American Parks Trail (Classic, End Denver, 12 Days)

12 days

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Start and end in Salt Lake City

4.0 (11 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Insight Vacations
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner with wine at 18:00)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner with wine at 18:00
Landmarks
Great Salt Lake
Wasatch Range
Day 2
Salt Lake City to Jackson
Salt Lake City to Jackson
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at Garden City with views of Bear Lake)
Included Activities
- Visit Utah State Capitol building
- Scenic drive through Logan Canyon
- Stop at Bear Lake Summit
- Lunch at Garden City
Optional Activities
- Browse traditional boutique galleries in Jackson
Landmarks
Utah State Capitol
Logan Canyon
Wasatch Mountain Range
Bear Lake
Oregon Trail
Jackson Town Square Elk Antler Arch
Day 3
Jackson to Yellowstone National Park
Jackson to Yellowstone National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Teton National Park
- Enter Yellowstone National Park
Optional Activities
- Optional scenic float down the Snake River inside Grand Teton National Park
Landmarks
Grand Teton National Park
Grand Tetons
Snake River
Yellowstone National Park
Day 4
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk among rainbow-tinted hot springs with Travel Director
- View geysers and hot springs
- See mud pots and Old Faithful geyser
- Visit Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
- Drive through Hayden Valley
Landmarks
Old Faithful Geyser
Upper Geyser Basin
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Hayden Valley
Day 5
Yellowstone to UCross Ranch
Yellowstone to UCross Ranch
Meals
Dinner (Hearty ranch style Highlight Dinner prepared by local hosts)
Included Activities
- Travel through Shoshone Canyon and Absaroka Rocky Mountains
- Visit Buffalo Bill Centre of the West
- Cocktail hour at historic Ranch House bar
- Home-cooked dinner at ranch
- Fire pit with live entertainment (country, folk, bluegrass music)
Landmarks
Shoshone Canyon
Absaroka Rocky Mountains
Cody
Buffalo Bill Centre of the West
Bighorn National Forest
Day 6
UCross Ranch to Black Hills
UCross Ranch to Black Hills
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Devils Tower
- Experience Spearfish Canyon
Optional Activities
- Scenic country horseback ride with Ranch Hand
- Fishing outing
Landmarks
Devils Tower
Black Hills
Spearfish Canyon
Day 7
Black Hills to Custer State Park
Black Hills to Custer State Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Badlands National Park
- Travel through Custer State Park
Landmarks
Badlands National Park
Custer State Park
Day 8
Custer State Park
Custer State Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine at your lodge within Custer State Park)
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Insight Experience at Crazy Horse Memorial with exclusive access
- Ascend 563 feet to face the monument up close
- Celebration Dinner with wine
Landmarks
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Crazy Horse Memorial
Day 9
Custer State Park to Denver
Custer State Park to Denver
Included Activities
- Transfer to Denver International Airport
Landmarks
Denver International Airport
Day 10
Denver to Glenwood Springs
Denver to Glenwood Springs
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board Rocky Mountaineer train from Union Station
- Cross Continental Divide
- View rugged canyons and Colorado River
- Enjoy menu and service onboard
Optional Activities
- Step out onto train vestibule to experience mountain tunnels
Landmarks
Union Station
Continental Divide
Colorado River
Glenwood Springs
Day 11
Glenwood Springs to Moab
Glenwood Springs to Moab
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Continue on Rocky Mountaineer train
- Cross Colorado-Utah border
- Transfer to Moab hotel
Landmarks
Moab
Arches National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Day 12
Moab to Salt Lake City
Moab to Salt Lake City
Included Activities
- Transfer from Moab to Salt Lake City via motorcoach
Landmarks
Salt Lake City International Airport

Landmarks
Great Salt Lake
Wasatch Range

Landmarks
Utah State Capitol
Logan Canyon
Wasatch Mountain Range
Bear Lake
Oregon Trail
Jackson Town Square Elk Antler Arch

Landmarks
Grand Teton National Park
Grand Tetons
Snake River
Yellowstone National Park

Landmarks
Old Faithful Geyser
Upper Geyser Basin
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Hayden Valley

Landmarks
Shoshone Canyon
Absaroka Rocky Mountains
Cody
Buffalo Bill Centre of the West
Bighorn National Forest

Landmarks
Devils Tower
Black Hills
Spearfish Canyon

Landmarks
Badlands National Park
Custer State Park

Landmarks
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Crazy Horse Memorial

Landmarks
Denver International Airport

Landmarks
Union Station
Continental Divide
Colorado River
Glenwood Springs

Landmarks
Moab
Arches National Park
Canyonlands National Park

Landmarks
Salt Lake City International Airport

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Traveler Reviews

4.0

Overall rating based on 11 Reviews

Itinerary
4.6
Transport
4.9
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.5
Food
3.5
Tour Operator
4.5

Emily5.0•July 2023
The trip was great! The tour director and the driver both were very knowledgeable.
Traveled in July 2023
Reply from: Insight Vacations
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are delighted to read that our Travel Director and Coach Driver made you feel at home while providing you with an exhilarating adventure and sharing their expert knowledge, insider tips, local secrets, and top recommendations. Your positive review means a lot to us, and we thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to having you join us again soon for another unforgettable trip.
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Mike4.0•June 2023
The Tour Director and driver were first class, keeping us both very amused, and very safe. Some of the downsides were...
The Tour Director and driver were first class, keeping us both very amused, and very safe. Some of the downsides were due to the weather, at times, which nothing could be done about, so we got on with it. Some of the main downs were due to my naivety, in thinking some facilities (like cash paying taxis from SLC airport; I persuaded a friendly Uber driver to accept cash!) were what I was used to, and that I wouldn't have to re-enter security when changing planes from LHR to SLC, at PHX, even though I was on a connecting, booked, flight, and my baggage had already been labelled for both airports appropriately, at LHR. Altogether, a very good, and memorable holiday, where I visited some parts of the Parks that I visited before, but saw many more, and different sights in them.Show more
Traveled in May 2023
Reply from: Insight Vacations
Thank you for your feedback during your American Parks Trail. We are delighted to learn that our Travel Director and Coach Driver made you feel at home while sharing their expertise, insider tips, local secrets, and top recommendations of what is offered and providing you with professional service throughout the trip. That said, we hope you had an incredible adventure and returned home with many happy memories.
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Anne1.0•July 2022
The tour itself was excellent. We had issues with Insight before the tour. They would not respond to our inquiries...
The tour itself was excellent. We had issues with Insight before the tour. They would not respond to our inquiries regarding the closure of Yellowstone due to flooding. We did not want to go on tour if Yellowstone was taken off the itinerary. Nothing was stated on their website about how they were handing the situation. Other tour companies such as Tauck Tours were open and honest about the situation. For this lack of communication and transparency, we will not book another Insight Tour. Don’t take my money, then ignore my questions. .Show more
Traveled in July 2022
John5.0•May 2022
We rate this tour excellent. The tour director Mary and her assistant Brittney with driver Kevin gave us the greatest...
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Traveled in April 2022
Arezou2.0•September 2021
I am very disappointed with the handling of my booking and their communication
Traveled in August 2021
Linda5.0•September 2021
Well worth it, excellent in all areas, great guides and driver, very happy
Traveled in August 2021
SANDY5.0•August 2021
We had a wonderful time .
Traveled in July 2021
Liz4.0•August 2021
Too rushed in some places
Traveled in August 2021
Tawanna4.0•June 2019
It was a great tour. Very organized and full of beautiful things to see and great things to do
Traveled in June 2019
Reply from: Insight Vacations
Thank you for sharing with us what an excellent time you had in the United States of America with Insight Vacations. We are elated to hear that your experience was a memorable one and we look forward to welcoming you back for more amazing destinations in the near future.
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Susan4.5•September 2018
Best trip ever! Worth every cent that it cost. Totally over the top!
Traveled in August 2018
Reply from: Insight Vacations
It certainly pleases us to learn that your overall experience in the United States with Insight Vacations was a successful one. Furthermore, we truly look forward to our next journey together soon.
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American Parks Trail (Classic, End Denver, 12 Days)

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Itinerary

Salt Lake City

Included Activities

Salt Lake City to Jackson

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Jackson to Yellowstone National Park

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Yellowstone National Park

Included Activities

Yellowstone to UCross Ranch

Included Activities

UCross Ranch to Black Hills

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Black Hills to Custer State Park

Included Activities

Custer State Park

Included Activities

Custer State Park to Denver

Included Activities

Denver to Glenwood Springs

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Glenwood Springs to Moab

Included Activities

Moab to Salt Lake City

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