Overview
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Highlights
Scenic drive; visit Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore National Memorial
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Sightseeing
JACKSONGrand Teton National Park sightseeing; glacier-fed Jenny Lake
SALT LAKE CITY
Sightseeing
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 5 breakfasts
RAPID CITY
Day1
Welcome to Rapid City. Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
RAPID CITY–CRAZY HORSE–MOUNT RUSHMORE–DEADWOOD
Day2
Visit CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL, a monument carved out of a mountain that pays respect to the great Native American hero, Chief Crazy Horse. Drive deep into the Black Hills, through what was Sioux Indian territory, to see the stunning granite faces of MOUNT RUSHMORE, a giant monument to four great American presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. On to Deadwood, a lawless frontier town during the 1876 Gold Rush, where Jack McCall murdered Wild Bill Hickok during a poker game. Overnight here, and discover Deadwood’s Wild West ways as you walk in the footsteps of legends like Calamity Jane and Seth Bullock.
Meals included:
- Continental Breakfast
DEADWOOD–CODY
Day3
This morning, head through high country, where open-range cattle kings made war on the homesteaders in the 1890s. Drive past Sheridan and then ascend into the alpine region of the Bighorn Mountains, and site of the Battle of Tongue River. Overnight in Buffalo Bill’s frontier town of Cody.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CODY–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–WEST YELLOWSTONE
Day4
Proceed through Shoshone National Forest to YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Artist Point for views of the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Overnight in West Yellowstone.
NOTES:
Routing and areas visited in Yellowstone National Park are always subject to favorable weather, gate access, and road conditions; therefore, routings may be adjusted.
WEST YELLOWSTONE. DAY EXCURSION TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Day5
Today, explore more of America’s first national park by returning to visit the geyser basins with bubbling mud paint pots and the reliable “blow” of Old Faithful. In addition to superb mountain scenery, the park is one of the world’s principal wildlife preserves and a photographer’s paradise.
Meals included:
- Continental Breakfast
WEST YELLOWSTONE–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON
Day6
Head south into magnificent GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, one of America’s last preserves of wild solitude. Its 13,770-foot-high ridges are crested with snow most of the year. Stroll along the shores of beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake before ending the day in the Wild West town of Jackson. This evening, join an optional barbecue cookout and Wild West show. Travel by horse-drawn covered wagon into Cache Creek Canyon and experience dinner and entertainment before returning to Jackson.
Meals included:
- Continental Breakfast
JACKSON
Day7
Time to relax in Jackson or maybe join a scenic trip down the Snake River. Enjoy an 8-mile float trip that passes nesting areas of bald eagles, ospreys and a plethora of other bird species and wildlife. The afternoon is free to explore the historic downtown area of Jackson.
JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY
Day8
Today, travel to Salt Lake City, Utah’s vibrant capital. Set on the edge of Great Salt Lake Desert, this center of the Mormon religion is where Brigham Young declared to his followers, “This is the place.” An included sightseeing tour offers a glimpse of Temple Square, the Capitol Building, and the beautiful downtown area.
SALT LAKE CITY
Day9
Your vacation ends this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where facilities may not be up to the standard you expect from Cosmos. Some lodges within the parks do not have air-conditioning, televisions, and other amenities you would expect from most Cosmos hotels.Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Howard Johnson Rapid City
Superior Tourist-Class
Located within walking distance from bustling downtown Rapid City with great shopping, restaurants, and entertainment, the Howard Johnson Rapid City features complimentary Wi-Fi, fitness room, indoor pool, and hot tub.
Location
950 North St, Rapid City, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Pool
- Ice Machine
- ATM
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Complimentary Newspaper
Deadwood Miners Hotel & Restaurant
Moderate First-Class
With comfortable amenities, close proximity to downtown Deadwood, this hotel is Tucked along the Mickelson Trail, guests love the peaceful views of historic Deadwood
Location
137 Charles Street , Deadwood, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Television
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Phone
Buffalo Bill Village
Superior Tourist-Class
Located in downtown Cody at the historic Buffalo Bill Village, this hotel features 83 log cabins with a cowboy allure. The amenities include an outdoor pool, an on-site restaurant, and nearby shops.
Location
1701 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, United States
Hotel Facilities
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Voicemail
- Hair Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Television
- Daily Housekeeping
Brandin Iron Inn
Tourist Class
The hotel is located just two blocks from Yellowstone National Park and within walking distance to shops and restaurants. It has a hot tub, guest laundry and excursion desk and features a restaurant, lounge, room service, fitness center, and Internet access.
Location
201 Canyon Street, West Yellowstone, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Daily Housekeeping
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Climate Control
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
Mountain Modern Motel
Superior Tourist-Class
The Painted Buffalo Inn stands out among Jackson for its first class service and ideal location. The hotel has an indoor pool, sauna, restaurant, and gift shop. Accommodations are spacious and relaxing and feature cable TV, a coffeemaker and Internet access.
Location
400 W Broadway, Jackson, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Gift Shop
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Beauty Salon
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Daily Housekeeping
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
Crystal Inn & Suites
Moderate First-Class
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites is conveniently located in downtown Salt Lake City, just one mile from Historic Temple Square and near a variety of restaurants and nightlife. Enjoy the unlimited shopping at the new City Creek Center, the Gateway and Trolley Square mall. The hotel has large rooms with microwaves and refrigerators in addition to standard amenities. Enjoy high speed internet access and breakfast daily.
Location
230 W. 500 S. , Salt Lake City, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Hair Dryer
- Voicemail
