Day 1 * Thursday * July 19
This morning we depart for Washington Dulles airport and our flight to Salt Lake City.  Following our get acquainted dinner enjoy a rehearsal of the world renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir (when available).  Overnight at Embassy Suites.  (D)

Day 2 * Friday * July 20
Step back in time as we explore Salt Lake City’s historic Temple Square and walk in the footsteps of the Mormon settlers who founded this city more than 150 years ago.  Just as remarkable is the Great Salt Lake, the region’s most renowned natural landmark, with its deep, turquoise waters ringed by glistening white sand beaches.  Our next stop on this frontier tour is Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where the dinner bell will call us to the Bar J Chuckwagon for an evening of songs, stories, entertainment, and  authentic cowboy chow.  Our host for the next two nights is the Antler Inn.  (B,D)

Day 3 * Saturday * July 21
Board a scenic rafting adventure on the Snake River through Grand Teton National Park and the National Elk Refuge where peaks rise more than 7,000 feet above the valley.   Jackson Hole brings the Old West to life with its wooden boardwalks and unique antler-horn arches.  This evening we’ll catch local cowpokes in action at the Jackson Hole Rodeo.  (B)

Day 4 * Sunday * July 22
Drive north to Yellowstone, the oldest National Park in the United States.  Glimpse majestic herds of buffalo, endless evergreen forests, and and the awe-inspiring rock formations  on our way to the park lodge, our home for two nights, located right inside the park!  This afternoon we’re free to explore this magnificent park.  (B)

Day 5 * Monday * July 23
There’s much to see in Yellowstone, which is located on one of the world’s largest active volcanoes.  Witness the eruption of the famed geyser Old Faithful, and thrill to the crashing waters of the upper and lower falls at the breathtaking Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.  

Day 6 * Tuesday * July 24
As legendary as the sweeping plains and towering mountains of the Old West were, so were the grand personalities drawn to the frontier.  As we explore the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, we’ll encounter some of these figures, including Bill himself, renowned sharpshooter Annie Oakley, Indian chief Sitting Bull, and frontier scout Texas Jack Vermillion Omohundro.  Take an expedition into the expansive Bighorn Mountains, where cowboys still graze their sheep and cattle.  Accommodations await us at the Holiday Inn in Sheridan, Wyoming.  (B,D)

Day 7 * Wednesday * July 25
Approaching the Black Hills, catch a glimpse of Devils Tower in the distance.  This looming monolith served as the backdrop for the classic Steven Spielberg film Close Encounters of the Third Kind.  The traditions and lore of the old west are preserved at  the historic cemetery of Boot Hill.  From its 19-century casinos to its museums, the historic mining town of Deadwood offers a glimpse into the lives of gamblers and gunslingers who once strolled these famous streets.  We’ll spend two nights in Rapid City at the Radisson Hotel.  (D)
 
Day 8 * Thursday * July 26
Today we venture into the Badlands with a local guide.  Badland National Park consists of nearly 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires blended with the largest protected grass prairie in the United States.  Then visit Mount Rushmore where the faces of four presidents; Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt, are carved on the side of a granite mountain.  Stop at Crazy Horse Monument, a work in progress honoring the Indians native to the land.  Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening at K Bar S Lodge, a warm and rustic forest refuge which offers spectacular views of Mount Rushmore.  (B,D)

Day 9 * Friday * July 27
We board our flight from Rapid City to Washington and our transfer home.  (B)

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PRICE PER PERSON

Twin/Double (Two Persons Sharing One Room) $2983.00

Single $3792

PRICES INCLUDE AIRFARE

TOUR INCLUDES:
* Transportation to/from Washington Dulles airport
* Round trip flights
* Luggage handling based on one bag per person
* Services of a Mayflower Tours Manager
        Salt Lake City to Rapid City
* Accident insurance
* Accommodations  as outlined
* Attractions and admissions as outlined
* Meals:  6 breakfasts, 5 dinners                    

NOTE:  An early morning flight out of Washington, DC, may be required for this tour.  This would require overnighting in the DC area.  Shenandoah Tours will make these arrangements.  This hotel cost will be in addition to the quoted rate.

DEPOSITS & FINAL PAYMENTS:  A $350 per person deposit due with reservation.  Balance due May 18, 2012.

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PRICES INCLUDE AIR FARE
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