Itinerary
- Day 1
Denver to Cheyenne
You'll arrive in Denver and connect with your guide at the airport. From there, head to the Colorado State Capitol to see that iconic golden dome up close. Spend some time walking around the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver where you'll find shops and historic buildings mixed throughout. Later, drive to Cheyenne for your overnight stay.
- Accommodation
- (Red Lion Hotel Cheyenne, La Quinta Inn by Whydham Fort Collins, or Similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Colorado State Capitol Building and Capitol Plaza
- Explore 16th Street Mall, Denver
Optional Activities
- Shopping at 16th Street Mall stores
- Dining at outdoor cafés along 16th Street Mall
Landmarks Colorado State Capitol Building 16th Street Mall D&F Tower - Day 2
Cheyenne - Mount Rushmore - Devil's Tower - Gillette
Start your day driving to the Crazy Horse Monument, the world's largest mountain sculpture dedicated to Native American heritage. After that, continue on to Mount Rushmore National Memorial to see the carved presidents. Then you'll head to Devil's Tower, America's first national monument, where you can walk some of the scenic hiking trails around this natural formation. End the day in Gillette.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wingate by Wyndham Gillete or Similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Crazy Horse Monument
- Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Visit Devil's Tower National Monument and hiking trail around the tower
Optional Activities
- Rock climbing at Devil's Tower
Landmarks Crazy Horse Monument Mount Rushmore National Memorial Devil's Tower - Day 3
Gillette - Rocky Mountains - Yellowstone National Park
Drive through the scenic Rocky Mountains with mountain views surrounding you the whole way. Once you arrive at Yellowstone National Park, you'll explore the geothermal wonders throughout the area. Check out Upper Yellowstone Falls, Artist Point with its colorful canyon walls, Mud Volcano Area where mud fountains are actively erupting, and other natural attractions in the park. Stay overnight in West Yellowstone.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (White Buffalo West Yellowstone or Similar)
Included Activities
- Drive through Rocky Mountains
- Visit Upper Yellowstone Falls
- Visit Artist Point Spring
- Visit Hayden Valley
- Visit Mud Volcano Area
- Visit Fishing Bridge
Landmarks Upper Yellowstone Falls Artist Point Hayden Valley Mud Volcano Area Fishing Bridge - Day 4
Yellowstone National Park
Dedicate your full day to exploring Yellowstone National Park. You'll see the Grand Prismatic Springs, Palette Spring with its colors, Old Faithful geyser, Yellowstone Lake, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Upper Falls, Morning Glory Pools, and Norris Springs. Throughout the day, watch for wildlife like bison and elk that roam the park.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (White Buffalo West Yellowstone or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Prismatic Springs
- Visit Old Faithful Geyser
- Visit Yellowstone Lake
- Visit Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
- Visit Upper Falls
- Visit Morning Glory Pools
- Visit Norris Springs
- Wildlife viewing
Landmarks Grand Prismatic Springs Old Faithful Geyser Yellowstone Lake Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Norris Geyser Basin Palette Spring Morning Glory Pools - Day 5
Yellowstone - Grand Teton - Jackson - Salt Lake City
Begin at West Thumb Geyser Basin, then move into Grand Teton National Park where the Teton Mountains reflect in pristine lakes below. You'll stop in Jackson, an authentic Western cowboy town, and walk through the famous Elk Antler Arches in Jackson Town Square. In the afternoon, head to the Great Salt Lake, sometimes called America's Dead Sea, before arriving in Salt Lake City for the night.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salt Lake City Airport or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit West Thumb Geyser Basin
- Explore Grand Teton National Park
- Visit Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches
- Visit Great Salt Lake
Landmarks West Thumb Geyser Basin Grand Teton National Park Jackson Lake Jenny Lake Jackson Town Square with Elk Antler Arches Great Salt Lake - Day 6
Salt Lake City - Arches National Park - Grand Junction
Visit the Utah State Capitol, an impressive neoclassical building with great views of Salt Lake City from the grounds. Next, explore Temple Square where a missionary guide will share LDS Church history with you. Then drive to Arches National Park to see more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches including Balanced Rock, Windows, and the Three Gossips formation. End the day in Grand Junction.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Vista Hotel Grand Junction or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Utah State Capitol
- Visit Temple Square with LDS Church tour
- Visit Arches National Park
Optional Activities
- Discovering additional arches in Arches National Park
Landmarks Utah State Capitol Temple Square Salt Lake Temple Salt Lake Tabernacle Arches National Park Delicate Arch Landscape Arch Balanced Rock Windows Formation - Day 7
Grand Junction - Rocky Mountains - Vail - Red Rocks - Denver
Cross the Rocky Mountains through Colorado's highest section, reaching nearly 12,000 feet above sea level. Stop in Vail for lunch, a popular mountain resort town nestled in the peaks. Later visit Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, an iconic 300-foot-tall red sandstone formation that's also a famous open-air music venue. Then head to Denver International Airport for your departure.
Included Activities
- Drive across Rocky Mountains
- Visit Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Vail
Landmarks Vail Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
