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American Parks Trail (Small Groups, End Denver, 12 Days)

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

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner with wine at 18:00)

    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

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Garden City with views of Bear Lake)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Utah State Capitol building
    • Scenic drive through Logan Canyon
    • Drive over Wasatch Mountain Range to Bear Lake Summit
    • Stop in Garden City for lunch with views of Bear Lake

    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
  3. Day 3

    Jackson to Yellowstone

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic views of Grand Tetons
    • Entry to Yellowstone National Park
    • Wildlife viewing in Yellowstone

    Optional Activities

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

    Yellowstone

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Yellowstone to UCross Ranch

    Meals
    Dinner (Hearty ranch style Highlight Dinner prepared by local hosts)

    Included Activities

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

    UCross Ranch to Black Hills

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic country horseback ride with Ranch Hand
    • Visit Devils Tower
    • Explore Spearfish Canyon

    Optional Activities

    • Fishing outing
    • Relaxation at the ranch
    Landmarks
    Devils Tower
    Spearfish Canyon
    Black Hills
  7. Day 7

    Black Hills to Custer

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Badlands National Park
    • Scenic views of buttes, pinnacles, and spires
    • Visit Custer State Park

    Optional Activities

    • Spot pronghorn antelope on the high plains
    Landmarks
    Badlands National Park
    Custer State Park
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  8. Day 8

    Custer

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine at your lodge in Custer State Park)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    • Insight Experience at Crazy Horse Memorial with exclusive access
    • Ascend 563 feet to view Crazy Horse Memorial up close
    • Celebration Dinner with wine
    Landmarks
    Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    Crazy Horse Memorial
  9. Day 9

    Custer to Denver

    Meals
    Breakfast
  10. Day 10

    Denver to Glenwood Springs

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer to Rocky Mountaineer train
    • Rocky Mountaineer train journey across Continental Divide
    • Scenic views of canyons and Colorado River
    • Meals and service on board Rocky Mountaineer
    • Access to vestibule to experience mountain tunnels
    Landmarks
    Continental Divide
    Colorado River
    Union Station
  11. Day 11

    Glenwood Springs to Moab

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Rocky Mountaineer train journey across Colorado-Utah border
    • Scenic views of mountains and red sandstone landscapes
    • Wildlife viewing including pronghorn
    Landmarks
    Arches National Park
    Canyonlands National Park
  12. Day 12

    Moab to Salt Lake City

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4.0
Overall rating based on 11 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    3.5
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  • American Parks Trail (Small Groups, End Denver, 12 Days) reviewer 1
    July 31st, 2023
    5
    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 (Small Groups, End Denver, 12 Days) reviewer 2
    June 5th, 2023
    4
    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
    1
    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
    5
    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 (Small Groups, End Denver, 12 Days) reviewer 5
    September 17th, 2021
    2
    I am very disappointed with the handling of my booking and their communication
    Traveled in August 2021
  • L
    September 7th, 2021
    5
    Well worth it, excellent in all areas, great guides and driver, very happy
    Traveled in August 2021
  • S
    August 31st, 2021
    5
    We had a wonderful time .
    Traveled in July 2021
  • L
    August 29th, 2021
    4
    Too rushed in some places
    Traveled in August 2021
  • T
    June 16th, 2019
    4
    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 (Small Groups, End Denver, 12 Days) reviewer 10
    September 15th, 2018
    4.5
    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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