Spectacular Canyons and National Park 12 nights / 13 days Starts in Las Vegas and ends in Denver Mount Rushmore
Day 1: Las Vegas Arrival After settling into your hotel and meeting up with your Travel Director this afternoon, the bright lights and bizarre antics of Vegas will undoubtedly lure you in. Take a walk down 'The Strip', where the city's finest hotels and grandest casinos can be found, or head over to the Downtown area to explore the artsy Freemont East district. Hotel: Rio AllSuite Hotel Casino Day 2: Las Vegas - Grand National Park - Flagstaff Are you ready to get your kicks on Route 66? If the answer's yes, today's the day to do it as you journey along this former iconic named highway in the direction of the Grand Canyon. Feeling distinctly in awe you'll then visit the Grand Canyon Village, before finishing up this evening in the Arizonan escape town of Flagstaff, a laid back outpost on historic Route 66. Hotel: Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Flagstaff East Day 3: Flagstaff - Monument Valley - Page After an Iconic Breakfast this morning, it's off to visit a Hollywood great, Monument Valley an emblem of the wild west, its rusty red spindles and grand buttes thrusting skyward from the barren valley below. Named the 'Valley Between the Rocks' by the Navajo people you will learn about the geology and history of the area from your private Navajo guide. Tonight you'll spend the evening in Page, home to sparkling Lake Powell, America's second largest man made reservoir. Meal(s): Iconic Breakfast. Hotel: Wingate by Wyndham Day 4: Page - Zion National Park - Bryce Canyon Your first stop today will be Zion National Park, where the soaring red and white cliffs and vast canyons stand in stark contrast to the wildflower meadows and hanging gardens that can also be found here. From here it's on to Bryce Canyon National Park, where you'll likely stand in puzzlement in front of the multicoloured 'hoodoos' and vast amphitheatres that signify the environment of this region. Meal(s): Breakfast. Hotel: Bryce View Lodge Day 5: Bryce Canyon National Park - Salt Lake City Utah's small town feeling capital city. Arriving here you'll visit Temple Square which is also home to the worlds renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. This evening why not head to the relaxed and friendly Downtown area where the city's liberal spirit permeates through its coffee houses and laid back bars. Hotel: Crystal Inn Hotel Suites West Valley Day 6: Salt Lake City - Jackson (2 nights) Travelling through vast, rugged Wyoming enjoy the dramatic scenery before arriving into Jackson. Take a stroll around Town Square or George Washington Memorial Park, then head on over to the Fondren District, an arty, hipster area that boasts a good range of bars and restaurants. Jackson's love for live music is one of the city's biggest calling cards, so rest assured you'll be shown a good time. Meal(s): Breakfast. Hotel: 49'er Inn and Suites Day 7: Grand Teton National Park - Jackson (Free Time) Grand Teton boasts a series of imposing, glacier carved summits that are sure to impress. Home to bears, moose and elk, the hiking through the park is second to none. For something more relaxed, you could choose to float a 10 mile stretch of Snake River, accompanied by an experienced guide. Tonight why not grab your chance to join a real cowboy cookout, travelling by horse drawn wagon to beautiful Cache Creek Canyon, where you'll be treated to a delicious Dutch oven dinner. Meal(s): Breakfast Day 8: Jackson - Yellowstone National Park - 320 Guest Ranch We follow the path of Snake River towards Yellowstone National Park home to a staggering 60% of the world's geysers that randomly erupt much to the delight of crowd's who come to watch. Hot springs, bubbling mud pots, vast canyons and lush forests as far as the eye can see also typify the Yellowstone landscape, whilst grizzly bears, wolves, bison and elk all roam free here. We visit key sites like Old Faithful which erupts every 44 - 125 minutes. Meal(s): Breakfast. Hotel: 320 Guest Ranch Day 9: 320 Guest Ranch - Yellowstone National Park - Cody A second visit to Yellowstone is worthy to visit Mammoth Hot Springs and stop at the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, a 20 mile long canyon of up to 4000 feet wide that bedazzles in colours of yellow, red, white and pink. We then head on to the frontier town of Cody. Meal(s): Breakfast. Hotel: Buffalo Bill Village Day 10: Cody - Little Bighorn Battlefield - Sheridan If you've ever wondered how Montana earned its nickname 'Big Sky Country', you'll realise this morning that it's because everything here is big. Big mountains, lakes and stretches of uninterrupted skyline. We visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, the place of the 1876 battle between the US Army's 7th Calvary and the Lakota and Cheyenne warriors. Hotel: Best Western Sheridan Day 11: Sheridan - Crazy Horse - Keystone (2 nights) The stunning Black Hills region is an area of outstanding natural beauty that bridges the Wyoming / South Dakota border. We then visit the much publicised Crazy Horse monument which has been under construction for over 70 years. You can gain more of an understanding of Native American history by paying a visit to the nearby Indian Museum of North America. Meal(s): Breakfast. Hotel: Ramada Keystone Day 12: Mount Rushmore - Keystone (Free time) Mount Rushmore will be one you're unlikely to forget. The largest statue-monument in the world, where else are you able to see the stony faces of four of America's most revered presidents carved 60 feet tall into the granite hillside? This evening why not enhance your visit to Mount Rushmore, learning more about the nation's history through the 20 minute film 'Freedom: America's Lasting Legacy". Day 13: Keystone - Denver Departure Bid farewell to your fellow travellers and take a complimentary transfer to Denver International Airport. For guests extending their stay, optional overnight accommodation will be available at the Best Western Plus Denver Airport. Includes • Return flights from Dublin to Las Vegas and return from Denver • 12 nights hotel as specified or similar • Daily Breakfast • Visit Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Mount Rushmore, Salt Lake City, Yellowstone National Park and Zion. Departure Dates <strong>2020</strong> • 12, 19 May; 9, 16 Jun; 21, 28 Jul; 4 Aug; 1, 8, 15, 22 Sep; 13 Oct (Confirmed dates in bold) Pricefrom£2410/€2580perpersonbasedon2people sharing.TravelMay20.QuoteRef:52210719. To book call Dublin 01 673 3800 or Belfast 028 9051 1800 All prices are a guide. Prices can increase or decrease. Prices in £ Sterling / € Euro and are based on 2 adults/2 children sharing a room. Prices shown are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking. Hotel and peak supplements may apply. Important: See the back of the brochure for terms and conditions - a full version can be found on our website and must be read prior to booking. 15
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