Globus America's National Parks(AN)
10 Day Tour from Rapid City to Salt Lake City
The mining boom may have been more than a century ago, but it’s never too late to strike gold in America’s West. Filled with dazzling nuggets of wonder, this National Parks vacation takes you deep into the golden wilderness of untamed South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana. Back-to-back visits to some of the country’s most renowned national parks bring you face-to-face with the monumental sculptures of Mount Rushmore, the explosive geysers of
Yellowstone National Park, and the towering spires of
Grand Teton National Park. Plus, visits to the
Crazy Horse Memorial, the
Little Bighorn Battlefield, and the gold rush towns of
Cody,
Jackson, and
Deadwood shed light on some of the 19th century’s most famous battles and barroom brawls. After meeting herds of elk, bison, and other area locals, city slickers can get their fix with a visit to lively Salt Lake City.
Itinerary (2023)
| Day 1 | ARRIVE IN RAPID CITY |
| | Welcome to Rapid City! At 6 pm, join your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink. |
| Day 2 | RAPID CITY. EXCURSION TO CRAZY HORSE & MOUNT RUSHMORE MEMORIALS |
| | RAPID CITY Orientation tour. Free time this evening. 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. MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL Visit the memorial, featuring monumental likenesses of four U.S. Presidents. (B) |
| Day 3 | RAPID CITY–DEADWOOD–SHERIDAN |
| | RAPID CITY Scenic drive through Black Hills National Forest en route to Deadwood. DEADWOOD Tour with Local Guide includes historic Main Street and Mount Moriah Cemetery. Scenic drive through the Black Hills to Sheridan, located at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. SHERIDAN Dinner at a family-run local restaurant known for its Rocky Mountain hospitality. (B,D) |
| Day 4 | SHERIDAN–LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT–CODY |
| | SHERIDAN Scenic drive en route to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT Guided sightseeing includes the visitor center, the National Cemetery, the Native American Memorial, and the museum. Scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains en route to Cody. CODY Free time this evening. (B) |
| Day 5 | CODY–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK |
| | CODY Visit to Buffalo Bill Center of The West. Scenic drive through Shoshone National Forest en route to Yellowstone National Park. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive. Free time this evening. (B) |
| Day 6 | YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK |
| | YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive through the park includes Old Faithful Geyser, Fountain Paint Pots, and more. (B,D) |
| Day 7 | YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON |
| | YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive en route to Grand Teton National Park. GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Visit to Jackson Lake Lodge includes a [LF] Huckleberry Shake, made from the small, high-elevation berries that grow in the region. Scenic drive en route to Jackson. JACKSON Horse-drawn covered wagon ride to Cache Creek Canyon. [LF] Bar T-5 chuckwagon cookout and Wild West Show. (B,D) |
| Day 8 | JACKSON |
| | JACKSON Free day. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Jackson with a wildlife scenic float on the Snake River. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app. |
| Day 9 | JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY |
| | JACKSON Scenic drive en route to Salt Lake City. SALT LAKE CITY Guided sightseeing tour. Farewell dinner this evening at a local restaurant. (B,D) |
| Day 10 | SALT LAKE CITY |
| | SALT LAKE CITY Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Breakfast daily, 4 dinners
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Globus Pricing Details
Gratuities for Tour Director and driver are available for pre-purchase.
Globus Notes
Routes and areas visited in Yellowstone are subject to weather and/or road conditions.This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where some facilities may not be up to the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not have televisions and other amenities you would expect from most Globus hotels.Enjoy spectacular fall colors on our Fall Foliage departures: September 7 through October 1 (Mother Nature permitting).