Your journey through the Old West and epic national landmarks begins in the intrepid adventurer's town of Jackson. Check in to your hotel and enjoy an afternoon strolling the art galleries in town (Jackson's ranked as one of the top five art markets in the country! ) before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception this evening. (WR) Stay: 49'er Inn & Suites
Begin your first full day of the tour, excitement building, with a filling breakfast 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^ (weather dependent) 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. (B)
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. (B) Stay: Gray Wolf Inn & Suites
Journey to Yellowstone, the America's first national park, where you'll encounter a geothermal wonderland of spouting geysers, bubbling mudpots 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. (B)
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 and award winning author as you enjoy a tour of the farm and 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. 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.
This evening, join your fellow travelers to enjoy a regional dinner. (B/L/D) Stay: Sheraton Salt Lake City
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 and unusual biodiversity. (B) Stay: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham at Zion Park/Springdale
Prior to starting your day, enjoy 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 Desert View and join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with epic views of the Grand Canyon. The iconic watchtower built in 1932, is now an Intertribal Cultural Heritage Site, and here you can meet artisans from the 11 traditionally associated tribes of the Grand Canyon region. (B) Stay: 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.
This evening guests will experience a Farewell Dinner at the Fred Harvey restaurant. (B/D)
Slice through desert landscapes bound for the desert playground of Las Vegas where you will be transferred to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport or consider extending your stay. Airport arrival approximately 1:00 pm. (B)
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