Itinerary
- Day 1
Salt Lake City
You'll arrive in Salt Lake City this afternoon and have time to settle into your hotel and relax. This evening you'll meet your travel companions at a kick-off party with your Travel Director to get everyone ready for the Wild West journey ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Little America)
- Day 2
Jackson Hole
Start the day at the National Oregon/California Trail Centre in Montpelier, Idaho, where you'll see historically accurate exhibits with actors dressed as wagon masters and pioneers. You can walk through a gun shop and mercantile, and take a covered wagon ride. After a picnic-style lunch at the Centre, you'll head to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. There you'll walk under the famous arch made of tangled elk antlers and spend time exploring the Town Square with its Western boardwalks, craft boutiques, and shops, all with the Teton Range as a backdrop.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic-style lunch at National Oregon/California Trail Center)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Modern Mountain Motel)
Included Activities
- Visit National Oregon/California Trail Center with simulated wagon ride and actors in period costumes
- Explore Jackson Hole Town Square with landmark elk antler arch
Landmarks National Oregon/California Trail Center Jackson Hole Town Square Teton Range 
- Day 3
Jackson Hole
If the season allows, you can get up early for an optional scenic float trip down the Snake River with an expert guide who'll talk about the river's history, geology, and wildlife. It's a relaxing way to experience the river. Later you'll head back to your hotel for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone)
Optional Activities
- Scenic wilderness float trip down Snake River with expert guide (seasonal, early morning)
Landmarks Snake River 
- Day 4
Yellowstone National Park
Your Travel Director will take you through Yellowstone's geothermal features. You'll see Old Faithful, the geyser that shoots water every 90 minutes, and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with its distinctive colors and formations. The rest of the evening is free for you to do as you please.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone)
Included Activities
- Full day exploration of Yellowstone National Park with Travel Director
- View Old Faithful geyser
- Visit Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
Landmarks Old Faithful Grand Canyon of Yellowstone Yellowstone National Park - Day 5
Cody
You'll spend the day at the Buffalo Bill Center for the West, a museum complex with five different museums covering Buffalo Bill, Plains Indians, Western Art, and Natural History. This evening you have a Be My Guest experience at Billings Depot. You'll meet owners from 406 Native Roots, learn about local tribes, build a tipi using traditional methods, try braiding sacred sweetgrass, and have dinner prepared by award-winning Chef Stephen Hindman featuring Native American Fry Bread and local beverages.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Billings Depot featuring award-winning Chef Stephen Hindman's menu, Native American Fry Bread with apples and cinnamon, and beverages from BarMT local taproom)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Billings)
Included Activities
- Buffalo Bill Center for the West museum complex visit with access to multiple museums
- Be My Guest experience at Billings Depot with presentation on Montana's local tribes
- Tipi building activity with traditional methods
- Sweetgrass braiding activity led by local Indigenous artist
- Dinner at Billings Depot with Chef Stephen Hindman's menu and local beverages
Landmarks Buffalo Bill Center for the West Billings Depot 406 Native Roots 
- Day 6
Black Hills
You'll travel through Gillette, Wyoming, the Energy Capital of the US, and then head into South Dakota. The afternoon is spent at Crazy Horse Memorial where you can see this massive carved tribute to the Lakota warrior, the largest mountain carving in the world.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alex Johnson Rapid City)
Included Activities
- Visit Crazy Horse Memorial with access to base of memorial
Landmarks Crazy Horse Memorial Black Hills - Day 7
Badlands
You'll participate in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience at the Oglala Lakota Living History Village on Pine Ridge Reservation. Walking with a local guide, you'll explore displays of living quarters from the 19th and 20th centuries and meet local artists who share their crafts and stories. After that, you'll visit the Ben Reifel Visitor Center to learn about local earth science, wildlife, history, and Indigenous communities through museum exhibits and a working Fossil Preparation Lab.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alex Johnson Rapid City)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience visit to Oglala Lakota Living History Village
- Guided walk through village displays and historical quarters
- Interaction with local Indigenous artists and storytellers
- Visit Ben Reifel Visitor Center with museum exhibits and Fossil Preparation Lab
Landmarks Oglala Lakota Living History Village Pine Ridge Reservation Ben Reifel Visitor Center Badlands National Park - Day 8
Mount Rushmore
You'll head to the Black Hills of South Dakota to see Mount Rushmore with its giant carved faces of former American presidents etched into the stone cliffs. This evening you'll have a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience and farewell dinner with a Lakota Sioux Tribe Member, Stephen Yellowhawk or another tribe member, who'll share tribal history, culture, and traditions through dance and song.
- Meals
- Dinner (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Farewell Dinner featuring Lakota Sioux Tribe Member Stephen Yellowhawk with tribal history, culture, traditions, dance and song)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alex Johnson Rapid City)
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience Farewell Dinner with Lakota Sioux Tribe Member featuring dance and song
Landmarks Mount Rushmore National Memorial Black Hills - Day 9
Rapid City
Your Wild West adventure ends this morning after breakfast. You'll say goodbye to your new friends and depart from Rapid City at whatever time works for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Rapid City to Denver
You'll travel south through Wyoming's rolling prairies to Denver, the Mile High City at 5,280 ft/1,609 m, known for its coffeehouse and brewery scene. Along the way you can swap stories with fellow travelers about everything you've seen. You'll check into your downtown hotel for the night and get ready for your upcoming rail journey through the Rockies.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel)
Landmarks Denver - Day 11
Denver to Glenwood Springs by Rail
Make your way to Denver's Union Station and board the Canyon Spirit train. You'll settle into a reclining seat with sweeping views through glass-dome windows as you head west. The train crosses the Continental Divide and follows the Colorado River past canyons, tunnels, and mountain towns. You can enjoy commentary from the onboard team, step onto the outdoor viewing platform for fresh air, and have meals served at your seat. You'll disembark in Glenwood Springs for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Served onboard Canyon Spirit), Dinner (Served onboard Canyon Spirit)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer)
Included Activities
- Canyon Spirit scenic rail journey from Denver to Glenwood Springs
- Views through glass-dome windows
- Outdoor viewing platform access
- Engaging onboard commentary
Landmarks Denver Union Station Colorado River Continental Divide - Day 12
Glenwood Springs to Moab by Rail
You'll board the Canyon Spirit again, leaving Glenwood Springs behind as you continue west. Today brings even more dramatic scenery with alpine vistas and deep sandstone canyons, plus chances to spot pronghorn on the open plains. As you cross into Utah, the landscape shifts to red rock formations. Approaching Moab, the gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, you'll take in final views from your glass-dome seat. After arriving you'll transfer to your hotel, and the rest of the day is yours to explore or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Assigned by Rocky Mountaineer)
Included Activities
- Canyon Spirit scenic rail journey from Glenwood Springs to Moab
- Views through glass-dome windows
- Sightseeing of alpine vistas and sandstone canyons
Landmarks Moab Arches National Park Canyonlands National Park 
- Day 13
Moab to Salt Lake City by Rail
You'll leave Moab by motorcoach and travel to Thompson Springs to board the Canyon Spirit for the final stretch of your rail journey. You'll have a late lunch and dinner onboard while traveling through Castle Gate, the cliffs of Price River Canyon, Soldier Summit, and the Thistle tunnels. After passing Provo, your rail journey ends in Salt Lake City where you'll stay overnight in Utah's capital.
- Meals
- Lunch (Late lunch onboard Canyon Spirit), Dinner (Dinner onboard Canyon Spirit)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Little America)
Included Activities
- Canyon Spirit scenic rail journey from Thompson Springs to Salt Lake City
- Travel through Castle Gate and Price River Canyon
Landmarks Thompson Springs Castle Gate Price River Canyon - Day 14
Salt Lake City
Head to Salt Lake City International Airport at your leisure. You'll say goodbye to your fellow travelers and have time to reflect on your journey through the landscapes of the American West.
Landmarks Salt Lake City International Airport
