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American Parks Trail
End Denver, Classic Group
Tour Description:
Experience the rugged and wild West during this 9-Day tour. Start in Salt Lake City, and then head to Jackson & the Grand Tetons. The adventure continues to Yellowstone National Park where you will walk beside the rainbow-hued hot springs and watch Old Faithful spew water more than 120 feet into the air. In Cody, see a firearms collection at the Buffalo Bill Center. Travel to Devils Tower, a butte of igneous rock jutting from the craggy Black Hills mountains. Here, you’ll learn about the Western legends Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Then head to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where the visages of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt are carved into the mountainside. And ascend 563 feet to the top of Crazy Horse Memorial, named for the Lakota warrior, and stand face-to-face with the world’s largest mountain carving.
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Dates & Pricing
| Sunday 11 May 25 — Monday 19 May 25 | Starting at $4,775 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 16 May 25 — Saturday 24 May 25 | Starting at $4,775 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 23 May 25 — Saturday 31 May 25 | Starting at $4,795 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 26 May 25 — Tuesday 03 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 28 May 25 — Thursday 05 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,795 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 30 May 25 — Saturday 07 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,795 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 06 Jun 25 — Saturday 14 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,775 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 20 Jun 25 — Saturday 28 Jun 25 | Starting at $5,050 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 27 Jun 25 — Saturday 05 Jul 25 | Starting at $5,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 04 Jul 25 — Saturday 12 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,650 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 10 Jul 25 — Friday 18 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,625 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 11 Jul 25 — Saturday 19 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,625 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 18 Jul 25 — Saturday 26 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 24 Jul 25 — Friday 01 Aug 25 | Starting at $4,650 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 08 Aug 25 — Saturday 16 Aug 25 | Starting at $4,650 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 20 Aug 25 — Thursday 28 Aug 25 | Starting at $4,650 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 22 Aug 25 — Saturday 30 Aug 25 | Starting at $4,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 27 Aug 25 — Thursday 04 Sep 25 | Starting at $4,650 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 29 Aug 25 — Saturday 06 Sep 25 | Starting at $4,825 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 05 Sep 25 — Saturday 13 Sep 25 | Starting at $4,825 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 10 Sep 25 — Thursday 18 Sep 25 | Starting at $4,900 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 17 Sep 25 — Thursday 25 Sep 25 | Starting at $4,775 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 19 Sep 25 — Saturday 27 Sep 25 | Starting at $4,995 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 22 Sep 25 — Tuesday 30 Sep 25 | Starting at $4,950 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 26 Sep 25 — Saturday 04 Oct 25 | Starting at $4,825 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 01 May 26 — Saturday 09 May 26 | Starting at $4,995 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 15 May 26 — Saturday 23 May 26 | Starting at $5,050 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 22 May 26 — Saturday 30 May 26 | Starting at $5,175 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 29 May 26 — Saturday 06 Jun 26 | Starting at $5,050 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 05 Jun 26 — Saturday 13 Jun 26 | Starting at $5,050 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 19 Jun 26 — Saturday 27 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,995 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 26 Jun 26 — Saturday 04 Jul 26 | Starting at $5,350 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 03 Jul 26 — Saturday 11 Jul 26 | Starting at $5,325 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 10 Jul 26 — Saturday 18 Jul 26 | Starting at $5,375 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 17 Jul 26 — Saturday 25 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 24 Jul 26 — Saturday 01 Aug 26 | Starting at $4,850 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 21 Aug 26 — Saturday 29 Aug 26 | Starting at $5,175 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 28 Aug 26 — Saturday 05 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,895 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 04 Sep 26 — Saturday 12 Sep 26 | Starting at $5,175 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 11 Sep 26 — Saturday 19 Sep 26 | Starting at $5,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 18 Sep 26 — Saturday 26 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,995 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 25 Sep 26 — Saturday 03 Oct 26 | Starting at $5,050 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 02 Oct 26 — Saturday 10 Oct 26 | Starting at $5,325 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 09 Oct 26 — Saturday 17 Oct 26 | Starting at $5,225 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingDestination Highlights:
Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYArrive Salt Lake City
Welcome to Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah. Situated between Wasatch Range and the Great Salt Lake, this mountainous city is perfect for lovers of the outdoors, with a strong focus on skiing and hiking. Savor a dinner accompanied by wine in the company of your fellow travelers.
Jackson and the Tetons
Before leaving Salt Lake City, take in the State Capitol building. Drive along the scenic Logan Canyon, over the Wasatch Mountain Range, and up to the Bear Lake. Stop for lunch near Bear Lake offering views of beautiful turquoise waters. Then, head north across the Oregon Trail to historic Jackson. Have your cameras ready for the famous elk antlers at central square, while eager shoppers will find a number of charming traditional boutique galleries to browse. Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure, with your hotel located only a short walk away from Jackson's Town Square.
Yellowstone National Park
Wake up to a mountainous view like no other and witness the striking Grand Tetons thrust skyward 13,775 Ft (4,199 m) from the valley floor. This morning, you have the opportunity to partake in an optional scenic float down the Snake River inside Grand Teton National Park. In keeping with today’s rustic country charm, you’ll enter Yellowstone, the world’s first National Park. Known for its unique geothermal activity, spectacular landscapes and abundant wildlife, you’ll experience Wyoming in all its glory. Keep an eye out for black bears or wolves. Tonight you’ll stay in one of Yellowstone's National Park Lodges, allowing you to experience the park after hours, in its natural habitat.
Geysers and Colorful Mudpots
Savor the surreal surroundings of Yellowstone with a relaxed start. Walk among the rainbow tinted hot springs and watch the erupting geysers as you take in the history of the park on an informative stroll with your Travel Director. Catch the renowned colorful bubbling mud pots and observe Old Faithful geyser shooting water over 120 feet (37 meters) into the air. In the afternoon, enjoy the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone as you take in stunning natural wonders. While driving through Hayden Valley, famous for its wildlife, keep an eye out for wolves, bears, elk and hundreds of bison. The rest of the evening is at leisure for you to relax.
The Ranch at Ucross
Set off on your travels through the stark Shoshone Canyon and Absaroka Rocky Mountains, leading you to the Wild West Town of Cody. Channel your inner showman and learn more about America’s great Western legends at the Buffalo Bill Center, known for its Western art collection, firearms, and natural history. Travel through the Bighorn National Forest to the Ranch at UCross. Take in the rustic charm as you're hosted at a traditional Wyoming Family ranch. Start off the evening with a cocktail hour in the historic Ranch House bar. After a home-cooked dinner, enjoy a fire pit with live entertainment, including country, folk and bluegrass music.
Devils Tower into the Black Hills Relaxed Start
Live the American frontier dream and begin your day with a scenic country horseback ride accompanied by a Ranch Hand. If playing cowboy isn’t your thing, perhaps go fishing, or merely relax and take in your beautiful surroundings, the choice is yours. Make your way to Devils Tower, an astounding geological feature that protrudes out of the surrounding Black Hills. You'll learn why this symbolic landmark is considered sacred to the Lakota and other local tribes. Experience Spearfish Canyon, a favored spot among wildlife enthusiasts, and one famous for its elvish woodland beauty. The limestone palisades of this creek-carved gorge are more ancient than the Grand Canyon itself.
Custer and the Wild, Wild West
A day for those looking to explore the Wild West, try to spot the fastest mammal in North America, the pronghorn antelope as you cross the great high plains to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Our first stop this morning is the Oglala Lakota Living History Museum for a one-of-a-kind MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Visit Badlands National Park in South Dakota, 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires blended with the largest protected mixed grass prairie in America. A hidden gem in the national park system, the unique beauty of the Badlands landscape is unlike any other.
Mountain Monuments of the Black Hills Relaxed Start
This morning, see the granite faces of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Later, you'll experience the Crazy Horse Memorial - the world's largest mountain carving in honor of the Lakota warrior. With exclusive access not available to the general public, guests ascend 563 feet (172 meters) and have the opportunity to face the monument up close. Tonight, celebrate your travels over dinner with your Travel Director and new found friends.
Depart Denver
Your journey comes to an end today. A transfer is available to Denver International Airport, arrival at the airport will be at approximately 16:30. Guests have the option to end the tour in Denver or Rapid City at time of booking.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
