Globus Exploring America's Great Parks(AR)
15 Day Tour from Las Vegas to Las Vegas
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 wine tastings, 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.
Itinerary (2023)
| Day 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 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 Free time this evening. (B) |
| Day 9 | SHERIDAN–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK |
| | YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive through the 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 Rainbow Point, Inspiration Point, and more. 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) |
Included Globus Meals
Breakfast daily, 6 dinners
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AR - Exploring America's Great Parks
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Globus Pricing Details
Gratuities for Tour Director and driver are available for pre-purchase.
Globus Notes
Routes and visiting areas in Yellowstone National Park 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. On vacations that include an overnight stay in Las Vegas, at least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older.