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American Parks Trail

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Relive sagas of the legendary Wild West and relish in the glory of "Big Country" on this legendary journey through the sights and national parks of Utah, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota and Colorado.

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Bison in Yellowstone National Park

Bison in Yellowstone National Park

Tour Pace

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Tour experience

Scenic City Tour experience

Included Sightseeing


  • Salt Lake City View Temple Square.

  • Jackson Stroll the boardwalks and duck under the iconic antler arches in this classic western town.

  • Yellowstone National Park Explore Grand Teton National Park and enjoy fabulous views at Jenny Lake. Take a guided stroll and learn about the Upper Geyser Basin. See Old Faithful and the many other natural wonders.

  • Cody Explore the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, widely regarded as America's finest Western museum.

  • Little Bighorn Relive 'Custer's Last Stand' at the National Monument and learn all about Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse and the history of the Indian Wars.

  • Deadwood Join Kevin Costner's Original Tour and explore this once lawless town.

  • Black Hills Experience the enormous Crazy Horse Memorial and view the famous Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

  • Fort Laramie Visit the former frontier outpost of the U.S. Calvary along the Oregon Trail.

Included Dining


  • Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Salt Lake City (WD)

  • 9 full breakfasts (FB)

  • 2 three-course dinners in Yellowstone and Custer State Park (D)

  • Dine Around evening with wine at a choice of restaurants in Billings (DA)

  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Denver (FD)

  • 13 included meals in total

Included Private Car UK Transfers


  • Exclusive door to door airport transfers

Included Flights

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Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park

Day 1 (Door to Door)

Arrive Salt Lake City

Enjoy your private car door to door transfer to your departure airport before your flight to Salt Lake City. A complimentary transfer is provided to the tour hotel where your Tour Director will be on hand to greet you and answer any questions you may have about the exciting days ahead. At 6pm, gather at the hotel with your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown (SFC)

Day 2

Salt Lake City - Jackson

Today we join an orientation tour of Salt Lake City seeing historic Temple Square before travelling across the Oregon Trail and visiting historic Jackson, Wyoming. Later, we continue to our lakeside lodge overlooking Jackson Lake and the stunning peaks and glaciers of Grand Teton National Park. (FB)
Hotel: Jackson Lake Lodge (NP)

Day 3

Jackson - Yellowstone National Park (2)

We explore Grand Teton National Park, stopping to admire the incredible views at Jenny Lake. We then enter Yellowstone, established in 1872 as the world's first national park and known for its unique geothermal activity, spectacular landscapes and abundant wildlife.We join a local guide for an informative stroll through Yellowstone's Upper Geyser Basin. (FB, D)
Hotel: National Park Lodges (NP)

Day 4

Yellowstone sightseeing

Today we walk among the geysers in Yellowstone National Park and watch them erupt. See colourful bubbling mudpots and observe Old Faithful shooting water over 120ft in the air. View free-roaming herds of buffalo, deer, elk and bear in their natural habitat. Then experience the roar of the Lower Yellowstone Falls as they thunder down the steep canyon walls. (FB)
Hotel: National Park Lodges (NP)

Day 5

Yellowstone - Billings

We depart Yellowstone and travel through the Shoshone Canyon and Absaroka Rocky Mountains to the historic Wild West town of Cody.We visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, built in honour of one of America's great western legends. We then head onward to the old cattle town of Billings, Montana. This evening, your Tour Director offers you a selection of restaurants for your dining pleasure. (FB)
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel Billings (FC)

Day 6

Billings - Custer State Park (2)

Relive 'Custer's Last Stand' at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and learn all about Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse and the history of the Indian Wars. Keep a lookout for pronghorn antelope while continuing across the great high plains to the Black Hills of South Dakota. In Deadwood, join Kevin Costner's Original Deadwood Tour and explore this once lawless town with a local expert. Relive the days of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, who made this town famous during the gold rush of the 1870's. we continue on to Custer State Park, famous for its beautiful landscape and abundant wildlife. Look out for buffalo, deer and elk, or stroll through the pristine pine forest. After dinner, relax on the porch and take in the serenity of this amazing place. (FB, D)
Hotel: The State Game Lodge (NP)

Day 7

Black Hills excursion

Start the day at Crazy Horse Memorial, dedicated to all Native Americans and the world's largest sculpture. Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where the heads of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt dominate the Black Hills. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. (FB)
Hotel: The State Game Lodge (NP)

Day 8

Custer State Park - Cheyenne

We leave South Dakota to travel across the grasslands and high plains of Wyoming. We stop at historic Fort Laramie, a former frontier outpost of the U.S. Cavalry built along the Oregon Trail and witness to the sweeping saga of America's western expansion in the 19th Century.We continue to the Wild West town of Cheyenne, one of the great railroad junctions in America and enjoy an orientation tour before arriving at our hotel. (FB)
Hotel: Little America Hotel & Resort Cheyenne (FC)

Day 9

Cheyenne - Denver

Today we travel south and climb high into breathtaking Rocky Mountain National Park, across the Continental Divide and over Trail Ridge Road to follow the beginnings of the great Colorado River (weather permitting).We arrive at the Mile High City of Denver and view the city's highlights on an orientation tour before arriving at our hotel. In the evening, toast the culmination of a fantastic adventure at a celebration Farewell Dinner. (FB, FD)
Hotel: Denver Marriott City Center (SFC)

Day 10

Depart Denver

Your tour ends with a departure transfer to Denver International Airport for your return flight back to the UK. (FB)

Day 11 (Door to Door)

Arrive UK

On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting private car for your door to door transfer to your home.

 

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Little America Hotel

National Park Lodges - Yellowstone (NP)

Located next to the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park, this hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool and spa tub with many nearby restaurants providing a variety of dining options. The 83 guestrooms feature cable television and coffee makers.

Little America Hotel (FC)

Located in over 500 acres of private Ponderosa Pine forest, this hotel is near to downtown Flagstaff. The hotel offers guest rooms in French Provencal décor.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Billings (FC)

Located Downtown, the Crowne Plaza offers a health and fitness centre, Montana's Lounge and the Montana Sky restaurant.

Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown (SFC)

The Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown is a luxury hotel located in the heart of the city and features scenic views of the area skyline with easy access to all of the exciting activities in Salt Lake City.

State Game Lodge (NP)

A gracious stone and wood lodge set in a beautiful valley and one frequented by President Coolidge. Amenities include the historic Pheasant Dining Room.

Jackson Lake Lodge (NP)

Large timbered pines and hand carved bears add to the charming and cozy atmosphere of this resort property, located just one mile from Jackson's historic Town Square.
Located one mile from the Jackson Town Square. Amenities include an indoor/outdoor heated pool, hot tubs and sauna, lounge, deli and gift shop and the Gun Barrel Steakhouse adjacent to the hotel.

Denver Marriott City Centre (SFC)

Located in the heart of the Mile High City, the Denver Marriott City Center soars over downtown Denver offering panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains and the Denver city skyline offering comfortable, well appointed guest rooms.

 

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