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Spectacular Canyons and National Parks

13 Day US Parks Tour to Utah, Wyoming & Keystone | Operated by CostSaver

  • 13 Days

  • 1 Country

    United States
  • 19 Cities

    Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, Monument Valley, Page, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Salt Lake City, Alpine, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, Yellowstone National Park, West Yellowstone, Cody, Buffalo, Keystone, Mt. Rushmore, Rapid City, Denver
  • 9 Meals

    1 Iconic Breakfast, 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch
  • Pace: Active

    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.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Las Vegas

Home to dazzling casinos, glitzy wedding chapels and incredible dining experiences, there’s no better way to kick off your US national parks value tour than in Sin City! Meet up with your Travel Director for a glimpse of what’s to come, then, get right into the bright lights and fun-filled streets however you choose, with a walk through Downtown, head to 'The Strip'...or both! Vegas is your ultimate playground.

Hotel: Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino
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Day 2: Las Vegas – Grand Canyon National Park – Flagstaff

Whether you’re a lover of great scenery or classic roadside attractions, iconic Route 66 has got you covered. Today’s destination? The Grand Canyon, one of the world's seven natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take in all the epic vistas of this 2-billion-year-old marvel of nature. Want to make your visit extra special? Why not treat yourself to a once in a lifetime helicopter ride over the North and South Rim? Awestruck, you'll then visit the Grand Canyon Village before arriving in Flagstaff, a laid-back outpost on Route 66.

Hotel: Best Western Pony Soldier Inn & Suites
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Day 3: Flagstaff – Monument Valley – Page

How to kick off a day of adventure on your US national parks value tour? With an iconic breakfast at Charly's Pub & Grill located in one of the oldest hotels in Flagstaff. Next up: Monument Valley, a symbol of the wild west with its rusty red spindles and buttes reaching 36 meters into the air. Dive into the local history and geology teaming up with a local Navajo guide for a Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Guided Tour, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.

Hotel: Super 8 by Wyndham, Page
Included Meals: Iconic Breakfast
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER: Monument Valley Navajo Guided Tour Learn how the area was known as the ‘Valley Between the Rocks' by the Navajo people who have lived here for centuries as you ride along in an open-air vehicle tour with your local Navajo guide. Cover the famous 17-mile loop of Navajo Tribal Park viewing many of the famous monuments including the East and West Mittens viewpoint, John Ford’s Point & Three Sisters viewpoint, the Totem Pole viewpoint, Artist’s Point and the North Window viewpoints.  The experience directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reducing Inequalities.
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Day 4: Page – Zion National Park – Bryce Canyon

Ahhh, Zion. Famous for its red and white cliffs, canyons and wildflower meadows, buttes, mesas and natural arches. Walk the many hiking trails, take in the sights of the Virgin River and have your camera ready to capture the unique geological formations. Enjoy lunch at Zion Park Lodge before heading out to Bryce Canyon. Choose to join a chuckwagon dinner at Ebenezer's dinner and show or rest up anticipating adventures in this stunning national park tomorrow.

 

 

Hotel: Bryce View Lodge, Bryce Canyon City
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 5: Bryce Canyon National Park – Salt Lake City

Multicoloured 'hoodoos' and large amphitheatres, this can only be Bryce Canyon National Park. Stand in awe at the open areas whipped into shape by centuries of wind and rain. Walk along one of the juniper lined trails to the rim of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. From colorful scenery to colorful cities, Salt Lake City is your next stop on your US national parks value tour. With an evening full of possibilities, why not head to the downtown area for a stop in one of its tempting restaurants, coffeehouses and laidback bars?

Hotel: Tru by Hilton Salt Lake City Midvale
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 6: Salt Lake City - Alpine

This morning in Utah's small town feeling capital city, drive by Temple Square, the city's most famous sight. Hey, Wyoming! Where snow-covered mountain ranges seem to rise and fall before your eyes. Arrive in the city of Alpine where three rivers converge against the backdrop of the Tetons. Settle into your hotel this evening situated along the banks of Snake River. Play a round of tennis, stretch out in the indoor, heated swimming pool, or take a stroll through town of Alpine.

Hotel: The Flying Saddle Resort, Alpine
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 7: Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Free Time

Today on your US national parks value tour, you won’t be able to take your eyes away from the window as you follow the Snake River through the forest and mountains before arriving at Grand Teton National Park. A stroll around Jackson Town Square gets you a lay of the land and admiring the famous elk antlers that signal the gateway to the park - eager to explore. Feeling the call of the outdoors? Join our Snake River Float Trip Choice Experience for a water adventure through the Tetons. This evening back at your hotel, choose to visit Melvin Brewery for a behind-the-scenes look at this booming Alpine brewery.

Hotel: The Flying Saddle Resort, Alpine
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 8: Alpine – Yellowstone National Park – West Yellowstone

Hot springs, bubbling mud pots, vast canyons and lush forests as far as the eye can see are yours to behold at Yellowstone National Park. Wildlife seekers, get ready for a treat! Grizzly bears, wolves, bison and elk all roam free here. Take your time exploring as you tick off the key sites including the biggest crowd pleaser of them all, Old Faithful, named for its dependable eruption every 44 to 125 minutes.

Hotel: Brandin' Iron Inn, West Yellowstone
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 9: West Yellowstone – Yellowstone National Park – Cody

One day at Yellowstone surely isn’t enough, and this morning on your US national parks value tour will take you to Mammoth Hot Springs. Said to look like a cave turned inside out, the soft limestone of this area needs to be seen to be believed. Be dazzled by the gradation of colors and levels before you tick off another hot spot: Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. This 19-mile-long canyon bedazzles in shades of yellow, red, white and pink. You'll then head on to the frontier town of Cody, a lively place with saloons that will keep the high energy of the day going into the night. You can even indulge in a Choice Experience, Welcome to Cody: Chamberlin Inn and Irma Hotel Buffet for drinks and dinner in a historic setting.

 

Hotel: Buffalo Bill Cabin Village, Cody
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 10: Cody – Little Bighorn Battlefield – Buffalo

Big mountains, big lakes and big stretches of uninterrupted skyline... it’s no wonder Montana has earned the nickname ‘Big Sky Country.' On a free morning in Wyoming, discover the area your way with a Choice Experience visit to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Next stop, Little Bighorn Battlefield, the site of the 1876 battle between the US Army's 7th Cavalry and the Lakota and Cheyenne warriors. In Buffalo, your evening is free to explore the city your way.

Hotel: SureStay Plus by Best Western Buffalo
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Day 11: Buffalo – Crazy Horse – Keystone

The Black Hills region is a mix of canyons and peaks that bridge the Wyoming and South Dakota border. See how it got its nickname from the dark ponderosa pines that cover the hillsides on your way to Crazy Horse monument which has been under construction for over 70 years. Discover more Native American history on your US national parks value tour by paying a visit to the nearby Indian Museum of North America. Tonight, choose to get your first glimpse of Mount Rushmore, learning more about the nation's patriotic past, present and future with a National Park ranger.

Hotel: Ramada by Wyndham Keystone near Mt Rushmore
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Day 12: Mount Rushmore and Keystone Free Time

Sure to be a highlight: Mount Rushmore. As the largest statue-monument in the world, the stony faces of four of America's presidents carved 18 meters tall into the granite hillside loom large -- bigger and more detailed than you could have imagined. Don't miss you chance to join Badlands National Park Sightseeing, learning about the 99,000 hectares that make up the unique geology.

Hotel: Ramada by Wyndham Keystone near Mt Rushmore
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Day 13: Keystone – Depart Denver

As your tour of the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park - not to mention Las Vegas, Monument Valley, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Teton and Mount Rushmore - comes to an end today, you'll no doubt be reflecting on the phenomenal sights and experiences you've had over the past fortnight. The trip promised spectacular canyons and national parks, and we’re sure you’ll agree you saw the best of it. Complimentary airport drop off at Rapid City Regional Airport will be at 9 AM. Complimentary Airport drop off at Denver International Airport will be at 5:00 PM. Please be aware when booking your flights.

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This itinerary is for reference only. Upon booking with GET, guests will receive tour documents which will list all confirmed hotels and itineraries based upon the guest's departure date.

Price Includes

What's Included
  • - An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • - Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • - Many meals included
  • - Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
  • - City orientation tours
  • - Extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences
  • - On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
Dining Summary
  • - 1 Iconic Breakfast (IC)
  • - 7 Breakfasts (B)
  • - 1 Lunch (L)
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER
  • Learn how the area was known as the ‘Valley Between the Rocks' by the Navajo people who have lived here for centuries as you ride along in an open-air vehicle tour with your local Navajo guide. Cover the famous 17-mile loop of Navajo Tribal Park viewing many of the famous monuments including the East and West Mittens viewpoint, John Ford’s Point & Three Sisters viewpoint, the Totem Pole viewpoint, Artist’s Point and the North Window viewpoints.  The experience directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reducing Inequalities.

Optional Experiences

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.

North Canyon Tour Helicopter Flight. Bell Aircraft - 25 minutes (Available on Day 2)

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 2)

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 2)

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 Ebenezer's Dinner and Show (Available on Day 4)

Whether you’re a foodie or a fan of all things western, giddy up and get ready for an evening of old-fashioned fun, music and great cowboy food in Bryce Canyon. This Bryce Canyon favorite will have you tapping your toes and smacking your lips after a filling, tasty meal of flat iron steak, baked salmon or BBQ chicken. 

Adult Price: $61 Child Price: $61 Snake River Float with Dave Hansen Whitewater & Scenic River Trips (Available on Day 7)

Live the good life surrounded by panoramic views of Grand Teton and Gros Ventre Mountain ranges and the lifeblood of the region - Snake River.  On this scenic 13-mile float trip, kick back and float along as the boatmen do all the work while sharing fun facts about the Jackson Hole Valley. Keep your eyes peeled for an abundance of wildlife including bald eagles, osprey, ducks, and deer.

Adult Price: $92 Child Price: $92 Melvin Brewing – Brewery Experience (Available on Day 7)

Whether you’re a beer lover, fan of cool street art or like checking out the local scene, Melvin Brewery on the banks of the Snake River is for you. Melvin’s award-winning beers - the original Melvin IPA, 2x4 Double IPA, and Ch-Ch-Ch-Cherry Bomb - will have you reaching for the next pour on this tasting, tour and history of the facility led by a head brewmaster. You’ll love this hyper-local experience in your dedicated dining space surrounded by mountain views to dig into your two-course dinner paired with your flight of four 4-oz pours.

Adult Price: $69 Child Price: $45 Welcome to Cody: Chamberlin Inn and Irma Hotel Buffet (Available on Day 9)

Step back in time at two iconic Cody venues. Kick off with a Welcome Drink in the sunroom of Chamberlin Inn, followed by a short tour of the property, once frequented by icons including Marshall Field and Ernest Hemingway. Catch a glimpse of Hemingway’s restored room before heading out for a prime rib dinner at Buffalo Bill's Irma Hotel. Be sure to check out the Cherrywood oak bar still in use today donated to Buffalo Bill by none other than Queen Victoria of England.

Adult Price: $79 Child Price: $79 Welcome to the Wild Wild West (Available on Day 10)

Find the true West here at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming. From its humble beginning in a log cabin, the Center is now a seven-acre complex with five, world class museums: the Buffalo Bill Museum, the Cody Firearms Museum, the Draper Natural History Museum, the Plains Indian Museum, and the Whitney Western Art Museum, plus a research library — all under one roof and all dedicated to the American West. Through live birds of prey programming, chuck wagon demonstrations, horse and wagon rides, a western music dinner show and more, the Center is committed to preserving, presenting, and promoting the authentic story of the American West for now and for generations to come. 

Adult Price: $23 Child Price: $19 Mount Rushmore Evening Lighting Ceremony (Available on Day 11)

What to expect at Mount Rushmore? One mind-blowing experience after another. Join a National Park ranger at Mount Rushmore’s outdoor amphitheater for a moving patriotic program and sculpture lighting ceremony. After a short inspirational talk, watch a short film “Freedom: America’s Lasting Legacy.” Then be amazed as the show culminates in the slow exposure of light on the monument until it is fully illuminated against the backdrop of the Black Hills sky.

Adult Price: $30 Child Price: $30 Badlands National Park Excursion (Available on Day 12)

Ahhh, the Badlands. Badlands National Park, located just an hour outside of Rapid City, preserves 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires blended with the largest protected mixed grass prairie in America. This is for sure a hidden gem in the national park system that draws sightseers as well as scholarly scientists. And don’t forget to stop at famous Wall Drug. This establishment which became known for offering free ice water to thirsty travelers in the 1930s is now one of the top roadside attractions in the region.

Adult Price: $48 Child Price: $48