Five Epic National Parks

What's Included

• All porterage and restaurant gratuities

  All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour.

• Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

  Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing.

• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

  Accommodation is provided in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted.

• An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

  The tour includes an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.

• Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi

  Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.

• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

  The tour includes must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.

• Optional Experiences and free time

  Optional experiences and free time are part of the tour.

• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

  All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are covered.

• All transport and transfers shown

  All transport and transfers as shown in the itinerary are included.

• On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized

  On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

What's Not Included

Insurance

Insurance is not included in the tour package.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries, or enjoy alternative transportation options such as rail journeys.

Accommodation

Enjoy stays at cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted, including the 49'er Inn & Suites, Gray Wolf Inn & Suites, Sheraton Salt Lake City, Hampton Inn & Suites Springdale/Zion National Park, and the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel.

Dining Summary

• 3 Dinner (D)
• 8 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

Iconic Experience

• Grand Teton National Park: Head to Grand Teton National Park for sightseeing of its alpine landscapes featuring eight peaks towering 12,000 feet above. At the Craig Thomas Visitor Center, gaze out at the Teton Range rising above. Inside the Center, explore the themes of place, people, preservation, mountaineering and Native Americans as you contemplate the past and future of this park. With your Travel Director enhancing your visit through narrative, drive by Jenny Lake, a glacier-carved lake at the base of the Teton Mountains.
• Yellowstone National Park: Yellowstone National Park. A bucket list destination and a must-see icon. Established as America's first National Park by President Grant in 1872, Yellowstone is famous for its hot springs, bubbling mud pots, vast canyons and lush forests and a variety of terrain including alpine mountains, prairies, valleys and waterfalls as well as a diversity of nature including the hydrothermal features. Explore the Southern Loop of Yellowstone with your Travel Director who shows you the must-sees and highlights, paired with background information of this huge, ever-changing national park. See the splendor of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, keep an eye out for bison in Hayden Valley, and witness Old Faithful blow off some steam.
• Salt Lake City: Get ready for the key features and local secrets of Utah's capital on an orientation tour with your Travel Director. Check out its Mormon center and Temple Square as you delve into the past of its Mormon settlers.
• Bryce Canyon National Park: Hello, hoodoos. As you arrive at Bryce Canyon National Park, enjoy seeing the pink, orange and rusty-red limestone spires, known as hoodoos, rise up from the valley floor. Explore the visitor center to learn more about the history and geology of the park before a scenic drive along Bryce Canyon Road with possible stops at Sunrise Point, Sunset Point and Inspiration Point. You’ll love seeing how Bryce Canyon, home to the largest collection of these spires in the world, is in a league of its own.
• Zion National Park: Unlock geological history as you walk the paths and trails of Zion National Park, following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. The lush vegetation, wild rivers, roaring waterfalls and towering cliffs of this park will have you reaching for your camera over and over again. You’ll even drive through the amazing 1.1-mile, sandstone Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel built from the late 1920s through 1930, when it was the longest tunnel of its type at the time.
• Zion National Park: From soaring canyon walls to the winding Virgin River, the valley floor of Zion National Park is an endless playground. You’ll explore this wonderous spot on a private 90-minute tram tour along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive – which is closed to private vehicles during the busy summer months. Your knowledgeable park guide will share the rich history of Zion while entertaining you with quirky facts about the park.
• Grand Canyon National Park: One of the seven natural wonders of the world and the second most visited national park in the United States. Explore the Visitor Center and get familiar with the history of the Grand Canyon, grab a coffee at a local café and take a walk along the Rim Trail. Keep your camera on-hand as you explore some of the 278 miles of the Colorado River and adjacent canyonlands at one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world with unmatched vistas along its rim.
• Las Vegas: Route 66, home to many Americana landmarks, museums and icons from the bygone days. On your journey along this historic route, stop at Kingman and Seligman - noteworthy towns on Route 66. Learn how although it only existed between 1926 and 1985, Route 66 has become a symbol of the American dream of adventurers and migrants who sought opportunities out west.