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America’s National Parks

11 Days

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Tour Description

The mining boom may have been more than a century ago, but it’s never too late to strike gold in America’s West. Filled with dazzling nuggets of wonder, this National Parks holiday takes you deep into the golden wilderness of untamed South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana. Back-to-back visits to some of the country’s most renowned national parks bring you face-to-face with the monumental sculptures of Mount Rushmore, the explosive geysers of Yellowstone National Park, and the towering spires of Grand Teton National Park. Plus, visits to the Crazy Horse Memorial, the Little Bighorn Battlefield, and the gold rush towns of Cody, Jackson, and Deadwood shed light on some of the 19th century’s most famous battles and barroom brawls. After meeting herds of elk, bison, and other area locals, city slickers can get their fix with a visit to lively Salt Lake City. Kick off your national parks holiday by kicking around Colorado’s cosmopolitan capital. The list of things to do in the “Mile High City” is easily a mile long. Museums and music, breweries and boutiques, and performing arts and parks await.

Traveller Notes
- We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
- PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Cody.
- Routes and areas visited in Yellowstone are subject to weather and/or road conditions.
- This holiday visits national parks and other remote locations where some facilities may not be up to the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not have televisions and other amenities you would expect from most Globus hotels.
- Enjoy spectacular fall colours on our Fall Foliage departures: September 2-28 (Mother Nature permitting).

Priced From:

$ 6757pp *

Start Location: Denver, United States

End Location: Salt Lake City, United States

Major Destinations: Jackson ,Salt Lake City

Breakfast Meals Included: 10

Lunch Meals Included: 0

Dinner Meals Included: 4

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Day 1 DENVER, COLORADO
Welcome to Denver!   Enjoy free time in the Mile-High City this evening.  TOUR HIGHLIGHT   ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGHS At 5,280 feet above sea level, Denver is called the Mile-High City for a reason. This gateway to the Rocky Mountains is the perfect place to kick back with a view of the sunset over Mount Evans while enjoying a local IPA or coffee after dinner. Explore the best eateries in LoDo (lower downtown) or other exciting venues this beautiful city has to offer. 
Day 2 DENVER-RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
The City of Presidents   Meet your Tour Director this morning and enjoy a scenic drive through the Black Hills to Rapid City. At 6 pm, join your Tour Director and fellow travel companions for a welcome drink. (B)  TOUR HIGHLIGHT   NATURAL WONDERS From a distance, the Black Hills of South Dakota cut a dark figure rising above the plains, giving it the Lakota name of Paha Sapa (black hills). Upon closer inspection, this region is overflowing with western wildlife and natural wonders that go on as far as the eye can see. Watch for deer and antelope, as well as herds of bison that roam the rolling hills.
Day 3 RAPID CITY. EXCURSION TO CRAZY HORSE & MOUNT RUSHMORE MEMORIALS
Stone-Faced Patriots After an orientation tour of Rapid City, visit Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT MONUMENTAL HISTORY Visit the dramatic depiction of Chief Crazy Horse at the massive memorial built in honour of the fearless Lakota Chief - forever remembered for the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Afterward, explore Mount Rushmore National Memorial, which features the monumental likenesses of four U.S. presidents-Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt-carved on the face of a mountain. Take a stroll along the Presidential Trail for more intimate views of this moving monument or visit the Information centre.
Day 4 RAPID CITY-DEADWOOD-SHERIDAN, WYOMING
Sheriffs & Sharpshooters   This morning, enjoy a scenic drive through Black Hills National Forest and experience the area's fascinating history on a guided tour of Deadwood. Then, continue through the Black Hills to the cattle town of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local family-run restaurant featuring true Rocky Mountain hospitality. (B,D)  TOUR HIGHLIGHT   LEGENDS & LORE The legendary town of Deadwood is home to the ghosts of the Wild West, where bold frontiersmen and optimistic gold miners set down stakes in this untamed mining town. Hear the rip-roaring stories of legends like Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Potato Creek Johnny while exploring the streets where shoot-outs and sheriffs ruled the day.
Day 5 SHERIDAN-LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT-CODY
Buffalo Bill & Brave Warriors   Journey this morning into Southern Montana to visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. Continue your scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains, arriving in Cody - named for its native son, Buffalo Bill Cody. (B)  TOUR HIGHLIGHT   LEGENDARY HISTORY Visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, the site commemorating one of America's most famous battles. Tour the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated by approximately 7,000 Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors, and visit the museum.
Day 6 CODY-YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Explore Cody with your choice of included excursions Then, continue through Shoshone National Forest to Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 as the world's first national park, where wild animals roam freely in vast meadows and forest. Enjoy several photo stops along the way to your hotel. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Cavalry scout, Pony Express rider, ranch hand, wagon train driver, city planner, railroad contractor, bison hunter, fur trapper, gold prospector, Native American advocate, feminist, and inventor of modern Show Business, William Cody's legend rides on as a symbol of the unbridled possibilities of the early American West. "Buffalo Bill" Cody's horsemanship and sharpshooting skills gained notice by the U.S. Army and his Wild West shows endeared him to the elite audiences of Europe. TAKE YOUR PICK Explore your way today with your choice of excursions: THE NEW FRONTIER Visit the Buffalo Bill centre of The West, a comprehensive museum of historic weapons, cowboy folklore, and Western art Where William Cody's legend rides on as a symbol of the unbridled possibilities of the early American West. OR: SHARP SHOOTERS Explore 100 years of Cody history on a live guided trolley tour. An entertaining way to see the highlights of the Old West and hear stories of legendary locals Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley.
Day 7 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
The Living Earth   Spend the day exploring Yellowstone. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Fountain Paint Pot to see the bubbling mud. See the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for magnificent views of the Canyon and the spectacular Lower Falls-almost twice as high as Niagara Falls! Next, stop at Mammoth Hot Springs and take a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces. (B,D)  TOUR HIGHLIGHT   NATURAL WONDERS Designated as a national park by law 150 years ago, President Ulysses S. Grant worked to preserve and protect the wild landscapes, native heritage, spectacular wildlife, and extraordinary geologic and ecological phenomena that make this Rocky Mountain paradise a treasure today and for future generations to treasure. From geysers to grizzlies and great bison, no one leaves the park without being changed forever by the natural wonder witnessed in any of its 2.2 million acres of pristine wilderness.
Day 8 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK-GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK-JACKSON
Glacial Giants Journey south into breathtaking Grand Teton National Park. Visit beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake at the foot of the rugged spires for a delightful walk along the shore. Enjoy a freshly made [LF] huckleberry ice cream while enjoying your beautiful surroundings. Continue to the all-Western town of Jackson. This evening, enjoy an experience dinner at [LF] Bar T-5 Chuckwagon Cookout and Wild West show. (B,D) LOCAL FAVOURITE LOCAL TASTES Experience the Wild West with a horse-drawn covered wagon ride through the forest to Cache Creek Canyon. Enjoy an authentic Bar T-5 Chuckwagon Cookout and Wild West Show, while dining on slow-cooked chicken from a traditional Dutch oven, along with other delicious western specialties. Pull up a seat and dig in to a traditional chuckwagon cookout complete with Wild West show. Wagons ho!
Day 9 JACKSON
Peak Experiences   Spend a full free day exploring this spectacular Rocky Mountain town beneath the Grand Tetons. (B)  FREE TIME TIPS  EXPLORE MORE in Jackson with an optional float trip along the Snake River, stroll along the downtown boardwalks to enjoy a drink at one of the local saloons, or explore one of the many galleries that call Jackson home.
Day 10 JACKSON-SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
This is the Place!   Today's journey continues alongside some of Wyoming's most beautiful mountain ranges into Utah. Arrive in Salt Lake City and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital city and its historic monuments. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)  TOUR HIGHLIGHT  HISTORIC SPOT The capital city of Utah was first established in 1847 by early pioneer settlers led by Brigham Young, who exclaimed, "This is the right place," upon seeing its vistas and verdant landscapes. The city played host to the 2002 Winter Olympics and offers a vibrant downtown with a variety of stores, attractions, and restaurants.
Day 11 SALT LAKE CITY
Safe travels until we meet again!   Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more of Salt Lake City on your own?  Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)

Dates & prices

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Departure Date :
2025-09-24
Return Date :
2025-10-04
Triple : 6960 NZD
Twin : 7649 NZD
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Departure Date :
2025-09-17
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2025-09-27
Triple : 6960 NZD
Twin : 7649 NZD
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2025-09-15
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2025-09-25
Triple : 8022 NZD
Twin : 8719 NZD
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2025-09-08
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2025-09-18
Triple : 7012 NZD
Twin : 7709 NZD
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2025-09-03
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2025-09-13
Triple : 7012 NZD
Twin : 7709 NZD
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2025-08-20
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2025-08-30
Triple : 8072 NZD
Twin : 8769 NZD
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2025-08-13
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2025-08-23
Triple : 7012 NZD
Twin : 7709 NZD
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2025-06-18
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2025-06-28
Triple : 7012 NZD
Twin : 7709 NZD
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2025-06-07
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2025-06-17
Triple : 7012 NZD
Twin : 7709 NZD
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2025-06-04
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2025-06-14
Triple : 7012 NZD
Twin : 7709 NZD
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2025-05-28
Return Date :
2025-06-07
Triple : 7012 NZD
Twin : 7709 NZD
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2025-05-21
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2025-05-31
Triple : 8000 NZD
Twin : 8689 NZD
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2025-05-14
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2025-05-24
Triple : 6920 NZD
Twin : 7609 NZD
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2025-05-10
Return Date :
2025-05-20
Triple : 8000 NZD
Twin : 8689 NZD
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2025-05-07
Return Date :
2025-05-17
Triple : 6757 NZD
Twin : 7429 NZD
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