Scenic Parks Explorer
Tour Type: Discovery
Brochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2026 v1
This National Parks tour is an iconic journey, culminating at the Grand Canyon, through Zion's pink cliffs, Monument Valley's imposing mesas, Grand Tetons' alpine landscapes and Mount Rushmore's rock-hewn faces. Hear from a Native American storyteller and overnight in Yellowstone, soaking it all in just 15 days.
Be My Guest
Brochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2026 v1
This National Parks tour is an iconic journey, culminating at the Grand Canyon, through Zion's pink cliffs, Monument Valley's imposing mesas, Grand Tetons' alpine landscapes and Mount Rushmore's rock-hewn faces. Hear from a Native American storyteller and overnight in Yellowstone, soaking it all in just 15 days.
Be My Guest
- Billings Learn all about Billing's railroad history during a Be My Guest dinner at the historic Billings Depot. The facility was built in 1903 to serve as a hub for 3 major railroads passing through town and is now a non-profit organization. A historian
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- 12 Breakfast (B)
- Mount Rushmore The grand faces of Mount Rushmore National Memorial await. View the faces of four of America's most important presidents - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt - dramatically etched into the granite r
- Zion National Park Unlock geological history as you walk the paths and trails of Zion National Park, following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. The lush vegetation, wild rivers, roaring waterfalls and towering cliffs of thi
- Black Hills Unlock the history of Crazy Horse Memorial. Learn how construction began in 1948 after Henry Standing Bear, a Lakota elder, commissioned Korczak Ziolkowski, who worked on construction of Mount Rushmore. While the original idea was to carve a
- Bryce Canyon National Park After stopping at Sunset Point this afternoon, Bryce Canyon awaits. You're right in the heart of it all with your accommodations just three miles from the park entrance, maximising the time you'll spend in the park.
- Mesa Verde National Park There's no better place to learn about the ancient cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people than at Mesa Verde National Park. View the carvings in the sandstone of the canyon walls at the several hundred of these dwelling
- Canyonlands National Park There's no better spot to witness the power of the Colorado River carving through rocky red landscapes than at Canyonlands National Park. Take in the sights of Mesa Arch, views from the Green River Overlook, and be inspired by t
- Salt Lake City Get ready for the key features and local secrets of Utah's capital on an orientation tour with your Travel Director. Check out its Mormon center and Temple Square as you delve into the past of its Mormon settlers.
- Arches National Park Nature's creations spring to life at Arches National Park, home to the greatest concentration of natural arches in the world. Some 6,000 natural sandstone arches can be found within the boundaries of the national park. On your visit,
- Jackson Spend the afternoon exploring the charming cowboy town of Jackson, WY. Stroll through the antler archways at Jackson Town Square before heading to the famed Million Dollar Cowboy Bar and grab a seat on a horse saddle. Walk through local art galle
- Grand Teton National Park Head to Grand Teton National Park for sightseeing of its alpine landscapes featuring eight peaks towering 12,000 feet above. At the Craig Thomas Visitor Center, gaze out at the Teton Range rising above. Inside the Center, explor
- Little Big Horn There's no better place to learn about the Battle of Little Bighorn than visiting the famous historical site itself. Explore the Visitor Center to get oriented with the history of Custer's Last Stand. With your Travel Director driving alo
- Bryce Canyon National Park Hello, hoodoos. As you arrive at Bryce Canyon National Park, enjoy seeing the pink, orange and rusty-red limestone spires, known as hoodoos, rise up from the valley floor. Explore the visitor center to learn more about the hist
- Cody Jump into the playground of the wild west. Glimpse into the "Spirit of the West" at the Buffalo Bill Center for the West Museum complex. Boasting five museums on its campus, this ?Smithsonian of the West? will immerse you in the sounds and sights of
- Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park. A bucket list destination and a must-see icon. Established as America's first National Park by President Grant in 1872, Yellowstone is famous for its hot springs, bubbling mud pots, vast canyons and lu
- Rapid City Get ready for a one-of-a-kind-experience meeting Stephen Yellowhawk to discover the history of his tribe during a festive evening of dance and song. A performer for more than 20 years, Stephen has a passion for dance and sheer determination to
- Explore Navajo Tribal Park with a Navajo Guide, the Grand Canyon with 'Canyon Tim', a local geologist, and Crazy Horse Memorial with access to the base of the memorial
- View Iconic Mount Rushmore in South Dakota
- See iconic Delicate Arch
- Discover Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, Rapid City, Denver
- Visit Zion, Bryce Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Arches, Mesa Verde, Grand Canyon National Parks, The Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Little Bighorn Battlefield, Monument Valley
- Scenic Drive along Desert View Drive, Zion Canyon Road
- Yellowstone National Park Nothing beats staying close to all the action. Your accommodation for the next two nights is inside the National Park granting you all day access to the park and hotel amenities. Enjoy an evening stroll when the day-trippers are
- Monument Valley Tribal Park Explore an iconic part of the Western USA on this Stays with Stories experience. Feel like you're stepping back in time to when the lodge was founded in the 1920's. Then imagine you're stepping onto a movie set - Goulding's Lo
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
- Optional Experiences and free time
- All transport and transfers shown
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Call 410-638-5822 for more information or to book today! Mention code 18891950
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2024
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Las Vegas | Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas: From glitz and glitter to lavish dining, the desert playground of Las Vegas extends a warm welcome. More than a high energy city of tempting nightlife, the soul-stirring surrounding landscapes make up America's most beloved national parks. Kick off your US National Park tour meeting your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant before settling in for your western adventure beginning tomorrow. Accommodations: Horseshoe Las Vegas |
| Day 2 | Bryce Canyon National Park | Ride Through Colorful Zion National Park: There's no better place to admire the Southwest's multi-color landscape than the towering cream, pink and red cliffs of Zion National Park. Drive through the park hugged by red cliffs and stop for lunch at Zion Lodge. Be sure to keep your camera at-the-ready for the enchanting landscapes of Bryce Canyon. Feel dwarfed by the otherworldly rusty red limestone hoodoo spires that rise surreally from the desert floor to Utah's skies. This evening, perhaps join Ebenezer's Barn & Grill and The Bryce Canyon Wranglers for an unforgettable evening of live country music and a delicious BBQ dinner. Accommodations: Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand |
| Day 3 | Salt Lake City | Uncover The History Of Salt Lake City: Fortunately for you, you have a second day in Bryce Canyon National Park, where you'll unlock the park's iconic hoodoos. Next up in Salt Lake City, discover the local secrets of Utah's capital seeing its Mormon center, Temple Square and discovering the beliefs and history of the Mormon pioneers who settled here. Salt Lake City is a vibrant and progressive city with cafes, boutiques and new restaurants popping up all the time - so you'll have plenty of choice as you explore the city today. Enjoy dinner tonight at a local restaurant with your fellow travelers Accommodations: Sheraton Salt Lake City |
| Day 4 | Jackson | North to Jackson: Get ready for a change of scenery on your US National Park tour today, taking in views of Powder Mountain and southeast Idaho as you head north from Salt Lake City to Jackson. Standing in the shadows of the Teton Range's icy peaks, this mountain town has an Old West look with a modern twist. Get a feel for the outdoor vibe - home to three ski areas and many rugged trails - on your own. Grab dinner this evening in one of the old-timey saloons and steakhouses destined to fuel your adventures through western frontiers. Accommodations: Modern Mountain Motel |
| Day 5 | Yellowstone National Park | Travel Through Scenic Grand Teton National Park: Grand Teton National Park's alpine landscapes of eight peaks tower over 12,000 feet above you. Learn how, established in 1929, Grand Teton is home to a 40-mile mountain range straddling Idaho and Wyoming with views of wildlife, glacier-carved lakes and alpine terrain. Inhabited first by Native Americans and later American pioneers, Grand Teton is the perfect place to explore over 200 miles of hiking trails and take in views of the Tetons from the Snake River. Get your bearings choosing to join a gentle Snake River Float Trip in the Park, learning from your guide about the park's resident wildlife. The promise of Yellowstone's geothermal wonderland leads to your next destination. Arriving in Yellowstone, stay right in the heart of it all overnighting at one of the lodges in this iconic national park. Accommodations: National Park Lodges Yellowstone |
| Day 6 | Yellowstone National Park | See the Grandeur of Yellowstone National Park: See how Yellowstone National Park - one of the world's oldest national parks with over 500 geysers - is in a league of its own. At the end of your visit, you'll surely appreciate its vastness, variety of landscapes and terrains, wildlife, vegetation, lakes and geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Alongside your Travel Director, marvel at Old Faithful, the thousand-year-old geyser which has been shooting water into the sky every 90 minutes for centuries. Stop at Lake Yellowstone, containing the largest number of wild cutthroat trout in North America, before viewing Artists Point. Savor a quiet moment at this viewpoint to watch the stunning cascade of the Lower Falls. Finish off an epic day of sightseeing at the impressive Fountain Paint Pot area where bubbling mud pots and geysers invite you to stand back and watch the show. Accommodations: National Park Lodges Yellowstone |
| Day 7 | Billings | Experience Big Sky And The Wild West Connect with Locals: Welcome to "Buffalo Bill's" hometown of Cody where the "Spirit of the American West" lives on. Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum to unlock the town's history before taking your wild west adventure to the next level in Big Sky Country. At the historic Billings Depot, you're treated to a Western dinner Be My Guest experience. Meet a local historian from the nearby Western Heritage Center who'll share Billing's railroad history from how the depot was built in 1903 as a hub for three major railroads. Get your fix of western hospitality and fare enjoying local Chef Stephen Hindman's three-course menu featuring local produce, a choice of entrees, a seasonal dessert and beer and wine. Accommodations: DoubleTree by Hilton Billings |
| Day 8 | Rapid City | Unlock The History of Little Bighorn Dive Into Culture: Today on your US National Park tour, explore history and living traditions starting with a visit to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, the battlefield where the ill-fated Custer led his men against a battalion of Sioux and Cheyenne warriors now known as Custer's last stand. From battlefields to the Black Hills, make your way to the base of Crazy Horse Memorial, an iconic monument representing the Oglala Lakota warrior 'Crazy Horse'. Admire the colossal carved face and learn about its origins during a walk-through of The Indian Museum of North America before arriving in Rapid City. Light up your night on an Optional Experience joining Mount Rushmore by Night with a Park Ranger. The sculpture lighting ceremony culminates as the faces of the monument are fully illuminated. Accommodations: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites |
| Day 9 | Rapid City | Delve Into the Black Hills of South Dakota Make Travel Matter: Whether or not you caught the show last night, the must-see sight of Mount Rushmore National Memorial makes a dramatic start to your day with the opportunity to take the perfect picture. View the faces of former American presidents etched into the granite rock-face. Later, you could join an Optional Experience venturing into Badlands National Park to explore 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires blended with the largest protected mixed grass prairie in America feeling like you've entered an ancient world. A special MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience awaits this evening as you meet Lakota Tribe Member Stephen Yellowhawk who shares his passion for his culture over stories of his tribe's history during a festive evening of singing, dance and music. Accommodations: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites |
| Day 10 | Denver | Journey Through The Prairies To Denver: Travel south on your US National Park tour through the expansive, rolling prairies of Wyoming to Denver, the Mile High City at 5,280 feet known for its thriving coffeehouse and brewery scene. Along the way, trade tales with your travel companions of all the stunning sights you've seen. Cap off the day enjoying dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodations: The Slate Hotel Denver Downtown, Tapestry by Hilton |
| Day 11 | Moab | Take In The Views of The Canyonlands: Get ready to gasp. Arches National Park is packed with striking natural arches. On your jaw-dropping exploration, learn how these 6,000 natural sandstone arches were formed by rain and wind on this guided reserved visit led by your knowledgeable Travel Director. From one stunning landscape to the next in Canyon Country, see how the power of the Colorado River carves through the rocky red landscape at Canyonlands National Park. Drive onto the Island in the Sky - a mesa resting 1,000 feet (305 meters) above the countryside offering spectacular views over the dramatic sandstone formations. Take your experience to the next level with an Optional Canyonlands by Night light show, complete with a lip-smacking cowboy-style Dutch Oven Dinner and a trip on the Moab Queen II jet boat cruising by the lit-up canyon walls. Accommodations: Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn |
| Day 12 | Las Vegas | End Your Journey In Las Vegas: Consider an optional helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft flightseeing trip over the canyon. End your journey in Las Vegas where a transfer is provided to Las Vegas International Airport arriving at approximately 3:30 pm, or to Horseshoe Las Vegas for guests extending their stay. Accommodations: |
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