Tour Wild West, Cowboys And Buffalos (End Denver, 9 Days, Denver

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

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The Little America Hotel Modern Mountain Motel National Park Lodges Yellowstone Holiday Inn Sheridan Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City

Transport

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

Hygieneprotocol

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.

Meals

1 Kickoff Party (KP) 8 Breakfast (B) 2 Lunch (L) 2 Dinner (D)

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Idaho Falls: Enjoy a self-guided visit of the Idaho Potato Museum where you’ll learn about the many facets of the potato industry from planting and irrigation to harvesting and processing. After your tour you’ll get to taste a real Idaho baked potato with all the fixings followed by Potato Ice Cream. Grand Teton National Park: We head to Grand Tetons National Park for sightseeing. Yellowstone National Park: Without a doubt a bucket list destination for many travelers - welcome to Yellowstone National Park. Established as America’s first National Park by President Grant in 1872 Yellowstone is famous for it’s hot springs, bubbling mud pots, vast canyons and lush forests as far as the eye can see. Cody: You’ll get a glimpse into the "Spirit of the West" at the Buffalo Bill Center for the West museum complex. As you wonder through this huge set of exhibits you’ll feel like you’ve been transported back to a time of cowboys and cowgirls, gun-toting lawmen and brave Native American warriors. Black Hills: Contribute to the preservation of the heritage of Native Americans during a visit to the Crazy Horse Memorial. This iconic monument represents the Oglala Lakota warrior ’Crazy Horse’ on land considered sacred, in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Badlands National Park: Enjoy the spectacular sights as you make your way through Badlands Loop Road. Mount Rushmore: We’ll visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where you can view the faces of four of America’s most important presidents, dramatically etched into the granite rock face. Carved into the face of Mount Rushomore are the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Rapid City: Travel to the past from the present at the Oglala Lakota Living History Village and gain priceless insights into the culture and indigenous knowledge of Lakota Country. Rapid City: Meet Stephen Yellowhawk or a Lakota Tribe Member and discover the history of his tribe during a festive evening of dance and song. : Explore Durham Ranch, one of the largest bison ranches in the USA : Discover Native American culture and traditions when you meet a Lakota Tribe Member and gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the richness of the culture : Visit Badlands National Park, Oglala Lakota Living History Museum, Idaho Potato Museum, Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Cody, the Black Hills, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing : All transport and transfers shown : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) : Optional Experiences and free time An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing All transport and transfers shown Optional Experiences and free time

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Day 1 Day 1: Start Your Travels In Salt Lake City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Start Your Travels In Salt Lake City

Saddle up for a Wild West family adventure starting with a relaxing afternoon together in Salt Lake City before meeting your travel companions for a rootin’ tootin’ evening Kick-off Party with your Travel Director.
Day 2 Day 2: Idaho Potato Museum And Scavenger Hunt
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Idaho Potato Museum And Scavenger Hunt

Put on your cowboy hats, pull up your boots and get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime. Experience the rich history and culture of the world’s most humble vegetable – the potato! Visitors to the Idaho Potato Museum will learn about the many facets of the potato industry from planting and irrigation to harvesting and processing. There’s no place better to showcase potatoes than in “The Potato Capital of the World,” Blackfoot, Idaho! Followed by a potato-themed lunch including potato ice cream! Then its off to to Jackson Hole, walk through the town’s famous landmark arch of tangled elk antlers and step back in time as you explore the Town Square with its Western boardwalks, craft boutiques and ice cream shops-all surrounded by the majestic Rockies.
Day 3 Day 3: Visit Grand Teton National Park Stays With Stories
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Visit Grand Teton National Park Stays With Stories

Family fun awaits every day of this trip and today is no exception. If the season is right, today is your chance to get out on the water for some adventures. Rise early to float down the Snake River on an optional, scenic wilderness float trip. It’s the most relaxing way to experience the river as you learn about its history, geology, and wildlife from an expert guide. Later, discover dramatic shimmering peaks of the Teton Range rising above alpine forests and lakes in the iconic Grand Teton National Park. Travel onward to your hotel for the night.
Day 4 Day 4: Yellowstone Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Yellowstone Sightseeing

Today you’ll enjoy a full day’s exploration of the geothermal wonderland of Yellowstone. You’ll join your Travel Director, marvelling at Old Faithful, the thousand-year old geyser which has been shooting up water every 90 minutes for centuries. We aim to explore as much of the park’s geological wonders, stopping at Lake Yellowstone, which contains the largest number of wild cutthroat trout in North America. see the wonders of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone whose colors and shapes are a sight to behold. We’ll also view Artists Point, a view point from which you watch in awe as water cascades down the Lower Falls. Our last stop on our Yellowstone exploration is the Mud Volcano home to Dragon Mouth’s Spring. After a full day of sightseeing, enjoy a three course dinner at your hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Immerse Into The Culture Of The Old West
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Immerse Into The Culture Of The Old West

You’ll get a glimpse into “Spirit of the West” at the Buffalo Bill Center for the West museum complex. As you wander through this huge set of exhibits you’ll feel like you’ve been transported back to a time of cowboys and cowgirls, lawmen and brave Native American warriors. The complex includes the Buffalo Bill Museum, Plains Indians Museum, Whitney Western Art Museum, Drapter and Natural History Museum. The museum was founded in 1917 and today holds over 50,000 artifacts. The Museum has been part of the Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Program for the past 15 years.
Day 6 Day 6: Venture Into Rapid City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Venture Into Rapid City

We continue our discovery of the Wild West heading through the "Energy Capital of the US," Gillette, WY. Then, we travel to South Dakota to spend the afternoon getting familiar with a famed Lakota warrior at Crazy Horse Memorial. You’ll gaze in awe of this colossal carved tribute to Crazy Horse, which you’ll learn is the largest mountain carving in the world.
Day 7 Day 7: Explore Badlands National Park And Oglala Lakota Living History Village Make Travel Matter
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Explore Badlands National Park And Oglala Lakota Living History Village Make Travel Matter

Today, participate in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a visit to the Oglala Lakota Living History Village, introducing you to the beautiful landscape of the past and present culture, and of indigenous knowledge of Lakota Country on Pine Ridge Reservation. Your visit contributes to the sustainability and resiliency of the Lakota community. Walk with a local guide on the trails through displays of living quarters used through the 19th and 20th centuries. Meet local artists who, through crafts and storytelling, provide insight into their cultures and traditions. Later, visit the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, the perfect place to prepare for your visit of Badlands National Park. Learn about the local earth science, wildlife and history as you explore museum exhibits, visit a working Fossil Preparation Lab or simply stop by the park bookstore.
Day 8 Day 8: Encounter The Traditions Of Black Hills Make Travel Matter
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Encounter The Traditions Of Black Hills Make Travel Matter

Today, head for the famous Black Hills of South Dakota to view the giant faces of former American presidents etched in the stone cliffs of Mount Rushmore. This evening, join your fellow adventurers at a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and Farewell Dinner featuring your guide Stephen Yellowhawk (or another tribe member).
Day 9 Day 9: Depart Denver
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Depart Denver

Travel to Denver, where you can extend your stay or make your way to Denver International Airport for your flight home, you will arrive at the airport at approximately 4:30pm.

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Wild West, Cowboys And Buffalos (End Denver, 9 Days, Denver

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Itinerary of your trip Wild West, Cowboys And Buffalos (End Denver, 9 Days, Denver

Day 1: Start Your Travels In Salt Lake City

Day 2: Idaho Potato Museum And Scavenger Hunt

Day 3: Visit Grand Teton National Park Stays With Stories

Day 4: Yellowstone Sightseeing

Day 5: Immerse Into The Culture Of The Old West

Day 6: Venture Into Rapid City

Day 7: Explore Badlands National Park And Oglala Lakota Living History Village Make Travel Matter

Day 8: Encounter The Traditions Of Black Hills Make Travel Matter

Day 9: Depart Denver

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