Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon National Park, Springdale, Zion National Park, Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Cody, Sheridan, Rapid City
Experience the grandeur of the American West as you explore five fantastic national parks on this exciting journey. In Arizona, contemplate the vast beauty of the Grand Canyon, and in Yellowstone, relish iconic sights like Old Faithful and Yellowstone Lake. Marvel at the magnitude and color of Zion's cliffs and the hoodoos and spires at Bryce Canyon. Enjoy 2-night stays in Springdale, Utah (Zion) and Jackson Hole. Drive through the incredible Bighorn Mountains and the great Sioux Nations Territory before seeing Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monument. Gain new appreciation of the great outdoors on this journey that takes you from the Grand Canyon to Mount Rushmore National Memorial and everywhere in between.
On some dates additional accommodations may be used.
Services of a tour manager
All on-tour transportation and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
10 breakfasts, 6 dinners
Itinerary
Engaging Experiences These special places and experiences are considered tour highlights. Look for them in the daily itineraries.
Courtyard by Marriott, Scottsdale, AZ
Dinner
Included
Journey through five of America's most incredible national parks. Your tour opens in Arizona where you will enjoy a stay in the world-famous resort town of Scottsdale. This evening, join your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Spend a night at the spectacular Grand Canyon.
Yavapai East at South Rim, Grand Canyon, AZ
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Begin the day with a visit to the artists' colony of Sedona and see the amazing rock formations that change hue with each turn in the road. Afterward, travel through the beautiful scenery before arriving at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – the spectacular Grand Canyon. Upon arrival, relax at one of the many public seating areas overlooking the immense and colorful canyon. Take a moment to reflect as you stand in awe of this iconic natural treasure. Before dinner you may wish to take a short hike to explore the area. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Lake Powell Resort, Page, AZ
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Today, head to the Carl Hayden Visitors Center and look out over Glen Canyon Dam to see the end of Lake Powell. Later, arrive at Lake Powell for dinner and sunset views of the lake. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Journey to Bryce Canyon National Park, truly one of the most spectacular scenic wonders of the world.
Holiday Inn Express, Springdale, UT
Breakfast
Included
Today's journey takes you to Bryce Canyon National Park, truly one of the most spectacular scenic wonders of the world. The formations within the park, called Hoodoos, are the creation of wind and water erosion over eons of time. Iron oxidizing within the rock causes the natural orange and red hues that color these formations. Enjoy a hike along the Rim Trail looking into the expansive Bryce Amphitheater, from overlooks at Sunrise and Sunset Points. End your day in Springdale, the gateway to Zion National Park and your home for two nights. Today breakfast will be included.
Climb aboard Zion's open-air tram, traveling alongside the Virgin River and through the Zion Canyon.
Holiday Inn Express, Springdale, UT
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Today's destination is Zion National Park, very likely one of the most awe-inspiring national parks in the world, just in sheer magnitude and color. Climb aboard Zion's open-air tram and wind your way alongside the Virgin River and through the 2,400-foot deep, half-mile wide Zion Canyon. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT or Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
Breakfast
Included
A drive north takes you to Salt Lake City, the "City of the Saints," for a 1-night stay. Enjoy a tour of Salt Lake City featuring the Utah State Capitol building. Then, take the rest of the day and evening to relax or explore more on your own. Perhaps you will choose to explore Temple Square – a beautifully landscaped area set in the heart of downtown. The square's centerpiece is the 6-spired granite Salt Lake Temple, and adjacent to this imposing structure is the domed Tabernacle, home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the great Tabernacle organ. Today breakfast will be included.
Experience a chuck wagon dinner and cowboy entertainment.
Snow King Resort, Jackson Hole, WY or SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Jackson Hole, WY
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
En route to Wyoming, see the majestic Bear Lake Summit. Later, arrive in the cowboy town of Jackson and experience a fun-filled evening of cowboy entertainment and a traditional chuck wagon* dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
*The chuck wagon experience is only available from mid-May through September 30th and is closed on Sundays. For the days that the chuck wagon experience is unavailable, dinner will be substituted at a local restaurant or at the hotel.
Explore Jackson Hole on your own for the day.
Snow King Resort, Jackson Hole, WY or SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Jackson Hole, WY
Breakfast
Included
The day is yours to enjoy Jackson Hole. From hiking and river-rafting to shopping and sampling the local cuisine, there are endless activities to make the most of your day. Today breakfast will be included.
Visit Yellowstone National Park, home to the famous Old Faithful geyser.
Yellowstone Lodges, Yellowstone National Park
Breakfast
Included
From Jackson Hole, pass through Grand Teton National Park. Towering more than a mile above the valley of Jackson Hole, the Grand Teton rises to 13,770 feet. Twelve Teton peaks reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain glaciers. The Teton Range is the youngest range in the Rockies and displays some of North America's oldest rocks. Later, arrive at the amazing Yellowstone National Park** and explore the park's incredible sights. Experience the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser, a fountain of steam that rises more than 130 feet in the air. Today breakfast will be included.
**Certain departure dates may be confirmed outside of Yellowstone National Park.
Explore the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a tribute to Buffalo Bill Cody.
Best Western Sheridan Center, Sheridan, WY
Breakfast
Included
A delightful day of sightseeing begins with a trip along Yellowstone Lake and over Sylvan Pass. As you pass through Cody, stop at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a tribute to one of the most well-known figures of the Old West. Before turning in for the night in Sheridan, drive through the incredible Bighorn Mountains and journey through the territory of the Great Sioux Nation. Today breakfast will be included.
See one of the country's most famous landmarks, Mount Rushmore. Meet Native Americans and discuss their unique and colorful culture.
Courtyard by Marriott, Rapid City, SD
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Visit Crazy Horse Memorial, a monument dedicated to Native Americans. Visit the Native American Cultural Center to learn more about local customs, when Native Americans discuss the movements of their dances and the significance of different clothes. Later, see one of the country's most famous landmarks, Mount Rushmore, whose four figures carved in stone represent the first 150 years of American history. At tonight's farewell dinner you will meet a local Lakota Native American and learn all about their fascinating way of life, past and present. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Your tour comes to a close, leaving you with many wonderful memories.
Itinerary featured is for May 2023 - April 2024 tour departures. Departures prior may vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Pricing is per person,
double occupancy,
land only, based on June 10, 2023 travel date.
Single supplement from $1,500.
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