Exploring America's National Park

ARRIVE IN LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas, United States

Welcome to exciting Las Vegas, also known as “Sin City!” Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino

GRAND CANYON

Grand Canyon, United States

Depart the glittering lights of Las Vegas for one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK. Journey across the old Mojave gold-strike country, passing through Williams on historic Route 66, and Kaibab National Forest. Arrive at the Grand Canyon by mid-afternoon and marvel at the breathtaking views. Accommodations this evening are inside the National Park.

Yavapai Lodge West - Grand Canyon National Park Lo

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Grand Canyon, United States

If you miss the sunset over the canyon, sunrise is just as impressive! You may want to join an exciting helicopter flight over the canyon for incomparable views of flame-colored walls plunging 6,093 feet into the Colorado River.

Monument Valley, United States

Continue across Arizona and into the Navajo Nation. Situated on the Arizona/Utah border, MONUMENT VALLEY’S scenic desert vistas and iconic buttes have appeared in countless classic Western films. See the massive formations on a memorable 4-WHEEL-DRIVE tour. Your knowledgeable Navajo guide will show you some of the valley’s most incredible scenery and share with you local legends and lore.

Kayenta, United States

This evening, join the optional Navajo cookout for dinner surrounded by the red-rock canyons of Monument Valley.

Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

ARCHES NATIONAL PARK

Moab, United States

We head north for Moab. Visit the magnificent Arches National Park, where you’ll discover a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms, and textures unlike anything else in the world. This red-rock wonderland will amaze you.

Grand Junction, United States

A late arrival into Grand Junction, surrounded by awe-inspiring natural beauty and the dramatic red-rock landscape of the Colorado National Monument.

Grand Vista Hotel

COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT

Mesa County, United States

This morning, visit Colorado National Monument. Towering monoliths exist within a vast plateau and canyon panorama. Experience sheer-walled, red-rock canyons along the twists and turns of Rim Rock Drive, where you may spy bighorn sheep and soaring eagles.

Denver, United States

In the afternoon the journey then takes us east across the Rocky Mountains to the “Mile High City” of Denver.

Hilton Garden Inn Denver - Cherry Creek

CUSTER

Custer, United States

Today, travel across the windswept landscape of Wyoming and into the Black Hills of South Dakota. Spend the next two nights in Custer, in the heart of the Black Hills National Forest, and gateway to Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Mount Rushmore.

Breakfast

Econolodge of Custer

CUSTER STATE PARK

Custer, United States

At Custer State Park, enjoy a scenic drive along Wildlife Loop Road with spectacular terrain and an abundance of wildlife, like the herd of 1,300 bison that roam freely throughout the park.

Mount Rushmore, United States

Afterward, visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, which stands as a shrine to democracy. See the stunning granite faces of Mount Rushmore, a giant monument to four great American presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.

Custer, United States

Then, visit the Crazy Horse Memorial, a monument carved out of a mountain to honor the great Native American hero, Chief Crazy Horse.

Econolodge of Custer

DEVILS TOWER

Crook County, United States

This morning, head through high country, where open-range cattle kings made war on the homesteaders in the 1890s. Next, make a photo stop at Devils Tower National Monument, established as America’s first national monument by Teddy Roosevelt in 1906.

Cody, United States

Overnight in Buffalo Bill’s Western town of Cody.

Buffalo Bill Village

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Yellowstone N.P., United States

This morning, enjoy free time. Join the optional outing and visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, which celebrates the spirit of the American West. This afternoon make your way into America’s first national park, Yellowstone National Park. Spend the next two nights inside the park.

NOTES: Accommodations used by Cosmos in Yellowstone National Park are typically open from late May through late September. Departures before or after these opening dates will stay in West Yellowstone.

Routing and areas visited in Yellowstone National Park are always subject to favorable weather, gate access, and road conditions; therefore, routings may be adjusted.

Brandin Iron Inn

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Yellowstone N.P., United States

Spend the day exploring all the wonders of Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 as the world’s first national park. See world-famous Old Faithful Geyser, Mammoth Hot Springs, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and Fountain Paint Pots. Keep a lookout for some of the park’s wildlife that can include moose, bison, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, wolf, bear, fox, coyote, and beaver.

Brandin Iron Inn

JACKSON

Jackson, United States

Head south to the Wild West town of Jackson. Spend the afternoon exploring the shops and museums of historic downtown.

Alpine, United States

Overnight in Alpine located on the banks of the Snake River.

Flying Saddle Resort

SALT LAKE CITY

Salt Lake City, United States

Travel to Salt Lake City, Utah’s vibrant capital. Set on the edge of Great Salt Lake Desert, this center of the Mormon religion is where Brigham Young declared to his followers, “This is the place.” An orientation tour offers a glimpse of Temple Square, the Capitol Building, and the downtown area.

Breakfast

Crystal Inn & Suites

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Bryce Canyon, United States

Today’s highlight is a visit to unique BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK with its 20 miles of sandstone cliffs and ever-changing colors. See some of Earth’s most brilliant shades of rock, sculpted by nature into pillars called “hoodoos.”

Breakfast

Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn

ZION NATIONAL PARK

Zion National Park, United States

First stop today is ZION NATIONAL PARK with its landscape carved over millions of years by rushing streams. Steep canyons, stone towers, and verdant vegetation form the scenery of Zion. See fantastic rock structures and some unbelievable scenic beauty.

Las Vegas, United States

We then return to Las Vegas and your downtown hotel.

Breakfast

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino

LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas, United States

Your vacation ends this morning. You can extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Las Vegas further.

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