Day 1 - Wednesday -July 10
Arrive in Denver
We transfer to the airport for our flight to Denver, Colorado, to begin our Western frontier adventure. Meet our Tour Manager for a welcome dinner. Meals: D
Day 2 - Thursday - July 11
Travel to South Dakota & Mount Rushmore
Travel through Wyoming into South Dakota. Arrive at the epic Mount Rushmore National Memorial where four of the nation’s noted Presidents are immortalized. See the monument, enjoy dinner and experience the largest statue museum in the world. Meals: B, D
Day 3 - Friday - July 12
Black Hills Touring & Custer State Park Jeep Ride
Begin the day with an exciting open-air Jeep ride through Custer State Park in search of the country’s largest herd of American bison. Visit the colossal Crazy Horse Memorial, which will be 563 feet high and 641 feet long when completed! Meal: B
Day 4 - Saturday - July 13
Deadwood Touring & Devils Tower
Our tour of Deadwood takes us along the same streets walked by Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. We’ll also visit Boot Hill, the final resting place of some of Deadwood’s famous citizens. Crossing into Wyoming we come to Devils Tower National Monument. This looming monolith served as the backdrop for the classic Steven Spielberg film Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Meals: B, D
Day 5 - Sunday - July 14
Cody & Buffalo Bill Territory
Today travel across the expansive Bighorn Mountains to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Encounter some of these historic figures, including Bill himself, the renowned sharpshooter Annie Oakley, and Indian Chief Sitting Bull, before arriving in Yellowstone National Park. (B, D)
Day 6 - Monday - July 15
Full Day in Yellowstone National Park
A full day of sightseeing in Yellowstone, the nation’s first national park, features outstanding natural spectacles including renowned geysers and thermal basins. Our tour begins with the awesome 1,200-foot-deep Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, including views from Inspiration and Lookout Points. Also see Norris Geyser Basin, filled with an incredible variety of steam vents, mud pots, geysers, and hot springs. Then, head for storied Old Faithful geyser, named for its regular eruptions about every 80 to 90 minutes for some 150 years, before returning to our park lodge. (B)
Day 7 - Tuesday - July 16
Grand Teton National Park
This morning, travel along Rockefeller Memorial Parkway into magnificent Grand Teton National Park, drive alongside lovely Jackson and Jenny Lakes, visit the Chapel of the Transfiguration, while, of course enjoying splendid views of the rugged, towering Tetons along the way. Tonight the dinner bell will call you to the Bar T 5 Covered Wagon Cookout and Show for an evening of song, stories, entertainment and authentic cowboy chow. (B, D)
Day 8 - Wednesday - July 17
Scenic Float Trip & Jackson Hole
The spectacular vistas of the Grand Teton Mountains offer a thrilling view from the white waters of the Snake River during a delightful floating trip. With its wooden boardwalks and unique antler-horn arches, downtown Jackson Hole brings the Old West to life. Catch local cowpokes in action at the Jackson Hole Rodeo. Meal: B
Day 9 - Thursday - July 18
Salt Lake City
Today explore Salt Lake City’s historic Temple Square and walk in the footsteps of the Mormon settlers. Tonight, enjoy an included farewell dinner. Meals: B,D
Day 10 - Friday - July 19
Travel Home
Depart for home from this memorable vacation. Meals: B
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TOUR INCLUDES:
- Take an exciting open-air Jeep tour
through Custer State Park
- Crazy Horse Memorial
- Visit Mt. Rushmore National
Memorial
- Tour the historic town of Deadwood
- Visit awe-inspiring Devils Tower
- Tour Buffalo Bill Historical Center
- Spend 2 nights in Yellowstone
National Park
- Attend the Jackson Hole Rodeo
- Salt Lake City touring including Temple Square
- Old Faithful Geyser
- Snake River float trip through
Grand Teton National Park
- Spend 2 nights in Jackson Hole
- 15 Meals (9 breakfasts & 6 dinners)
- Also included: Roundtrip Transfers
to/from Washington Dulles Airport, Overnight Accommodations,
& Services of an Escort upon arrival
in Denver.