Itinerary
- Day 1
Las Vegas
You'll arrive in Las Vegas and connect with your Travel Director. The day is yours to explore at your own pace, so you can walk through Downtown Las Vegas, check out The Strip, or see both. The city has plenty of casinos, wedding chapels, and restaurants to choose from before you head out on your parks adventure.
Optional Activities
- Walk through Downtown Las Vegas
- Explore The Strip
- Visit casinos
- Dine at local restaurants
Landmarks/POIs The Strip Downtown Las Vegas - Day 2
Las Vegas to Flagstaff
The drive takes you to Grand Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and geological wonder that spans billions of years. You'll see the views from Grand Canyon Village, then head to Flagstaff, which sits along Route 66. If you're interested, there's an optional helicopter ride available to see both the North and South Rims from the air.
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Canyon National Park
- Tour Grand Canyon Village
Optional Activities
- Helicopter ride over North and South Rim
Landmarks/POIs Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon Village - Day 3
Flagstaff to Monument Valley
Start with breakfast at Charly's Pub & Grill in one of Flagstaff's oldest hotels. After that, you'll travel to Monument Valley, known for its red buttes that rise 36 meters high and symbolize the wild west. A local Navajo guide will lead you through Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, giving you a chance to connect directly with the community.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Iconic breakfast at Charly's Pub & Grill, a historic hotel that welcomed many famous people and presidents)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Charly's Pub & Grill
- Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Guided Tour with local Navajo guide
Landmarks/POIs Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Charly's Pub & Grill - Day 4
Zion to Bryce Canyon
Zion National Park is the focus today with its red and white cliffs, canyons, meadows, and natural arches. You'll hike scenic trails and see the Virgin River along with the rock formations. Grab lunch at Zion Park Lodge, then continue to Bryce Canyon for the evening. You can either do a chuckwagon dinner and show at Ebenezer's or rest up for tomorrow.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Zion Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Explore Zion National Park
- Lunch at Zion Park Lodge
Optional Activities
- Hiking trails in Zion National Park
- Chuckwagon dinner and show at Ebenezer's
Landmarks/POIs Zion National Park Virgin River Bryce Canyon National Park - Day 5
Bryce Canyon to Salt Lake City
Bryce Canyon shows off its colorful hoodoos and wide amphitheatres shaped by wind and rain over time. You'll walk along juniper-lined trails to the rim of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. By evening you're in Salt Lake City with options to explore the downtown area, try different restaurants, visit coffeehouses, or check out local bars.
Included Activities
- Explore Bryce Canyon National Park
- Walk juniper-lined trails to Paunsaugunt Plateau rim
Optional Activities
- Dinner at downtown Salt Lake City restaurants
- Visit Salt Lake City coffeehouses and bars
Landmarks/POIs Bryce Canyon National Park Paunsaugunt Plateau - Day 6
Salt Lake City to Alpine, Wyoming
Drive by Temple Square, Salt Lake City's most famous landmark. Then head north to Alpine, Wyoming, where three rivers meet with the Tetons in the distance. Your hotel sits on the banks of the Snake River and offers tennis, an indoor heated pool, and mountain views.
Included Activities
- Drive by Temple Square
Optional Activities
- Play tennis at hotel
- Enjoy indoor heated swimming pool
- View scenic mountain vistas
Landmarks/POIs Temple Square Teton Mountains Snake River - Day 7
Alpine to Grand Teton National Park
Follow the Snake River through forests and mountains heading toward Grand Teton National Park. Once there, walk around Jackson Town Square and see the famous elk antler arches that mark the park's entrance.
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Teton National Park
- Walk Jackson Town Square
- View elk antler arches
Landmarks/POIs Grand Teton National Park Jackson Town Square Snake River - Day 8
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone opens up with hot springs, mud pots, canyons, and forests to explore. You might spot grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk in their natural habitat. Old Faithful is a main stop, and this geyser erupts roughly every 44 to 125 minutes, so timing works in your favor depending on when you arrive.
Included Activities
- Explore Yellowstone National Park
- View Old Faithful
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing opportunities
Landmarks/POIs Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful - Day 9
Yellowstone to Cody
Continue through Yellowstone by visiting Mammoth Hot Springs, where travertine terraces create unusual formations. The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone stretches for 19 miles with yellow, red, white, and pink canyon walls. Later you'll drive to Cody, a frontier town with saloons and lively entertainment options.
Included Activities
- Visit Mammoth Hot Springs
- Explore Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
Optional Activities
- Dinner and entertainment in Cody saloons
Landmarks/POIs Mammoth Hot Springs Grand Canyon of Yellowstone - Day 10
Wyoming to Little Bighorn Battlefield
This morning is free to wander Wyoming on your own schedule. The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is available as an optional activity. Later you'll head to Little Bighorn Battlefield, site of the historic 1876 battle. Your evening in Buffalo is open for you to explore however you like.
Optional Activities
- Buffalo Bill Center of the West (Choice Experience)
- Little Bighorn Battlefield tour
- Explore Buffalo evening entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Buffalo Bill Center of the West Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument - Day 11
Black Hills to Mount Rushmore
Travel through the Black Hills region with its canyons and peaks along the Wyoming and South Dakota border. Dark ponderosa pines give the area its name. You'll see Crazy Horse Monument, which has been under construction for over 70 years, and the Indian Museum of North America. An optional ranger-led tour of Mount Rushmore is available in the evening.
Included Activities
- Visit Crazy Horse Monument
- Tour Indian Museum of North America
Optional Activities
- National Park ranger-led Mount Rushmore viewing and discussion
Landmarks/POIs Crazy Horse Memorial Indian Museum of North America Mount Rushmore National Memorial - Day 12
Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park
Mount Rushmore is the day's highlight, and the carved presidential faces are larger and more detailed than most people expect, each one 18 meters tall on the granite hillside. Afterward, join a sightseeing tour of Badlands National Park to see the 99,000 hectares of unusual geological formations.
Included Activities
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Badlands National Park sightseeing tour
Landmarks/POIs Mount Rushmore National Memorial Badlands National Park - Day 13
Tour Conclusion
Your 12-day tour concludes today. Take time to reflect on everything you've seen across the national parks. You'll depart at your convenience, with the option to finish in Rapid City or Denver.
