8 Day Classic National Parks, Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone & Grand Teton

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2 Rapid City, 1 Cody, 2 Yellowstone, 1 Jackson, 1 Salt Lake City
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Crazy Horse Memorial, started over 50 years ago and still incomplete Mount Rushmore, the iconic massive carved sculpture of the faces of four U.S. presidents Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 as the first national park in the United States Discover dramatic Grand Teton National Park with its jagged peaks, glaciers, lakes and dense forests

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    2 Rapid City, 1 Cody, 2 Yellowstone, 1 Jackson, 1 Salt Lake City

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Trip includes

    • Flights Los Angeles-Rapid City, Salt Lake City-Los Angeles Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 7 nights accommodations
    • 2 nights Rapid City 1 night Cody 2 nights Yellowstone National Park 1 night Jackson 1 night Salt Lake City Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage 10 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of local guides Entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

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Itinerary

All sightseeing and itinerary inclusions are subject to favorable weather conditions and seasonality. In those instances, and until the roads are available for travel, often unpredictable until the last moment, roads, routes and sites will be amended.

DAY 1, Friday - Arrive in Rapid City
Arrive in Rapid City and transfer independently to the hotel. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM Overnight: Rapid City

DAY 2, Saturday - Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore
This morning, head to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, featuring the faces of four American presidents. This afternoon, visit the Crazy Horse Memorial honoring the heritage, tradition, and culture of North American Indians. After lunch on your own, return to Rapid City. Tonight, celebrate your arrival with dinner Overnight: Rapid City Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 3, Sunday - Drive to Cody
Morning departure to Sheridan, Wyoming set halfway between Yellowstone and Mount Rushmore, with its dramatic vistas of the Big Horn mountains. After lunch, continue to Cody for an evening at leisure Overnight: Cody Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 4, Monday - Arrive in Yellowstone, Hayden Valley
Travel to Yellowstone National Park, home to famed "Old Faithful." Upon arrival, cross over the Yellowstone River into the Lower Loop. Continue towards the Hayden Valley. See the Mud Volcano, and be on the lookout for bison, bears, elk, and eagles in this sweeping glacial valley Overnight: Yellowstone National Park Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Tuesday - Explore Yellowstone, Old Faithful
Begin the day with a visit to the dramatic Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Then on to Mammoth Hot Springs. Continue to the Lower Geyser Basin to Fountain Paint Pots along the Firehole River. Conclude the day at legendary "Old Faithful" Overnight: Yellowstone National Park Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Wednesday - Grand Teton National Park
Depart Yellowstone for Grand Teton National Park in northwest Wyoming. Multiple photo stops on your way to Colter Bay where you stop at the visitor center. Visit the Chapel of the Transfiguration, before departing for Jackson. Arrive and check into the hotel. Afterward, spend time at leisure Overnight: Jackson Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Thursday - Salt Lake City
Today, leave Wyoming for Salt Lake City, Utah. Later this afternoon arrive in Salt lake City and view the Capital Building. At this evening's dinner, share wonderful memories of your adventure *Some departures will feature alternate sightseeing due to local events. Details to be advised locally. Overnight: Salt Lake City Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8, Friday - Return Home
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

National Parks route and program may vary according to weather conditions, seasonal changes, safety issues and wildlife migration patterns.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,509
Price per day$314
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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