National Parks of America's West

Blaze an unforgettable trail experiencing the legends and lore of America’s Wild West. This trip includes a medley of manmade and natural attractions – of gargantuan proportions - from Yellowstone, and the Grand Tetons, to Mount Rushmore, and the Crazy Horse Memorial. Channel your inner pioneer spirit as you meet a colorful cast of characters in Cody, and the rough and tumble town of Deadwood. Unwind in the splendor of Jackson Hole’s profoundly beautiful landscape brimming with wildlife. Watch herds of buffalo graze against majestic mountain ranges as you float on Snake River, marvel at the timely precision of Old Faithful in Yellowstone, and have a close encounter with the nation’s first National Monument, Devil’s Tower in this small group guided tour.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Salt Lake City, Utah

If you’ve ever wanted to know what it was like to be an early Frontiersman, now is your chance! Upon arrival*, we will be greeted by our local guide and our awaiting motor-coach. Enjoy a city tour of Salt Lake City, where we will see downtown, the Capitol, Temple Square and more. We will check into our hotel before our ‘welcome’ dinner. (D)

*Please arrive no later than 2:00pm

Day 2 - Salt Lake City - Jackson, WY

This morning, we will head over to Temple Square after breakfast. After, we say goodbye to Salt Lake City as we travel north along the shores of the Great Salt Lake. We will travel through Logan Canyon to beautiful Bear Lake. We will arrive into the fun town of Jackson, WY. Once we check into our hotel, the evening is free to explore the many shops, art galleries and restaurants on your own. (B)

Day 3 - Jackson - Yellowstone National Park

This morning after breakfast, we are in for a wonderful experience as we are introduced to Grand Teton National Park on a half day scenic float trip on the Snake River! Enjoy amazing views of the Teton Mountains and wildlife viewing opportunities as your guide explains the geology and history of the area. After the float trip, we continue sightseeing of Grand Teton which will include: Jenny Lake, Colter Bay and Jackson Lake. Next, we enter into Yellowstone National Park, the world’s first National Park, for sightseeing including the heart of the park, Old Faithful. There will be time to witness an eruption and explore Old Faithful Village and the many thermal features in the area. Later this afternoon, we travel to West Yellowstone and check into our hotel. This evening is free to explore and have dinner on your own. (B)

Day 4 - Yellowstone National Park - Cody, WY

After breakfast, we head back into Yellowstone National Park for another day of sightseeing. We will visit the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and pass through Hayden Valley and along the shores of Yellowstone Lake. As we exit the park, we enter into the historic town of Cody, where we will tour the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, which is five museums under one roof. Tonight, we enjoy food and entertainment at the Cody Cattle Company with a chuckwagon style dinner, traditional cowboy music and some laughs. Then, there is exciting cowboy action at the Cody Nite Rodeo! (August departure only). (B,D)

Day 5 - Cody - Rapid City, SD

We will depart Cody after breakfast and continue East crossing the Bighorn Mountain. Our first stop is at Devil’s Tower National Monument for sightseeing of the country’s first National Monument. Later this afternoon, we will arrive at the historic town of Deadwood for sightseeing. This is a rough and tumble western town famous for outlaws, gunslingers and lawmen alike. There will be time to explore the town and have dinner, on your own, before continuing on to Rapid City, SD for a two night stay. (B)

Day 6 - Rapid City

After breakfast, we take a short drive to Badlands National Park for sightseeing. This famous park consists of nearly 243,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires blended with the largest, protected mixed grass prairie in the United States. After lunch, we travel to Custer State Park and the historic State Game Lodge to get up close and personal with the residents of this park as you head out on a Wildlife Jeep Safari to view the buffalo herds and much more. Next, we make our way to the Crazy Horse Monument for sightseeing of the unfinished mountain carving and insight into the Lakota culture. Then, join the group for an included dinner followed by a wonderfully patriotic and inspiring event as we attend the Crazy Horse Evening Lighting Ceremony! (B, D)

Day 7 - Rapid City - Cheyenne, WY

We start our day after breakfast with a beautiful drive to Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, where we will have morning views of this magnificent monument. Depart the Black Hills and take your journey south returning to the plains of Wyoming. We make a stop at Fort Laramie National Historic Site for sightseeing and a picnic lunch. This afternoon, we continue to the capitol city of Cheyenne and check into our hotel. After, we have time to freshen up, we will enjoy a ‘farewell’ dinner, at the hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 8 - Depart Cheyenne

After breakfast, we take a Trolley Tour of Cheyenne. After, a nice introduction to the city, we arrive at the Cheyenne Frontier Days grounds and visit the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum. Founded in 1978, the Old West Museum’s mission is to cultivate a rich educational space for the diverse, international community served by, and rooted in, the American western legacy of Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Later, we will enjoy a western lunch (on own) before departing Cheyenne for the Denver International Airport for your departing flight*. (B)

*Please do not make flight arrangements to depart earlier than 4:00pm

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Pre & Post Tour Accommodation Options
Little America Salt Lake City Little America Cheyenne

Tour Details

Hotel / Lodging
(or similar)

7-nights Accommodation

Little America Hotel Salt Lake City

Located Right in the Heart of Salt Lake City.

Lexington Hotel

Superb Comforts Near Grand Teton National Park.

Holiday Inn West Yellowstone

Located Three Blocks From Yellowstone National Park!

The Cody Hotel

Luxurious Lodging in the American West.

Alex Johnson Curio Collection by Hilton

An ideal Location and a Historic Setting for a Unique Experience. The Hotel has Played Host Over the Years to Presidents and Celebrities.

Little America Cheyenne

An Oasis of Luxury & Service.

Transportation

Motor-coach
Plane
Boat
4x4 Jeep

Meals

12 Meals: 7 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 4 Dinners

Trip Highlights

Float Trip on the Snake River
Devil’s Tower National Monument
Nite Rodeo
Crazy Horse Lighting Ceremony
Wall Drug
Wildlife Jeep Safari
Mount Rushmore
Great Salt Lake
Old West Museum


Upcoming Departures

Tour DatesAvailabilityDeparture Points Subject to Change 
Mon June 23, 2025 - Mon September 30, 2024
6/23/2025 - 9/30/2024
Available
  • Salt Lake City, UT
Mon August 18, 2025 - Mon August 25, 2025
8/18/2025 - 8/25/2025
Available
  • Slat Lake City, UT
Sun September 14, 2025 - Sun September 21, 2025
9/14/2025 - 9/21/2025
Available
  • Slat Lake City, UT

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