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In South Dakota, visit Crazy Horse Memorial, built to honor the famous Sioux Indian leader; incomparable Mount Rushmore; and Deadwood, once a lawless gold-mining town. In Wyoming, stay two nights inside Yellowstone National Park and see magnificent views of Yellowstone Canyon, Lower Falls, and world-famous Old Faithful Geyser. Yellowstone has the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48 states, so have your camera ready for wildlife such as bison, elk, and pronghorn. Journey into breathtaking Grand Teton National Park—home to 13,770-foot-high ridges—for a delightful stroll along glacier-fed Jenny Lake.
More stunning scenery awaits you in Utah, where you'll visit Bryce Canyon National Park. You'll be amazed at the bright red, yellow, and pink pillars called "hoodoos." Zion National Park is home to canyons sculpted over millions of years and soaring cliffs resembling temples and cathedrals. In Arizona, enjoy Lake Powell and overnight in Grand Canyon National Park, giving you an amazing opportunity to see breathtaking views and to take an evening stroll to marvel at the dramatic sunset. If you miss the sunset, sunrise is also spectacular!
This value-minded, National Parks tour offers all of this and much more—including time in the Wild West town of Jackson, Wyoming. Just wait until you see the awe-inspiring scenery!
Highlights
Scenic drive; visit Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore National Memorial
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Stay two nights inside Yellowstone National Park or in West Yellowstone; sightseeing
JACKSONGrand Teton National Park sightseeing; glacier-fed Jenny Lake
SALT LAKE CITY
Sightseeing
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Sightseeing
ZION NATIONAL PARK
Sightseeing
PAGELake Powell; Glen Canyon Dam
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Stay inside Grand Canyon National Park; sightseeing
2020 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 4 breakfasts
DENVER
Day1
Welcome to Denver, the “Mile High City,” capital of Colorado and gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
DENVER AREA–CHEYENNE–BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA–KEYSTONE
Day2
Depart Denver and travel north to Cheyenne, capital of Wyoming. Then, on through the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, immortalized in a famous song from the musical Calamity Jane, to the historic frontier town of Custer. Overnight in Keystone.
KEYSTONE–CRAZY HORSE–MOUNT RUSHMORE–DEADWOOD
Day3
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.
DEADWOOD–CODY.
Day4
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
Day5
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 Yellowstone National Park.
NOTES:
Accommodations used by Cosmos in Yellowstone National Park are typically open from late May through late September. Departures before or after these opening dates will stay in West Yellowstone.
Routing and areas visited in Yellowstone National Park are always subject to favorable weather, gate access, and road conditions; therefore, routings may be adjusted.
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Day6
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.
YELLOWSTONE–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON
Day7
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.
JACKSON–ALPINE.
Day8
The day is free in Jackson to explore the shops and museums of historic downtown. Overnight in Alpine located on the banks of the Snake River.
ALPINE–SALT LAKE CITY
Day9
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 downtown area.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SALT LAKE CITY–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Day10
Journey through sagebrush landscape to BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK with its 20 miles of sandstone cliffs and ever-changing colors. See some of Earth’s most brilliant shades of rock, sculpted by nature into pillars called “hoodoos.”
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK–ZION NATIONAL PARK–LAKE POWELL–PAGE
Day11
First stop today is ZION NATIONAL PARK with its landscape carved over millions of years by rushing streams. Steep canyons, stone towers, and verdant vegetation form the scenery of Zion. Then, head east into Page on the shores of Lake Powell, originally built to house workers during the construction of the massive Glen Canyon Dam, which holds back the waters of 186-mile-long Lake Powell.
Meals included:
- Continental Breakfast
PAGE–PAINTED DESERT–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Day12
Enjoy an optional flight over scenic Monument Valley. Then, cross the Painted Desert and head through Kaibab National Forest before arriving at GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK in the early afternoon. Marvel at one of the Natural Wonders of the World as you experience amazing views. You’ll have plenty of time to do some viewing before dusk, as your accommodation is inside the National Park.
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK–LAS VEGAS
Day13
For a once-in-a-lifetime thrill, take an optional helicopter flightseeing trip over the Grand Canyon, with incomparable views of flame-colored walls plunging 6,093 feet into the Colorado River. Leaving the high country of Arizona, we pass through Williams on famous Route 66, and then the old Mojave gold-strike country, which still has traces of century-old ghost towns. Arrive in downtown Las Vegas—a neon desert oasis with spectacular hotels and casinos and the popular Fremont Street Expereince.
LAS VEGAS
Day14
Your vacation ends this morning. You can extend vacation with extra nights and explore “Sin City” further.
Things to note
On vacations that include an overnight stay in Las Vegas, at least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older.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.
DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Cherry Creek
First-Class
Holiday Inn Denver-Cherry Creek is just minutes away from all of Denver's major attractions, landmarks, outdoor activities, world class shopping, museums, and events. Travelers can enjoy our newly renovated guest rooms that are spaciously appointed and include modern amenities, plush furnishings, rich color schemes and stylish architectural features that reflect the lifestyle of historic Denver while offering sweeping skyline views and inspiring vistas of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Location
455 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
Ramada Mt Rushmore
Tourist Class
Located at the base of Mt. Rushmore, the Mt. Rushmore White House Resort is only minutes from Black Hills' major attractions. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub, and guest laundry. Guestrooms have cable TV, Internet access and a hairdryer.
Location
115 Swanzey St., Keystone, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Window Opens
- Alarm Clock
- Pay Movies
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Daily Housekeeping
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
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
- Restaurant On-Site
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Coffee Maker
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
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
- Restaurant On-Site
- ATM
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Concierge desk
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Voicemail
- Internet Access
- Television
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Daily Housekeeping
- Cable/Satellite
Grant Village - Yellowstone National Park
National Park
Located inside Yellowstone National Park, this rustic-style lodge name after President Grant, and is within walking distance to a variety of natural wonders and activities. Grant Village is part of a collection of lodges operated by the National Parks; space fills up quickly at these lodges and is therefore based on availability. In the event that space is not available at this hotel, an alternate lodge of similar category will be secured.
Location
1 Grand Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Ice Machine
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Daily Housekeeping
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
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
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- ATM
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Beauty Salon
- Ice Machine
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Pay Movies
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning
- Daily Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
- Desk
Flying Saddle Resort
Moderate First-Class
Located on the banks of the Snake River, the Flying Saddle Resort features seven landscaped acres, outdoor patio, Western Bar, and Steakhouse, as well as hot tub, horseshoe pits and tennis courts and more to help enjoy this Wyoming Resort.
Location
118878 Hwy 89 , Alpine, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Pool
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
Superior Tourist-Class
We offer the finest in Accommodations and amenities in the Bryce Canyon region. Ruby's Inn at Bryce Canyon is also a destination in and of itself. We offer business center, fitness center, indoor pool and hot tub, large general store, currency exchange, and laundromat. Rooms include cable TV with movie channels, Ac, In-room coffee/tea maker, microwave, fridge, hair dryer, iron and board.
Location
Highway U-63 26 South Main, Bryce, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- ATM
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Gift Shop
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Daily Housekeeping
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Coffee Maker
- Pay Movies
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Television
- Phone
Quality Inn Lake Powell
Superior Tourist-Class
The Quality Inn® at Lake Powell in Page overlooks Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell, in the heart of Indian Country. This Page, AZ hotel provides business travelers with conveniences like computer hook-ups, high-speed Internet access and access to copy and fax services. The Quality Inn at Lake Powell invites you to experience our great location, superior guest accommodations and affordable rates.
Location
287 N. Lake Powell Blvd, Page, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Ice Machine
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Window Opens
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Wake-Up Calls
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
Yavapai Lodge West - Grand Canyon National Park Lodge
National Park
Yavapai Lodge is the largest facility in the National Park, and is a convenient choice for families. There is a cafe on property as well as activities desk. The Lodge is located next to the Market Plaza, which includes a general store, bank, and US Post Office. This lodge is part of a collection of lodges operated by the National Park; space fills up quickly at these lodges and is therefore based on availability. In the event that space is not available at this hotel, an alternate lodge of similar category will be secured.
Location
Yavapai West, Grand Canyon, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Ice Machine
- Gift Shop
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Phone
- Television
- Window Opens
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Daily Housekeeping
- Wake-Up Calls
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino
Superior First-Class
Looking for iconic Vegas ambience with a luxurious, modern feel? This is your place. Located in the heart of Fremont Street's never-ending party, Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino offers a hip vintage vibe you just won't find on the Strip.
Location
129 E Fremont Street, Las Vegas, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Beauty Salon
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Pay Movies
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
- Cable/Satellite
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