Parks & Canyons Spectacular + San Francisco
Visit five of the USA's most impressive National Parks and admire some of the Wild West's most iconic landscapes and natural splendours.
Why not take the opportunity to discover the sights of this unique harbour city. On day 15 of your tour, transfer to Las Vegas airport for your flight to San Francisco and your hotel, the Marriot Marquis. On day 18, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
Golden Gate Bridge and beach
Denver
Grand Teton National Park
San Francisco's famous cable car and Bay
A visit to Alcatraz is a must
Treasure Island Resort
Mount Rushmore
San Francisco looks so close from the prison island
Alcatraz in the Bay, just out of reach
Little Bighorn Battlefield
Lake Powell
The only way to get about town!
A world-famous landmark
The Grand Canyon
Bustling Fishermen's Wharf
The sign says it all
Lombard Street
Union Square
San Francisco
Chinatown
Muir Woods is an excellent day trip
Lovely Sausalito across the bay
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Your Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Denver.
Fly to Denver where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for a welcome drink with your tour director, and an overnight stay.
DAY 2: Denver - Rapid City.
Drive through the scenery of Colorado and Wyoming past the pine-wooded Black Hills to Rapid City in South Dakota. (B)
DAY 3: Rapid City.
Start your day with an orientation tour of Rapid City, with its proud Native American heritage. Afterwards travel to see the ongoing construction of the Crazy Horse Memorial, a monumental statue carved out of the mountain that pays respect to the great hero of the Native Americans, Chief Crazy Horse. Later, continue to Mount Rushmore, where enormous carvings of four US presidents - Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt - stare out from the mountainside. (B)
DAY 4: Rapid City ? Deadwood - Sheridan.
This morning travel through the Black Hills National Forest to Deadwood where you will experience a guided tour of this old gold-mining town, once home to Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Next head to Tatanka, ?The Story of the Bison?, and experience the richness of the Lakota Indian life as it was around the 1840?s, before travelling to Sheridan which lies in the shadow of the Bighorn Mountains. (B, D)
DAY 5: Sheridan - Little Bighorn Battlefield - Cody.
Today, journey to the site where 'Custer's Last Stand' at the Battle of Little Bighorn saw Crazy Horse and 7,000 Sioux warriors defeat and kill the US general in June 1876. Visit the museum and battlefield, where markers show where the soldiers fell. Then drive through the Bighorn Mountains to Cody, Buffalo Bill's frontier town, stopping at Shell Falls en-route. There is time this afternoon, for an optional raft trip along the Shoshone River. (B)
DAY 6: Cody - Yellowstone National Park.
Your first stop today is at the Buffalo Bill Historical Centre, which charts the life and times of the great showman. Afterwards, venture through the Shoshone National Forest to the famous Yellowstone National Park, the USA's largest nature reserve. Established in 1872, this natural wonderland of geysers, canyons and forests is home to grizzly bears, elk and buffalo. Keep your camera ready for photo stops, especially at 'Old Faithful', Yellowstone's fabled geyser. (B,D)
DAY 7: Yellowstone.
Spend the day soaking up Yellowstone's natural beauty. Marvel at the Park views as you follow the Grand Loop Road to Artist Point on the rim of Yellowstone Canyon. Perched above this gigantic gorge, the viewpoint commands breathtaking vistas over the Lower Falls, twice the height of Niagara Falls. Other sights include the bubbling mud at Fountain Paint Pots and steaming limestone terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs. (B)
DAY 8: Yellowstone National Park - Grand Teton National Park - Jackson.
Head into the magnificent year round playground of the Grand Tetons. With saw toothed, 13,770 feet high ridges crested with snow most of the year, it's one of America's last preserves of wild solitude. Walk along glacial Jenny Lake at the foot of the soaring mountain pillars. Your tour then continues to the nearby town of Jackson. This evening relive the days of the cowboys with dinner at the Bar T-5 Chuck Wagon Cookout and Wild West show. (B, D)
DAY 9: Jackson.
Time to relax or explore Jackson and its stunning surroundings, perhaps taking an optional raft trip down Snake River or spend some time in the shops and swing-door saloons along the town's western-style boardwalks. (B)
DAY 10: Jackson - Salt Lake City.
Today, leave Jackson and drive to Salt Lake City, Utah's vibrant capital. Magnificently set on the edge of a salt desert and surrounded by mountains and forests, this is the centre of the Mormon religion where Brigham Young declared to his followers "This is the place". Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital city with its historic monuments and this evening have dinner in historic temple square, with its impressive six-spired temple, adjacent tabernacle and Beehive House. (B, D)
DAY 11: Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon National Park.
Today journey to Bryce Canyon National Park, with its 20 miles of breathtaking sandstone cliffs and ever changing colours. Marvel at some of the earth's most brilliant shades of rock which have been sculpted by erosion into pillars called 'hoodoos'. The rest of the day is then yours. (B, D)
DAY 12: Bryce Canyon National Park - Zion National Park ? Lake Powell.
This morning travel to Zion National Park, famous for its incredible canyons and bizarrely shaped cliffs. Admire the parks fantastic scenery before driving into Arizona to Page, originally built to house workers during the construction of the massive Glen Canyon Dam, which holds back the waters of 186 mile long Lake Powell. Appreciate the lake?s beauty on an afternoon cruise taking in the Glen Canyon Dam and ?tapestry? walls of Antelope Canyon. (B, D)
DAY 13: Lake Powell ? Painted Desert ? Grand Canyon.
Get an unforgettable bird?s eye view of Monument Valley on an optional flight over its red monoliths. Later, drive through the Kaibab National Forest and the Painted Desert with its ever shifting colours before catching your first sight of the Grand Canyon, one of the Natural Wonders of the World. Here, you have the opportunity to walk the canyon rim which becomes even more spectacular at sunset. Your hotel stands on the edge of the canyon, giving you the bonus of spectacular canyon views for the duration of your stay. (B, D)
DAY 14: Grand Canyon - Las Vegas.
For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, take an optional morning flight over the Grand Canyon. Leaving the high country of Arizona we travel on part of the legendary Route 66 to Las Vegas, America?s entertainment capital. The rest of the day is yours to explore the mega-casinos and attractions before a farewell dinner hosted by your tour director. (B, D)
DAY 15: Las Vegas - San Francisco.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to San Francisco and your 3 night stay in the 'City by the Bay'.
DAY 16 to 17: San Francisco.
Spend the next two days exploring some of the sights and attractions of San Francisco.
DAY 18: San Francisco - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight
DAY 19: Home landing in the UK.
Grand Hyatt
Grand Hyatt
Grand Hyatt
Grand Hyatt restaurant
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Grand Hyatt
Situated in San Francisco's Union Square, the sophisticated Grand Hyatt offers luxurious modern style accommodation with spacious and well-equipped guestrooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning city views. Pampering touches for guests include a rich décor, deluxe bath products, high-speed internet access and a daily newspaper.
Location: Enjoying a convenient downtown location on Union Square, this premier hotel is close to world-class shopping, Chinatown, museums, the theatre and a whole range of famous landmarks in San Francisco.
Facilities: Restaurant; bar; state-of-the-art fitness centre; room service; concierge service; safe in bedrooms.
Price includes: Rooms with private facilities; flatscreen cable TV, internet access (fee payable); air-conditioning, hairdryer; coffee-maker; deluxe bath products; an iHome stereo with ipod dock; iron and ironing board.
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Golden Gate Bridge and beach
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Denver
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Grand Teton National Park
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San Francisco's famous cable car and Bay
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A visit to Alcatraz is a must
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Treasure Island Resort
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Mount Rushmore
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San Francisco looks so close from the prison island
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Alcatraz in the Bay, just out of reach
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Little Bighorn Battlefield
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Lake Powell
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The only way to get about town!
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A world-famous landmark
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The Grand Canyon
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Bustling Fishermen's Wharf
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The sign says it all
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Lombard Street
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Union Square
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San Francisco
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Chinatown
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Muir Woods is an excellent day trip
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Lovely Sausalito across the bay
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Optional Excursions
To help you plan and make the most of your holiday, below is a list of optional excursions available to you.
Shoshone River Raft Trip
On this scenic white-water float trip down the Shoshone River, your guide maneuvers you through striking red canyons. See native wildlife and hear about the geology, mountain men, and pioneers of the area as you experience the thrill of the occasional rapid. You will be on the water for approximately 45 minutes. This river is a level 2 with occasional rapids, participants must be comfortable paddling, and it is very likely you will get wet. Note: Life jackets are provided and required. (Available Mid-May to Mid-September; subject to favorable weather & water conditions)
$37 (US Dollar)
Snake River Float Trip
Our original 10-mile Snake River Scenic Float Trips operate wholly within Grand Teton National Park. Wild nature surrounds you on these river rafting trips, floating beneath the Grand Tetons in an area untouched by human development for generations. Barker-Ewing's experienced river guides offer extensive information on Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole geology and park history as well as information about the animals and their habitat. There are several species in the area including eagles, osprey, deer, bear, elk, moose and beavers, although animal sightings are not guaranteed, you will have a good chance in the heart of the park. (Approximately 2.5-3 hours, available Mid May - Mid September, weather dependent.)
$65 (US Dollar)
Grand Canyon Imax
Fly like a condor over the rim and into the Canyon, be drenched in the power of the raging Colorado River without ever leaving your seat at the Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center. And relive the history and mystery of one of the most storied natural wonders of the world. From the mysterious Anasazi who inhabited the Canyon 4,000 years ago, viewers at The National Geographic Visitor Center will travel through Grand Canyon history to join Major John Wesley Powell as he challenges the unexplored Canyon and raging Colorado River in 1869. (40 minute multimedia presentation)
$13 (US Dollar)
Rainbow Bridge 25-30-Minute Flight
During one of our Rainbow Bridge tours you will discover that the remote regions of northern Arizona hold one of the world's largest natural wonders. Tucked among the rugged and isolated canyons, and spanning over 275 feet wide and 290 feet high, the Rainbow Bridge is an attraction no visitor can miss. Accessibility to the Bridge is limited to hiking, by permit only, a 13-mile trail or a two-hour boat ride from Lake Powell. A place for prayer and worship in the Navajo culture, the Bridge signifies good fortune and is considered a sacred place for tribal members. Rainbow Bridge was not discovered by outsiders until 1909 by two parties who joined together in search of the towering sandstone formation. President Howard Taft declared it a national monument in 1910. (30 minutes, weather dependent)
$163 (US Dollar)
Antelope Canyon Slot Tour
Come with your guide to a spectacular petrified sand dune, created by wind, water and sand, presenting a sculptured masterpiece. Nothing can describe this work of Mother Nature. Experiencing this beauty will leave you breathless. Trips are approximately one and a half hours long and you will travel in a 4-wheel drive vehicle to the Canyon entrance. From there you will walk into the Canyon, you will be at the bottom of the Canyon looking up 130 feet to the top. There is no hiking or climbing involved, only easy walking on the Canyon floor which is level for the most part. Your experienced Navajo guide will show you great places to take photographs as you explore this awe-inspiring wonder.
$35 (US Dollar)
Monument Valley 90-Minute Flight
You will experience everything seen on the shorter Rainbow Bridge flight, plus much, much more! This is your only chance to see Monument Valley, the site of many well-known Western movies. The rock formations you will see on this surrealistic flight are totally different from those in the Grand Canyon. (90 minutes, weather dependent)
$255 (US Dollar)
Grand Canyon Helicopter Flightseeing - North Canyon Tour
Explore impressive Dragon Corridor, the deepest and widest part of the Canyon, and one of the most remarkable panoramas of the Grand Canyon. The Tower of Ra, a 6,076-foot butte named in the 1800s after the Egyptian sun god, comes into view, as do other fanciful rock formations resembling temples and shrines. Fly in a comfortable, climate controlled helicopter with specially designed windows for optimum viewing. (30 minute flight, weather dependent)
$175 (US Dollar)
Eco-Star Grand Canyon Helicopter Flightseeing
This experience will be a highlight of your vacation. Fly over the widest and deepest portion of the Grand Canyon. You will see the amazing views of the Dragon Corridor, Colorado River and other geologic features and formations over a billion years old. If you have ever wanted to see the Grand Canyon from a birds eye view this is the trip for you. Fly in our first class state of the art ECO-Star helicopter with specially designed windows and seating for 180 degrees of virtually unobstructed views. This is a comfortable, climate controlled helicopter with quiet ride technology for a more comfortable Grand Canyon helicopter tour experience. Grab your camera and enjoy this spectacular journey to the Grand Canyon. (30 minute flight)
$199 (US Dollar)
Please note that optional excursions and prices are subject to change.
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Parks & Canyons Spectacular + San Francisco
Price from £3185.00
Holiday Highlights
- Denver
- Rapid City Orientation Tour
- Mount Rushmore
- Crazy Horse Memorial
- Black Hills National Forest
- Deadwood
- Tatanka 'Story of the Bison'
- Little Bighorn Battlefield
- Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful Geyser
- Grand Teton National Park
- Jackson
- Salt Lake City City sightseeing
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Zion National Park
- Lake Powell
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Las Vegas
- Meals on tour 14 breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D)
- Services of a tour director on tour and local representative at other times
- Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
Departures from
- Aberdeen
- Birmingham
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- London Gatwick
- London Heathrow
- Manchester
- Newcastle
Departures between
08 Jun 2012 to 28 Sep 2012
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS: All prices shown include ALL compulsory charges (Fuel Supplement, Air Passenger Duty & Flight Supplement where applicable). Book with confidence: We are members of ABTA and all our air-inclusive holidays are financially protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme
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