Itinerary
- Day 1
Denver
You'll arrive in Denver and head to your hotel on your own. Your Holiday Director will meet with you this evening to go over the trip and answer any questions you might have.
- Day 2
Rapid City
Today you're driving to Rapid City through South Dakota's Black Hills. Along the way, you'll stop at Fort Laramie, a historic site where Chief Red Cloud signed a treaty with the Sioux. You'll reach Rapid City by evening, which sits on the eastern edge of the Black Hills landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner and drink)
Included Activities
- Visit Fort Laramie
Landmarks Fort Laramie Black Hills - Day 3
Mount Rushmore - Badlands National Park
You'll see Mount Rushmore with its famous granite carvings of Roosevelt, Lincoln, Washington and Jefferson. From there, you'll head to the Crazy Horse Memorial, the largest mountain carving under construction. After lunch, you'll spend the afternoon in Badlands National Park with its dramatic canyons, jagged formations and open grasslands.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Rushmore
- Visit Crazy Horse Memorial
- Explore Badlands National Park
Landmarks Mount Rushmore Crazy Horse Memorial Badlands National Park - Day 4
Deadwood - Sheridan
The drive takes you through the Black Hills and into Wild West territory. You'll stop in Deadwood, a historic town known for visitors like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Later you'll head to Sheridan for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Deadwood
Landmarks Deadwood - Day 5
Little Bighorn Battlefield
You'll visit the Little Bighorn Battlefield where General Custer and the 7th Cavalry fought Crazy Horse. A guided tour will walk you through the markers placed after the battle and explain what happened on that day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Little Bighorn Battlefield
Landmarks Little Bighorn Battlefield - Day 6
Yellowstone National Park
You're spending the day in Yellowstone, the oldest national park in the country. You'll see Old Faithful erupting roughly every 93 minutes, check out the colorful Fountain Paint Pots, and walk around the yellow and orange hot springs. Keep your eyes open for bears, elk and buffalo roaming through the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Yellowstone National Park
- View Old Faithful
- View Yellowstone Canyon
- View Fountain Paint Pots
Landmarks Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful Yellowstone Canyon Fountain Paint Pots - Day 7
Grand Teton National Park
You'll explore Grand Teton National Park with its snow-capped peaks, clear lakes and glaciers. The views are really something special. After spending time taking in the landscape, you'll return to West Yellowstone for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Grand Teton National Park
Landmarks Grand Teton National Park - Day 8
West Yellowstone to Salt Lake City
You're heading to Salt Lake City, founded by the Mormons and named after the Great Salt Lake. You'll arrive with time in the afternoon to walk around and see what the city has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Great Salt Lake - Day 9
Canyonlands National Park - Moab
You'll drive to Canyonlands National Park to see the deep canyons carved by the Colorado River over time. The Islands in the Sky district gives you wide views of the canyon country below from various overlooks. You'll end the day in Moab.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Canyonlands National Park
- Visit Islands in the Sky district
Optional Activities
- Optional sunset jet boat ride on the Colorado River followed by cowboy style dinner
Landmarks Canyonlands National Park Islands in the Sky Colorado River - Day 10
Arches National Park
Today you're at Arches National Park, which has the most red sandstone arches you'll see anywhere. These natural rock formations have been shaped by wind and water over millions of years into incredible shapes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Arches National Park
Landmarks Arches National Park - Day 11
Mesa Verde National Park
You'll visit Mesa Verde National Park to see the cliff dwellings built by ancient peoples. Cliff Palace is the main attraction here, with over 200 rooms carved directly into the rock face.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Mesa Verde National Park
- View Cliff Palace
Landmarks Mesa Verde National Park Cliff Palace - Day 12
Monument Valley
You're heading to Monument Valley with its distinctive red rock formations you've probably seen in western movies. You'll grab lunch here and try some Navajo-style food while looking out at the incredible landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Monument Valley featuring Navajo-style dishes)
Included Activities
- Explore Monument Valley
Optional Activities
- Optional jeep tour
Landmarks Monument Valley - Day 13
Grand Canyon
You'll reach the Grand Canyon, where millions of years of water flow carved out this massive gorge. From the South Rim, the views stretch out for miles and really show you the scale of the place.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- View Grand Canyon from South Rim
Optional Activities
- Optional flight over the canyon
Landmarks Grand Canyon South Rim - Day 14
Bryce Canyon National Park
You're exploring Bryce Canyon National Park with its thin spires of rock and natural amphitheater shapes. The colors of the rocks change throughout the day depending on the light and the sky above.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Bryce Canyon National Park
Landmarks Bryce Canyon National Park - Day 15
Zion National Park - Las Vegas
You'll check out Zion National Park with its tall cliffs and deep canyons. After that, you'll drive to Las Vegas. Your Holiday Director can take you on an optional night tour of the city if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Zion National Park
Optional Activities
- Optional tour of Las Vegas by night
Landmarks Zion National Park - Day 16
Departure
Your trip ends today. You'll say goodbye to the people you've traveled with and head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
