Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
11 Days · 14 Meals
Travel Type: Motorcoach Tour
Explore Yellowstone today in all its glory on a guided tour and watch Old Faithful blow off some steam and see the upper and lower falls of Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon, one of the most breathtaking sights inside the park.
Highlights
- Free home or local pickup and return
- 14 Meals (5 dinners and 9 breakfasts)
- Enjoy “The Greatest Show in the West” the Medora Musical
- Travel through the Bighorn Mountains
- Reserved Seats to the Cody Nite Rodeo
- Buffalo Bill Historical Center
- Spend 2 nights inside Yellowstone, America’s first National Park
- Snake River float trip through Grand Teton National Park
- See Crazy Horse Memorial
- Jeep tour in Custer State Park to view the Buffalo herds
- Borglum Historical Center
- See incredible Mt. Rushmore
- $55 in Mayflower Money
Itinerary
1-2
- Travel to North Dakota
Our Yellowstone and Grand Teton adventure begins as we pass through Wisconsin and Minnesota with its 10,000 lakes. Moving on we arrive in North Dakota where are treated to fun and entertainment at the Medora Musical. (2 Dinners and breakfast)
3
- Little Bighorn Battlefield and Cody Nite Rodeo
Depart North Dakota today and enter the Treasure State of Montana. We stop at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, the site of General Custer’s last stand. Continuing into Wyoming we arrive in Cody, “the Rodeo Capital of the World.” Tonight, we attend the Cody Nite Rodeo, complete with Bull Riding, Barrel Racing and Saddle Bronc Riding. (Breakfast)
4
- Buffalo Bill Territory
Today we near the Rocky Mountains, which offer us spectacular valley vistas, grass prairies, rugged alpine peaks and views where it is said on a clear day “you can see forever.” Arriving in Cody we visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, which houses an impressive collection of western art, firearms and western culture and traditions. We continue on into Yellowstone National Park where we spend the next two nights. (Dinner)
5
- Yellowstone National Park
We explore Yellowstone today in all its glory on a guided tour. We watch Old Faithful blow off some steam and see the upper and lower falls of Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon, one of the most breathtaking sights inside the park. In addition, there are many other natural geothermal sites. Geysers, mud paint pots and venting occur regularly throughout the region. (Breakfast)
6
- Snake River Rafting
Board a scenic rafting adventure today on the Snake River through Grand Teton National Park and the National Elk Refuge. Jackson Hole offers western charm at its finest. Later, enjoy a stroll down wooden sidewalks and watch for shoot-outs on the town square. (Breakfast)
7
- Oregon Trail and Baby Grand Canyon
Today we cross the Continental Divide as we follow the Oregon Trail just as the pioneers did before us. The way is dotted with ghost towns, reminders of the arduous trek west. Later we visit Hell’s Half Acre, a 320-acre depression, which is sometimes called the Baby Grand Canyon, and contains brightly colored and unique rock formations caused by erosion. This afternoon we arrive in Casper and our hotel for the night. (Breakfast)
8
- Crazy Horse National Monument
This morning it’s on to South Dakota. This region provided the magnificent backdrop for the movie Dances with Wolves. We skirt the edge of Thunder Basin National Grassland, site of many U.S. Cavalry and Native American skirmishes, before arriving at the awe-inspiring Crazy Horse National Memorial. Later we arrive at our hotel in Keystone, our home for the next two nights. (Breakfast and dinner)
9
- Jeep Ride in Custer State Park and Mt. Rushmore
We begin the day with a visit Custer State Park to learn about the park’s wildlife, foliage and rich history. We take to the fields on an open-air jeep ride to look for buffalo and other wildlife that roam the park. We stop at the Borglum Historical Center to learn about the man who carved the incredible Mt. Rushmore, the world’s largest monument statue. Then, we view America’s most enduring landmark, Mt. Rushmore, dedicated to some of our country’s greatest leaders. (Breakfast)
10-11
- Return Home
We begin our journey home with a stop at Wall Drug, a unique shopping emporium and favorite watering hole since the 1930s. Later, we stop at The Corn Palace, an immense structure of Moorish architecture and covered entirely with colorful ears of corn. After a farewell dinner, we arrive home with wonderful memories of our journey. (2 Breakfasts and dinner)
Accommodations
Day One
AmericInn, St. Cloud, MN
Day Two
Badlands Hotel, Medora, ND
Day Three
Holiday Inn, Cody, WY
Days Four and Five
Yellowstone National Park Lodges, WY
Day Six
49er Inn and Suites, Jackson Hole, WY
Day Seven
Quality Inn, Casper, WY
Days Eight and Nine
Howard Johnson Inn, Rapid City, SD
Day Ten
Holiday Inn Express, Worthington, MN
Dates & Rates
| 2012 Departure Dates | Per Person Twin | Single Room Add | Triple Room Deduct |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 14 | $2,399 | $1,099 | $20 |
| 2013 Departure Dates | Per Person Twin | Single Room Add | Triple Room Deduct |
| July 13 | $2,499 | $1,099 | $20 |
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