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2013

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Tour Code - AR

15 days Las Vegas to Las Vegas Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Moab, Denver, Custer State NP, Sheridan, Yellowstone NP, Salt Lake City, Bryce Canyon NP

All inclusive prices starting at: $3109

The U.S. was where the national park system began, and here’s your chance to visit some of the country’s most popular and scenic parks. From neon Las Vegas, travel east into Arizona to experience one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World—the Grand Canyon. On to Monument Valley for a Navajo cookout and 4-wheel-drive tour, then visit Arches National Park in Utah with its incredible rock formations. Enjoy a wine tasting and lunch in Colorado, and cross the Rocky Mountains to the “Mile High City” of Denver. Head north to South Dakota, visiting Custer State Park, awe-inspiring Mount Rushmore, and the poignant Crazy Horse Memorial. Also enjoy a Buffalo Safari and chuck wagon cookout before continuing to the Wild West town of Deadwood. In Wyoming, visit Devils Tower National Monument, made famous in the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind, then Sheridan and Buffalo Bill’s Cody before crossing into Yellowstone National Park, home to fascinating geothermal features and abundant wildlife. Just south of Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park awaits with more rugged natural beauty, including glacier-fed Jenny Lake. Time at the Western town of Jackson and an overnight in Salt Lake City, Utah. Next up: the colorful “hoodoos” of Bryce Canyon and dramatic Zion National Park. Return to Las Vegas for a final night and the conclusion of your holiday. 

 Local Favourites include

Navajo cookout and 4-wheel-drive tour
Lunch and tasting in Colorado wine country
Buffalo safari and cookout

Meals

  • Breakfast - 14
  • Lunch - 1
  • Dinner - 7

Standard Features

LAS VEGAS: Orientation tour; farewell dinner.
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK: Sightseeing.
MONUMENT VALLEY: Navajo cookout and 4-wheel-drive tour.
MOAB: Visit Arches National Park.
GRAND JUNCTION: Lunch & tasting in Colorado wine country.
CUSTER STATE PARK: Excursion to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse; buffalo safari & cookout.
DEADWOOD: City sightseeing.
DEVIL'S TOWER NATIONAL MONUMENT: Sightseeing.
CODY: Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK: Sightseeing.
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK: Sightseeing.
SALT LAKE CITY: Orientation tour.
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK: Sightseeing.
ZION NATIONAL PARK: Sightseeing.
MEALS: Breakfast daily (B), 1 lunch (L), 7 three-course dinners (D) including a farewell dinner in Las Vegas; Las Vegas Extension: breakfast daily.
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

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Day by Day

Day Description
1

ARRIVE IN LAS VEGAS.

Welcome to the "Entertainment Capital of the World!" At 6 pm, meet your fellow travelling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming national park adventure.

2

LAS VEGAS-GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK.

Depart the glitter lights and glamour of Las Vegas for one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Carved through the rocks of the Colorado Plateau over millions of years, the canyon is over a mile deep and 10 miles wide, revealing billions of years of geological history. Tonight, savor a sunset in one of the most beautiful places in the world. (B,D)

3

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK-MONUMENT VALLEY.

This morning is at leisure. You may want to join an exciting helicopter flight over the canyon or enjoy a hike on one of the many trails. We then travel north through Arizona and into the Navajo Nation. Tonight will be spent at historic Goulding's Lodge, where you will be treated to a NAVAJO COOKOUT and learn about the local Dineh (people) who call this land home. (B,D)

4

MONUMENT VALLEY-MOAB.

Start this morning with a 4-WHEEL DRIVE tour of Monument Valley. Your knowledgeable Navajo guide will show you some of the valley's most incredible scenery and share with you local legends and lore. We then head north for Moab, the "Mountain Biking Capital of the World." Why not join our optional Canyonlands by Night outing? Enjoy one of the most unique sound and light shows as you move along the Colorado River between the red rocks. Learn about the history and creation of this beautiful region. (B)

5

MOAB-ARCHES NATIONAL PARK-GRAND JUNCTION-DENVER.

This morning, explore the incredible landscape of ARCHES NATIONAL PARK. The park contains over 2,000 natural sandstone arches and formations, including Balanced Rock, Park Avenue, Double Arch, and the Delicate Arch. Stop in Colorado's wine country, where you'll enjoy lunch and a TASTING. We then journey east across the Rocky Mountains to the "Mile High City" of Denver. This evening, why not stroll the city's pedestrian 16th Street Mall and take advantage of the shopping, dining, and entertainment? (B,L)

6

DENVER-CUSTER STATE PARK.

Today, travel across the windswept landscape of Wyoming and into the Black Hills of South Dakota. Spend the next two nights in beautiful Custer State Park. Formed in 1897, the park is the second-largest state park in America, and its 73,000 breathtaking acres are home to a variety of wildlife, including bison, pronghorn antelope, mountain goats, whitetail deer, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, wild turkeys, and elk. (B,D)

7

CUSTER STATE PARK. EXCURSION TO MOUNT RUSHMORE & CRAZY HORSE.

This morning, visit MOUNT RUSHMORE, which stands as a shrine of democracy. The epic sculpture depicts the faces of four exalted American presidents that symbolize this nation's rich history, rugged determination, and lasting achievement. Then, visit the CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL, built in honor of the fearless Sioux Indian chief, whose fame is derived from the Battle of Little Bighorn. Learn about the sculpture, his family, and the future of the project. Later, return to Custer State Park and be part of an exciting BUFFALO SAFARI. Have your cameras ready for great photo ops. Then, enjoy an old-fashioned CHUCK WAGON COOKOUT, complete with Western entertainment. (B,D)

8

CUSTER STATE PARK-DEADWOOD-SHERIDAN.

Start today by exploring the Wild West town of DEADWOOD. Take a journey through time as you travel down cobblestone streets and hear stories of all the legendary characters that contributed to the town's history such as Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Potato Creek Johnny. Next stop is DEVIL'S TOWER NATIONAL MONUMENT, established as America's first national monument by Teddy Roosevelt in 1906. The spectacular rock formation and the surrounding countryside are home to a myriad of plant and animal life, and Native Americans consider the area a place for renewal. (B)

9

SHERIDAN-CODY-YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK.

This morning we make a stop in Buffalo's Bill Western town of Cody. Visit the BUFFALO BILL HISTORICAL CENTER, which celebrates the spirit of the American West by sharing stories of the Western experience. Learn about natural history, Native culture, art, firearms, and Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. We then travel to YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, established in 1872 as the world's first national park. (B,D)

10

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK.

Spend the day exploring all the wonders of Yellowstone. See worldfamous Old Faithful Geyser, Mammoth Hot Springs, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and Fountain Pain Pots. Keep a lookout for some of the park's wildlife that can include moose, bison, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, wolves, bears, fox, otters, and beaver. (B)

11

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK-GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK-JACKSON.

Journey south today and visit GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK. The park's world-renowned scenery attracts more than 4 million visitors per year. See beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake and enjoy a stroll along the shore before continue to Jackson. This evening, why not visit the Antler Arches, enjoy a drink at one of the swing-door saloons, or shop for the perfect cowboy hat? (B)

12

JACKSON-SALT LAKE CITY.

Continue your journey south today through Wyoming and into Utah. Arrive in Salt Lake City, founded by Mormon pioneer Brigham Young in 1847. More recently, Salt Lake City played host to the 2002 Olympics and now offers a vibrant downtown with a variety of stores, attractions, and restaurants. Enjoy an orientation tour before arriving at your hotel. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

13

SALT LAKE CITY-BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK.

Today's highlight is a visit to unique BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK. Here you'll discover a breathtaking landscape full of pinnacles of stone and colors that defy the imagination. This evening, why not participate in a ranger-led astronomy program? Bryce is one of the best places to view stars because of its remote location and lack of pollution. On some nights, over 7,500 stars are visible. (B)

14

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK-ZION NATIONAL PARK-LAS VEGAS.

This morning, visit ZION NATIONAL PARK with its dramatic landscape of canyons and soaring cliffs. On your sightseeing tour, see fantastic rock structures and some unbelievable scenic beauty. We then return to Las Vegas and overnight in the heart of the famous Las Vegas "Strip." This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,D)

15

LAS VEGAS.

Your tour ends this morning with guests departing on independent schedules. Transfers are provided to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. (B)

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Tour Code - AR

15 days Las Vegas to Las Vegas Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Moab, Denver, Custer State NP, Sheridan, Yellowstone NP, Salt Lake City, Bryce Canyon NP

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Name: Grand Canyon Helicopter Flightseeing - North Canyon Tour
Prices Starting From $185.00 AUD to $205.00 AUD
Location: Grand Canyon National Park
Description: Explore impressive Dragon Corridor, the deepest and widest part of the Canyon, and one of the most remarkable panoramas of the Grand Canyon. The Tower of Ra, a 6,076-foot butte named in the 1800s after the Egyptian sun god, comes into view, as do other fanciful rock formations resembling temples and shrines. Fly in a comfortable, climate controlled helicopter with specially designed windows for optimum viewing. (30 minute) Subject to favorable weather conditions.

Name: Grand Canyon Imax
Prices Starting From $15.00 AUD
Location: Grand Canyon National Park
Description: Fly like a condor over the rim and into the Canyon, be drenched in the power of the raging Colorado River without ever leaving your seat at the Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center. And relive the history and mystery of one of the most storied natural wonders of the world. From the mysterious Anasazi who inhabited the Canyon 4,000 years ago, viewers at The National Geographic Visitor Center will travel through Grand Canyon history to join Major John Wesley Powell as he challenges the unexplored Canyon and raging Colorado River in 1869. (40 minute multimedia presentation)

Name: Eco-Star Grand Canyon Helicopter Flightseeing
Prices Starting From $220.00 AUD to $240.00 AUD
Location: Grand Canyon National Park
Description: This experience will be a highlight of your vacation. Fly over the widest and deepest portion of the Grand Canyon. You will see the amazing views of the Dragon Corridor, Colorado River and other geologic features and formations over a billion years old. If you have ever wanted to see the Grand Canyon from a birds eye view this is the trip for you. Fly in our first class state of the art ECO-Star helicopter with specially designed windows and seating for 180 degrees of virtually unobstructed views. This is a comfortable, climate controlled helicopter with quiet ride technology for a more comfortable Grand Canyon helicopter tour experience. Grab your camera and enjoy this spectacular journey to the Grand Canyon. (30 minute flight) Flights are subject to favorable weather conditions.
 
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