Rocky Mountain High

Outdoor adventure awaits in one of the most beautiful regions of North America

Outdoor adventure awaits in one of the most beautiful regions of North America. Make lifetime memories as you experience a range of activities, destinations of extraordinary natural beauty, an abundance of wildlife, and numerous historic sights during this journey through America's west

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8 Days from $2999/person CAD

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Guided

Off The Beaten Path

Premium

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Primary Location

Rocky Mountains, United States

Departures

2023 Departures: May 13, June 17, July 22, August 12, & September 2

Included:

7-nights accommodation in premium hotels with a private bath and/or shower
Services of a professional multilingual Tour Manager throughout
Enjoy a welcome reception where you will meet your fellow travelers
Travel along America’s highest highway through Rocky Mountain National Park
Go back in time to the wild west with a visit to historic Fort Laramie an important military outpost during America’s westward expansion
Travel along the famed Oregon trail, the route many pioneers traversed to settle the American West
Capture a moment in front of Mount Rushmore, a mountain carving of four American Presidents of Washington
Discover the vast natural bounty and majesty world’s first National Park: Yellowstone
Witness the stunning rugged peaks of the Grand Teton Mountain Range
Experience Salt Lake City including Temple Square, home to the Mormon Tabernacle
Transportation by a comfortable air-conditioned motor coach equipped with Wi-Fi throughout
Hotel, state and local taxes, service charges, and porterage service (limit one piece of checked luggage per person)
Information kit

Not Included:

Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary
Meals are not included in order to allow for more flexibility
Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature
Travel Insurance
Gratuities
Pre and Post Accommodation
Airport Transfers
Everything that is not mentioned in included

Pricing Details

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From price is CAD per person, based on double occupancy, and for travel in low season
The final price will vary and is also based on the month of travel
Prices are subject to change
Hotel services in the United States customarily do not include breakfast. If you do not wish to have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (where available), you may frequently find coffee shops and restaurants close by which serve good and inexpensive breakfasts. Some hotels do offer a continental breakfast. Usually, this continental breakfast is basic and contains coffee and pastries. Variations between the different hotels may result in the following also being available, cereal, cheese, fruit, etc
Each passenger traveling on an escorted tour is allowed one piece of checked baggage per person due to space limitations. Additional luggage will be charged at $7.00 per person per day (price is subject to change)
Due to the nature of this holiday, bags are handled many times, so a durable, reasonably sturdy, and clearly labeled bag is required. The Tour Manager will issue you a special luggage tag which should remain on your customer’s bag at all times to help ensure the bag is delivered to, and retrieved from, the hotel room at each destination
All coaches are equipped with air-conditioning and an onboard lavatory. Additionally, coaches may have the following onboard amenities: wi-fi, footrests, luggage nets, movable seats, individually adjustable air conditioning, etc
Complimentary breakfast may be offered by a hotel and discontinued at any time with or without notice
Child 11 years and under with 2 adults sharing existing bedding with minimum child age is 7 years (child rates are on request)
We can not accept bookings on motorcoach tours for children less than seven (7) years of age. For all tours, children and young adults under the age of 21 must be accompanied by and share their room with an adult at least 21 years of age. Some hotels may also require that at least one of the room occupants is 21 years of age or older

Optional Extras:

Hop aboard a covered wagon ride and enjoy a cowboy cookout while in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Take in the panoramic views of Temple Square during a rooftop dinner in Salt Lake City
All optional excursions are subject to change and availability. Optional excursions are to be booked with the Tour Manager
Pre and post accommodation

PRIVATE GROUP TRAVEL

All United States escorted tours are available for exclusive groups with a minimum of 10 rooms. Please contact us for dates and prices.

Itinerary

DAY 1: DENVER ARRIVAL

Upon arrival at Denver International Airport, transfer independently to your hotel and you will meet your Tour Director.

Accommodation at the Doubletree by Hilton Denver Cherry Creek, Denver, or similar

DAY 2: DENVER > ROCKY MOUNTAINS > CHEYENNE

This morning, enjoy a short city tour of the "Mile High City", including the gold-domed State Capitol whose 13th step on the west side of the building is exactly 5,280 feet above sea level - one mile high. A short distance from Denver you'll enter Rocky Mountain National Park where you'll feel like you're on top of the world. Here, 415 square miles encompass and protect spectacular mountain environments.

And if you thought the journey to the park was beautiful, just wait until you experience Trail Ridge Road. Known appropriately as the "Highway to the Sky", and offering incomparable views in every direction, Trail Ridge Road winds past countless peaks, through tundra high above the tree line, and crosses the Continental Divide at 12,183 feet. Continue to Cheyenne, Wyoming's capital city that embodies the spirit of the Old West. Considered the nation's railroad capital, Cheyenne is home to a collection of steam engines, including Old Number 4004, the world's largest steam locomotive and one of the eight remaining Big Boys on display throughout the country.

Accommodation at the Best Western Plus Frontier Inn, Cheyenne, or similar

DAY 3: CHEYENNE > MOUNT RUSHMORE > RAPID CITY

Your journey begins this morning with a visit to Fort Laramie National Historic Site. Originally established as a private fur trading fort, this "grand old post" evolved into the largest and best-known military post on the Northern Plains and witnessed the entire sweeping saga of America's western expansion. Continue through the majestic beauty of South Dakota's the Black Hills to Mount Rushmore National Memorial where you'll come face to face with George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, and America's rich heritage.

Accommodation at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center, Rapid City, or similar

DAY 4: RAPID CITY > BIGHORN MOUNTAINS > CODY

Today, crossing back into Wyoming en route to Cody, you'll travel through Bighorn National Forest where undisturbed rolling hills, alpine lakes, craggy cliffs, thick pine forests and the Bighorn Mountains dominate the landscape. Upon arrival in Cody you'll visit the Buffalo Bill Museum. Celebrating the spirit of the American West, including the culture and art that bring the heritage of Wyoming alive, the Buffalo Bill Museum focus' on the life and times of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, the town founder and a living legend. In the evening enjoy attractions that include rodeos, gun fight reenactments and cowboy music (seasonal).

Accommodation at the AmericInn by Holiday Inn Cody, Cody, or similar

DAY 5: CODY > YELLOWSTONE

Today, take an unforgettable journey into America's first national park and nature's wonderland - Yellowstone National Park. Here, the Earth is in action with geysers, mountain ranges and rivers, waterfalls, and ancient volcanoes. The iconic spots - Old Faithful and Yellowstone Canyon - will be familiar from photographs, but seeing them in person is a humbling experience. They're not just as good as you've heard - they're better. This mountain wildland is also home to eagles, grizzly and black bears, buffalo, elk and much more, so you're bound to see wildlife wherever you go.

Accommodation at the ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone/Kelly Inn West Yellowstone Hotel/Gray Wolf Inn & Suites, Yellowstone, or similar

DAY 6: YELLOWSTONE > GRAND TETON > JACKSON HOLE

An exquisite mountain landscape where jagged peaks tower more than a mile above the Jackson Hole valley, Grand Teton National Park is located just south of Yellowstone. Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes and alpine terrain, the Teton Range dominates the park's skyline and stands as a monument to the people who fought to protect it. A stop will be made at the Snake River Overlook, a location made famous by Ansel Adams, where views of the Snake River flowing along the mountains puts the size of the Tetons into perspective. Continue to Jackson Hole, an area encompassed on all sides by mountain barriers.

Accommodation at the 49'er Inn and Suites, Jackson Hole, or similar

DAY 7: JACKSON HOLE > SALT LAKE CITY

Today's journey takes you through scenic Southern Idaho to Salt Lake City, the Mormon state of Utah's capital & most populous city. Upon arrival, enjoy views of the State Capitol Building & downtown's historic Temple Square, home to the 6-spired Salt Lake Temple & domed Tabernacle of the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir, prior to arriving at your hotel. This evening we recommend dining at The Roof Restaurant (optional). The Roof offers an extravagant buffet & inspiring views of the Salt Lake Valley & Temple Square.

Accommodation at the Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites, Salt Lake City, or similar

DAY 8: SALT LAKE CITY DEPARTURE

Your tour ends upon check out from your hotel. We hope you have had a memorable journey on our Rocky Mountain High tour!