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- Day 1 Welcome To Jackson Welcome to Jackson! Home to an array of wildlife and the center of outdoor adventures, explore Jackson on your own before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a dinner. Excitement builds as your Travel Director outlines the sites to come in your exploration of US national parks. Locations Visited: Jackson US.
- Day 2 An Adventure in Grand Teton National Park Spend the morning connecting with the dazzling natural scenery of Grand Teton National Park. Marvel at the summit peaks of the Teton mountain range and take in the awe-inspiring Jenny Lake. This afternoon, choose to sail into the sky on an aerial tram ride to the peak of Rendezvous Mountain offering 360-degree views of the Tetons, Jackson Hole, the Snake River Valley, and Grand Teton National Park. This evening, opt for a western hoedown featuring a Dutch-oven style dinner with Bar-T 5. Locations Visited: Jackson US, Grand Teton National Park US, Jackson US.
- Day 3 Delve Into Yellowstone National Park This morning, you may take an optional float trip down Snake River. Sit back and relax as your expert guide points out the sites and wildlife which may include beaver, cutthroat trout, cliff swallows, pelicans, osprey, and bald eagles. No matter what critters come into view, you’ll surely enjoy the mountain views. We continue our exploration of the great American West as we head to the world's first National Park, Yellowstone. Your encounter with its geothermal wonders will leave you in awe. We stay amidst the colorful pools of hot springs, mud pots and geysers tonight at one of the park’s signature lodges. Locations Visited: Jackson US, Yellowstone National Park US.
- Day 4 Journey Through Yellowstone National Park Venture into the wild beauty of Yellowstone National Park and start your day with a visit to Norris Geyser Basin. Set on the rim of the Yellowstone volcano, this is the Park’s hottest and most dynamic thermal area. Wander boardwalk trails past steaming vents and colorful springs as your Travel Director shares the stories and science behind this powerful landscape. Continue your journey through Hayden Valley, watching for bison, grizzlies and elk along the way. At Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon, the rusting canyon walls frame the waterfall cascades below. End your day at the famed Old Faithful and witness its iconic eruption. Locations Visited: Yellowstone National Park US.
- Day 5 Get A Taste Of The Wild West Head to the infamous town of Cody, named after the iconic William "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Gain insights into the history of the American West at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and delve into the history of the cowboy, the role of the firearm in the early days, and the culture of the Plains Indians. This evening, enjoy a Be My Guest experience as you dine at the historic Billings Depot, featuring a hyper-local pairing of food and mixed cocktails. Meet Allen Hodges, owner and founder of Undammed Distilling Co. for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience. Locations Visited: Yellowstone National Park US, Cody US, Billings US.
- Day 6 Journey to Rapid City Head through the windswept prairies of the American frontier starting with a visit to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument before continuing into the Black Hills of South Dakota. You'll admire the looming fortress of Devils Tower, a geological monolith that seems to rise upright out of the prairie and learn why it's considered sacred to local Native American tribes. Afterwards journey to Rapid City, where you'll have your overnight stay. Locations Visited: Billings US, Rapid City US.
- Day 7 Explore Rapid City Today is your first full day in Rapid City to do as you please. Relax at your hotel or opt for one of our exciting Optional Experiences. Choose to visit Badlands National Park with your Travel Director exploring some of the 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires amongst the largest protected mixed grass prairie in America. You’ll even make a stop at the famous Wall Drug Store, one of the top roadside attractions in the country. Later, you may opt to see a different side of Mount Rushmore and enjoy a ranger talk at an outdoor amphitheater for a moving patriotic program and sculpture lighting ceremony as the evening culminates in the slow exposure of light until the monument is fully illuminated. (seasonal) Locations Visited: Rapid City US, Badlands National Park US, Mount Rushmore US, Rapid City US.
- Day 8 Hear the History of the Black Hills Travel through the Black Hills to pay tribute to Crazy Horse, the largest mountain carving in the world, peering at the immortalized face of the famed war chief of the Lakota people etched from the granite rock of the Black Hills. We continue to Mount Rushmore featuring the enormous carvings of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln dramatically etched into the granite rock face. On tonight’s MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, meet with cultural ambassador Stephen Yellowhawk for dinner over stories about the history of his tribe and how he came to learn the traditional dances. Locations Visited: Rapid City US, Crazy Horse Memorial US, Mount Rushmore US, Rapid City US.
- Day 9 Farewell Rapid City After breakfast, bid farewell to your traveling companions and transfer to Rapid City Regional Airport at your leisure. Or, extend your stay in Rapid City. Locations Visited: Rapid City US.
Name: National Park Wonders
Brand: Trafalgar
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Jackson
End City: Rapid City
Location Summary: Jackson, US
Grand Teton National Park, US
Yellowstone National Park, US
Cody, US
Billings, US
Rapid City, US
Badlands National Park, US
Mount Rushmore, US
Crazy Horse Memorial, US
Is Youth: This tour is open to those aged 18-35 only
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- Dining Summary - 4 Dinner (D). 8 Breakfast (B).
- Must-see Highlights - Discover Jackson, Rapid City. Visit Grand Teton National Park, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, the Black Hills of South Dakota. View Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Devils Tower National Monument. Explore Meet naturalist guides in Yellowstone National Park to lean about its geysers, hot springs, deep canyons and wildlife.
- Iconic Experience - Grand Teton National Park: Head to Grand Teton National Park for sightseeing of its alpine landscapes featuring eight peaks towering 12,000 feet above. At the Craig Thomas Visitor Center, gaze out at the Teton Range rising above. Inside the Center, explore the themes of place, people, preservation, mountaineering and Native Americans as you contemplate the past and future of this park. With your Travel Director enhancing your visit through narrative, drive by Jenny Lake, a glacier-carved lake at the base of the Teton Mountains.. Yellowstone National Park: Yellowstone National Park. A bucket list destination and a must-see icon. Established as America's first National Park by President Grant in 1872, Yellowstone is famous for its hot springs, bubbling mud pots, vast canyons and lush forests and a variety of terrain including alpine mountains, prairies, valleys and waterfalls as well as a diversity of nature including the hydrothermal features. Explore the Southern Loop of Yellowstone with your Travel Director who shows you the must-sees and highlights, paired with background information of this huge, ever-changing national park. See the splendor of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, keep an eye out for bison in Hayden Valley, and witness Old Faithful blow off some steam.. Yellowstone National Park: Explore the otherworldly Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone’s hottest and most active thermal area. Walk among steaming springs and hissing geysers, including Steamboat Geyser, the tallest active geyser on Earth. With time to explore on your own, discover how the geology and stories of this dramatic landscape continue to shape the region today. . Cody: Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a museum complex in Cody with five museums under one roof. You’ll explore Plains Indian cultures, view original works by artists like Frederic Remington and Charles Russell, examine historic firearms, and learn about the life and legacy of Buffalo Bill — the scout, showman and town founder.. Devils Tower: Admire Devils Tower, a geological monolith that seems to rise up out of the prairie. You’ll be able to see why Devils Tower is considered sacred to local Native American tribes, as it is totally unique and contrasts with the plains around it. The first National Monument in the USA (1906) the tower stands some 867-feet from summit to base. Native American's often refer to the monument as Bear Lodge Butte.. Little Big Horn: There’s no better place to learn about the Battle of Little Bighorn than visiting the famous historical site itself. Explore the Visitor Center to get oriented with the history of Custer's Last Stand. With your Travel Director driving along Battlefield Tour Road where General Custer and his men were roundly defeated by combined forces of Sioux, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal warriors in 1876, feel echoes of the past come alive on this one-of-a-kind experience. . Black Hills: Unlock the history of Crazy Horse Memorial. Learn how construction began in 1948 after Henry Standing Bear, a Lakota elder, commissioned Korczak Ziolkowski, who worked on construction of Mount Rushmore. While the original idea was to carve a face into rock like Mount Rushmore, the monument will ultimately have a full body and horse. There is no completion date yet, but the face of Crazy Horse was completed in 1998 at 87 feet 6 inches (26.7 m) high.. Mount Rushmore: The grand faces of Mount Rushmore National Memorial await. View the faces of four of America’s most important presidents - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt - dramatically etched into the granite rock. Mount Rushmore tells the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of the United States. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, visitors will come face to face (literally) with the rich heritage we all share. .
- Trafalgar Difference - Yellowstone National Park: Nothing beats staying close to all the action. Your accommodation for the next two nights is inside the National Park granting you all day access to the park and hotel amenities. Enjoy an evening stroll when the day-trippers are gone and appreciate the natural beauty surrounding you. .
- Be My Guest - Billings: Guests will dine at the historic Billings Depot and experience a hyper-local pairing of food and mixed cocktails. Your host for the evening is Allen Hodges, the owner of Undammed Distilling Company. Undammed is located in Billings and their products are a tribute to the majestic, wild, undammed Yellowstone River. Guests will get to hear from Allen how his products are made and get a taste of three different Undammed cocktails, each paired with a dinner course prepared by award-winning Chef, Stephen Hindman of Stacked a Montana Grill. Drinks for the evening will be prepared by the historic Rainbow Bar. The ‘Bow, as it’s often called, opened as a beer parlor and hotel in 1935 and continues to be a staple in Downtown Billings..
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® - Rapid City: Get ready for a one-of-a-kind-experience meeting Stephen Yellowhawk to discover the history of his tribe during a festive evening of dance and song. A performer for more than 20 years, Stephen has a passion for dance and sheer determination to promote his Native American culture. Raised by his grandparents from the Lakota tribe and Onondaga Iroquois tribe, Stephen will share his family and tribal history, culture, and traditions with you. Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities..
