Scenic Parks Explorer 2010
14 Days starting from $2,550.00
   
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Length: 14 Days
Type: USA & Canada 2010
Category: Discovery
Operator: Trafalgar Tours
Tour Code: TT-DSPA-2010
   
 
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About This Tour

About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Las Vegas, Bryce Canyon National Park, Salt Lake City, Jackson, Yellowstone National Park, Billings, Rapid City, Denver, Moab, Kayenta, Grand Canyon National Park

Visit the great parks of the USA including Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Arches and Mesa Verde. Marvel at the unique attributes of each park with sandstone spires, Mount Rushmore and Crazy horse, amazing natural stone arches and amazing rock formations, Navajo lands and views from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

 

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Dates & Prices

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7/1/2010 - 7/14/2010
$2,625
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7/11/2010 - 7/24/2010
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7/13/2010 - 7/26/2010
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7/25/2010 - 8/7/2010
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10/5/2010 - 10/18/2010
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What's Included


Sightseeing Highlights
  • Zion National Park Discover Zion Canyon’s dramatic towering cliffs.
  • Bryce Canyon National Park View the colorful and whimsical hoodoos.
  • Salt Lake City Enjoy an orientation tour including Temple Square.
  • Jackson Overnight in this authentic Old-West town.
  • Grand Tetons National Park View soaring peaks and abundant wildlife.
  • Yellowstone National Park Enjoy America’s fi rst national park.
  • Cody Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.
  • Little Bighorn Battlefield See the site of Custer’s Last Stand.
  • Black Hills View Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorials.
  • Arches National Park View amazing natural rock formations.
  • Mesa Verde National Park Discover outstanding cliff dwellings.
  • Monument Valley Tour with a local guide in open-air vehicles.
  • Denver Stay in the heart of America’s Mile High City.
  • Grand Canyon National Park Overnight right inside the park.
  • Deadwood Tour this National Historic Landmark by private trolley.

Dining Highlights
  • 13 full breakfasts
  • 3 three-course dinners
  • 2 buffet dinners
  • Local highlight restaurant dinner in Jackson
  • Farewell Dinner with wine at the Grand Canyon
20 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • First Class hotel accommodation includes two-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seats and onboard restroom.
  • The services of one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors.
  • A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map.
  • Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 14.

Your Tour Itinerary Includes

  • Day 1 - Arrive Las Vegas Welcome to Las Vegas! A complimentary transfer is provided to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director is available at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.

    Hotel: Las Vegas Hilton


  • Day 2 - Las Vegas – Zion National Park – Bryce Canyon Today we travel through St. George before reaching Zion National Park. See the massive and colorful rock formations of Zion Canyon ascending toward the blue sky. Next, on to Bryce Canyon National Park, where sandstone spires refl ect vibrant hues from every vista point. Here we visit the amphitheater of hoodoos, the odd shaped stone monoliths. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Ruby’s Inn


  • Day 3 - Bryce Canyon – Salt Lake City Today our Tour Director shares a Hidden Treasure with us. We’re off to Salt Lake City, headquarters of the Mormon religion. Here our orientation tour includes the Assembly Hall and the Tabernacle, home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. (Full breakfast)

    Hotel: Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel


  • Day 4 - Salt Lake City – Jackson We travel north along the edge of the Great Salt Lake and across the Oregon Trail en route to Jackson. There is time to wander through this authentic old-western town before this evening’s Highlight Dinner. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)

    Hotel: Antler Inn


  • Day 5 - Jackson – Grand Teton – Yellowstone National Park (2 nights) We travel through the scenic Grand Teton National Park, past sparkling Jenny Lake, on our way to Yellowstone National Park, an amazing geothermal wonderland. Home to an astounding array of elk and bears, Yellowstone also has one of the few large herds of buffalo still in existence. We stay inside Yellowstone for two nights, with plenty of time to enjoy the spectacular surroundings. (When the South Entrance is closed due to weather conditions, the tour will travel west from Jackson via Idaho and enter Yellowstone National Park through the West Entrance.) (Full breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: National Park Lodges


  • Day 6 - Yellowstone National Park sightseeing Enjoy a full day tour of Yellowstone National Park. Highlights include the world’s most extraordinary collection of geysers, hot springs and bubbling mud pools, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River with its thundering waterfalls, Yellowstone Lake, endless forests and the famous Old Faithful Geyser which erupts almost every hour. (Full breakfast)



  • Day 7 - Yellowstone – Cody – Billings We head to Cody, named after its most famous resident, Buffalo Bill Cody. Here we learn about his adventures during a visit to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Then we journey on to the historic cattle town of Billings, Montana. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel Billings


  • Day 8 - Billings – Deadwood – Rapid City (2 nights) We travel to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, site of the infamous Custer’s Last Stand. Our next stop is in Deadwood where we join a private tour by trolley and learn about legends of the Wild West. We then make our way to Rapid City. (Full breakfast)

    Hotel: Radisson Rapid City


  • Day 9 - Black Hills excursion Today we journey through the scenic Black Hills. We learn the story behind Mount Rushmore before viewing this incredible sculpture depicting four great American Presidents. We then stop at the Crazy Horse Memorial honoring all Native Americans. This evening is at leisure. (Full breakfast)


  • Day 10 - Rapid City – Denver Today we drive through the Black Hills National Forest, home to a variety of wildlife, and through the grassland prairies of South Dakota and Wyoming en route to Colorado’s capital city – Denver. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Grand Hyatt Denver


  • Day 11 - Denver – Arches National Park – Moab We drive into the Rocky Mountains and stop at the famous resort of Vail where there is time for a short stroll through this quaint alpine village. Following the Colorado River, we travel through the spectacular scenery of the Rockies and enter Utah. Here we explore the wonderland of Arches National Park, home to stone arches and balancing rock formations, before arriving in Moab. (Full breakfast)

    Hotel: Ramada Inn


  • Day 12 - Moab – Mesa Verde – Kayenta Today our Tour Director reveals another Hidden Treasure. We visit Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the Native American tribes who lived in the canyons’ amazing cliff dwellings. We continue to Kayenta on the Navajo Indian Reservation. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Hampton Inn Kayenta


  • Day 13 - Kayenta – Monument Valley – Grand Canyon We join a local guide and explore the giant, world-famous monoliths of Monument Valley aboard open-air vehicles. We then continue to the magnificent Grand Canyon. There is plenty of time to explore this natural wonder, stroll the rim or maybe venture down the Bright Angel Trail. This evening, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner followed by a walk along the rim at sunset. (Full breakfast / Farewell dinner)

    Hotel: National Park Lodges


  • Day 14 - Grand Canyon – Depart Las Vegas This morning is at leisure for optional flightseeing tours before we drive along parts of the famous Route 66 as we head back toward Las Vegas. Complimentary transfers are provided to Las Vegas International Airport and the tour hotel in Las Vegas for passengers extending their stay. (Full breakfast)

    Please do not schedule any flights before 6:30pm


Sightseeing Highlights

  • Las Vegas
  • Bryce Canyon
  • Salt Lake City
  • Jackson
  • Yellowstone
  • Grand Tetons
  • Billings
  • Rapid city
  • Denver
  • Moab
  • Kayenta
  • Grand Canyon

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Details & Specials

For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
* May and Oct departures may be subject to road closures due to seasonal weather conditions in Yellowstone.
** The Autumn Leaves: Enjoy the unforgettable sight of stunning “Fall Foliage” on our departures September - October (as determined by Mother Nature).
*** All prices are per person, twin share
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few.  The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

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Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

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Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.


 

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