Does this include flights? Where would we fly into and out of?

Flights are not included, but we can help you with flights. For the standard tour you fly into PHX Phoenix and out of RAP Rapid City, on some dates an extension to DEN Denver is available. If you did the extension you would fly out of DEN Denver. If we help you with the air the arrival and departure transfers are included or if you do you own air you can purchase the transfers.

We are looking to book the tour in 2023 from Scottsdale Arizona to South Dakota. Please advise on dates in May and cost.

Unfortunately we have not yet released dates for our National Parks of America tour beyond October of this year and expect to be releasing additional dates this Fall.

What is the address of the hotel in Scottsdale, AZ at the beginning of the National Parks tour

At this time, we are staying at: Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale, 3311 North Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Hotels are subject to change if needed, but we will advise if there is a hotel change once booked on the tour.

National Parks of America (Scottsdale, AZ to Rapid City, SD) (2024)

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From Scottsdale to Rapid City

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Fantastic tour. Great scenery and visits. We had a great time with a lot of fun and a very nice group of people.
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Itinerary

Day 1
Scottsdale
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
Day 2
Sedona to Grand Canyon
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Yavapai East at South Rim)
Included Activities
- Visit Sedona artists' colony
- Grand Canyon visit and viewpoints
Optional Activities
- Short hike around Grand Canyon area
Landmarks
Grand Canyon
Sedona
Day 3
Lake Powell
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Lake Powell sunset views)
Accommodation
Hotel (Lake Powell Resort)
Included Activities
- Carl Hayden Visitors Center visit
- Dinner with Lake Powell sunset views
Landmarks
Glen Canyon Dam
Lake Powell
Day 4
Kanab to Springdale
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express)
Included Activities
- Navajo Bridge viewpoint stop
- Kanab stop
Landmarks
Navajo Bridge
Marble Canyon
Kanab
Day 5
Zion National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express)
Included Activities
- Zion open-air tram ride
Optional Activities
- Visit Zion Human History Museum
- Independent park exploration
Landmarks
Zion National Park
Zion Canyon
Virgin River
Day 6
Bryce Canyon to Salt Lake City
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Radisson Hotel Salt Lake Downtown)
Included Activities
- Bryce Canyon National Park visit
- Rim Trail hike
- Sunrise and Sunset Points viewpoints
Landmarks
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Amphitheater
Sunrise Point
Sunset Point
Day 7
Salt Lake City to Jackson
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional chuck wagon dinner with cowboy entertainment)
Accommodation
Hotel (Snow King Resort)
Included Activities
- Bear Lake Summit viewpoint
- Chuck wagon dinner with cowboy entertainment
Landmarks
Bear Lake Summit
Day 8
Jackson Hole
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Snow King Resort)
Optional Activities
- Hiking
- River-rafting
- Shopping in Jackson
- Local cuisine sampling
- Wildlife Scenic Float with Lunch - $85 (4 hours, includes transport and picnic lunch)
- White Water Rafting & Lunch - $90 (4.5 hours, includes transport and lunch, Class #3 rafting, minimum age 6 years, not available in October)
Day 9
Grand Teton to Yellowstone
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Yellowstone Lodges**)
Included Activities
- Grand Teton National Park drive-through
- Yellowstone National Park exploration
- Old Faithful Geyser viewing
Landmarks
Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton
Yellowstone National Park
Old Faithful Geyser
Day 10
Yellowstone to Sheridan
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Best Western Sheridan Center)
Included Activities
- Yellowstone Lake and Sylvan Pass drive
- Buffalo Bill Center of the West visit
Landmarks
Yellowstone Lake
Sylvan Pass
Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Bighorn Mountains
Day 11
Mount Rushmore
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with local Lakota Native American speaker)
Accommodation
Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott)
Included Activities
- Crazy Horse Memorial visit
- Native American Cultural Center visit
- Mount Rushmore visit
- Dinner with local Lakota Native American speaker
Landmarks
Crazy Horse Memorial
Native American Cultural Center
Mount Rushmore
Day 12
Departure

Landmarks
Grand Canyon
Sedona

Landmarks
Glen Canyon Dam
Lake Powell

Landmarks
Navajo Bridge
Marble Canyon
Kanab

Landmarks
Zion National Park
Zion Canyon
Virgin River

Landmarks
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Amphitheater
Sunrise Point
Sunset Point

Landmarks
Bear Lake Summit

Landmarks
Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton
Yellowstone National Park
Old Faithful Geyser

Landmarks
Yellowstone Lake
Sylvan Pass
Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Bighorn Mountains

Landmarks
Crazy Horse Memorial
Native American Cultural Center
Mount Rushmore

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Courtyard by Marriott
Hotel
Days 1, 11
Yavapai East at South Rim
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day 2
Lake Powell Resort
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day 3
Holiday Inn Express
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Days 4, 5
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake Downtown
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day 6
Snow King Resort
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Yellowstone Lodges**
Hotel
day 9
Best Western Sheridan Center
Hotel
day 10

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Overall rating based on 140 Reviews

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Bernadette
November 7th, 2025
4.5
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Marilyn
November 7th, 2025
4.5
This was a great experience. It provided a wonderful overview of several national parks.
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Sally
November 7th, 2025
4.5
Very well organized, excellent variety of sites, tour director friendly, quality director. Zion National Park was my...
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Karen
November 7th, 2025
5.0
Sunrise at the Grand Canyon was a once in a lifetime event. We saw so many things and each was unique in their own...
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Judith
November 7th, 2025
5.0
The tour guide was very knowable, I learned many new things about the area! He was very people oriented, always...
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William
November 7th, 2025
4.7
Zion, Bryce Canyon and the Devils Tower.
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Angela
November 7th, 2025
4.7
Visiting the Grand Canyon was my favorite experience, especially because we were there for sunrise one day. Truly a...
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Neal
November 7th, 2025
4.0
Tour included many National Parks which were magnificent, including the Grand Canyon, Brice Canyon, Zion National...
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Dave
November 7th, 2025
5.0
I like the New Tour Bus . Chris is a very good driver. Chris is a excellent tour guide. I love Mount Rushmore. Crazy...
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Donna
November 7th, 2025
4.7
Tour manager was excellent. He provided so many interesting commentaries. Our coach driver was excellent also.
Traveled in September 2025
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Does this include flights? Where would we fly into and out of?
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  Flights are not included, but we can help you with flights. For the standard tour you fly into PHX Phoenix and out of RAP Rapid City, on some dates an extension to DEN Denver is available. If you did the extension you would fly out of DEN Denver. If we help you with the air the arrival and departure transfers are included or if you do you own air you can purchase the transfers.
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Asked on July 17th, 2022
We are looking to book the tour in 2023 from Scottsdale Arizona to South Dakota. Please advise on dates in May and cost.
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- ColletteOperator•Written July 2022
  Unfortunately we have not yet released dates for our National Parks of America tour beyond October of this year and expect to be releasing additional dates this Fall.
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Yvonne
Asked on May 29th, 2022
What is the address of the hotel in Scottsdale, AZ at the beginning of the National Parks tour
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- ColletteOperator•Written May 2022
  At this time, we are staying at: Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale, 3311 North Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Hotels are subject to change if needed, but we will advise if there is a hotel change once booked on the tour.

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