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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, 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 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. Arrive and check into the hotel. Afterward, spend time at leisure
Overnight: Jackson
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Friday - Salt Lake City
Today, leave Wyoming for Salt Lake City, Utah. Here, tour historic Temple Square* in the heart of downtown. Also located on the Square is the domed Tabernacle, home of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. 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 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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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, Wednesday - 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, Thursday - 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, Friday - 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 4, Saturday - 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, Sunday - 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, Monday - 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, Tuesday - 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 8, Wednesday - Salt Lake City
Today, leave Wyoming for Salt Lake City, Utah. Here, tour historic Temple Square* in the heart of downtown. Also located on the Square is the domed Tabernacle, home of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. 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 9, Thursday - 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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