Exploring America's Great Parks
View the best of the National Parks on this tour to Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, South Dakota, Wyoming and Utah. Explore the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Arches National Park, Custer State Park, Black Hills National Forest, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. Be amazed by the natural beauty and stunning views on this expansive tour.
The 15 day Exploring America's Great Parks tour from Globus Tours is a popular choice for families and groups who want to get up close and personal with these beautiful parks. Over these two weeks, you'll gain a stronger connection with the country. The sight of the stars under the clear skies alone is enough to wrap most travelers in but this 15 day Exploring America's Great Parks tour from Globus Tours provides so much more.
15 Days • fr. $5,599
Tour Includes
- Orientation tour of Las Vegas
- Navajo cookout and a 4 wheel drive tour in Monument Valley
- Visit Arches National Park in Moab
- Lunch and wine tasting in Grand Junction
- Excursion to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorials plus a buffalo safari
- Sightseeing in Deadwood South Dakota
- Sightseeing at the Devil's Tower National Monument
- Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody
- Sightseeing in Yellowstone National Park
- Sightseeing in Grand Teton National Park
- Orientation tour of Salt Lake City
- Sightseeing in Bryce Canyon National Park
- Sightseeing in Zion National Park
- Headsets throughout the tour
- Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
- Breakfast daily (except Day 1)
- 1 lunch
- 7 three-course dinners including a farewell dinner in Las Vegas
Hotel Details
- Treasure Island Hotel in Las Vegas (2 nights)
- Yavapai Lodge East in Grand Canyon National Park (1 night)
- Each Grand Canyon National Park Lodge, has its own unique setting and atmosphere. The specific lodge for your vacation will be confirmed in your vacation documents. Lodges featured in Grand Canyon National Park are the Maswik North Lodge, Thunderbird Lodge, Yavapai West, Yavapai East, and Kachina Lodge.
- Gouldin's Lodge in Monument Valley (1 night)
- Aarchway Inn in Moab, UT (1 night)
- Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Denver (1 night)
- State Game Lodge at Custer State Park (2 nights)
- The historic State Game Lodge served as the “Summer White House” for President Calvin Coolidge.
- Best Western Sheridan Center in Sheridan, WY (1 night)
- Canyon Lodge in Yellowstone National Park (2 nights)
- Each Yellowstone National Park Lodge has its own unique setting and atmosphere. The specific lodge for your vacation will be confirmed with your vacation documents. Lodges featured in Yellowstone National Park are the Old Faithful Inn, Lake Yellowstone Hotel, Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Grant Village, and Old Faithful Snow Lodge.
- Rustic Inn at Jacksonhole Creekside (1 night)
- Radisson Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City (1 night)
- Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel in Bryce Canyon National Park (1 night)
- The hotels listed are intended to be used on all departures however Globus reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to those listed. No refunds are provided for hotel changes and full cancellation penalties apply.
Day 1
ARRIVE IN LAS VEGAS Location Information Description
Las Vegas, United States
Welcome to the “Entertainment Capital of the World!” At 6 pm, meet your fellow traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming national park adventure.
TREASURE ISLAND HOTEL
Day 2
LAS VEGAS–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Grand Canyon, United States
Depart the glittering lights and glamour of Las Vegas for one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park. Carved through the rocks of the Colorado Plateau over millions of years, the canyon is more than a mile deep and 10 miles wide, revealing billions of years of geological history. Tonight, savor a sunset in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Your hotel is located inside Grand Canyon National Park, a rare opportunity for great views and a significant extra when traveling with Globus.
Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel TBA
Day 3
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK–MONUMENT VALLEY Location Information Description
Grand Canyon, United States
This morning, you may want to join an exciting helicopter flight over the canyon or enjoy a hike on one of the many trails.
Location Information Description
Monument Valley, United States
We then travel north through Arizona and into the Navajo Nation. Tonight will be spent at historic Goulding’s Lodge, where you will be treated to a Navajo Cookout and learn about the local Dineh (people) who call this land home.
Breakfast, Dinner
GOULDING'S LODGE
Day 4
MONUMENT VALLEY–MOAB Location Information Description
Monument Valley, United States
Start this morning with a 4-Wheel-Drive tour of Monument Valley. Your local Navajo guide will show you some of the valley’s most incredible scenery and share their local legends and lore.
Location Information Description
Moab, United States
We then head north for Moab, the “Mountain Biking Capital of the World.”
Breakfast
AARCHWAY INN
Day 5
MOAB–ARCHES NATIONAL PARK–GRAND JUNCTION–DENVER Location Information Description
Arches National Park, United States
This morning, explore the incredible landscape of Arches National Park. The park contains more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches and formations, including Balanced Rock, Park Avenue, and Delicate Arch.
Location Information Description
Grand Junction, United States
Stop in Colorado’s wine country, where you’ll enjoy lunch and a wine tasting.
Location Information Description
Denver, United States
We then journey east across the Rocky Mountains to the “Mile High City” of Denver. This evening, why not stroll the city’s pedestrian 16th Street Mall and take advantage of the shopping, dining, and entertainment?
Breakfast, Lunch
HILTON GARDEN INN DENVER DOWNTOWN
Day 6
DENVER–CUSTER STATE PARK Location Information Description
Custer State Park, United States
Today, travel across the windswept landscape of Wyoming and into the Black Hills of South Dakota. Spend the next two nights in beautiful Custer State Park. Formed in 1897, the park is the second-largest state park in America. Its 73,000 breathtaking acres are home to a variety of wildlife, including bison, pronghorn antelope, mountain goats, whitetail deer, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, wild burros, and elk.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Stay at the historic State Game Lodge, which served as the “Summer White House” for President Calvin Coolidge. Relax with a cool drink on the front porch and let Mother Nature entertain you.
Breakfast, Dinner
STATE GAME LODGE AT CUSTER STATE PARK
Day 7
CUSTER STATE PARK. EXCURSION TO MOUNT RUSHMORE & CRAZY HORSE Location Information Description
Mount Rushmore, United States
This morning, visit Mount Rushmore National Museum, which stands as a shrine of democracy. The epic sculpture depicts the faces of four exalted American presidents who symbolize this nation’s rich history, rugged determination, and lasting achievement.
Location Information Description
Crazy Horse Memorial, United States
Then, visit the Crazy Horse Memorial, built in honor of the fearless Sioux Indian chief, whose fame is derived from the Battle of Little Bighorn. Learn about the sculpture, his family, and the future of the project.
Location Information Description
Custer State Park, United States
Later, return to Custer State Park and be a part of an exciting buffalo safari. Have your cameras ready for great photo opportunities. Then, enjoy an old-fashioned Chuckwagon Cookout, complete with Western entertainment.
Breakfast, Dinner
STATE GAME LODGE AT CUSTER STATE PARK
Day 8
CUSTER STATE PARK–DEADWOOD–DEVILS TOWER NATIONAL MONUMENT–SHERIDAN Location Information Description
Deadwood, United States
Start today by exploring the Wild West town of Deadwood. Take a journey through time as you travel down cobblestone streets and hear stories of all the legendary characters that contributed to the town’s history, such as Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Potato Creek Johnny.
Location Information Description
Devils Tower, United States
Next stop is Devils Tower National Monument, established as America’s first national monument by Teddy Roosevelt in 1906. The spectacular rock formation and the surrounding countryside are home to a myriad of plant and animal life, and Native Americans consider the area a place for renewal.
Location Information Description
Sheridan, United States
Overnight in Sheridan, Wyoming.
Breakfast
BEST WESTERN SHERIDAN CENTER
Day 9
SHERIDAN–CODY–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Cody, United States
This morning, we stop in Buffalo Bill’s Western town of Cody. Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, which celebrates the spirit of the American West by sharing stories of the Western experience. Learn about natural history, Native culture, art, firearms, and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.
Location Information Description
Yellowstone N.P., United States
We then travel to Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 as the world’s first national park.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Enjoy two nights inside Yellowstone National Park. Each lodge has its own unique setting and atmosphere. Lodges featured are the Old Faithful Inn, Lake Yellowstone Hotel, Grant Village, Old Faithful Snow Lodge, and Canyon Lodge. Specific lodges will be confirmed in your documents.
NOTE: The routing and areas visited within Yellowstone are subject to favorable weather and/or road conditions. When conditions are unfavorable, the routing may be adjusted accordingly.
Breakfast
Hotel TBA
Day 10
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Yellowstone N.P., United States
Spend the day exploring all the wonders of Yellowstone. See world-famous Old Faithful Geyser, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and Fountain Paint Pot. Be on the lookout for some of the park’s wildlife that can include moose, bison, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, wolves, bear, fox, coyote, and beaver.
Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel TBA
Day 11
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON Location Information Description
Grand Teton, United States
Journey south today and visit National Park. The park’s world-renowned scenery attracts more than 4 million visitors per year. See beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake and stroll along the shore before continuing to Jackson.
Location Information Description
Jackson, United States
This evening, why not visit the Antler Arches, enjoy a drink at one of the swinging-door saloons, or shop for the perfect cowboy hat?
Breakfast
RUSTIC INN AT JACKSON HOLE CREEKSIDE
Day 12
JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY Location Information Description
Salt Lake City, United States
Continue your journey south today through Wyoming and into Utah. Arrive in Salt Lake City, founded by Mormon pioneer Brigham Young in 1847. More recently, the city played host to the 2002 Olympics and now offers a vibrant downtown with a variety of stores, attractions, and restaurants. Enjoy an orientation tour before arriving at your hotel.
Breakfast
SHERATON SALT LAKE CITY
Day 13
SALT LAKE CITY–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Bryce Canyon, United States
Today’s highlight is a visit to unique Bryce Canyon National Park. Here, you’ll discover a breathtaking landscape full of pinnacles of stone and colors that defy the imagination. This evening, why not do some stargazing? Bryce is one of the best places to view stars because of its remote location and lack of pollution. On some nights, more than 7,500 stars are visible.
Breakfast
BEST WESTERN PLUS BRYCE CANYON GRAND
Day 14
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK–ZION NATIONAL PARK–LAS VEGAS Location Information Description
Zions Park, United States
This morning, visit Zion National Park with its dramatic landscape of canyons and soaring cliffs. Enjoy free time to hike taking in views of fantastic rock structures, the Virgin River, and unbelievable scenic beauty.
Location Information Description
Las Vegas, United States
We then return to Las Vegas and overnight in the heart of the famous Las Vegas “Strip.” This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner.
Breakfast, Dinner
TREASURE ISLAND HOTEL
Day 15
LAS VEGAS Location Information Description
Las Vegas, United States
Your tour ends this morning with guests departing on independent schedules.
Breakfast
Important information:
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 45-22 days prior to commencement of services: 20% of total price*
- 21-8 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
- On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $250 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
- For complete terms and conditions please visit the Globus Terms & Conditions for more information.