Americas Magnificent National Parks
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North America’s parks are icons of natural beauty the world over. From Yellowstone to Mount Rushmore and the Grand Canyon, these unique locations already feel so familiar to us all. Seeing them with your own two eyes, though, is something else entirely. This extensive tour will take you through the very best of the USA’s national parks so you can finally have those experiences yourself. And you’re more than likely to discover some hidden gems, from Lake Powell to Bryce Canyon and the Grand Teton National Park. With overnight stays in park lodges and ranches, you’ll get to immerse yourself in these incredible landscapes. Get ready to breathe it all in.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Arrive in Phoenix and Travel to Scottsdale
DAY 2 Sedona and the Wonders of the Mighty Grand Canyon
Travel through world-renowned Red Country along the Red Rock Scenic Byway, one of only 20 designated All-American Roads nationwide. Explore bohemian Sedona with its shops and galleries, or simply take in the exceptional beauty of Red Rock Country before you make your way to the Grand Canyon. Follow Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Byway through Coconino National Forest, a breathtaking stretch of road recognized by Rand McNally as one of the Top Five Most Scenic Drives in America.
On arrival, you can take an optional flightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon. Whether you prefer a helicopter or a fixed-wing plane, you’ll enjoy magnificent scenery with aerial views from above. Meet your Local Expert Canyon Tim at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to discover its wonders. You’ll learn all about the origins of the five-million-year-old canyon, its rock formations and the human impact on this natural masterpiece. He’ll also talk to you about the local flora and fauna, and where you might be able to spot them.
DAY 3 Monument Valley and Lake Powell
DAY 4 Leisurely Lake Powell
DAY 5 Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks
DAY 6 Zion National Park
DAY 7 Salt Lake City
This morning you’ll make your way out of Zion National Park with a transfer to Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah.
Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a relaxing and delicious dinner at your hotel.
DAY 8 Jackson and the Tetons
DAY 9 Yellowstone National Park
DAY 10 Geysers and Colourful Mudpots Relaxed Start
DAY 11 The Ranch at Ucross Relaxed Start
DAY 12 Devils Tower into the Black Hills
DAY 13 Custer and the Wild, Wild West
DAY 14 Mountain Monuments of the Black Hills Relaxed Start
DAY 15 Depart Denver
About this trip
See 19 cities and 1 country
Departure Month
May to October
What's included
14 NIGHTS
Accommodation
21 MEALS
14 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners with Wine
ON-TRIP TRANSPORT
All transport shown
Sightseeing highlights
Sedona: Journey on to the bohemian colony of Sedona to explore its shops and galleries, or to simply take in its natural rugged beauty.
Grand Canyon: Early risers will take advantage of the lodge location, close to the Grand Canyon South Rim, to witness one of Mother Nature’s grandest shows on earth: a sunrise over the majestic Grand Canyon.
Bryce Canyon National Park: Head to the sandstone cliffs of Bryce Canyon National Park in Southern Utah. Here you will be met by pine trees and red rock pillars. Take a leisurely walk along Sunset Point while you view the great amphitheatres of the odd-shaped monoliths, known as hoodoos.
Yellowstone National Park: The world’s first National Park, Yellowstone spans 2,219,789 acres and even has its own Grand Canyon. The park is home to half of the world’s hydrothermal features, more than 10,000, of which over 300 are geysers. Yellowstone is also a wildlife paradise. Some 1,700 species of plants and 400 species of birds, fish and mammals live in the park, including bison, wolves, bears, elk and moose.
Yellowstone National Park: Catch the renowned colourful bubbling mud pots and observe Old Faithful geyser shooting water over 120 feet (37 metres) into the air. The Upper Geyser Basin boasts the highest concentration of spouting geysers, hot springs and steaming fumaroles in the world.
Cody: Explore the award-winning Buffalo Bill Center of the West, known for its excellent Western art collection and natural history.
UCross: Live the American frontier dream and begin your day with a scenic country horseback ride.
Black Hills: View iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial where carvings of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt overlook the landsca
The Bressenden difference
CONNECT WITH LOCALS
Monument Valley Visit with a Navajo Guide. Journey through the barren beauty of the desert to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, where you will hear about Navajo heritage from your guide and learn more about life on their beautiful land.
LOCAL SPECIALIST
Join your Local Expert, Canyon Tim, for an informative talk about the wonders of the Grand Canyon. With over seven years of experience in geology, you’ll learn about the origins of the five-million-year-old canyon, its rock formation and its current impact. You’ll also discover the local flora and fauna, and find out where you might be able to spot elk, mule, deer, coyotes, grey foxes, bobcats and mountain lions.
CHOICE HIGHLIGHTS
Choose between two carefully selected activities at the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park and UCross
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Monument Valley: Journey through the barren beauty of the desert to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, where you will hear about Navajo heritage from your guide and learn more about life on their beautiful land.
Black Hills: Visit Crazy Horse Memorial, which is dedicated to protecting and preserving the culture, tradition and living heritage of the North American Indians. A special Insight Experience awaits as you are taken up to stand face-to-face with this impressive sculpture. Measuring 641 feet (195 metres) long and 563 feet (172 metres) high, the piece takes the record as the world’s largest mountain carving.
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AUTHENTIC DINING
Scottsdale: Mingle over a delightful Welcome Dinner at your resort’s renowned Zuzu Restaurant, named for the beloved matriarch of the family that owns the property.
Clearmont: Start off your evening with cocktails in the historic Ranch House bar. After your All-American ranch style dinner, head to the fire pit for some s’mores and live music.
Zion National Park: Join your new friends for a Highlight Dinner within Zion National Park at the lodge’s Red Rock Grill with large windows overlooking the floor of the canyon and soaring stone wal
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