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Globus escorted tours
Our first-class range of tours include more of everything you love, weaving in VIP access to the must-see sights and authentic experiences so you come away from your holiday having truly lived each place you visit.
Marvel at the West's premier natural wonders on this multi-state holiday. Your National Parks tour starts in Rapid City, South Dakota, and ends in Las Vegas with overnights along the way in Sheridan, Cody, Yellowstone National Park, Jackson, Salt Lake City, Bryce Canyon National Park, Lake Powell, and Grand Canyon National Park.
In South Dakota, visit Crazy Horse Memorial, built to honour the famous Sioux Indian leader; the incomparable Mount Rushmore National Memorial; and Deadwood, once a wild gold-mining town. Visit the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in Montana and tour the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated. In Wyoming, stay two nights inside Yellowstone National Park and see magnificent views of Yellowstone Canyon, Lower Falls, and world-famous Old Faithful Geyser. Journey into breathtaking Grand Teton National Park for a delightful walk along glacier-fed Jenny Lake.
Get ready for stunning scenery in Utah, where you'll visit Bryce Canyon National Park. You'll be amazed at the bright red, yellow, and pink pillars called "hoodoos." Have your camera ready in Zion National Park, with its sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs resembling temples and cathedrals. In Arizona, enjoy an overnight near the rim of the Grand Canyon, giving you an amazing opportunity to see great views and to take an evening stroll to marvel at the dramatic sunset. It's spectacular!
On this National Parks tour, Globus has also arranged special experiences for you. In the all-Western town of Jackson, travel via a horse-drawn covered wagon to a chuckwagon cookout and Wild West show. In Deadwood, visit Tatanka to learn about the bison and the richness of the Lakota people.
This holiday through some of the West’s premier national parks offers all of this and more. Wait until you see the breathtaking scenery that cannot be found anywhere else!
At a glance
Rapid City Orientation tour
Mount Rushmore Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial
Black Hills National Forest Scenic drive
Deadwood Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Tatanka
Little Bighorn Battlefield Sightseeing; visit the museum
Cody Visit Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Yellowstone National Park Stay inside the park; sightseeing
Grand Teton National Park Sightseeing; enjoy a huckleberry shake
Jackson Chuckwagon cookout
Salt Lake City Sightseeing
Bryce Canyon National Park Sightseeing
Zion National Park Sightseeing
Grand Canyon National Park Sightseeing; overnight lodging in the park
Las Vegas Sightseeing; farewell dinner
What's included
Price match guarantee
Find a like-for-like tour that's cheaper elsewhere and we'll match its price and give you £100 off. That's how confident we are that we offer the best possible value for money on our touring holidays.With accommodation, transfers, excursions, selected meals, private VIP home pick-up and the services of an expert Tour Director all included in the price, our escorted tour holidays are highly rated by our customers. But should you find a like-for-like tour cheaper elsewhere, we will match its price and give you a further £100 reduction.
Private home pick-up service
You'll be picked up at home and whisked off to your departure point in a private, air-conditioned car, and we'll be waiting to take you home too.
Our private home pick-up service is included up to 50 miles to your departure airport. Your driver will happily load and unload your luggage, and drive you to your departure terminal. At the close of your trip, you'll be welcomed by your driver in the arrivals hall and returned home again. A supplement is payable per mile over 50 miles.
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Parks and Canyons Spectacular
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Overview
Marvel at the West's premier natural wonders on this multi-state holiday. Your National Parks tour starts in Rapid City, South Dakota, and ends in Las Vegas with overnights along the way in Sheridan, Cody, Yellowstone National Park, Jackson, Salt Lake City, Bryce Canyon National Park, Lake Powell, and Grand Canyon National Park.
In South Dakota, visit Crazy Horse Memorial, built to honour the famous Sioux Indian leader; the incomparable Mount Rushmore National Memorial; and Deadwood, once a wild gold-mining town. Visit the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in Montana and tour the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated. In Wyoming, stay two nights inside Yellowstone National Park and see magnificent views of Yellowstone Canyon, Lower Falls, and world-famous Old Faithful Geyser. Journey into breathtaking Grand Teton National Park for a delightful walk along glacier-fed Jenny Lake.
Get ready for stunning scenery in Utah, where you'll visit Bryce Canyon National Park. You'll be amazed at the bright red, yellow, and pink pillars called "hoodoos." Have your camera ready in Zion National Park, with its sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs resembling temples and cathedrals. In Arizona, enjoy an overnight near the rim of the Grand Canyon, giving you an amazing opportunity to see great views and to take an evening stroll to marvel at the dramatic sunset. It's spectacular!
On this National Parks tour, Globus has also arranged special experiences for you. In the all-Western town of Jackson, travel via a horse-drawn covered wagon to a chuckwagon cookout and Wild West show. In Deadwood, visit Tatanka to learn about the bison and the richness of the Lakota people.
This holiday through some of the West’s premier national parks offers all of this and more. Wait until you see the breathtaking scenery that cannot be found anywhere else!
Total meals included:
- 14 breakfasts, 6 dinners
UK - Denver
Day1
Fly to Denver where you will transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Welcome to Denver. Explore the “Mile High City” on your own this evening.
Denver - Rapid City
Day2
Meet your Tour Director this morning and head north to Wyoming, then continue into the Black Hills. At 6 pm, join your fellow travelling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Rapid City. Excursion to Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore Memorials
Day3
After an orientation tour of Rapid City, visit CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL, built in honour of the fearless Sioux chief whose fame is derived from the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Then, on to MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, featuring the likenesses of U.S. presidents—Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt—carved on the face of a mountain. Maybe stroll along the Presidential Trail for more intimate views, or visit the Information Center.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Rapid City - Deadwood - Sheridan
Day4
This morning, enjoy a drive through BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST and experience the area’s colourful history on a guided tour of DEADWOOD, once a wild gold-mining town, and hear stories of legendary Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Afterward, visit TATANKA to learn “The Story of the Bison” and experience the richness of the Lakota people. Continue through the Black Hills to the cattle town of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Sheridan - Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument - Cody
Day5
Journey this morning into southern Montana to 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. Afterward, continue your scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains, arriving in Cody with time for an optional float trip on the Shoshone River.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Cody - Yellowstone National Park
Day6
This morning, visit the BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST, a fine museum of historic weapons and Western art. 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 forests. Enjoy several photo stops on the way to your hotel, including world-famous Old Faithful Geyser. SPECIAL FEATURE: Enjoy two nights inside Yellowstone National Park. Each lodge has its own unique setting and atmosphere. Lodges featured are the Old Faithful Inn, Lake Yellowstone Hotel, Old Faithful Snow Lodge, Grant Village, and Canyon Lodge. Specific lodges will be confirmed in your documents. NOTE: The routing and areas visited within Yellowstone are subject to favourable weather and/or road conditions. When conditions are unfavourable, the routing may be adjusted accordingly.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Yellowstone National Park
Day7
Spend the day exploring Yellowstone. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Fountain Paint Pot to see the bubbling mud. Continue on to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for magnificent views of Yellowstone 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 among the steaming limestone terraces.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Yellowstone National Park - Grand Teton National Park - Jackson
Day8
Journey south this morning 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. Enjoy a freshly made HUCKLEBERRY SHAKE while admiring the beautiful surroundings. Then continue to the all-Western town of Jackson. This evening, travel by horse-drawn covered wagons into Cache Creek Canyon and experience dinner at the BAR T-5 CHUCKWAGON COOKOUT and Wild West show. Feast on slow-cooked chicken made in traditional Dutch ovens, along with other local specialities.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Jackson
Day9
Enjoy an entire day at leisure to enjoy this spectacular playground. Perhaps choose an optional float trip along the Snake River or stroll along the downtown boardwalks and enjoy a drink at one of the swinging-door saloons.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Jackson - Salt Lake City
Day10
Today’s journey continues alongside some of Wyoming’s most beautiful mountain ranges into Utah, home to five national parks. Arrive in Salt Lake City, founded by Brigham Young in 1847. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital city and its historic monuments before arriving at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon National Park
Day11
Today, travel through sagebrush landscape to BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK, a national park with a beauty all its own. Take a leisurely drive with photo stops to capture the bright red, yellow, and pink pillars called “hoodoos.” The balance of the day is at your leisure, and your overnight is at the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Bryce Canyon National Park - Zion National Park - Lake Powell
Day12
Travel to ZION NATIONAL PARK with its dramatic landscape of sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs resembling temples and cathedrals. Your sightseeing tour gives you the chance to experience the park up close and personal. Then, continue into Arizona and the town of Page, nestled on the shores of Lake Powell.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Lake Powell - Painted Desert - Grand Canyon National Park
Day13
This morning, you may wish to join our optional flight over Monument Valley for a bird’s-eye view of the red-sandstone monoliths, made famous by many Western movies and TV shows. Afterward, cross the Painted Desert with its ever-changing colours, and catch your first glimpse of the world-famous GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Afternoon arrival allows free time to explore the canyon rim on your own. Be sure to take an evening stroll to savour the magnificent sunset. SPECIAL FEATURE: Your hotel tonight is located inside Grand Canyon National Park, a rare opportunity for great views and a significant extra by travelling with Globus.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Grand Canyon National Park - Las Vegas
Day14
For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, take our optional ‘flightseeing’ tour over the Grand Canyon. Then, travel on part of legendary Route 66 to Las Vegas, one of America’s most famous cities. Enjoy a sightseeing tour while en route to your resort hotel, located in the heart of the “Strip” for easy access to all the mega-casinos and amusement parks. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Las Vegas
Day15
Your tour ends this morning with guests departing on independent schedules.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Home landing in the UK
Day16
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Denver - Sheraton Hotel Denver
Enjoy the Mile High city in style and discover an ideal combination of atmosphere, location, and amenities at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. Surrounded in every aspect with a sleek design, you can workout in the revolutionary health and fitness centre or relax and socialize at the end of the day with cocktails at the posh outdoor rooftop deck pool. The hotel is positioned in the heart of downtown Denver, a city that's alive and buzzing with entertainment, great food, music, and with a gorgeous mountain backdrop.
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Location
1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202, USA
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Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Pool
Rapid City - The Rushmore Hotel
The Rushmore Hotel Rapid City is a great place to rest after spending a busy day in Rapid City exploring everything the city offers. The Rushmore Hotel is an eco-friendly hotel representing sustainability in South Dakota. The rooms have a fun decor showcasing the beauty and flavour of South Dakota.
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Location
445 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
Sheridan - Best Western Sheridan Center
The hotel is located at the base of the astonishing Big Horn Mountain Range in historic downtown Sheridan. It is convenient to many local area attractions as well as shopping and dining. The hotel has a restaurant, lounge, indoor pool, hot tub, guest laundry, business centre, and high-speed Internet access.
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Location
612 N Main St, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Pool
Cody - Buffalo Bill Village
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.
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Location
1701 Sheridan Ave, Cody, WY 82414, USA
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Pool
Yellowstone National Park - Canyon Lodge - Yellowstone National Park
Canyon Lodge and Cabins is a sprawling facility, featuring the most accommodations in Yellowstone with more than 500 rooms and cabins. Canyon Lodge 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. Please note that all park accommodations are non-smoking and reflecting the natural surroundings of the park, rooms are not equipped with televisions, radios, air conditioning or wifi.
Please note: Each Yellowstone National Park Lodge, like the one shown here, has its own unique setting and atmosphere. The specific lodge for your holiday will be confirmed with travel documents. Lodges featured in Yellowstone National Park are the Lake Yellowstone Hotel, Old Faithful Inn, Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Grant Village.
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Location
Yellowstone National Park, WY, USA
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
Jackson - Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole Creekside
The Rustic Inn Creekside Resort & Spa welcomes guests with warm Western hospitality. Outdoor enthusiasts and hedonists alike indulge in the lavishly appointed historic lodging accommodations and luxury log cabins.
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Location
475 N Cache St, Jackson, WY 83001, USA
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Pool
Salt Lake City - Radisson Hotel Downtown Salt Lake City
The Radisson is located in downtown Salt Lake City near ample shopping, dining, and attractions. The hotel has a concierge service, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness centre, guest laundry, gift shop, business centre, restaurant, lounge, and room service.
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Location
215 W S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Pool
Bryce Canyon National Park – Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand
Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel, this new hotel offers a variety of guest rooms, the finest amenities, and a complimentary hot breakfast. Each room has been designed with the necessary features that will keep you comfortable and relaxed. The Bryce Canyon Grand also offers an enclosed courtyard offering guest privacy for the pool, whirlpool, and patio areas. Enjoy Bryce Canyon's newest and most luxurious accommodations and amenities with the best in western hospitality.
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Location
30 N 100 E, Bryce Canyon, UT 84764, United States
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Pool
Page - Lake Powell Resort
The Lake Powell Resort is located in Wahweap Marina, right in the heard of all your down lake activities and adventures. The hotel has two outdoor pools, hot tub, beach access, fitness centre, guest laundry, gift shop, restaurant, lounge, coffee house, and room service.
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Location
100 Lake Shore Dr, Page, AZ 86040, USA
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Pool
Grand Canyon National Park - Yavapai Lodge East - Grand Canyon National Park Lodge
The Yavapai East accommodations at the Grand Canyon National Park Lodge are an upscale retreat amidst the juniper forest. The lodge provides various cafe options, comfortable arrangements, and front door access to the Grand Canyon. 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.
Please note: Each Grand Canyon National Park Lodge, like the one shown here, has its own unique setting and atmosphere. The specific lodge for your tour will be confirmed with holiday documents prior to departure. Lodges featured in Grand Canyon National Park are the Maswik North Lodge, Thunderbird Lodge, Yavapai East & the Kachina Lodge.
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Location
Yavapai East Grand Canyon, AZ USA
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
Las Vegas - Treasure Island
The hotel features an outdoor pool, hot tub, spa, fitness centre, gift shops, beauty salon, business centre, several restaurants, lounges, nightlife, and casino. Guestrooms are equipped with cable TV, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, and Internet access.
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Location
3300 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Coffee maker in-room
- Pool