Western Frontiers
Day 1 - Arrive Las Vegas Arrive today in Las Vegas, Nevada. A complimentary transfer is provided to your Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director will be available at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you and answer any questions you may have. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the excitement of Las Vegas. This evening we get together for a welcome drink hosted by our Tour Director.
Day 2 - Las Vegas — Zion National Park — Bryce Canyon Today's journey takes us through St. George before reaching spectacular Zion National Park to visit this lush green valley. Next on to Bryce Canyon National Park where sandstone spires reflect colorful hues from every vista point. Here we visit the amphitheater of "hoodoos", the oddly shaped stone monoliths. This evening, we get together for a welcome drink hosted by our Tour Director. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 3 - Bryce Canyon — Salt Lake City — Park City This morning we are off to visit Salt Lake City, headquarters of the Mormon religion. Here our sightseeing tour includes the impressive Assembly Hall and the magnificent Mormon Tabernacle, home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and one of the world's largest pipe organs. (Full Breakfast)
Day 4 - Salt Lake City — Jackson This morning we travel across the Oregon Trail, which was the only feasible route west in the 19th century. We cross southeastern Idaho en route to Jackson, Wyoming. Time to wander through this authentic old-western town, framed dramatically by the Grand Tetons to the north. Why not stop for a drink at the Million Dollar Cowboy Saloon" This evening we enjoy a specialty dinner at a local restaurant at the town square. (Full Breakfast) (Highlight Dinner)
Day 5 - Jackson — Grand Teton — Yellowstone National Park (2 nights) We travel through scenic Grand Tetons National Park on our way to Yellowstone National Park. The beauty of this geothermal wonderland is an amazing sight to behold. Home to an astounding variety of elk and bears, Yellowstone also has one of the few large herds of buffalo still in existence. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6 - Yellowstone National Park excursion Enjoy a full day tour of Yellowstone National Park. We see the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River with the 407 foot Lower Falls, Hayden Meadow, Midway Geyser Basin, mud pots, hot pools, fumaroles and geysers. We also see the blast of Old Faithful Geyser, which erupts almost every hour. (Full Breakfast)
Day 7 - Yellowstone — Cody — Billings This morning, we make our way to Cody, named after its most famous resident, Buffalo Bill Cody. Here we will learn about his adventures during a visit to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Then our journey will continue to our hotel in the historic cattle town of Billings, Montana. This evening, dinner is served at our hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8 - Billings — Deadwood — Rapid City (2 nights) Our first stop today is at Little Bighorn National Monument, site of the infamous 'Custer's Last Stand'. Here, in June 1876, Custer and his few men faced several thousand Native Americans in battle. Then we head into South Dakota where we stop at Deadwood to see the town and visit Tatanka — Story of the Bison, a modern interpretive center. Finally, we reach Rapid City our home for the next two nights.
(Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 9 - Black Hills excursion This morning, our day begins with a journey through the Black Hills, stopping at Crazy Horse Memorial which honors all Native Americans. We also learn the story behind Mount Rushmore, followed by incredible views of this fabulous sculpture depicting four great American Presidents. Your evening is at leisure.
(Full Breakfast)
Day 10 - Rapid City — Denver After breakfast this morning, we leave Rapid City behind and drive through Black Hills National Forest where Ponderosa pines, spruce and aspen forests provide a home for a variety of wildlife. Next our journey continues through the National Grassland prairies of South Dakota and Wyoming as we make our way to Colorado's capital city — Denver, also known as the Mile-High City. This evening, we join our fellow traveling companions at dinner in the hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 11 - Depart Denver Bid farewell to your newfound friends as your vacation comes to an end. A complimentary transfer is provided to Denver International Airport. (Full Breakfast)
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