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, all European River Cruises and all pre or post tour extensions.
Triple Rooms:
Triple room accommodations are available on a limited basis at a reduced price. Triple rooms usually consist of a twin-bedded room with an additional folding bed or cot for the third person. They may not be comfortable for three adults. Triple rooms are not available on cruises.
Meals:
WR=Welcome Reception. Breakfasts are served as: B=Breakfast, BB=Buffet Breakfast, CB=Continental Breakfast, SB=Scandinavian Buffet Breakfast, FB=Full Breakfast. Lunches (L) and three-course table d’hote (set menu) dinners (D), (FD) farewell dinners and (BD) buffet dinners are shown in the itinerary for each tour and are generally catered by the hotel in which you are residing. (HD)Highlight Dinner and (HL) Highlight Lunch will be catered at a local restaurant or special venue. (DA) Dine-Around dinners are catered at a selection of restaurants preselected by Grand European Tours. Please note in cases of early morning departures, FB may not be available. Please note that we are unable to accept requests for special menus to meet dietary or religious requirements.
Tour Price Does Not Include:
Beverages and meals not detailed in the itinerary. Personal expenses including passport and visa fees, alcoholic beverages, optional sightseeing tours, laundry, phone calls, traditional end of the tour gratuity to your Tour Director and Motorcoach Driver, tips to local city guides, crew tips and all other items of a personal nature, airport tax, service & security charges and port taxes. (Subject to change.) Travel Insurance is also not included but is highly recommended.
Consumer Disclosure Notice:
Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully, as your deposit and payment for a trip constitutes consent to all conditions and general information contained in this brochure.
Responsibility:
These trips are arranged by Grand European Operations Ltd. (“Operator”) in conjunction with Grand European Tours (2003) Inc. It has made the travel arrangements as agent for the transportation carriers and other suppliers of services connected with the tour (“suppliers”) all of which are independent contractors. The Operator in no way owns or operates the vehicles or facilities to be used during the trip, and does not guarantee or assume responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of suppliers, their employees, agents, etc. Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
All bookings are accepted subject to the conditions imposed by suppliers and Operator, including airline, cruise line, rail, coach, hotel, restaurants, insurance and other companies, firms or persons concerned with the trip, and the Operator will make no refund in the event of their delay, cancellation, overbooking, strike, force majeure or for elements of the package not used by customer. If there is a difference between the Operator’s Conditions and those published by a supplier, the conditions of supplier shall apply. The Operator reserves the right to cancel a trip or change the itinerary whenever in its sole judgment conditions warrant, or if the Operator deems it necessary for your comfort, convenience or safety. Trips outside the USA require a valid passport. You are responsible for, and release the Operator from, passport, visa, vaccination requirements, and safety conditions in travel destinations. The Operator strongly recommends you purchase appropriate cancellation/medical/baggage insurance for the trip, which is available from the Operator. For medical information, call the Center for Disease Control at 800- 232-4636 or visit www.cdc.gov/travel, and for U.S. State Department travel advisories, call 202-647- 5225. The Operator reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the trip at any time who presents a significant risk to the health or safety of himself or others which can not be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by the Operator’s reasonable accommodation. The Operator reserves the right to correct an error in the advertised price prior to your departure. Prices in this brochure are accurate at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice due to changes in market factors including but not limited to foreign currency and supplier cost fluctuations. Prices set forth in future brochures shall supersede the prices in this brochure. Airfare quotes, and Air Add-ons in this brochure are subject to airline capacity limitations and higher airfares may apply depending on seat availability at the time of reservation. A contract is made when your reservation and payment are accepted by the Operator at its office, and any dispute shall be governed by Oregon law and subject to the jurisdiction of Portland, Oregon. In calculating the cost of your trip, Operator has relied on your consent to these terms and in the absence of this release, the trip cost would have been higher. Operator reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar quality at any time or to make changes in itinerary of similar quality. Operator will not be responsible to any person for expense, loss of time, money or other circumstance resulting from a change in itinerary or change of tour arrangements. Operator also reserves the right to cancel a tour prior to departure, and in such cases all payments made to date will be refunded and shall constitute full settlement. If you purchase an airline ticket separately, ensure that your travel agent explains the conditions under which the ticket is issued, as the Operator assumes no responsibility for such airline ticket cancellation fees. Please understand that not all museums and attractions are open every day of the year. Operator reserves the right to vary the sequence of sightseeing and/ or to re-route the order of cities if that will enable you to visit all listed excursions. In either case, the itinerary content will be maintained to the extent possible and there are no refunds for any unused or unavailable excursions. Promotional offers subject to change. This brochure supersedes any other current brochure on the market.
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