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American Parks Trail (Classic, End Rapid City, 12 Days)

12 days
Start and end in Salt Lake City
4.0
11 reviews

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

  1. Day 1

    Salt Lake City

    Salt Lake City
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Dinner with wine at 18:00
    Landmarks
    Great Salt Lake
    Wasatch Range
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  2. Day 2

    Salt Lake City to Jackson

    Salt Lake City to Jackson
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Garden City, Utah with views of Bear Lake)

    Included Activities

    • Visit State Capitol building
    • Scenic drive through Logan Canyon
    • Stop at Bear Lake Summit with views of turquoise Bear Lake waters
    • Lunch stop in Garden City, Utah

    Optional Activities

    • Browse traditional boutique galleries and shops in Jackson
    Landmarks
    Utah State Capitol
    Logan Canyon
    Bear Lake Summit
    Bear Lake
    Oregon Trail
    Jackson Town Square
  3. Day 3

    Jackson to Yellowstone National Park

    Jackson to Yellowstone National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Grand Teton National Park scenic viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Optional scenic float down the Snake River inside Grand Teton National Park
    Landmarks
    Grand Teton National Park
    Grand Teton
    Snake River
    Yellowstone National Park
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  4. Day 4

    Yellowstone National Park

    Yellowstone National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk among rainbow-tinted hot springs and erupting geysers with Travel Director
    • View colorful bubbling mud pots
    • Observe Old Faithful geyser
    • Visit Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
    • Drive through Hayden Valley wildlife viewing area
    Landmarks
    Old Faithful
    Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
    Hayden Valley
    Upper Geyser Basin
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Yellowstone to UCross Ranch

    Yellowstone to UCross Ranch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hearty ranch style Highlight Dinner prepared by local hosts)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Buffalo Bill Center of the West
    • Cocktail hour in historic Ranch House bar
    • Home-cooked dinner at ranch
    • Fire pit with live country, folk and bluegrass music
    Landmarks
    Shoshone Canyon
    Absaroka Rocky Mountains
    Buffalo Bill Center of the West
    Bighorn National Forest
  6. Day 6

    UCross Ranch to Spearfish Canyon

    UCross Ranch to Spearfish Canyon
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • View Devils Tower
    • Experience Spearfish Canyon

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic country horseback ride accompanied by Ranch Hand
    • Fishing outing
    • Relax at the ranch
    Landmarks
    Devils Tower
    Spearfish Canyon
    Black Hills
  7. Day 7

    Black Hills to Custer State Park

    Black Hills to Custer State Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Badlands National Park
    • Tour Custer State Park

    Optional Activities

    • Spot pronghorn antelope and other wildlife
    Landmarks
    Badlands National Park
    Custer State Park
    Black Hills
  8. Day 8

    Black Hills

    Black Hills
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    • Exclusive Insight Experience at Crazy Horse Memorial with 563-foot ascent to face the monument
    • Celebration Dinner with wine
    Landmarks
    Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    Crazy Horse Memorial
  9. Day 9

    Rapid City

    Rapid City
    Meals
    Breakfast
  10. Day 10

    Denver to Glenwood Springs

    Denver to Glenwood Springs
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer to Rocky Mountaineer train from Union Station
    • Rocky Mountaineer train journey from Denver to Glenwood Springs with panoramic views and on-board service
    Landmarks
    Continental Divide
    Colorado River
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Glenwood Springs to Moab

    Glenwood Springs to Moab
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Rocky Mountaineer train journey from Glenwood Springs to Moab
    Landmarks
    Moab
    Arches National Park
    Canyonlands National Park
  12. 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

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Rating
4.5(797 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
76%
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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
  • 4.5

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  • American Parks Trail (Classic, End Rapid City, 12 Days) reviewer 1
    July 31st, 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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  • American Parks Trail (Classic, End Rapid City, 12 Days) reviewer 2
    June 5th, 2023
    The Tour Director and driver were first class, keeping us both very amused, and very safe. Some of the downsides were...
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    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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  • A
    July 22nd, 2022
    The tour itself was excellent. We had issues with Insight before the tour. They would not respond to our inquiries...
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    Traveled in July 2022
  • J
    May 9th, 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
  • American Parks Trail (Classic, End Rapid City, 12 Days) reviewer 5
    September 17th, 2021
    I am very disappointed with the handling of my booking and their communication
    Traveled in August 2021
  • L
    September 7th, 2021
    Well worth it, excellent in all areas, great guides and driver, very happy
    Traveled in August 2021
  • S
    August 31st, 2021
    We had a wonderful time .
    Traveled in July 2021
  • L
    August 29th, 2021
    Too rushed in some places
    Traveled in August 2021
  • T
    June 16th, 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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  • American Parks Trail (Classic, End Rapid City, 12 Days) reviewer 10
    September 15th, 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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