What are the names of the hotels we would stay in? American Parks Trail. 9 days

The hotels you will be staying on this trip is: - Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel - Elk Country Inn - Yellowstone National Park Lodge - Ranch at UCross - Spearfish Canyon Lodge - State Game Lodge

American Parks Trail (Small Groups, End Denver, 9 Days, Denver Airport And Post Trip Hotel Transfer)

9 days

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From Salt Lake City to Denver

4.0

11 traveler reviews

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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
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner with wine at 18:00 with Travel Director and fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner with wine at 18:00
Landmarks
Great Salt Lake
Wasatch Range
Day 2
Salt Lake City to Jackson
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch near Bear Lake with views of turquoise waters)
Included Activities
- Visit to Utah State Capitol building
- Scenic drive through Logan Canyon
- Stop at Bear Lake Summit
- Lunch near Bear Lake
- Visit to historic Jackson Town Square with elk antler arch
- Exploration of Jackson's boutique galleries
Landmarks
Utah State Capitol
Logan Canyon
Wasatch Mountain Range
Bear Lake
Jackson Town Square
Day 3
Jackson to Yellowstone National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Views of Grand Teton peaks
Optional Activities
- Scenic float down the Snake River inside Grand Teton National Park
Landmarks
Grand Teton
Grand Teton National Park
Snake River
Yellowstone National Park
Day 4
Yellowstone National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk among rainbow-tinted hot springs
- Guided stroll with Travel Director exploring geothermal features
- Observation of mud pots
- Observation of Old Faithful geyser
- Visit to Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
- Drive through Hayden Valley for wildlife viewing
Landmarks
Old Faithful
Upper Geyser Basin
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Hayden Valley
Day 5
Yellowstone National Park to UCross Ranch
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Hearty ranch style Highlight Dinner prepared by local hosts)
Included Activities
- Drive through Shoshone Canyon
- Drive through Absaroka Rocky Mountains
- Visit to Buffalo Bill Center of the West
- Cocktail hour in historic Ranch House bar
- Home-cooked dinner at the ranch
- Fire pit with live country, folk and bluegrass music
Landmarks
Shoshone Canyon
Absaroka Rocky Mountains
Cody
Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Bighorn National Forest
Day 6
UCross Ranch to Black Hills
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic country horseback ride with Ranch Hand
Optional Activities
- Fishing outing at UCross Ranch
- Relaxation and exploration of UCross Ranch surroundings
Landmarks
Devils Tower
Black Hills
Spearfish Canyon
Day 7
Black Hills to Badlands National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Oglala Lakota Living History Museum with Make Travel Matter experience
- Visit to Badlands National Park
Landmarks
Black Hills
Oglala Lakota Living History Museum
Badlands National Park
Day 8
Black Hills to Custer State Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine at lodge within Custer State Park)
Included Activities
- Exclusive Insight Experience at Crazy Horse Memorial with face-to-face viewing
- Visit to Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Celebration Dinner with wine
Landmarks
Crazy Horse Memorial
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Custer State Park
Day 9
Custer State Park to Denver
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Great Salt Lake
Wasatch Range

Landmarks
Utah State Capitol
Logan Canyon
Wasatch Mountain Range
Bear Lake
Jackson Town Square

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

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

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

Landmarks
Devils Tower
Black Hills
Spearfish Canyon

Landmarks
Black Hills
Oglala Lakota Living History Museum
Badlands National Park

Landmarks
Crazy Horse Memorial
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Custer State Park

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Meals
Additional Services
Transport
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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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

Emily
July 31st, 2023
5.0
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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Mike
June 5th, 2023
4.0
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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Anne
July 22nd, 2022
1.0
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
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John
May 9th, 2022
5.0
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
Arezou
September 17th, 2021
2.0
I am very disappointed with the handling of my booking and their communication
Traveled in August 2021
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Linda
September 7th, 2021
5.0
Well worth it, excellent in all areas, great guides and driver, very happy
Traveled in August 2021
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SANDY
September 1st, 2021
5.0
We had a wonderful time .
Traveled in July 2021
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Liz
August 29th, 2021
4.0
Too rushed in some places
Traveled in August 2021
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Tawanna
June 16th, 2019
4.0
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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Susan
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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