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 What
treasures Mother Nature will unfold on this
incredible journey through five of America's most
splendid national parks. You'll visit Grand Canyon,
Zion, Bryce, Grand Teton and Yellowstone, each
beautiful, yet strikingly different. You'll begin
your journey in spectacular Scottsdale, Arizona, and
the artist colony of Sedona. Enjoy a scenic cruise
on lovely Lake Powell before traveling to the North
Rim of the Grand Canyon. Your remarkable vistas will
include incredible wildlife, pristine lakes, rugged
mountain peaks, waterfalls, and some of the deepest,
narrowest canyons in the world, as well as the famed
Great Salt Lake and the national masterpiece, Mount
Rushmore. A fun-filled evening of cowboy
entertainment and dinner is yours to enjoy during
your visit to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Then you're off
to view the famous Old Faithful Geyser, and a
journey through the territory of the Great Sioux
Nation, to your final stop at Custer State Park in
the Black Hills of South Dakota.
- Visit five of
our nation's most breath-taking national parks
on one great tour.
- Discover a
world of color and light as you take a breakfast
cruise on beautiful Lake Powell
- Spend two
nights in the cowboy town of Jackson Hole,
Wyoming and enjoy an evening of cowboy
entertainment.
- Witness the
world-famous Old-Faithful Geyser during a visit
to Yellowstone.
- Spend the
night in amazing Grand Canyon National Park.
Day 1: Phoenix,
Arizona - Scottsdale - Tour Begins
Join Collette on a tour through five of America's
most splendid national parks. Your tour begins in
Arizona, where you will enjoy a stay in the
world-famous resort town of Scottsdale. (D)
Day 2: Scottsdale - Sedona - Lake Powell
Begin the day with a visit to the artists' colony of
Sedona before stopping at the spectacular Oak Creek
Canyon. See the amazing rock formations change hue
with each turn in the road. Later today, you arrive
at Lake Powell. (B, D)
Day 3: Lake Powell - Grand Canyon
This morning you embark on a delightful breakfast
cruise on scenic Lake Powell. Then travel to Carl
Hayden Visitors Center and look out over Glen Canyon
Dam and see to the end of Lake Powell. Afterwards,
travel to Marble Canyon before arriving at the
spectacular Grand Canyon, staying at the only
in-park hotel. The original Grand Canyon Lodge was
destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1937 by architect
Gilbert Stanley Underwood. Its rustic construction
of limestone walls and timbered ceilings complements
the North Rim's lush beauty. The Lodge offers peace
and comfort to the North Rim visitor and is a
National Historic Landmark. Dinner this evening
takes place in the historic Grand Canyon Lodge,
offering fine dining in a casual atmosphere, with
magnificent views overlooking the rim of the Canyon.
(B, D)
Day 4: Grand Canyon - Bryce Canyon, Utah -
Zion Canyon
Today you travel to Bryce Canyon National Park,
truly one of the most spectacular scenic wonders of
the world. The formations within Bryce Canyon
National Park, called Hoodoos, are the creation of
wind and water erosion over eons of time. Iron
oxidizing within the rock causes the natural orange
and red hues that color these formations. Your final
destination for the day is the red and white
sandstone cliffs of Zion Canyon National Park. In
sheer magnitude and color, Zion is very likely one
of the most awe-inspiring national parks in the
world. Tonight, join your fellow passengers for a
Ranger talk to learn more about the park. (B, D)
Day 5: Zion Canyon - Salt Lake City
A drive north takes you to Salt Lake City, the “City
of the Saints,” where you will enjoy a two-night
stay. (B)
Day 6: Salt Lake City
Enjoy a tour of Salt Lake City, featuring the Great
Salt Lake, the state capitol and the residential
district. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Perhaps you will want to explore Temple Square. This
beautifully landscaped 10-acre plot of ground in the
heart of downtown Salt Lake City is one of Utah's
most visited attractions. The centerpiece of the
square is the 6-spired granite Salt Lake Temple, and
adjacent to this imposing edifice is the domed
Tabernacle, home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle
Choir and the great Tabernacle organ. (B)
Day 7: Salt Lake City - Jackson Hole, Wyoming
En route to Wyoming you will see the majestic Bear
Lake Summit. Later you will arrive in the cowboy
town of Jackson Hole. A fun-filled evening of cowboy
entertainment and dinner is in store at the Bar J
Chuckwagon. (B, D)
Day 8: Jackson Hole
The day is yours to explore Jackson Hole. Some
optional activities include shopping, canoeing,
hiking and river rafting trips. (B)
Day 9: Jackson Hole - Grand Tetons -
Yellowstone
From Jackson Hole, pass through Grand Teton National
Park. Towering more than a mile above the valley of
Jackson Hole, the Grand Teton rises to 13,770 feet.
Twelve Teton peaks reach above 12,000 feet and
support a dozen mountain glaciers. The Teton Range
is the youngest range in the Rockies and displays
some of North America's oldest rocks. Later, arrive
at the amazing Yellowstone National Park where you
will enjoy an overnight stay at your lodge nestled
in the heart of this wonderful park. One of the many
highlights is the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser,
a fountain of steam that rises more than 60 feet in
the air. (B, D)
Day 10: Yellowstone - Cody - Sheridan
A delightful day of sightseeing begins with a trip
along Lake Yellowstone and over Sylvan Pass. From
the mountains to the prairies, the scenery is simply
amazing. As you pass through Cody, a stop will be
made at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, a
tribute to one of the most colorful figures of the
old west, Buffalo Bill Cody. Before turning in for
the night in Sheridan, you drive through the
incredible Bighorn Mountains and journey through the
territory of the Great Sioux Nation. (B, D)
Day 11: Sheridan - Custer State Park, South
Dakota
See one of the country's most famous landmarks,
Mount Rushmore, before visiting the Crazy Horse
Monument, a memorial dedicated to the Native
Americans of our great land. You'll also have the
opportunity to visit the Native American Cultural
Center to learn about their culture and customs.
Here, Native Americans discuss the significance of
wearing different feathers, clothes, crafts and the
movements of their dances. Later, you arrive at
Custer State Park, in the Black Hills of South
Dakota. Join your fellow travelers at a farewell
dinner and share your experiences at our nation's
wonderful parks. (B, D)
Day 12: Custer State Park - Rapid City - Tour
Ends
Your tour ends, leaving you with many wonderful
memories of your tour.
Stay another night -
Add a pre night stay in Scottsdale. Add a pre night
stay in Scottsdale. Prices start at $80 per person,
double.
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Uniquely For You
Mount Rushmore |
| In
1925, Gutzon Borglum set out to create a
gigantic work of art. Armed with 400 men
and $1 million dollars, he began carving
a 5,725-foot mountain into a national
masterpiece. The mountain's name is
Mount Rushmore, and the men whose images
are carved into its facade symbolize the
first 150 years of United States
history. Immortalized in stone are
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,
Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
Creating the memorial was a difficult
task. The rock on Mount Rushmore was so
strong, dynamite was the most practical
way to mold the monument. Once the stone
was blasted to within inches of
Borglum's measurements, the faces were
fine-tuned with hammers and chisels.
Fourteen years after construction began,
Borglum died, leaving the final phases
of construction to his son, Lincoln. All
work on Mount Rushmore concluded for
good in October of 1941, on the eve of
World War II. Interestingly enough, what
you see immortalized in the Black Hills
of South Dakota is actually an
unfinished masterpiece. Borglum's
original plans called for the four men
to be carved all the way down to their
waists. |
Base Rates Per Person
| Departure Date |
Tour Rate – Twin |
Tour and Air Rate |
| May 23 2006 |
$2299 |
$2579 from LAX |
| May 30 2006 |
$2299 |
$2579 from LAX |
| Jun 13 2006 |
$2349 |
$2629 from LAX |
| Jun 25 2006 |
$2349 |
$2629 from LAX |
| Jul 11 2006 |
$2349 |
$2629 from LAX |
| Jul 23 2006 |
$2349 |
$2629 from LAX |
| Aug 06 2006 |
$2349 |
$2629 from LAX |
| Sep 03 2006 |
$2349 |
$2629 from LAX |
| Sep 10 2006 |
$2349 |
$2629 from LAX |
| Sep 24 2006 |
$2349 |
$2629 from LAX |
| Oct 01 2006 |
$2349 |
$2629 from LAX |
*Tour and air prices are lead-in rates from a specific gateway based on twin
occupancy and are subject to change. Rates do not include inter-air flights.
Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Tours departing BEFORE
4/30/06 may follow a different itinerary than what is listed here. Please
confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. For tours that
feature a cruise, port taxes are not included in the prices above. Additional tour dates
may be available, please call us for information.
12 days, 18
meals
10 Breakfasts, 8
Dinners
Day 1 -
Courtyard by
Marriott, Scottsdale, AZ
Day 2 -
Lake Powell Resort, Lake Powell, AZ
Day 3 -
Grand Canyon Lodges, AZ
Day 4 -
Zion Canyon Lodge or Zion Park Inn, UT
Day 5, 6 -
Sheraton, Salt Lake City, UT
Day 7, 8 -
Snow King Resort, Jackson Hole, WY
Day 9 -
Grant Village or Snow Lodge, Yellowstone
National Park, WY
Day 10 -
Holiday Inn, Sheridan, WY
Day 11 -
State Game Lodge, Custer State Park or Best
Western Buffalo Ridge, Custer, SD
On some dates alternate hotels may be used
NOTES:
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On certain dates, when the
Bar J Chuckwagon is closed, dinner will be
substituted at the hotel.
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When the breakfast cruise
is not available, a lunch is substituted.
- The Tabernacle is undergoing
restoration and will be closed through the summer of 2006. The
Mormon Tabernacle Choir will continue rehearsals and concerts at
the spectacular Conference Center located in Temple Square.
- Due to tour scheduling,
flights home should not be booked prior to 8:00 a.m.
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