Itinerary
- Day 1
Las Vegas
You'll arrive in Las Vegas and connect with your Travel Director over a welcome dinner. This is where your US National Park adventure kicks off, so settle in and get ready for the next week exploring some incredible landscapes.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Horseshoe Las Vegas)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Las Vegas - Day 2
Bryce Canyon
The drive through Zion National Park starts your day with towering red cliffs on all sides. You'll stop for lunch at Zion Lodge, then head toward Bryce Canyon to see the rusty red limestone hoodoo spires. There's an optional evening of live country music and BBQ dinner at Ebenezer's Barn & Grill if you want to keep going after the drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Zion Lodge), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand)
Included Activities
- Drive through Zion National Park
- Lunch at Zion Lodge
- Visit Bryce Canyon National Park
Optional Activities
- Evening of live country music and BBQ dinner at Ebenezer's Barn & Grill and The Bryce Canyon Wranglers
Landmarks/POIs Zion National Park Zion Lodge Bryce Canyon National Park 
- Day 3
Salt Lake City
A second morning at Bryce Canyon lets you explore the hoodoos more thoroughly. After that, you'll travel to Salt Lake City and check out Temple Square to learn about the Mormon center and its pioneering history. Dinner with other travelers wraps up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Salt Lake City), Hotel (The Little America)
Included Activities
- Second visit to Bryce Canyon National Park
- Orientation tour of Salt Lake City
- Visit Temple Square
- Dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks/POIs Bryce Canyon National Park Temple Square Salt Lake City - Day 4
Salt Lake City to Jackson
From Salt Lake City, you'll head north toward Jackson with views of the Wasatch Range and southeast Idaho rolling past. Jackson itself has that Old West charm, and you can wander around the outdoor scene before grabbing dinner at one of the local saloons or steakhouses.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Modern Mountain Motel)
Included Activities
- Travel to Jackson
Optional Activities
- Explore Jackson on your own
- Dinner in local saloons and steakhouses
Landmarks/POIs Jackson Teton Range Wasatch Range - Day 5
Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone
Grand Teton National Park is next, with eight peaks over 12,000 feet creating that dramatic alpine setting. You'll stop at Craig Thomas Visitor Centre and take in views from Jenny Lake. An optional gentle Snake River Float Trip is available to learn about local wildlife. Later you'll continue into Yellowstone and stay at one of the park lodges.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (National Park Lodges Yellowstone)
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Teton National Park
- Visit Craig Thomas Visitor Centre
- Drive past Jenny Lake
- Travel to Yellowstone National Park
Optional Activities
- Gentle Snake River Float Trip
Landmarks/POIs Grand Teton National Park Craig Thomas Visitor Centre Jenny Lake Snake River Yellowstone National Park - Day 6
Yellowstone National Park
Your Travel Director leads you through Yellowstone, starting with Old Faithful geyser. You'll visit Lake Yellowstone and head to Artists Point to watch the Lower Falls cascade down. The afternoon takes you through geyser basins where you can see bubbling mud pots and geysers in action.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (National Park Lodges Yellowstone)
Included Activities
- Visit Old Faithful
- Visit Lake Yellowstone
- Visit Artists Point
- Explore geyser basins
- View Lower Falls at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River
Landmarks/POIs Old Faithful Lake Yellowstone Artists Point Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River Yellowstone National Park - Day 7
Billings
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody has five museums covering frontier art and artifacts. From there you'll travel east across the plains to Billings for a special 'Be My Guest' experience at the historic Billings Depot. Beef advocate Chaley Harney and Chef Stephen Hindman prepare a three-course meal using locally sourced beef.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course beef menu paired with regional beer and wine at Billings Depot)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Billings)
Included Activities
- Visit Buffalo Bill Center of the West
- Be My Guest Experience at Billings Depot with three-course beef menu
Landmarks/POIs Buffalo Bill Center of the West Cody Billings Depot Billings - Day 8
Black Hills - Mount Rushmore
Start at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument to learn about Custer's Last Stand. Then you'll move toward the Black Hills and visit Crazy Horse Memorial, which has a fascinating construction story. An optional Mount Rushmore by Night experience with a Park Ranger lets you see the monument illuminated if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Rushmore Hotel & Suites), Hotel (The Rushmore)
Included Activities
- Visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
- Visit Crazy Horse Memorial with Local Specialist
Optional Activities
- Mount Rushmore by Night with Park Ranger
Landmarks/POIs Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Crazy Horse Memorial Mount Rushmore National Memorial Black Hills - Day 9
Badlands - Rapid City
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is your starting point, where you'll see the four presidents carved into granite and find the perfect shot. If you want more, there's an optional trip into Badlands National Park to see 244,000 acres of eroded buttes and protected prairie. This evening you'll meet Lakota Tribe Member Stephen Yellowhawk for singing, dance, and music celebrating tribal history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive evening with Lakota Tribe Member Stephen Yellowhawk featuring singing, dance and music)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Rushmore Hotel & Suites), Hotel (The Rushmore)
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Meet Stephen Yellowhawk for MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience with Lakota Tribe Member
Optional Activities
- Explore Badlands National Park
Landmarks/POIs Mount Rushmore National Memorial Badlands National Park Rapid City - Day 10
Rapid City Departure
Your Western Frontiers journey wraps up today. You can depart from Rapid City Regional Airport whenever works for your schedule.
Landmarks/POIs Rapid City Regional Airport
