Overview

1. Day 1: Arrive Salt Lake City

   Welcome to Utah's capital, Salt Lake City. On arrival at Salt Lake City International Airport, board your transfer to your hotel. Lying between Wasatch Range and the Great Salt Lake, this mountainous city is perfect for outdoorsy types, with a strong focus on skiing and fishing. It is also the headquarters of the Mormon faith. At 6:00 pm, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner with wine, where you will meet your fellow guests. 

   meal(s):Dinner with Wine

   hotel:Hilton Salt Lake City Center.

2. Day 2: Jackson and Grand Teton National Park

   As you move on from Salt Lake City, take in iconic Temple Square and State Capitol building, before heading north across the Oregon Trail to historic Jackson. Have your cameras ready for the famous elk antlers that adorn the central square. For eager shoppers, there are a number of charming traditional boutiques to browse. Relax at Jackson Lake Lodge, with the stunning peaks of Grand Teton National Park as your backdrop.

   meal(s):Breakfast

   hotel:Jackson Lake Lodge

3. Day 3: Yellowstone National Park (2 Nights)

   Wake up to witness the striking Grand Tetons. Enter Yellowstone, known for its unique geothermal activity, spectacular landscapes and abundant wildlife.

   meal(s):Breakfast, Dinner

   hotel:National Park Lodges

4. Day 4: Geysers and Colourful Mudpots in Yellowstone

   Savor the surreal surroundings of Yellowstone with a relaxed start. Walk among the rainbow-tinted hot springs and watch the erupting geysers as you take in the history of the park on an informative stroll with your Travel Director. See Old Faithful shooting water over 120 feet into the air and behold the powerful roar of Lower Yellowstone Falls.

   meal(s):Breakfast

5. Day 5: The Ranch at UCross

   Set off on your travels through the stark Shoshone Canyon and the Absaroka Mountains to the Wild West town of Cody. Learn about America's great Western legends at the Buffalo Bill Center. Dine like cowboys as you enjoy a ranch-style Highlight Dinner with wine.

   meal(s):Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

   hotel:The Ranch at UCross

6. Day 6: Devils Tower into the Black Hills

   Begin your day with a scenic country horseback ride* and explore the great outdoors. Make your way to Devils Tower, an astounding geological feature that protrudes from the Black Hills. This symbolic landmark is considered sacred to the Lakota and other tribes. Experience Spearfish Canyon, a favored spot among wildlife enthusiasts. Here, you can get up-close and personal with herds of buffalo on an optional jeep safari*.

   *Note: Participation in these activities is at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required.

   meal(s):Breakfast

   hotel:Spearfish Canyon Lodge

7. Day 7: Custer and the Wild, Wild West (2 Nights)

   Speak to members of the Lakota tribe as they share a fascinating live narrative of the Great Sioux Nation. In Deadwood, join Kevin Costner's Original Deadwood Tour, as a Local Expert talks about the days of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. End the day in Custer State Park, renowned for its beautiful landscape and abundant wildlife.

   meal(s):Breakfast

   hotel:The State Game Lodge

8. Day 8: The Mountain Monuments of the Black Hills of South Dakota

   View Crazy Horse Memorial, dedicated to all Native Americans, before moving on to the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Here carvings of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt dominate the Black Hills. The rest of the day is yours to explore in Custer State Park. Join your Travel Director and newfound friends for a Celebration Dinner with wine, as you reflect on your adventure across the wide open spaces of America's national parks.

   meal(s):Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

   hotel:The State Game Lodge, Custer State Park.

9. Day 9: Depart Rapid City or Denver

   Those ending in Rapid City may depart at any time. Or, travel south to Denver International Airport, arriving at 4:30 pm.

   meal(s):Breakfast