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National Parks
Explore the vast treasures of the American west as you journey to five fantastic National Parks. Enjoy overnight stays in a lodge nestled in the heart of Yellowstone and in a National Historic Landmark inside the Grand Canyon. Take a breakfast cruise on Lake Powell. Experience the magnitude and color of Zion's cliffs during a visit inside this awe-inspiring park. Enjoy two-night stays in Salt Lake City and Jackson Hole. Drive through the incredible Bighorn Mountains and the great Sioux Nations Territory before seeing Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monument.
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Tour OperatorCollette Vacations
Duration
12 Days
Itinerary
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1ScottsdaleScottsdale, Arizona - 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.Today dinner is included.
Day 2Lake PowellScottsdale - 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.Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 3Grand CanyonLake 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.Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 4Zion CanyonGrand 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. Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 5Salt Lake CityZion 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. 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.Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 6Salt Lake CitySalt 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.Today breakfast is included.
Day 7Jackson HoleSalt 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.Today breakfast is included.
Day 8Jackson HoleJackson Hole: The day is yours to explore Jackson Hole. Some optional activities include shopping, canoeing, hiking and river rafting trips. Tonight, a fun-filled evening of cowboy entertainment and dinner is in store at the Bar J Chuckwagon.*Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 9YellowstoneJackson 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.Today breakfast is included.
Day 10SheridanYellowstone - 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.Today breakfast is included.
Day 11Custer State ParkSheridan - 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.Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 12Custer State ParkCuster State Park - Tour Ends: Your tour ends, leaving you with many wonderful memories.
Dates/Pricing
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DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
August 16, 2008Tour Rate - Twin$2,399.00 (USD)Quote
August 30, 2008Tour Rate - Twin$2,399.00 (USD)Quote
September 27, 2008Tour Rate - Twin$2,399.00 (USD)Quote
October 05, 2008Tour Rate - Twin$2,399.00 (USD)Quote
Lodging
Courtyard by Marriott, Scottsdale, AZLake Powell Resort, Lake Powell, AZ
Grand Canyon Lodges, AZZion Park Inn, UT
Radisson Hotel, Salt Lake City, UTSnow King Resort, Jackson Hole, WY
Grant Village or Snow Lodge, Yellowstone National Park, WYHoliday Inn, Sheridan, WY
State Game Lodge, Custer SP or Best Western Buffalo Ridge, Custer, SD 
Dining
Total meals - 17Breakfasts - 10
Lunches - 0Dinners - 7
Disclaimer
* NOTE: Tour prices are lead-in land only rates based on double occupancy. Please call your agent for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
Airfare is additional and is available through Collette Vacations.
  
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