FIVE EPIC NATIONAL PARKS
9 Days 8 Nights
Tour Highlights: Grand Teton National Park, West Yellowstone, Salt Lake City Temple Square Discovery Experience, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Las Vegas, etc.
itinerary
Day 01 Arrive Jackson (2 Nights)
Your journey through the Old West and epic national landmarks begins in the intrepid adventurer's town of Jackson. Check in
to your hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome
Reception this evening.
Day 02 Jackson Sightseeing (B/D)
Begin your journey with breakfast in Jackson before you head out to your first national park. The dazzling natural wonders of the Grand Teton National Park take centre stage today as you float down the Snake River^. Keeping a keen eye out for moose and grizzly bears amidst the pine-clad river banks as well as the beautiful views the park has to offer. This evening, return back to Jackson and indulge in a Regional Dinner.
Day 03 Jackson – Grand Teton National Park – West Yellowstone (B)
Explore the alpine landscapes of Grand Teton National Park keeping your camera at hand to capture the mountain, Meadows, and towering peaks that provide a picturesque backdrop for today's drive to West Yellowstone, the gateway to the world's oldest national park and a boon for outdoors enthusiasts of all ages.
Day 04 Yellowstone National Park Sightseeing (B)
Journey to Yellowstone, the world's first national park, where you'll encounter a geothermal wonderland of spouting geysers, bubbling mud pots and turquoise hot springs. Pay a visit to Old Faithful, watching as its waters arc high into the air, and try to spot the park's resident bison, grizzlies and elk as you navigate valleys, passes and
valleys during this full-day of sightseeing.
Day 05 West Yellowstone – Salt Lake City (B/D)
Travel south to Utah's capital, the centre of the Mormon religion. Delve into history at the Salt Lake City Temple Square and take this time to explore at your leisure. This evening, join your fellow travellers at the Roof Restaurant to enjoy a regional dinner.
Day 06 Salt Lake City – Bryce Canyon National Park – Zion National Park (B)
The eerie hoodoo landscapes of Bryce Canyon are our first stop today. Admire its fairytale castles, cathedrals and secret
hideaways amidst an amphitheater of rusty red limestone spires. We'll continue to Zion National Park with its towering cream, pink and red cliffs and unusual biodiversity.
Day 07 Zion National Park – Williams (B)
Prior to starting your day, enjoy yourself breakfast at your hotel. Then, head on a tram ride through Zion Canyon, against the backdrop of soaring canyon walls and along the Virgin River, delving into some of the park's most treasured spots. We continue to the historic railroad town of Williams, stopping en route at Cameron Trading Post to browse local Navajo handicrafts and perhaps taste some traditional fry bread.
Day 08 Grand Canyon National Park Sightseeing (B/D)
Embark on the ride of a lifetime, boarding the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams to the South Rim of the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Visit Grand Canyon National Park and learn how this extraordinary feat of nature developed over the past 40 million years. This evening, we return to Williams and enjoy a special 'Be My Guest' dinner at South Rims Beer & Wine. A former Route 66 service station featuring local craft beers, Arizona wines, and arguably the best food in Williams.
Day 09 Williams – Depart Las Vegas (B)
Slice through desert landscapes bound for the desert playground of Las Vegas where you will be transferred to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport or consider extending your stay.
