Trafalgar Premium Tours

Very Popular Tour in 2007. Book Early. This tour visits 8 states. Some highlights - Las Vegas, Grand Canyon NP, Denver, Rapd City, Mt Rushmore, Billings, Yellowstone NP, Salt Lake City & Bryce Canyon NP.

Name of Tour: Scenic Parks Explorer
Duration: 14 Days
Exclusive Price Discounts are shown below

Day 1 - Arrive Las Vegas
Welcome to Las Vegas! A complimentary transfer is provided to your Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is available at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.

Hotel: Las Vegas Hilton

Day 2 - Las Vegas – Zion National Park – Bryce Canyon
This morning's journey takes us through St. George before reaching spectacular Zion National Park, called the West's "Garden of Eden," to see the massive rock formations of Zion Canyon. Next on to Bryce Canyon National Park, where sandstone spires reflect colorful hues from every vista point. Here we visit the amphitheater of "hoodoos," the odd shaped stone monoliths. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Ruby's Inn

Day 3 - Bryce Canyon - Salt Lake City
This morning, we're off to Salt Lake City, headquarters of the Mormon religion. Here our sightseeing tour includes Assembly Hall and the Tabernacle, home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and one of the largest pipe organs in the world. Site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City is both a monument to Western history and a thriving modern city. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Sheraton City Centre

Day 4 - Salt Lake City - Jackson.
This morning we travel north along the edge of the Great Salt Lake and across the Oregon Trail en route to Jackson for the night. On arrival enjoy time to wander through this authentic old-western town. This evening we enjoy a specialty dinner at a local restaurant in the town square. (Full breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Antler Inn

Day 5 - Jackson - Grand Teton - Yellowstone National Park (2 nights)
We travel through scenic Grand Teton National Park, past sparkling Jenny Lake, on our way to Yellowstone National Park, an amazing geothermal wonderland. Home to an astounding array of elk and rare bears, Yellowstone also has one of the few large herds of buffalo still in existence. We stay inside Yellowstone for two nights, with plenty of time to enjoy our spectacular surroundings. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: National Park Lodges

(Weather conditions permitting, the South Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is open from mid-May to mid-October. When the South Entrance is closed, the tour will travel west from Jackson via Idaho and enter Yellowstone National Park through the West Entrance.)


Day 6 - Yellowstone National Park sightseeing
Enjoy a full day tour of Yellowstone National Park. Highlights include the world's most extraordinary collection of geysers, hot springs and bubbling mud pools, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River with its thundering waterfalls, Yellowstone Lake, endless forests, and the famous Old Faithful Geyser which erupts almost every hour. (Full Breakfast)



Day 7 - Yellowstone - Cody - Billings.
After breakfast we head to Cody, named after its most famous resident, Buffalo Bill Cody. Here we learn about his adventures during a visit to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Then on to the historic cattle town of Billings, Montana. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Billings

Day 8 - Billings - Deadwood - Rapid City (2 nights).
Today's first stop is at Little Bighorn National Monument, site of the infamous "Custer's Last Stand." From here we head into South Dakota and stop at Deadwood, where Wild Bill Hickok, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday once lived. We then make our way to Rapid City for two nights. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Radisson Rapid City

Day 9 - Black Hills excursion.
Today we travel through the scenic Black Hills, stopping at the Crazy Horse Memorial honoring all Native Americans. We also learn the story behind Mount Rushmore, before viewing this incredible sculpture depicting four great American Presidents. Your evening is at leisure. (Full breakfast)

Day 10 - Rapid City - Denver
Our day begins with a drive through the Black Hills National Forest where Ponderosa pines, spruce and aspen forests provide a home for a variety of wildlife. Then we continue on through the National Grassland prairies of South Dakota and Wyoming en route to Colorado's capital city – Denver, also known as the Mile-High City. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Adam's Mark


Day 11 - Denver - Arches National Park - Moab
After breakfast we drive into the Rocky Mountains and stop at the famous resort of Vail where there is time for a short stroll through this quaint alpine village. Following the Colorado River, we travel through the spectacular scenery of the Rockies and arrive in Utah. Here we explore the amazing wonderland of Arches National Park where natural stone arches and balancing rock formations are scattered all around you. Then on to Moab for our overnight stay. (Full breakfast)

Hotel: Canyonlands Inn

Day 12 - Moab - Mesa Verde - Kayenta
This morning we visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mesa Verde National Park. Here we enjoy a tour highlighting some of the archeological finds which help us piece together how the Native American tribes lived in the canyons of Mesa Verde. From here our journey continues to Kayenta on the Navajo Indian Reservation for our overnight stay. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Holiday Inn Kayenta

Day 13 - Kayenta - Monument Valley - Grand Canyon.
We join a local guide and explore the giant, world-famous monoliths of Monument Valley aboard open-air vehicles. We then continue to the magnificent Grand Canyon for our overnight stay. There is plenty of time to explore this natural wonder, stroll the rim or maybe venture down the Bright Angel Trail. Join your Tour Director for a stroll along the rim at sunset. (Full breakfast)

Hotel: National Park Lodges

Day 14 - Grand Canyon - Depart Las Vegas.
This morning is at leisure for optional flightseeing tours over the Grand Canyon before we drive along parts of the famous Route 66 as we head back towards Las Vegas. En route, we cross the Colorado River into Nevada and arrive in Las Vegas. Complimentary transfers to Las Vegas International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas for passengers extending their stay are provided. (Full breakfast)

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EARLYBIRD COACH TOUR DISCOUNTS-2008

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EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT
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Book/pay 7-9 Months in advance 5% Discount
Book/pay 4-6 Months in advance 2.5% Discount

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