National Parks (12 Days starting from $2,399)

National Parks

A 12-Day tour starting from $2,399

Length:	12 Days
Type:	First Class
Category:	USA Tour
Operator:	Collette
Tour Code:	3387

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About This Tour

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.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details

Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
10 Breakfast(s), 7 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

SCOTTSDALE Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town
LAKE POWELL Lake Powell Resort & Marina
GRAND CANYON Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim
ZION NATIONAL PARK Zion Park Inn

SALT LAKE CITY Radisson Hotel Salt Lake Downtown

JACKSON HOLE Snow King Resort

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Grant Village or Old Faithful Snow Lodge
WYOMING Holiday Inn Sheridan

CUSTER State Game Lodge or Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn

On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Add a pre night stay in Scottsdale. Prices start at $80.00 per person.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach

Day 1
Scottsdale, 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.

Day 2
Scottsdale - 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.

Day 3
Lake 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.

Day 4
Grand 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.

Day 5
Zion 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.

Day 6
Salt 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.

Day 7
Salt 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.

Day 8
Jackson 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.*

Day 9
Jackson 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.

Day 10
Yellowstone - 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.

Day 11
Sheridan - 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 movements of their dances and the significance of wearing different feathers and clothes. Later, you will arrive at Custer State Park, in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Join your fellow travelers at a farewell dinner and share your experience at our nation’s wonderful parks.

Day 12
Custer State Park - Tour Ends
Your tour ends, leaving you with many wonderful memories.

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/16/2009 - 5/28/2009	$2,399
5/23/2009 - 6/4/2009	$2,499
5/30/2009 - 6/10/2009	$2,499
6/6/2009 - 6/18/2009	$2,499
6/7/2009 - 6/19/2009	$2,499
6/13/2009 - 6/25/2009	$2,499
6/14/2009 - 6/25/2009	$2,499
6/27/2009 - 7/9/2009	$2,499
6/28/2009 - 7/9/2009	$2,499
7/5/2009 - 7/16/2009	$2,499
7/11/2009 - 7/23/2009	$2,499
7/12/2009 - 7/24/2009	$2,499
7/18/2009 - 7/30/2009	$2,499
7/25/2009 - 8/5/2009	$2,499
8/15/2009 - 8/27/2009	$2,499
8/29/2009 - 9/10/2009	$2,499
9/5/2009 - 9/16/2009	$2,499
9/6/2009 - 9/18/2009	$2,499
9/12/2009 - 9/24/2009	$2,499
9/13/2009 - 9/25/2009	$2,499
9/19/2009 - 9/30/2009	$2,499
9/20/2009 - 10/1/2009	$2,499
9/26/2009 - 10/8/2009	$2,499
9/27/2009 - 10/8/2009	$2,499
10/3/2009 - 10/15/2009	$2,499
10/4/2009 - 10/15/2009	$2,499
10/10/2009 - 10/21/2009	$2,399

Know Before You Go... This tour includes traveling to high altitudes and may not be suitable for some clients. We suggest you consult your physican if you have any concerns. Bar J Chuckwagon is available from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During all other times, dinner will be substituted at the hotel. When the breakfast cruise is not available, a lunch is substituted. Due to tour scheduling, flights home should not be booked prior to 8am. Collette air passengers will arrive into the Phoenix, AZ airport and depart from the Rapid City, SD airport. All Collette transfers will depart from Phoenix, AZ for Scottsdale and depart from Custer, SD for Rapid City.

Visit five of our nation's most breathtaking national parks on one great tour.

Discover a world of color and light as you take a breakfast cruise on beautiful Lake Powell.

Spend two nights in the cowboy town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming and enjoy an evening of cowboy entertainment.

Scottsdale, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks, Salt Lake City, Old Faithful, Bighorn Mountains, Sheridan, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore

Know Before You Go...

This tour includes traveling to high altitudes and may not be suitable for some clients. We suggest you consult your physican if you have any concerns.

Bar J Chuckwagon is available from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During all other times, dinner will be substituted at the hotel.

When the breakfast cruise is not available, a lunch is substituted.

Due to tour scheduling, flights home should not be booked prior to 8am.

Collette air passengers will arrive into the Phoenix, AZ airport and depart from the Rapid City, SD airport. All Collette transfers will depart from Phoenix, AZ for Scottsdale and depart from Custer, SD for Rapid City.

Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.