10 days America's National Parks (Tour AN)
Tour: AN - 10 Day Tour from Rapid City to Salt Lake City
Filled with dazzling nuggets of wonder, this National Parks vacation takes you deep into the golden wilderness of untamed South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana. Strike gold in America’s West with back-to-back visits to some of the country’s most renowned national parks bring you face-to-face with the monumental sculptures of Mount Rushmore, the explosive geysers of Yellowstone National Park, and the towering spires of Grand Teton National Park. Plus, visits to the Crazy Horse Memorial, the Little Bighorn Battlefield, and the gold rush towns of Cody, Jackson, and Deadwood shed light on some of the 19th century’s most famous battles and barroom brawls. After meeting herds of elk, bison, and other area locals, city slickers can get their fix with a visit to lively Salt Lake City. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Cody so you can plan your day your way.
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Rapid City, SD | Welcome to Rapid City! At 6 pm, join your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. |
| 2 | Rapid City - Excursion to Crazy Horse & Mount Rushmore Memorials | After an orientation tour of Rapid City, visit Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. |
| 3 | Rapid City - Deadwood - Sheridan, WY | This morning, enjoy a scenic drive through Black Hills National Forest and experience the area’s fascinating history on a guided tour of Deadwood. Then, continue through the Black Hills to the cattle town of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant featuring true Rocky Mountain hospitality. |
| 4 | Sheridan - Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument - Cody | Journey this morning into Southern Montana to visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. Continue your scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains, arriving in Cody – named for its native son, Buffalo Bill Cody. |
| 5 | Cody - Yellowstone National Park | Explore more of Cody with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions. |
| 6 | Yellowstone National Park | Spend the day exploring Yellowstone. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Fountain Paint Pot to see the bubbling mud. See the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for magnificent views of the Canyon and the spectacular Lower Falls—almost twice as high as Niagara Falls! Next, stop at Mammoth Hot Springs and take a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces. |
| 7 | Yellowstone National Park - Grand Teton National Park - Jackson | Journey south into breathtaking Grand Teton National Park. Visit beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake at the foot of the rugged spires for a delightful walk along the shore. Continue to the all-Western town of Jackson. This evening, enjoy dinner at Globus Local Favorite Bar T-5 Chuckwagon Cookout and Wild West show. |
| 8 | Jackson | Spend a full free day exploring this spectacular Rocky Mountain town beneath the Grand Tetons. Enjoy freshly made huckleberry ice cream from a local shop during your leisure time while enjoying the beautiful surroundings today. |
| 9 | Jackson - Salt Lake City, UT | Today’s journey continues alongside some of Wyoming’s most beautiful mountain ranges into Utah. Arrive in Salt Lake City and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital city and its historic monuments. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant. |
| 10 | Salt Lake City | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more of Salt Lake City on your own? Extra nights are available for purchase. |