Grab your bucket list and join Trafalgar Tours in ticking off five of the grandest American National Parks in just nine days. You'll delve into the splendor of the Old West, from the peaks of the Grand Tetons, to bubbling mudpots on a Yellowstone National Park tour, to the spires of Bryce Canyon. Cap it off with a relaxing float down the Snake River and a train ride into the heart of the Grand Canyon. This is the ideal way to explore America, the beautiful!
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Day 1 - Howdy, Jackson!
Day 2 - Go Wild in Grand Teton National Park
Begin your first full day of the tour, excitement building, with a filling breakfast in Jackson before you head out to your first national park. It’s a big day and an early start to take advantage of the dazzling natural wonders of the Grand Teton National Park. Float down the Snake River^ basking in the mountain views and eyes peeled for beaver, cutthroat trout, cliff swallows, pelicans, osprey, and bald eagles amidst the pine-clad riverbanks. Bring your cameras or borrow their complimentary binoculars! Guides will also share the history, geology, and wildlife of the region elevating your experience in this beautiful place. The rest of the evening will be at leisure.
Day 3 - Delve into the Wild Scenery of the West
Explore the alpine landscapes of Grand Teton National Park keeping your camera at hand to capture the mountain meadows and towering peaks that provide a picturesque backdrop for today's drive to West Yellowstone, the gateway to the world's oldest national park and a boon for outdoors enthusiasts of all ages.
Day 4 - Admire the Geysers of Yellowstone
Journey to Yellowstone, America's first national park, where you'll encounter a geothermal wonderland of spouting geysers, bubbling mud pots, and turquoise hot springs. Pay a visit to Old Faithful, watching as its waters arc high into the air, and try to spot the park's resident bison, grizzlies and elk as you navigate passes and valleys during this full day of sightseeing.
Day 5 - Delve Into Historic Salt Lake City
Travel south to Utah’s capital, the center of the Mormon religion. Delve into history at the Salt Lake City Temple Square and take this time to explore at your leisure. Leave Yellowstone and head to Salt Lake City with a stop in Pocatello for a special "Be My Guest" lunch at Swore Farms, family owned and operated for over 20 years. Meet Wendy, mother, farmer & award-winning author as you enjoy a tour of the farm & greenhouses followed by lunch. You'll get a glimpse of Wendy's life and her family's passion for farming and living a rural lifestyle. This evening, join your fellow travelers to enjoy a regional dinner.
Day 6 - Salt Lake City - Bryce & Zion National Parks
The eerie hoodoo landscapes of Bryce Canyon are our first stop today. Admire its fairytale castles, cathedrals, and secret hideaways amidst an amphitheater of rusty red limestone spires. We'll continue to Zion National Park with its towering cream, pink and red cliffs,your and unusual biodiversity.
Day 7 - A Scenic Ride through Zion Canyon
Prior to starting your day, enjoy your breakfast at your hotel. Then, head on a tram ride through Zion Canyon, against the backdrop of soaring canyon walls and along the Virgin River, delving into some of the park’s most treasured spots. We continue to the historic railroad town of Williams, stopping en route at Cameron Trading Post to browse local Navajo handicrafts and perhaps taste some traditional fry bread.
Day 8 - Ride the Grand Canyon Railway
Today, guests can choose to add a flightseeing ride before spending free time in the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon. Enjoy a visit to Grand Canyon National Park, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and learn how this extraordinary feat of nature developed over the past 40 million years. Embark on the ride of a lifetime, boarding the Grand Canyon Railway from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and returning to your hotel in Williams. This evening, guests will experience a Farewell Dinner at the Fred Harvey restaurant.
Day 9 - One Last Scenic Desert Drive
Slice through desert landscapes bound for the desert playground of Las Vegas where you will be transferred to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport, or consider extending your stay.
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