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Five Epic National Parks
9 Day USA National Park Tour from Jackson to Las Vegas
Ticking off five National Parks in just nine days, delve into the splendor of the Old West, from the peaks of the Grand Tetons, bubbling mudpots on a Yellowstone National Park tour, and 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.
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Five Epic National Parks
9 Day USA National Park Tour from Jackson to Las Vegas
Ticking off five National Parks in just nine days, delve into the splendor of the Old West, from the peaks of the Grand Tetons, bubbling mudpots on a Yellowstone National Park tour, and 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.
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.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - 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.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Jackson Aerial Tramway Ticket
In just 12 minutes, the Aerial Tram glides skyward 4,139 vertical feet. The summit offers staggering 360-degree views of the Tetons, Jackson Hole valley and surrounding mountain ranges. The "Top of the World" provides amazing access to a plethora of great hiking and running trails, climbing, and the occasional snowball fight. Oh, and don't forget the world famous gourmet waffles in Corbet's Cabin. Available mid-may through early October.
Adult Price: $44.00
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.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Gray Wolf Inn & Suites
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Day 4
Admire The Geysers Of Yellowstone
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.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Day 5
Delve Into Historic Salt Lake City
Leave Yellowstone and head to Salt Lake City and Connect With Locals 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. Travel south to Utah’s capital, the centre 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 travellers to enjoy a regional dinner.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Sheraton Salt Lake City
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest, Regional Dinner
Day 6
Unmask Bryce Canyon National Park
The eerie hoodoo landscapes of Bryce Canyon are our first stop today. Admire its fairytale castles, cathedrals and secret hideaways amidst an amphitheatre of rusty red limestone spires. We'll continue to Zion National Park with its towering cream, pink and red cliffs and unusual biodiversity.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham at Zion Park/Springdale
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Day 7
A Scenic Ride Through Zion Canyon
Prior to starting your day, enjoy a 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. On route to Williams, we stop at the Desert View Grand Canyon Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage Site where we will MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® and join a cultural demonstration series meeting artisans from eleven traditionally associated tribes. We continue to the historic railroad town of Williams, stopping along the way at Cameron Trading Post to browse local Navajo handicrafts and perhaps taste some traditional fry bread.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - 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 Grand Canyon returning to your hotel in Williams. This evening guests will experience a Farewell Dinner at the Fred Harvey restaurant.
Grand Discovery Air Tour South Rim - 45 Min. Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Experience the grandeur of the Grand Canyon South Rim on a fascinating aerial tour. Once onboard the state of the art touring aircraft with high wings and quiet technology, sit back and get ready to enjoy the thrill of incredible scenery this Natural Wonder has to offer. You'll fly over the Kaibab National Forest, Kaibab Plateau, Confluence of Colorado, Little Colorado River, Imperial Point, and Zuni Corridor. All seats provide unobstructed views for sightseeing and photography. This Grand Discovery tour is perfect for families and individuals who have limited time yet wish to enjoy all of the Grand Canyon's beauty.
Adult Price: $174.00
Optional Experience
Grand Kingdom - 40 Min. EcoStar Helicopter
See the absolute best views the Grand Canyon has to offer on this 40-50 minute aerial sightseeing adventure. Settle into a state-of-the-art helicopter built especially for sightseeing, and off you go! As you soar across the canyon rim, watch as the bottom seemingly drops out from under your feet. You'll gaze deep into the very core of the canyon over 5,000 feet down to the dramatic confluence of the Little Colorado River. You will then drift past Imperial Point - a rugged spire standing alone near the North Rim of the Canyon. Flying at the same altitude as the North Rim, you may feel you can reach out and touch the canyon walls. It's an up-close and personal perspective only a helicopter can provide! The North Rim is a vastly different climate and supports plant and animal life not present at the drier South Rim. You'll then head back to Grand Canyon South Rim via the Dragon Corridor, another of the Grand Canyon's most picturesque sections. If you want the most scenic views from the most impressive heights, this is the helicopter tour for you.
Adult Price: $349.00
Optional Experience
North Canyon Tour - 25-30 Min. Helicopter Flight
Enjoy a memorable helicopter experience over the southern and northern rims of the Grand Canyon. After flying over the Kaibab National Forest, you will enter the Dragon Corridor - the deepest and widest part of the Grand Canyon. Marvel at the canyon's legendary beauty through the specially-designed oversized windows of your helicopter. Have your camera ready to capture the colorful stone walls and sweeping vistas surrounding you. Fly over the mighty Colorado River toward the canyon's rugged North Rim and soar along with rock formations, including the Tower of Ra and Vishnu Schist. Guests can only capture these phenomenal aerial sights via helicopter.
Adult Price: $239.00
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 Harry Reid International Airport or consider extending your stay.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip
Book with your travel director when you travel
Available on day 2
Jackson Aerial Tramway Ticket
In just 12 minutes, the Aerial Tram glides skyward 4,139 vertical feet. The summit offers staggering 360-degree views of the Tetons, Jackson Hole valley and surrounding mountain ranges. The "Top of the World" provides amazing access to a plethora of great hiking and running trails, climbing, and the occasional snowball fight. Oh, and don't forget the world famous gourmet waffles in Corbet's Cabin. Available mid-may through early October.
Adult Price: $44.00
Available on day 8
Grand Discovery Air Tour South Rim - 45 Min. Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Experience the grandeur of the Grand Canyon South Rim on a fascinating aerial tour. Once onboard the state of the art touring aircraft with high wings and quiet technology, sit back and get ready to enjoy the thrill of incredible scenery this Natural Wonder has to offer. You'll fly over the Kaibab National Forest, Kaibab Plateau, Confluence of Colorado, Little Colorado River, Imperial Point, and Zuni Corridor. All seats provide unobstructed views for sightseeing and photography. This Grand Discovery tour is perfect for families and individuals who have limited time yet wish to enjoy all of the Grand Canyon's beauty.
Adult Price: $174.00
Available on day 8
Grand Kingdom - 40 Min. EcoStar Helicopter
See the absolute best views the Grand Canyon has to offer on this 40-50 minute aerial sightseeing adventure. Settle into a state-of-the-art helicopter built especially for sightseeing, and off you go! As you soar across the canyon rim, watch as the bottom seemingly drops out from under your feet. You'll gaze deep into the very core of the canyon over 5,000 feet down to the dramatic confluence of the Little Colorado River. You will then drift past Imperial Point - a rugged spire standing alone near the North Rim of the Canyon. Flying at the same altitude as the North Rim, you may feel you can reach out and touch the canyon walls. It's an up-close and personal perspective only a helicopter can provide! The North Rim is a vastly different climate and supports plant and animal life not present at the drier South Rim. You'll then head back to Grand Canyon South Rim via the Dragon Corridor, another of the Grand Canyon's most picturesque sections. If you want the most scenic views from the most impressive heights, this is the helicopter tour for you.
Adult Price: $349.00
Available on day 8
North Canyon Tour - 25-30 Min. Helicopter Flight
Enjoy a memorable helicopter experience over the southern and northern rims of the Grand Canyon. After flying over the Kaibab National Forest, you will enter the Dragon Corridor - the deepest and widest part of the Grand Canyon. Marvel at the canyon's legendary beauty through the specially-designed oversized windows of your helicopter. Have your camera ready to capture the colorful stone walls and sweeping vistas surrounding you. Fly over the mighty Colorado River toward the canyon's rugged North Rim and soar along with rock formations, including the Tower of Ra and Vishnu Schist. Guests can only capture these phenomenal aerial sights via helicopter.
Adult Price: $239.00
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
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8 nights
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11 Meals
8 Breakfasts, 1 Be My Guest, 1 Regional Dinner, 1 Farewell Dinner
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The Trafalgar difference
Lunch at Swore Farms
Welcome to family owned and operated, Swore Farms! Our Mission: to enrich the community through healthy, delicious, fresh produce grown right here on the farm; educate children and youth through summer programs; and offer opportunities for quality family fun late summer through fall as they play in the corn maze & pumpkin patch and learn about agriculture. Our guests will be welcomed by Wendy. Wendy S Swore lives on a farm with a corn maze and a pumpkin patch where she raised her five kids, a dog, two geese, seven peacocks, eleven ducks, nineteen cats and two hundred thirty seven chickens. She farms in the summers, writes in the winter and would rather chew her leg off than eat something spicy. Mike & Wendy Swore have owned the farm for over 20 years. A 3rd generation farmer, Mike also works at the Farm Bureau as a Computer Network Tech. While Mike works in town Wendy cares for their 5 children and runs the farm while also being an award-winning author. Truly a family run operation, the Swore kids work on the farm every day alongside their parents. Mike parents, Jerry & Janiel Swore, are also invaluable assets and can often be seen working in the farm as well. Our experience will revolve around a tour of the farm to learn where and how crops are grown, what machines are used for, and a walk through the greenhouse. The tour will be followed by a lunch in the greenhouse. Along the way, guests will learn a bit more about Wendy, how she's managed to jungle handling a farm, raising 5 children and becoming an award-winning author. Takeaway Gift: a copy of The Wish & The Peacock -written by Wendy and listed as one of 2020's best Children's books of the year and is the first runner up to the 2020 Idaho Book of the Year. The story is written about a farm family that lives on the reservation and it offers a more in depth look into the lives of Wendy, her family and their love for the farm and this rural way of life.
Sightseeing highlights
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Visit Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Williams, Grand Canyon National Park, Cameron Trading Post
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Scenic Cruise down the Snake River on a float trip
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Scenic Train Ride to the heart of stunning Grand Canyon National Park
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Our guests are at the heart of everything we do, their feedback fuels our innovation, inspiring us to improve continuously and craft Simply The Best vacations. That's why we ask each of our guests to leave a third-party verified, independent review after every trip. As testament to our commitment we have been given the Trusted Service Award from Feefo, recognising we deliver exceptional experiences as rated by real guests.
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Bummed Yellowstone closed the day we got there but that is not Trafalgar’s fault. Loved seeing the national parks and not have to worry about park reservations, hotels, or driving.
As a repeat customer with Trafalgar...I have traveled in both Europe and the US. While I find that the European tours are more impressive, the US tours also provided some good experiences. The most recent 5 Epic Parks was impressive as there was so much to see in a relatively short amount of time. There were many highlights among Yellowstone, Jackson, Bryce, Zion, and the Grand Canyon. We made a nice stop at the Cameron Trading Post which enabled us to trade with the Reservation. There were so many amazing sites it's hard to single out just one, but Zion was a standout for me. There were a number of stops that maybe could allow more time (Jackson and the Grand Tetons in particular - Cameron Trading shopping was rushed and we had to wait to pay). There are a few areas that I, personally, feel could be reflected upon: 1. a walking tour at the Grand Canyon would have been nice (rather than just being handed a map that wasn't specific enough - although we found one at the visitor center). 2. The farewell dinner was chaotic at best. We as a group had to compete with a crowded room to secure our buffet dinner much of which was not replenished at our set time of 7:00. However, we were served coffee and dessert and the wait staff really put in a great effort to accommodate our drink and dessert needs.. 3. The dinner in Salt Lake City was amazing - food, staff, etc. 4. We had a good number of people test positive for Covid on our tour. Our Well Director was amazing and sought to accommodate anything necessary (including securing food). However, it might have been prudent to have a mask mandate once people started testing positive. At least on the coach and train-ride where people were in close proximity and many with coughs and drippy sinuses.
Unless otherwise stated, trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
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What is an Active Trip? This is an "Active" lifestyle itinerary, with walks and hikes most days. Hikes will range from easy/moderate to strenuous. No technical climbing skills are required but a reasonable level of fitness is required to make the trip more enjoyable. Understanding that not all people want to hike at the same pace or even on the same trail we will, where possible, host map orientation and then let everyone disperse to enjoy the trails best suited to them.
What to Pack Guests should bring lightweight hiking shoes or boots, broad brimmed sun hats, sunglasses, layered clothing, reusable water bottle(s), a hiking day pack and hiking poles (optional)
Weather & Altitude While the itinerary is laid out below, we are at the mercy of the weather and so reserve the right to adjust the program as necessary. Please keep in mind that the higher elevations and possible variations in weather and temperature can increase the perceived level of difficulty of our activities. Elevation ranges up to 9,000 feet for Utah’s Mighty Five and up to 11,000 feet for California High Country Adventure.
Everyone reacts differently to altitude and so if you do have any health issues you should check with your doctor that this trip is suitable for you.
