Itinerary Details
Trafalgar Tours: Western Frontiers End Denver
Day 1 - Start Your Adventure In Las Vegas
Embark on an epic encounter with the American Frontier. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and then soar 550 feet above the center of the Las Vegas Strip on the High Roller, the world’s tallest observation wheel. With sweeping 360-degree views of the Las Vegas Valley and The Strip you'll take in all the glitz and glamour.
Accommodations: Horseshoe Las Vegas
Meals: Welcome Reception
Day 2 - Explore Vibrant Zion National Park
We leave the shimmering Sin City skyline behind as we journey to the canyons and towering cliffs of Zion National Park, following the footsteps of brave pioneers and first nation settlers. Then it's onward to the enchanting landscapes of Bryce Canyon. Admire its rusty red limestone spires that rise up surreally from the desert floor to meet Utah’s skies.
Accommodations: Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Journey Onwards To Salt Lake City
Travel north to Utah’s capital to see its Mormon center – Temple Square in Salt Lake City. Learn about the basic beliefs and history of the Mormon pioneers which brought about the building of the temple and the Tabernacle, home of the Tabernacle Choir. Explore the city on your own to find local cuisine all surrounded by picturesque mountains.
Accommodations: Sheraton Salt Lake City
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 - Travel to Jackson
Travel from Salt Lake City and arrive in scenic Jackson. Admire the spectacular scenery at the foot of the icy peaks of the Grand Tetons as you spend an evening at leisure.
Accommodations: Modern Mountain Motel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 - Traverse The Alpine Terrain Of Grand Teton National Park
Journey through the alpine terrain of Grand Teton National Park en route to the UNESCO-listed Yellowstone National Park. (When the south entrance is closed due to weather conditions, the itinerary will travel west from Jackson via Idaho and enter Yellowstone National Park through the west entrance.) We spend two nights in the world’s oldest national park at one of its cozy lodges, each with their own unique setting and atmosphere.
Accommodations: National Park Lodges
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 - Adventure In Yellowstone National Park
Explore the rusting walls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, keeping a keen eye out for bison and elk, before joining your Travel Director for an exploration of the park’s bubbling hot springs and mud paint pots. Old Faithful puts on an spectacular show as its water arcs impressively up into the air. And there amidst the geothermal wonderland, we enjoy a relaxed evening under the canopy of Yellowstone’s stars.
Accommodations: National Park Lodges (Yellowstone National Park)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 - Buffalo Bill, Cody, And The West Connect with Locals
Tip your Stetson in tribute to "Buffalo Bill" whose hometown of Cody is our next stop on this pioneer sightseeing trail. Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West museum complex to gain a deeper understanding of the "Spirit of the American West." Then it's on to Big Sky Country where we'll enjoy a Be My Guest dinner at the historic Billings Depot. Built in 1903 and visited by presidents, governors, Hollywood celebrities and even royalty, you’ll reflect on the past while hearing local tales from a historian and enjoying a delicious three-course meal prepared by local chef. Chef Jordan has created a menu featuring four unique entree choices along with a decadent dessert to finish off the evening.
Accommodations: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings
Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day 8 - Discover Historic Little Bighorn Dive Into Culture
Our day begins with a visit to Little Bighorn, the infamous battlefield of Sioux and Cheyenne warriors. Venture into the Black Hills of South Dakota as you make your way to the base of Crazy Horse Memorial. Admire the colossal carved face of the famed Lakota war chief and learn about preserving Native American Culture before continuing to Rapid City.
Accommodations: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 - Immerse Into The Culture Of The Black Hills Make Travel Matter
Visit Mount Rushmore to view the faces of former American presidents etched into the granite rock-face, then choose to venture into Badlands National Park. This evening Dive Into Culture with Stephen Yellowhawk who will regale you with stories of his tribe’s history during a festive Farewell dinner.
Accommodations: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 10 - Good Bye Denver
Our foray through the American Frontier at its end, we say farewell to newfound friends and traverse some of the West's most beautiful terrain as you travel through Wyoming’s expansive grasslands to Denver, the Mile High City. Transfer to Denver International Airport for your flight home or extend your stay. For guests continuing on to Denver, airport arrival time will be 5 p.m, please be aware when booking your flights.
Meals: Breakfast