About the trip
Fetch a pail of wonder on this ultimate bucket list vacation to six western states and the country’s most popular parks, memorials, and monuments. Grand Canyon. Grand Teton. Yellowstone. Mt. Rushmore. Arches. Bryce Canyon. Zion. Get ready to cross them all off your list as you cross through the spectacular scenery of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming on this essential national parks vacation. In between the canyons, peaks, arches, and geysers, you’ll be equally wowed by waterfalls and geysers, forests and 4-wheel drive tours, famous battlefields and even a buffalo safari. VIP experiences go beyond the presidential sculptures of the Black Hills to a two-night stay at the historic Game Lodge at Custer State Park, which served as the “Summer White House” to president Calvin Coolidge. This national parks tour also includes visits to the capital cities of Denver and Salt Lake City – and the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas.
Meals
Accommodation
Treasure Island - TI Las Vegas Hotel Casino, a Radisson Hotel
1 night(s) in Las Vegas
Yavapai Lodge
1 night(s) in Grand Canyon National Park
Goulding's Lodge | Monument Valley
3 night(s) in Monument Valley
State Game Lodge at Custer State Park Resort
2 night(s) in Custer
Best Western Sheridan Center
1 night(s) in Sheridan
Canyon Lodge & Cabins
2 night(s) in Yellowstone National Park
Rustic Inn Creekside Resort
1 night(s) in Jackson
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
1 night(s) in Salt Lake City
Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel
1 night(s) in Bryce Canyon City
Treasure Island - TI Las Vegas Hotel Casino, a Radisson Hotel
1 night(s) in Las Vegas
Included in the price
Las Vegas
- We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!
Las Vegas
- We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrive In Las Vegas
Welcome to Las Vegas! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2: Las Vegas–grand Canyon National Park
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Orientation drive of the rim area and village. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B,D)
Day 3: Grand Canyon National Park–monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Free time this morning. MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK [LF] 4-wheel-drive backcountry tour with a Navajo Guide. [LF] Navajo backcountry cookout under the stars this evening. Your overnight lodging is located in the heart of Monument Valley, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. (B,D) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in the Grand Canyon with a helicopter flightseeing tour. This option is available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 4: Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park– Arches National Park–moab
MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK Scenic drive to Arches National Park and Moab. ARCHES NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive through the park with stops for photos. MOAB Free time this evening. (B)
Day 5: Moab–colorado National Monument–denver
COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT Scenic drive through the park and free time at the Visitor Center followed by a scenic drive through the Rocky Mountains en route to Denver. DENVER Free time this evening. (B)
Day 6: Denver–custer State Park
DENVER Scenic drive through Wyoming en route to the Black Hills of South Dakota. CUSTER STATE PARK Free time this afternoon. Spend two nights at the historic State Game Lodge, once serving as the “Summer White House” for President Calvin Coolidge. (B,D)
Day 7: Custer State Park. Excursion To Mount Rushmore & Crazy Horse Memorial
MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL Visit the memorial, featuring monumental likenesses of four U.S. Presidents. CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL Visit the memorial and museum, built in honor of the fearless Sioux Chief whose renown is derived from the Battle of the Little Bighorn. CUSTER STATE PARK [LF] Buffalo safari with a local expert before a backcountry chuckwagon cookout with Western entertainment. (B,D)
Day 8: Custer State Park–deadwood–sheridan
DEADWOOD Tour historic Main Street with Local Guide and hear stories of legendary characters that contributed to the town’s history, such as Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Potato Creek Johnny. Scenic drive through the Black Hills to Sheridan, located at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. SHERIDAN Free time this evening. (B)
Day 9: Sheridan–yellowstone National Park
SHERIDAN Scenic drive over the Bighorn Mountains to Yellowstone National Park.YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Free time this evening. (B)
Day 10: Yellowstone National Park
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive through the park includes Old Faithful Geyser, Fountain Paint Pots, and more. (B,D)
Day 11: Yellowstone National Park–grand Teton National Park–jackson
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive en route to Grand Teton National Park. GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive to visit Jackson Lake. JACKSON Free time this evening. (B)
Day 12: Jackson–salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY Orientation tour before free time this evening. (B)
Day 13: Salt Lake City–bryce Canyon National Park
SALT LAKE CITY Scenic drive to Bryce Canyon National Park. BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Guided sightseeing includes Sunset and Bryce Points. Free time this evening. (B)
Day 14: Bryce Canyon National Park–zion National Park–las Vegas
BRYCE Scenic drive past colorful sandstone walls descending a half-mile into Zion Canyon.ZION NATIONAL PARK Free time to hike, visit scenic viewpoints, or enjoy lunch at Zion Lodge. LAS VEGAS Farewell dinner this evening. (B,D)
Day 15: Las Vegas
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
