Faster paces with mix of 1–2-night stays in each location. Typically features 4+ miles of walking on some days and may involve steep hills and uneven surfaces, such as cobblestones.
Get ready for your journey through the Old West and epic national landmarks in the intrepid adventurer's town of Jackson. Check in to your hotel and enjoy an afternoon strolling past the art galleries in town, ranked as one of the top five art markets in the country, before meeting your fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner this evening to kick off your US National Park tour.
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 its 45-mile-long Teton Mountain Range, including eight peaks over 3,658 m in elevation. Several glacier carved lakes dominate the park's landscape, Jenny Lake being the most popular. Grand Teton a top-notch destination for wildlife sightings including black bears, gray wolves, eagles and river badgers.
Grand Teton National Park promises mountain peaks, lakes and forests. Explore the alpine landscapes, keeping your camera at hand to capture the picturesque backdrop of the 40-mile long Teton Mountain Range for today’s drive. See parts of Yellowstone’s lower loop before arriving in West Yellowstone, the gateway to the world’s oldest national park and a boon for outdoors enthusiasts of all ages. Get a taste of what’s to come tomorrow on your US National Park tour exploring the gateway city of West Yellowstone lined with attractions including the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, The Playmill Theater and Museum of the Yellowstone.
See how Yellowstone, America's first National Park, is in a league of its own. From over 500 spouting geysers and bubbling mud pots to turquoise hot springs, this geothermal wonderland is an endless playground. Pay a visit to Old Faithful, watching as its waters arc high into the air. Stop at more photo-worthy sights including Canyon Village, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and Hayden Valley. Have your eagle eyes ready as you try to spot the park’s resident bison, grizzlies and elk while navigating scenic drives and valleys.
Get ready for a taste of all things local on your US National Park tour on your journey to Salt Lake City with a stop in Pocatello for a special Be My Guest experience at Swore Farms. At this family owned and operated farm, meet Wendy, mother, farmer and award-winning author for a tour of the farm and greenhouses followed by lunch. Discover the secrets of Wendy’s family's passion for farming and living a rural lifestyle before traveling south. In Utah’s capital, the center of the Mormon religion, delve into history at the Salt Lake City Temple Square and explore on your own. This evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner.
Explore the eerie hoodoo spires of Bryce Canyon National Park in one of the country’s most remarkable landscapes. Admire its deep canyons, juniper pine trees and secret hideaways in an amphitheater of rusty red, pink and orange limestone spires. Unlock more other-worldly landscapes at Zion National Park’s towering cream, pink and red cliffs and unusual biodiversity. A stroll along some of its many trails find you following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers.
Zion Canyon promises soaring canyon walls and the winding Virgin River, and your private tram ride along the valley floor will have you delving into some of the park’s most treasured spots. Next up on your US National Park tour, we stop at Desert Viewpoint for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to support the development of the Intertribal Cultural Heritage Site. Here, you will be able to interact with Native Americans from 11 traditionally associated tribes of the Grand Canyon. Connect with local Indigenous artists who will talk about their crafts and share their experiences through storytelling, family histories and cultural demonstrations such as carpet weaving and traditional song and dance performances. Your day ends with a Stays with Stories experience at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in historic Williams just steps away from Route 66.
Visit one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site, Grand Canyon National Park. Experience the park on an optional morning flightseeing ride. Then, take in views on the ground as you learn about this natural spectacle. Celebrate your journey with a Farewell Dinner at Fred Harvey restaurant. Enjoy the restaurant’s railroad atmosphere complete with entrées inspired by recipes used on classic American railroads.
You’re treated to a classic road trip on iconic Route 66. 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 US National Park tour.
Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.
Jackson Aerial Tramway Ticket (Available on Day 2)There’s no better way to take in the Tetons, Jackson Hole, the Snake River Valley, Grand Teton National Park and the summit of the Grand Teton than with Jackson Hole Aerial Tram. Your 12-minute trip takes you 4,139 vertical feet to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain offering staggering 360-degree views of the surrounding region. On arrival, take a leisurely stroll along one of the main mountain trails or indulge in world-famous gourmet waffles in Corbet’s Cabin.
Adult Price: $48 Child Price: $48 North Canyon Tour Helicopter Flight. Bell Aircraft - 25 minutes (Available on Day 8)The Grand Canyon opens up before you on a memorable helicopter experience over its southern and northern rims. After flying over the Kaibab National Forest, enter the Dragon Corridor - the deepest and widest part of the Grand Canyon. Marvel at the canyon's legendary beauty through the specially designed oversized windows of your helicopter. Have your camera ready to capture the colorful stone walls and sweeping vistas surrounding you. Fly over the mighty Colorado River toward the canyon's rugged North Rim and soar along with rock formations, including the Tower of Ra and Vishnu Schist.
Adult Price: $264 Child Price: $264 Grand Kingdom - 40 Min. EcoStar Helicopter Flight (Available on Day 8)Soar across the canyon rim on a helicopter flight, watching as the bottom seemingly drops out from under your feet. Gaze deep into the core of the canyon over 5,000 feet down to the confluence of the Little Colorado River. Then drift past Imperial Point - a rugged spire standing alone near the North Rim of the Canyon. Flying at the same altitude as the North Rim, you may feel you can reach out and touch the canyon walls. Then head back to Grand Canyon South Rim via the Dragon Corridor, another of the Grand Canyon's most picturesque sections.
Adult Price: $391 Child Price: $391 Grand Discovery Air Tour South Rim - 45 Min. Fixed-Wing Aircraft Flight (Available on Day 8)There’s no better way to experience the grandeur of the Grand Canyon South Rim than on a fascinating aerial tour offering unobstructed views. Sit back and feel the thrill of this Natural Wonder as you fly over the Kaibab National Forest, Kaibab Plateau, Confluence of Colorado, Little Colorado River, Imperial Point and Zuni Corridor.
Adult Price: $196 Child Price: $196