Tripology

Welcome to lively Las Vegas, Nevada. You have a complimentary transfer to your hotel. Your Tour Director will be available this after­noon.

Food and Dining

Tonight, get together at the hotel for a Welcome Reception with your traveling companions.

Hotel

Stay at Las Vegas Hilton (SF).

Bus

Journey through St. George and on to spectacular Zion National Park.

National Parks

Next, on to Bryce Canyon National Park, where sand­stone spires reflect colorful hues from every vista point. Visit the amphi­theater of "hoodoos," the oddly shaped stone monoliths. (FB,D)

Bed & Breakfast

Stay at Ruby’s Inn (F).

Sightseeing

Drive north to Salt Lake City, headquarters of the Mormon religion. An orien­tation tour includes Temple Square and the Joseph Smith Building. (FB)

Hotel

Stay at Sheraton City Center (F).

Sightseeing

Travel across the Oregon Trail en route to Jackson, Wyoming. There is time to wander through this traditional western town.

Food and Dining

Why not stop for a drink at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar with its authentic saddle barstools.

Food and Dining

This evening, join your travelling companions for a specialty dinner at a popular restaurant in the town square. (FB,D)

Hotel

Stay at Antler Inn (MF).

Bus

A day of extraordinary natural scenery! Drive through scenic Grand Teton National Park on the way to Yellowstone National Park.

Sightseeing

The beauty of this geo­thermal wonderland is a remarkable sight to behold. Keep an eye open for wildlife such as moose and buffalo and perhaps even spot a bear! (FB,D)
NOTE: Weather conditions permitting, the South Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is open from mid-May to mid-October. When the South Entrance is closed, the tour will enter Yellowstone National Park through the West Entrance.

Hotel

Stay at National Park Lodges (MF).

National Parks

A full day tour of spectacular Yellowstone National Park features the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River with the 407-foot Lower Falls, Hayden Meadow, Midway Geyser Basin, mud pots, hot pools, fuma­roles and the tremendous blast of Old Faithful geyser, which erupts about every hour. (FB)

Sightseeing

This morning, head to Cody, named after its most famous resident, Buffalo Bill Cody. Learn about his life and his wild west adventures at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.

Bus

Then continue to the historic cattle city of Billings, Montana. (FB,D)

Hotel

Stay at Crowne Plaza Billings (F).

Sightseeing

Stop first at Little Bighorn National Monument, site of "Custer''s Last Stand," where in 1876, General Custer and his few men faced several thousand Native Americans in battle. Then on to famous Deadwood, South Dakota to explore the town aboard a trolley, complete with narration.

Hotel

Stay at Radisson Rapid City (SF).

Bus

Finally, travel to Rapid City for two nights. (FB,D)

Sightseeing

This morning journey through the Black Hills, stopping at the immense Crazy Horse Memorial which honors all Native Americans. Also learn the story behind Mount Rushmore, followed by incredible views of this fabulous sculpture depicting four great American presidents. (FB)

Sightseeing

Drive through the Black Hills National Forest where Ponderosa pines, spruce and aspen forests provide a home for a variety of wildlife. Then continue through the National Grassland prairies of South Dakota and Wyoming on the way to Colorado''s capital, Denver, the “Mile-High City.”

Food and Dining

This evening, join your fellow traveling companions for a Farewell Dinner. (FB,D)

Hotel

Stay at Adam’s Mark (SF).

Transfer to Denver International Airport for your homebound flight. (FB)