Tour National Parks Wonders (Start Idaho Falls, 9 Days)

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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

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All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

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Discover Jackson Explore Deadwood with a Local Specialist Scenic Drive through Deadwood View Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore Visit the towering peaks of Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Devils Tower National Monument, the Black Hills of South Dakota Connect With Locals Learn about the early 20th-century history of the old town of Sheridan with an exclusive dinner at PO News and Flagstaff Café. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience Meet Stephen Yellowhawk and discover the history of his tribe during a festive evening of dance and song. All hotel tips, charges and local taxes All porterage and restaurant gratuities All transport and transfers shown An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Optional Experiences and free time

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1 Be My Guest 1 Dinner 1 Farewell Dinner 1 Welcome Reception 8 Breakfasts

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The Lodge at Jackson Hole National Park Lodges Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Sheridan The Rushmore Hotel & Suites

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Idaho Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Idaho Falls

Welcome to beautiful Idaho Falls! Get settled and later meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception. Excitement builds as your Travel Director outlines the sites to come in your exploration of national parks.
Day 2 Day 2: An Adventure In Grand Teton National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: An Adventure In Grand Teton National Park

Spend a full day at leisure connecting with the dazzling natural scenery of Grand Teton National Park. If you like, 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. This afternoon, we’ll sail into the sky on an aerial tram ride to the peak of Rendezvous Mountain. The Jackson Hole Aerial Tram in Teton Village is the gateway to your national park experience. Soar from the valley to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain rising 4,139 vertical feet as you take in 360-degree views of the Tetons, Jackson Hole, the Snake River Valley, and Grand Teton National Park. Or, seasonally dependent, we’ll ride the Bridger Gondola taking us 2,700 feet above the valley floor.
Day 3 Day 3: Delve Into Yellowstone National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Delve Into Yellowstone National Park

We continue our exploration of the Tetons this morning before heading to the UNESCO-listed Yellowstone National Park. Your encounter with its geothermal wonders will leave you in awe. Witness Old Faithful’s waters arc high into the air as it has done approximately every 90 minutes since the Washburn Expedition discovered it. We stay amidst the colorful pools of hotsprings, mudpots and geysers tonight at one of the park’s signature lodges.
Day 4 Day 4: Journey Through Yellowstone National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Journey Through Yellowstone National Park

Keep a keen eye out for bison, grizzlies and elk as you journey through Hayden Valley en route to the rusting walls of Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon. Drive along Dunraven Pass and past Montana’s Lamar Valley, home to herds of elk, bison and grizzlies. Admire the gentle cascade of water running down the multi-colored mineral terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs as they descend into the valley.
Day 5 Day 5: Get A Taste Of The Wild West
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Get A Taste Of The Wild West

Head to the infamous town of Cody, named for its most famous native son, Buffalo Bill. 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 we Connect with Locals and enjoy a traditional Western-style Be My Guest dinner at a historic café, complete with an old-time tobacco shop.
Day 6 Day 6: Uncover The Secrets Of Deadwood
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Uncover The Secrets Of Deadwood

Head through the windswept prairies of the American Frontier and into the Black Hills of South Dakota, admiring the looming fortress of Devils Tower en route. Arriving in the infamous Gold Rush town of Deadwood, we join Kevin Costner’s Original Deadwood Tour. Meet a Local Specialist to hear about the days of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Potato Creek Johnny. Journey to Rapid City, where you have the seasonal option of visiting Mount Rushmore this evening to see the evening illumination ceremony.
Day 7 Day 7: Hear The History Of Black Hills
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Hear The History Of Black Hills

This morning, we pay tribute to Crazy Horse, 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.
Day 8 Day 8: Roam Rapid City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Roam Rapid City

Take an optional trip to Badlands National Park this morning or enjoy free time to explore downtown Rapid City today. This evening, we join a festive Farewell Dinner and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with Stephen Yellowhawk. Learn about how he works to preserve Native American heritage.
Day 9 Day 9: Farewell Rapid City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Farewell Rapid City

Bid farewell to your traveling companions and take a transfer to Rapid City Airport or extend your stay in Rapid City at The Rushmore Hotel.

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National Parks Wonders (Start Idaho Falls, 9 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip National Parks Wonders (Start Idaho Falls, 9 Days)

Day 1: Arrive Idaho Falls

Day 2: An Adventure In Grand Teton National Park

Day 3: Delve Into Yellowstone National Park

Day 4: Journey Through Yellowstone National Park

Day 5: Get A Taste Of The Wild West

Day 6: Uncover The Secrets Of Deadwood

Day 7: Hear The History Of Black Hills

Day 8: Roam Rapid City

Day 9: Farewell Rapid City

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