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9 Day Classic National Parks, Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone & Grand Teton with the Badlands - Friday Departure

From Rapid City, SD to Salt Lake City, UT
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Itinerary

Tour 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, gateway to South Dakota's Black Hills and iconic Mount Rushmore. The city's downtown displays life-size bronze sculptures of past U.S. presidents. Transfer independently to the hotel. The rest of the evening is at leisure to discover Rapid City's restaurants and nightlife on your own
Overnight: Rapid City

DAY 2, Saturday - Badlands National Park, Wall Drug Store
After breakfast, visit Badlands National Park to see some of the most spectacular scenery in the region. Afterward, continue to Wall Drug, known for its roadside signs and free water. Spend a relaxed lunch before returning to Rapid City for an afternoon at leisure. This evening, enjoy a drink during an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers
Overnight: Rapid City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 3, Sunday - Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore
This morning, visit the Crazy Horse Memorial honoring the heritage, tradition, and culture of North American Indians. This afternoon, head to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, featuring the faces of four American presidents. After lunch on your own, return to Rapid City. Tonight, celebrate your arrival with dinner
Overnight: Rapid City
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 4, Monday - Drive to Cody
Morning departure to Sheridan, Wyoming set halfway between Yellowstone and Mount Rushmore, with its dramatic vistas of the striking Big Horn Mountains. After lunch, continue to Cody for an evening at leisure
Overnight: Cody
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 5, Tuesday - 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 6, Wednesday - 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 7, Thursday - 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. In the afternoon, spend time at leisure before checking into the hotel, or join the optional Snake River Scenic Float. Enjoy a scenic float down the beautiful Snake River. With the majestic Tetons as your backdrop, kick back and relax while your guide does all the work
Optional: Snake River Scenic Float (PM)
Overnight: Jackson
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Friday - 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
Overnight: Salt Lake City
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Saturday - 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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Inclusions

Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.

Escorted Package Includes

  • Flights Los Angeles-Rapid City, Salt Lake City-Los Angeles
    Other departure cities available.
  • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
  • 8 nights accommodations
  • 3 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
  • 12 meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
  • Services of a local guide
  • Entrance fees per itinerary
  • Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
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    Special Features

  • Badlands National Park, view colorful spires and pinnacles, massive buttes and deep gorges
  • 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
  • Not Included:
    Transfers, optional tours and gratuities.


    Additional Information:
    For arrival and departure on North America packages with US gateways, transfers are not included with Air & Land packages nor available on an optional basis. See Trip Preparation -> Arrival & Departure for more information regarding options to transfer to your hotel.


    Accommodation Details:
    Triple rooms consist of two double/queen beds for three persons; where available, a fee may be charged by the hotel for the addition of a cot/rollaway.

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    Accommodations

    The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
    This superior tourist class hotel is situated in downtown Rapid City.

    The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
    This superior tourist class hotel is situated in downtown Rapid City.

    The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
    This superior tourist class hotel is situated in downtown Rapid City.

    The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
    This superior tourist class hotel is situated in downtown Rapid City.

    Hotel Alex Johnson
    This tourist class hotel is centrally located in Rapid City.

    Hotel Alex Johnson
    This tourist class hotel is centrally located in Rapid City.

    Hotel Alex Johnson
    This tourist class hotel is centrally located in Rapid City.

    Holiday Inn Rapid City Downtown - Convention Center
    This superior tourist class hotel is situated in downtown Rapid City.

    Holiday Inn Rapid City Downtown - Convention Center
    This superior tourist class hotel is situated in downtown Rapid City.

    Holiday Inn Rapid City Downtown - Convention Center
    This superior tourist class hotel is situated in downtown Rapid City.

    Holiday Inn Rapid City Downtown - Convention Center
    This superior tourist class hotel is situated in downtown Rapid City.

    Holiday Inn Rapid City Downtown - Convention Center
    This superior tourist class hotel is situated in downtown Rapid City.

    Holiday Inn Rapid City Downtown - Convention Center
    This superior tourist class hotel is situated in downtown Rapid City.

    Holiday Inn - Buffalo Bill Village Resort
    This tourist class resort is located in the city center of Cody.

    Canyon Lodge
    This historic lodge is located on the east side of Yellowstone National Park, near the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and is preserved under federal National Park Service guidelines.

    Grant Village
    This historic lodge is located inside Yellowstone National Park, near Yellowstone Lake, and is preserved under federal National Park Service guidelines.

    49er Inn & Suites
    This tourist class hotel is located in the town of Jackson.

    Little America Hotel
    This first class hotel is situated in downtown Salt Lake City.

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    Questions & Answers

    Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?

    Each person is allowed one "check-in," and one "carry-on." Remember to take all valuables with you as "carry-on", because electronic equipment, cameras, laptops, jewelry, business documents and money are not covered by the airlines' liability, so always carry them aboard with you.

    Question: Is Airfare Included in the Price?

    Airfare from your point of origin to and from the trip is not included in the land price.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall Rating
    5
    Accommodations
    5
    Itinerary
    5
    Professional Staff
    5
    Repeat with Operator
    5
    Value for Money
    5

    Ratings based off 3 reviews - currently showing 2 reviews with comments only

    Gate 1 did an excellent job on this trip. The tour leader was very knowledgeable and kept us well informed every day.

    Yellowstone National Park trip was actually beyond my expectations. It was simply excellent!

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