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Experience this amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site Explore in an open-air vehicle tour with a Navajo Local Guide See the second largest man-made lake in the U.S. See gorgeous canyon country Marvel at the Multi-coloured hoodoos Walk among the giant elk antler arches Explore this popular destination for hiking, camping and fishing Visit the first U.S National Park See the site of the Battle of the Little Bighorn Witness the towering memorial for all Native American tribes Gaze at the faces of four U.S. presidents Monument Valley: Learn how the area was known as the ‘Valley Between the Rocks’ by the Navajo people who have lived here for centuries as you ride along in an open-air vehicle tour with your local Navajo guide. Cover the famous 17-mile loop of Navajo Tribal Park viewing many of the famous monuments including the East and West Mittens viewpoint, John Ford’s Point & Three Sisters viewpoint, the Totem Pole viewpoint, Artist’s Point and the North Window viewpoints. The experience directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reducing Inequalities. Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted Many meals included City orientation tours Extensive variety of Choice Experiences On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Costsaver 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 Iconic Breakfast (IC) 7 Breakfast (B) 1 Lunch (L) Iconic Breakfast at Charly’s Pub and Grill which welcomed many famous people and presidents

Accommodation

Golden Nugget & Casino Best Western Pony Soldier Inn & Suites Super 8 by Wyndham Page/Lake Powell Bryce View Lodge Tru by Hilton Salt Lake City Midvale The Flying Saddle Resort Brandin’ Iron Inn Buffalo Bill Cabin Village SureStay Plus by Best Western Buffalo Ramada by Wyndham Keystone near Mt Rushmore

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Las Vegas
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Las Vegas

Home to dazzling casinos, glitzy wedding chapels and incredible dining experiences, there’s no better way to kick off your US national parks value tour than in Sin City! Meet up with your Travel Director for a glimpse of what’s to come, then, get right into the bright lights and fun-filled streets however you choose, with a walk through Downtown, head to ’The Strip’...or both! Vegas is your ultimate playground.
Day 2 Day 2: Las Vegas – Grand Canyon National Park – Flagstaff
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Las Vegas – Grand Canyon National Park – Flagstaff

Whether you’re a lover of great scenery or classic roadside attractions, iconic Route 66 has got you covered. Today’s destination? The Grand Canyon, one of the world’s seven natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take in all the epic vistas of this 2-billion-year-old marvel of nature. Want to make your visit extra special? Why not treat yourself to a once in a lifetime helicopter ride over the North and South Rim? Awestruck, you’ll then visit the Grand Canyon Village before arriving in Flagstaff, a laid-back outpost on Route 66.
Day 3 Day 3: Flagstaff – Monument Valley – Page
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Flagstaff – Monument Valley – Page

How to kick off a day of adventure on your US national parks value tour? With an iconic breakfast at Charly’s Pub & Grill located in one of the oldest hotels in Flagstaff. Next up: Monument Valley, a symbol of the wild west with its rusty red spindles and buttes reaching 36 meters into the air. Dive into the local history and geology teaming up with a local Navajo guide for a Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Guided Tour, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
Day 4 Day 4: Page – Zion National Park – Bryce Canyon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Page – Zion National Park – Bryce Canyon

Ahhh, Zion. Famous for its red and white cliffs, canyons and wildflower meadows, buttes, mesas and natural arches. Walk the many hiking trails, take in the sights of the Virgin River and have your camera ready to capture the unique geological formations. Enjoy lunch at Zion Park Lodge before heading out to Bryce Canyon. Choose to join a chuckwagon dinner at Ebenezer’s dinner and show or rest up anticipating adventures in this stunning national park tomorrow.
Day 5 Day 5: Bryce Canyon National Park – Salt Lake City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Bryce Canyon National Park – Salt Lake City

Multicoloured ’hoodoos’ and large amphitheatres, this can only be Bryce Canyon National Park. Stand in awe at the open areas whipped into shape by centuries of wind and rain. Walk along one of the juniper lined trails to the rim of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. From colourful scenery to colourful cities, Salt Lake City is your next stop on your US national parks value tour. With an evening full of possibilities, why not head to the downtown area for a stop in one of its tempting restaurants, coffeehouses and laidback bars?
Day 6 Day 6: Salt Lake City - Alpine
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Salt Lake City - Alpine

This morning in Utah’s small town feeling capital city, drive by Temple Square, the city’s most famous sight. Hey, Wyoming! Where snow-covered mountain ranges seem to rise and fall before your eyes. Arrive in the city of Alpine where three rivers converge against the backdrop of the Tetons. Settle into your hotel this evening situated along the banks of Snake River. Play a round of tennis, stretch out in the indoor, heated swimming pool, or take a stroll through town of Alpine.
Day 7 Day 7: Grand Teton National Park And Jackson Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Grand Teton National Park And Jackson Free Time

Today on your US national parks value tour, you won’t be able to take your eyes away from the window as you follow the Snake River through the forest and mountains before arriving at Grand Teton National Park. A stroll around Jackson Town Square gets you a lay of the land and admiring the famous elk antlers that signal the gateway to the park - eager to explore. Feeling the call of the outdoors? Join our Snake River Float Trip Choice Experience for a water adventure through the Tetons. This evening back at your hotel, choose to visit Melvin Brewery for a behind-the-scenes look at this booming Alpine brewery.
Day 8 Day 8: Alpine – Yellowstone National Park – West Yellowstone
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Alpine – Yellowstone National Park – West Yellowstone

Hot springs, bubbling mud pots, vast canyons and lush forests as far as the eye can see are yours to behold at Yellowstone National Park. Wildlife seekers, get ready for a treat! Grizzly bears, wolves, bison and elk all roam free here. Take your time exploring as you tick off the key sites including the biggest crowd pleaser of them all, Old Faithful, named for its dependable eruption every 44 to 125 minutes.
Day 9 Day 9: West Yellowstone – Yellowstone National Park – Cody
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: West Yellowstone – Yellowstone National Park – Cody

One day at Yellowstone surely isn’t enough, and this morning on your US national parks value tour will take you to Mammoth Hot Springs. Said to look like a cave turned inside out, the soft limestone of this area needs to be seen to be believed. Be dazzled by the gradation of colours and levels before you tick off another hot spot: Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. This 19-mile-long canyon bedazzles in shades of yellow, red, white and pink. You’ll then head on to the frontier town of Cody, a lively place with saloons that will keep the high energy of the day going into the night.
Day 10 Day 10: Cody – Little Bighorn Battlefield – Buffalo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Cody – Little Bighorn Battlefield – Buffalo

Big mountains, big lakes and big stretches of uninterrupted skyline... it’s no wonder Montana has earned the nickname ‘Big Sky Country.’ On a free morning in Wyoming, discover the area your way with a Choice Experience visit to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Next stop, Little Bighorn Battlefield, the site of the 1876 battle between the US Army’s 7th Cavalry and the Lakota and Cheyenne warriors. In Buffalo, your evening is free to explore the city your way.
Day 11 Day 11: Buffalo – Crazy Horse – Keystone
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Buffalo – Crazy Horse – Keystone

The Black Hills region is a mix of canyons and peaks that bridge the Wyoming and South Dakota border. See how it got its nickname from the dark ponderosa pines that cover the hillsides on your way to Crazy Horse monument which has been under construction for over 70 years. Discover more Native American history on your US national parks value tour by paying a visit to the nearby Indian Museum of North America. Tonight, choose to get your first glimpse of Mount Rushmore, learning more about the nation’s patriotic past, present and future with a National Park ranger.
Day 12 Day 12: Mount Rushmore And Keystone Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Mount Rushmore And Keystone Free Time

Sure to be a highlight: Mount Rushmore. As the largest statue-monument in the world, the stony faces of four of America’s presidents carved 18 meters tall into the granite hillside loom large -- bigger and more detailed than you could have imagined. Don’t miss you chance to join Badlands National Park Sightseeing, learning about the 99,000 hectares that make up the unique geology.
Day 13 Day 13: Keystone – Depart Rapid City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Keystone – Depart Rapid City

As your US national parks value tour comes to an end today, you’ll no doubt be reflecting on the phenomenal sights and experiences you’ve had over the past 12 days. Depart on a complimentary transfer to Rapid City Airport arriving at approximately 9:00 am. Alternatively, take advantage of our complimentary transfer to Denver International Airport, where you’ll arrive at approximately 5:00 pm. (At the time of booking, you have the option to end your tour in Rapid City or Denver.)

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Itinerary of your trip Spectacular Canyons And National Parks (End Rapid City, 13 D

Day 1: Arrive Las Vegas

Day 2: Las Vegas – Grand Canyon National Park – Flagstaff

Day 3: Flagstaff – Monument Valley – Page

Day 4: Page – Zion National Park – Bryce Canyon

Day 5: Bryce Canyon National Park – Salt Lake City

Day 6: Salt Lake City - Alpine

Day 7: Grand Teton National Park And Jackson Free Time

Day 8: Alpine – Yellowstone National Park – West Yellowstone

Day 9: West Yellowstone – Yellowstone National Park – Cody

Day 10: Cody – Little Bighorn Battlefield – Buffalo

Day 11: Buffalo – Crazy Horse – Keystone

Day 12: Mount Rushmore And Keystone Free Time

Day 13: Keystone – Depart Rapid City

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