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America's National Parks with Denver 2027
11 Day Tour from Denver to Salt Lake City
Tour Description:
Filled with dazzling nuggets of wonder, this National Parks vacation takes you deep into the golden wilderness of untamed South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana. Strike gold in America’s West with back-to-back visits to some of the country’s best national parks. Come 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 Crazy Horse Memorial, Little Bighorn Battlefield, and the gold rush towns of Cody, Jackson, and Deadwood still echo 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. Kick off your national parks vacation by kicking around Colorado’s cosmopolitan capital. The list of things to do in the “Mile High City” is easily a mile long. Museums and music, breweries, and boutiques, and performing arts and parks await. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Cody so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Wednesday 05 May 27 — Saturday 15 May 27 | Starting at $4,749 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 12 May 27 — Saturday 22 May 27 | Starting at $5,139 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 17 May 27 — Thursday 27 May 27 | Starting at $5,139 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 22 May 27 — Tuesday 01 Jun 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,849 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 24 May 27 — Thursday 03 Jun 27 | Starting at $5,139 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 02 Jun 27 — Saturday 12 Jun 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,879 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 05 Jun 27 — Tuesday 15 Jun 27 | Starting at $5,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 16 Jun 27 — Saturday 26 Jun 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,909 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 21 Jun 27 — Thursday 01 Jul 27 | Starting at $5,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 14 Jul 27 — Saturday 24 Jul 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,909 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 11 Aug 27 — Saturday 21 Aug 27 | Starting at $5,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 16 Aug 27 — Thursday 26 Aug 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,909 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 18 Aug 27 — Saturday 28 Aug 27 | Starting at $5,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 25 Aug 27 — Saturday 04 Sep 27 | Starting at $5,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 30 Aug 27 — Thursday 09 Sep 27 | Starting at $5,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 01 Sep 27 — Saturday 11 Sep 27 | Starting at $5,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 06 Sep 27 — Thursday 16 Sep 27 | Starting at $5,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 08 Sep 27 — Saturday 18 Sep 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,909 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 13 Sep 27 — Thursday 23 Sep 27 | Starting at $5,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 15 Sep 27 — Saturday 25 Sep 27 | Starting at $5,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 22 Sep 27 — Saturday 02 Oct 27 | Starting at $5,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 25 Sep 27 — Tuesday 05 Oct 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,869 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 27 Sep 27 — Thursday 07 Oct 27 | Starting at $5,169 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 02 Oct 27 — Tuesday 12 Oct 27 | Starting at $5,169 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 04 Oct 27 — Thursday 14 Oct 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,819 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial features included in this tour:• Orientation tour of Rapid City • Visit Mount Rushmore National Monument and Crazy Horse Memorial• Guided sightseeing in Deadwood • Visit Little Bighorn National Monument• Guided sightseeing in Yellowstone National Park• Visit Jackson and Grand Teton National Park • Guided sightseeing in Salt Lake City• Globus Choice excursions in Cody – included in your tour with your choice of a guided trolley tour or visit Buffalo Bill Center of the West• Enjoy spectacular fall colors on our Fall Foliage departures: September 13-October 4 (Mother Nature permitting).
Notes:
• This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where some facilities may not meet the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not feature televisions and other routinely expected amenities. • Routes and areas visited in Yellowstone National Park are subject to favorable weather conditions.• Maximum elevation is 9,033 ft (2,753 m).• Enjoy spectacular fall colors on our Fall Foliage departures: September 13-October 4 (Mother Nature permitting).
• This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where some facilities may not meet the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not feature televisions and other routinely expected amenities. • Routes and areas visited in Yellowstone National Park are subject to favorable weather conditions.• Maximum elevation is 9,033 ft (2,753 m).• Enjoy spectacular fall colors on our Fall Foliage departures: September 13-October 4 (Mother Nature permitting).
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 DENVER, COLORADO
Welcome to Denver! Enjoy free time in the Mile-High City this evening.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGHS At 5,280 feet above sea level, Denver is called the Mile-High City for a reason. This gateway to the Rocky Mountains is the perfect place to kick back with a view of the sunset over Mount Blue Sky while enjoying a local IPA or coffee after dinner. Explore the best eateries in LoDo (lower downtown) or other exciting venues this beautiful city has to offer
Day 2 DENVER–RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
The City of Presidents Meet your Tour Director this morning and enjoy a scenic drive through the Black Hills to Rapid City. At 6 pm, join your Tour Director and fellow travel companions for a welcome drink. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS From a distance, the Black Hills of South Dakota cut a dark figure rising above the plains, giving it the Lakota name of Paha Sapa (black hills). Upon closer inspection, this region is overflowing with western wildlife and natural wonders that go on as far as the eye can see. Watch for deer and antelope, as well as herds of bison that roam the rolling hills
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BreakfastDay 3 RAPID CITY. EXCURSION TO CRAZY HORSE & MOUNT RUSHMORE MEMORIALS
Stone-Faced Patriots After an orientation tour of Rapid City, visit Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
MONUMENTAL HISTORY Visit the dramatic depiction of Chief Crazy Horse at the massive memorial built in honor of the fearless Lakota Chief – forever remembered for the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Afterward, explore Mount Rushmore National Memorial, which features the monumental likenesses of four U.S. presidents—Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt—carved on the face of a mountain. Take a stroll along the Presidential Trail for more intimate views of this moving monument and visit the Information Center
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BreakfastDay 4 RAPID CITY–DEADWOOD–SHERIDAN, WYOMING
Sheriffs & Sharpshooters This morning, enjoy a scenic drive through Black Hills National Forest and experience the area’s fascinating history on a guided tour of Deadwood. Then, continue through the Black Hills to the cattle town of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant featuring true Rocky Mountain hospitality. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE The legendary town of Deadwood is home to the ghosts of the Wild West, where bold frontiersmen and optimistic gold miners set down stakes in this untamed mining town. Hear the rip-roaring stories of legends like Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Potato Creek Johnny while exploring the streets where shoot-outs and sheriffs ruled the day
Breakfast Dinner
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DinnerDay 5 SHERIDAN–LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT–CODY
Buffalo Bill & Brave Warriors Journey this morning into Southern Montana to visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. Continue your scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains, arriving in Cody – named for its native son, Buffalo Bill Cody. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY HISTORY Visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, the site commemorating one of America’s most famous battles. Tour the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated by approximately 7,000 Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors, and visit the museum
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BreakfastDay 6 CODY–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Spend Your Day Your Way in Cody Explore more of Cody with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Then, continue through Shoshone National Forest to Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 as the world’s first national park, where wild animals roam freely in vast meadows and forest. Enjoy several photo stops along the way to your hotel. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Cavalry scout, Pony Express rider, ranch hand, wagon train driver, city planner, railroad contractor, bison hunter, fur trapper, gold prospector, Native American advocate, feminist, and inventor of modern Show Business, William Cody’s legend rides on as a symbol of the unbridled possibilities of the early American West. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s horsemanship and sharpshooting skills gained notice by the U.S. Army and his Wild West shows endeared him to the elite audiences of Europe
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BreakfastDay 7 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
The Living Earth Spend the day exploring Yellowstone. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Fountain Paint Pot to see the bubbling mud. See the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for magnificent views of the Canyon and the spectacular Lower Falls—almost twice as high as Niagara Falls! Next, stop at Mammoth Hot Springs and take a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Designated as a national park by law 150 years ago, President Ulysses S. Grant worked to preserve and protect the wild landscapes, native heritage, spectacular wildlife, and extraordinary geologic and ecological phenomena that make this Rocky Mountain paradise a treasure today and for future generations to treasure. From geysers to grizzlies and great bison, no one leaves the park without being changed forever by the natural wonder witnessed in any of its 2.2 million acres of pristine wilderness
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Breakfast DinnerDay 8 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON
Glacial Giants Journey south into breathtaking Grand Teton National Park. Visit beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake at the foot of the rugged spires for a delightful walk along the shore. Continue to the all-Western town of Jackson. This evening, enjoy dinner at [LF] Bar T-5 Chuckwagon Cookout and Wild West show. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Experience the Wild West with a horse-drawn covered wagon ride through the forest to Cache Creek Canyon. Enjoy an authentic Bar T-5 Chuckwagon Cookout and Wild West Show, while dining on slow-cooked chicken from a traditional Dutch oven, along with other delicious western specialties. Pull up a seat and dig into a traditional chuckwagon cookout. Wagons ho!
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Breakfast DinnerDay 9 JACKSON
Peak Experiences Spend a full free day exploring this spectacular Rocky Mountain town beneath the Grand Tetons. Enjoy freshly made huckleberry ice cream from a local shop during your leisure time while enjoying the beautiful surroundings today. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Jackson with an optional float trip along the Snake River, stroll along the downtown boardwalks to enjoy a drink at one of the local saloons or explore one of the many galleries that call Jackson home
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BreakfastDay 10 JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
This is the Place! Today’s journey continues alongside some of Wyoming’s most beautiful mountain ranges into Utah. Arrive in Salt Lake City and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital city and its historic monuments. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT The capital city of Utah was first established in 1847 by early pioneer settlers led by Brigham Young, who exclaimed, “This is the right place,” upon seeing its vistas and verdant landscapes. The city played host to the 2002 Winter Olympics and offers a vibrant downtown with a variety of stores, attractions, and restaurants
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Breakfast DinnerDay 11 SALT LAKE CITY
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more of Salt Lake City on your own? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| Denver | Rapid City | Sheridan | Cody | Yellowstone National Park | Jackson | Salt Lake City |
Embassy Suites Denver Downtown
Superior First-Class
1420 Stout St Denver CO United States
Conveniently located across the street from The Colorado Convention Center. Explore the vibrant 16th Street Mall and its free MallRide shuttle to Union Station just a five-minute walk away. Catch ball games at Pepsi Center and Coors Field, both within a mile.
Superior First-Class
1420 Stout St Denver CO United States
Conveniently located across the street from The Colorado Convention Center. Explore the vibrant 16th Street Mall and its free MallRide shuttle to Union Station just a five-minute walk away. Catch ball games at Pepsi Center and Coors Field, both within a mile.
