National Park Wonders
National Park Wonders
National Park Wonders
9 Days Starting in Jackson, WY, USA and ending in Rapid City, SD, USA
Visiting: Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Cody, Rapid City, Black Hills National Forest
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DNPWN19
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the USA's most iconic national parks with the "National Park Wonders" tour. Starting in the picturesque town of Jackson, Wyoming, this adventure will take you through the breathtaking landscapes of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, where you'll marvel at geysers, hot springs, and an abundance of wildlife. Experience the rich history and culture of the American West with visits to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, the awe-inspiring Devils Tower, and the majestic Black Hills of South Dakota. Pay homage to the monumental achievements of Crazy Horse and the presidents carved into Mount Rushmore. With 8 nights of accommodation and meals including 8 breakfasts, a welcome reception, and 3 dinners, this tour is a perfect blend of natural wonders, historical insights, and cultural experiences.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Jackson
Location: Jackson Hole
Accommodation: The Lodge at Jackson Hole
Accommodation Name: The Lodge at Jackson Hole
Meals Included: Welcome Reception
Welcome to Jackson! Home to an array of wildlife and the center of outdoor adventures, explore Jackson on your own before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. Excitement builds as your Travel Director outlines the sites to come in your exploration of national parks.
Day 2: An Adventure In Grand Teton National Park
Location: Grand Teton National Park
Accommodation: The Lodge at Jackson Hole
Accommodation Name: The Lodge at Jackson Hole
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend the morning connecting with the dazzling natural scenery of Grand Teton National Park. Marvel at the summit peaks of the Teton mountain range and take in the awe-inspiring Jenny Lake. This afternoon, choose to sail into the sky on an aerial tram ride to the peak of Rendezvous Mountain offering 360-degree views of the Tetons, Jackson Hole, the Snake River Valley, and Grand Teton National Park. This evening, opt for a western hoedown featuring a Dutch-oven style dinner with Bar-T 5.
Day 3: Delve Into Yellowstone National Park
Location: Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation: National Park Lodges Yellowstone
Accommodation Name: National Park Lodges Yellowstone
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, you may take an optional float trip down Snake River. Sit back and relax as your expert guide points out the sites and wildlife which may include beaver, cutthroat trout, cliff swallows, pelicans, osprey, and bald eagles. No matter what critters come into view, you’ll surely enjoy the mountain views. We continue our exploration of the great American West as we head to the world's first National Park, Yellowstone. Your encounter with its geothermal wonders will leave you in awe. Witness Old Faithful’s waters arc high into the air as it has done approximately every 90 minutes since the Washburn Expedition discovered it. We stay amidst the colorful pools of hotsprings, mudpots and geysers tonight at one of the park’s signature lodges.
Day 4: Journey Through Yellowstone National Park
Location: Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation: National Park Lodges Yellowstone
Accommodation Name: National Park Lodges Yellowstone
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise and shine to unlock Yellowstone National Park. Begin with a Dive Into Culture experience teaming up with local naturalist guides to explore Norris Geyser Basin, the hottest, most acidic and most dynamic geyser basin in Yellowstone on the rim of the Yellowstone volcano. Continue your discovery of the Park with your Travel Director, keeping a keen eye out for bison, grizzlies and elk as you journey through Hayden Valley en route to the rusting walls of Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon. Drive along Dunraven Pass and past Montana’s Lamar Valley, home to herds of elk, bison and grizzlies. Admire the gentle cascade of water running down the multi-colored mineral terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs as they descend into the valley.
Day 5: Get A Taste Of The Wild West
Location: Cody
Accommodation: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sheridan
Accommodation Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Head to the infamous town of Cody, named for its most famous native son, Buffalo Bill. Gain insights into the history of the American West at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and delve into the history of the cowboy, the role of the firearm in the early days, and the culture of the Plains Indians. This evening we enjoy a traditional Western-style Be My Guest dinner at a historic café, complete with an old-time tobacco shop.
Day 6: Journey To Rapid City
Location: Rapid City
Accommodation: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
Accommodation Name: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head through the windswept prairies of the American Frontier and into the Black Hills of South Dakota, admiring the looming fortress of Devils Tower, a geological monolith that seems to rise up out of the prairie. You’ll learn why Devils Tower is considered sacred to local Native American tribes while appreciating its distinct beauty. Journey to Rapid City, where the evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Day 7: Explore Rapid City
Location: Rapid City
Accommodation: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
Accommodation Name: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is your first full day in Rapid City to do as you please. Relax at your hotel or opt for one of our exciting optional experiences. Choose to visit Badlands National Park with your Tour Director exploring some of the 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires amongst the largest protected mixed grass prairie in America. You’ll even make a stop at the famous Wall Drug Store, one of the top roadside attractions in the country. Later, see a different side of Mount Rushmore and enjoy a ranger talk at an outdoor amphitheater for a moving patriotic program and sculpture lighting ceremony as the evening culminates in the slow exposure of light until the monument is fully illuminated. (seasonal)
Day 8: Hear The History Of The Black Hills Make Travel Matter
Location: Black Hills National Forest
Accommodation: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
Accommodation Name: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to South Dakota to pay tribute to Crazy Horse, the largest mountain carving in the world, peering at the immortalized face of the famed war chief of the Lakota people etched from the granite rock of the Black Hills. We continue to Mount Rushmore featuring the enormous carvings of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln dramatically etched into the granite rock face. On tonight’s MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, meet with cultural ambassador Stephen Yellowhawk for a Farewell Dinner over stories about the history of his tribe and how he came to learn the traditional dances.
Day 9: Farewell Rapid City
Location: Rapid City
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, bid farewell to your traveling companions and transfer to Rapid City Regional Airport at your leisure. Or, extend your stay in Rapid City at The Rushmore Hotel.
What's Included
8 Breakfasts, 1 Welcome Reception, 3 Dinners
What's Not Included
Accommodation
8 nights
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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