Yellowstone and the Tetons
10 days / 9 nights—Rapid City, Mount Rushmore, The Badlands, Cody, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Jackson Hole, Salt Lake City
Through the wild west and Buffalo Bill country to the greatest national parks in America. Wildlife and Old Faithful, topped off by the splendid peaks of the Grand Tetons. Ending your "Western" adventure at the Great Salt Lake. Options & Rates
Mt. Rushmore
Day 1—RAPID CITY
Arrive Rapid City, S.D. situated in the center of the Black Hills.where you will be met and transferred by private car to your hotel.
Hotel Alex Johnson
Day 2—RAPID CITY, SHERIDAN, WYOMING
Depart by private can and driver-guide to famous Mount Rushmore, regarded as one of the man made wonders of the world. Then it’s off to the Crazy Horse memorial, a mountain carving so large that all four heads on Mount Rushmore would fit inside the chief’s head. Continue west to Sheridan.
Ucross Ranch
Day 3—SHERIDAN, CODY
Leave the "Ranch" this morning for the town named for, who else, Buffalo Bill. Afternoon to explore this "Wild West" town.
The Irma Hotel
Yellowstone's Prismatic Pool
Day 4—CODY, YELLOWSTONE PARK
Leave Cody this morning for the best known national park in the country. Thermal geysers and hot springs. A waterfall twice as high as Niagara and a beautiful canyon deep enough to be called "grand."
Old Faithful Inn
Day 5—YELLOWSTONE
Full day to explore this magnificent national treasure.
Old Faithful Inn
Day 6—YELLOWSTONE, THE GRAND TETONS
The drive today take you south through Wyoming to the Grand Tetons National Park. Though smaller than Yellowstone, it’s no less spectacular, and much less crowded.
Spring Creek Resort
Grand Tetons
Day 7—THE TETONS
Full day to explore the park. View the towering peaks of the cardinal group that includes Grand Teton (elv. 13,770), Teewinot (elv. 12,325) and Mt. Owen (elv. 12,928). Other sites include Menor’s Ferry, Jenny Lake and Colter Bay.
Spring Creek Resort
Day 8—THE TETONS, SALT LAKE CITY
Depart Jackson this morning crossing the southwest corner of Idaho into Utah driving via the Great Salt Lake into Salt Lake City.
Hotel Monaco
Day 9—SALT LAKE CITY
Tour the highlights of this singular city this morning with your private local guide.
Hotel Monaco