Itinerary
- Day 1
Salt Lake City
You'll arrive in Salt Lake City, positioned between the Wasatch Range and the Great Salt Lake. At 6:00 PM, meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner with wine.
- 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
Start by visiting the State Capitol building, then drive through Logan Canyon and over the Wasatch Mountain Range to Bear Lake Summit. Stop for lunch in Garden City where you can see Bear Lake's turquoise waters. After that, head north along the Oregon Trail to Jackson. You'll check out the famous elk antler arch in town square and browse local galleries. Your hotel sits just a short walk from Jackson's Town Square.
- 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 - Day 3
Jackson to Yellowstone
Wake up to views of the Grand Tetons rising 6,562 feet from the valley floor. During the morning, you have the option for a scenic float down the Snake River inside Grand Teton National Park. From there, you'll enter Yellowstone, the world's first national park, known for its geothermal features and wildlife including black bears and wolves. You'll stay overnight at park lodges so you can experience Yellowstone after visitors leave.
- 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 
- Day 4
Yellowstone
This morning you'll explore Yellowstone's geothermal features at a relaxed pace. Walk through rainbow-tinted hot springs and watch geysers erupt during an informative stroll with your Travel Director. See the colorful mud pots and Old Faithful shooting water over 120 feet up. In the afternoon, head to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Drive through Hayden Valley, which is popular for wildlife spotting, and watch for wolves, bears, elk, and bison. Your evening is free.
- 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 - Day 5
Yellowstone to UCross Ranch
You'll travel through Shoshone Canyon and the Absaroka Rocky Mountains to Cody, a Wild West town. Learn about Western history at the Buffalo Bill Centre, which shows Western art, firearms, and natural history. Continue through Bighorn National Forest to UCross Ranch. Start your evening with a cocktail hour in the historic Ranch House bar, then enjoy home-cooked dinner and a fire pit gathering with live country, folk, and bluegrass music.
- 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 - Day 6
UCross Ranch to Black Hills
Begin your day with a horseback ride with a Ranch Hand, or choose fishing or relaxing instead. Later, head to Devils Tower, a striking geological formation sacred to the Lakota and other tribes. Then explore Spearfish Canyon, a beautiful creek-carved gorge with limestone cliffs. The canyon's geology is older than the Grand Canyon itself.
- 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 - Day 7
Black Hills to Custer
Cross South Dakota's high plains watching for pronghorn antelope. You'll visit Badlands National Park, which covers 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes and pinnacles mixed with the largest protected mixed grass prairie in America. The landscape draws both sightseers and scientists. Continue on to Custer State Park, known for its beautiful terrain and abundant wildlife.
- 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 
- Day 8
Custer
Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial with its carvings of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt. Then go to Crazy Horse Memorial where you'll get exclusive access not open to regular visitors. Ascend 563 feet to see the world's largest mountain carving, created to honor the Lakota warrior and Native American heritage. Your trip wraps up with a celebration dinner and wine.
- 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 - Day 9
Custer to Denver
Leave Custer State Park and head south to Denver. A transfer takes you to Denver International Airport, arriving around 4:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Denver to Glenwood Springs
You'll get up early and make your way independently to Union Station to board a coach transfer to the Rocky Mountaineer train. You'll cross the Continental Divide with views of rugged canyons and the Colorado River through panoramic windows. Enjoy staff commentary and dining service while traveling with your new friends. Step onto the vestibule to experience the mountain tunnels before arriving at Glenwood Springs for an overnight stay.
- 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 - Day 11
Glenwood Springs to Moab
Return to the Rocky Mountaineer this morning, leaving Glenwood Springs behind. Experience another day of mountain sights as you cross the Colorado Utah border. You'll see mountain views, red sandstone landscapes, and possibly wildlife like pronghorn. Arrive at Moab, the gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. After transferring to your hotel, the rest of your day is yours to do as you please.
- 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 - Day 12
Moab to Salt Lake City
Your Rocky Mountaineer adventure ends today. Transfer from Moab to Salt Lake City by motorcoach. You'll arrive at Salt Lake City International Airport around 3:00 PM. Keep this timing in mind when booking your return flights.
