Americas Magnificent National Parks (16 Days starting from $3,699)

Americas Magnificent National Parks

A 16-Day tour starting from $3,699

Length:	16 Days
Type:	First Class Tour
Category:	USA and Canada 2008
Operator:	Insight
Tour Code:	AAMS

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About This Tour

This tour offers the complete experience of North America's most popular parks including the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Parks.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
SPECIALS

Insight's First Class Services

Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage

Quality Dining

15 Full Breakfasts, 5 Hotel Dinners, 1 Highlight Dinner at the Grand Canyon and 1 Dine-Around in Jackson

16 DAYS ~ ARIZONA ~ UTAH ~ NEVADA ~ WYOMING ~ MONTANA ~ SOUTH DAKOTA ~ COLORADO

Tour Pace - This tour combines Enchanting Canyonlands with American Parks Trail, to form a complete experience of North America’s most popular parks including the Grand Canyon & Yellowstone National Parks.

Fellow Passengers -This tour appeals to those wishing to learn more about the pioneer spirit of the American West. The extensive coverage of national parks also makes it an ideal holiday for nature lovers, photographers and outdoor enthusiasts.

DAY 1 – ARRIVE PHOENIX – SCOTTSDALE.
Use your complimentary transfer to make your way to the tour hotel in the nearby resort town of Scottsdale. Your Tour Director is available at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6 p.m for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
Hotel: Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town.

DAY 2 – SCOTTSDALE – GRAND CANYON.
Head north to the bohemian colony of Sedona, in the heart of Red Rock Country, and on through Oak Creek Canyon to one of the natural wonders of the world – Grand Canyon National Park. Don’t forget your camera as you embark on a stroll with your Tour Director along the rim to watch the sun set over the canyon walls. Tonight, enjoy dinner while taking in the magnificent views of the Grand Canyon’s south rim.
Hotel: National Park Lodges. (B,HD)

DAY 3 – GRAND CANYON – LAKE POWELL.
After a morning at the Grand Canyon, move on to the Historic Cameron Trading Post. The journey carries on through the Painted Desert, a colourful fantasyland of mesas, buttes and badlands, and through the Navajo Indian Reservation. Stop at Glen Canyon Dam to learn about its impact on the Colorado River before arriving at the lakefront resort. The scenery is breathtaking with towering rock walls rising out of the water. Take a leisurely cruise on spectacular Lake Powell and explore scenic Antelope Canyon, with its dramatic steep, sandstone walls.
Hotel: Lake Powell Resort (guaranteed Lake View Rooms.) (B,D)

DAY 4 – LAKE POWELL AT LEISURE.
The entire day is yours to relax and enjoy the resort’s facilities. Perhaps take a scenic flight over the lake, or join our complimentary excursion to Monument Valley Tribal Park for a guided tour. The choice is yours. (B)

DAY 5 – LAKE POWELL – BRYCE OR ZION.
Visit the balanced rocks, gravity-defying bridges and rock spires of Bryce Canyon National Park. Enjoy a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the “hoodoos.”Time at leisure before checking in at the lodge. Selected departures will continue on to Zion National Park for overnight.
Hotel: Bryce Canyon Lodge or Zion Park Lodge.* (B,D)

DAY 6 – BRYCE OR ZION – LAS VEGAS.
Travel through more amazing scenery to Zion National Park. Join a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live commentary to experience the scenic highlights of the park, followed by some time at leisure. A complete change of scenery awaits upon arrival in glittering Las Vegas. Hotel: Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, a Sheraton Hotel. (B)

DAY 7 – LAS VEGAS – SALT LAKE CITY.
Travel on to Salt Lake City, host city of the 2002 Winter Olympics and home of the Mormon religion.
Hotel: Marriott Salt Lake City Center.***(B)

DAY 8 – SALT LAKE CITY – JACKSON.
After visiting TempleSquare on your orientation tour of Salt Lake City, head north into Wyoming. Cross the historic Oregon Trail, and climb over the Teton Mountains to the western town of Jackson. For dinner this evening, choose between a selection of excellent Jackson restaurants.
Hotel: Rustic Inn. (B,DA)

DAY 9 – JACKSON – YELLOWSTONE.
Explore Grand Teton National Park, stopping to admire the incredible views at Jenny Lake, before moving on to Yellowstone National Park. Established in 1872 as the world’s first national park, Yellowstone is known for its unique geothermal activity, spectacular landscapes and abundant fauna.
Hotel: National Park Lodges. (B,D)

DAY 10 – YELLOWSTONE EXCURSION.
Explore Yellowstone National Park: walk among the erupting geysers, see colourful bubbling mudpots and witness Old Faithful shooting over 120ft into the air. See free-roaming herds of buffalo, deer, elk and bear in their natural habitat, and don’t miss the thundering Lower Yellowstone Falls. (B)

DAY 11 – YELLOWSTONE – BILLINGS.
Travel down the Shoshone Canyon through the Absaroka Rocky Mountains to the old Wild West town of Cody to visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, built in honour of one of America’s great Western legends. Stay overnight in the old cattle town of Billings, Montana.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel Billings. (B)

DAY 12 – BILLINGS – CUSTER STATE PARK.
Relive “Custer’s Last Stand” at the Battle of the Little Bighorn Monument, before driving into the Black Hills of South Dakota. Visit Deadwood, the home of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane who made this town famous during the gold rush of the 1870s. Join a narrated tour of this once lawless town. Next continue onto Custer State Park, famed for its abundant wildlife. Look out for buffalo, black bears, deer and elk.
Hotel: State Game Lodge.** (B,D)

DAY 13 – BLACK HILLS EXCURSION.
Start the day at Crazy Horse Memorial, a gigantic sculpture dedicated to all Native Americans. Come face-to-face with the American presidents at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. (B)

DAY 14 – CUSTER STATE PARK – CHEYENNE.
Travel across the high plains into Wyoming. Stop at historic Fort Laramie, site of one of the great frontier outposts, before continuing to Cheyenne for an orientation tour.
Hotel: Little America. (B)

DAY 15 – CHEYENNE – DENVER.
Enter Rocky Mountain National Park and pass over Trail Ridge Road to the source of the Colorado River (weather permitting). Take an orientation tour of the mile- high city of Denver, before a Farewell Dinner at the hotel.
Hotel: Sheraton Denver. (B,D)

DAY 16 – DENVER – DEPARTURE.
Your vacation comes to an end today. A complimentary transfer to Denver International Airport is provided. (B)

*Note: Tour Departure on 23 May 2009 - Hotel Change - Group will stay at Majestic View Lodge instead of Bryce Canyon Lodge or Zion Park Lodge. This property is just outside the entrance to Zion National Park.

*Tour Departure on 12 Sept 2009 - Hotel Change - Group will stay at Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel instead of Bryce Canyon Lodge or Zion Park Lodge.

** Tour Departures on 13 Jun 2009, 04 & 11 Jul 2009 & 12 Sept 2009 - Hotel Change – Tour will stay inside Custer State Park at Sylvan Lake Lodge instead of State Game Lodge.

***Tour Departure on 22 Aug 2009 - Hotel Change – Tours will stay at the Sheraton Salt Lake City Center instead of the Salt Lake City Marriott.

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/23/2009 - 6/7/2009	$3,699
5/30/2009 - 6/14/2009	$3,699
6/13/2009 - 6/28/2009	$3,699
7/4/2009 - 7/19/2009	$3,785
7/11/2009 - 7/26/2009	$3,785
8/1/2009 - 8/16/2009	$3,699
8/22/2009 - 9/6/2009	$3,699
9/12/2009 - 9/27/2009	$3,699

Hotels - A diversity of accommodation suits this varied trip. Enjoy modern luxury in Salt Lake City, Las Vegas and Denver and rustic charm in Bryce Canyon, Jackson and Custer State Park.

Highlights - This is the ultimate Western experience: watch Old Faithful erupt in Yellowstone; admire the magnitude of the Grand Canyon and Mt. Rushmore; get an insight into Native American life; and relive the history of the Wild West.

Enjoy Your Included Tour Features

Premium Highlights

Stroll with your Tour Director along the rim to watch the sunset over the Grand Canyon walls
Take a leisurely cruise on spectacular Lake Powell and explore scenic Antelope Canyon
Join a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live commentary
Stop in the Wild West town of Cody to explore the Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Take a narrated tour of Deadwood, which achieved notoriety during the gold rush of the 1870s
Visit Fort Laramie, a former frontier outpost of the American Cavalry

Personal Insights

Stop at Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Center and learn about the Colorado River Storage Project
Join a guided tour of Monument Valley Tribal Park
Relive “Custer’s Last Stand” at the Battle of the Little Bighorn National Monument

Excursions & Sights

Visit the artist colony of Sedona, set in the splendour of Red Rock Country
Drive through the dramatic landscape of Oak Creek Canyon
Travel the length of scenic Desert View
Drive along the Grand Canyon’s South Rim
Stop at the Historic Cameron Trading Post featuring a collection of Native American arts and crafts
Journey through the Painted Desert and Navajo Indian Reservation
Explore the rugged beauty of Bryce Canyon National Park
Enjoy a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the “hoodoos”
Visit Temple Square in Salt Lake City
Explore Grand Teton National Park and enjoy fabulous views at Jenny Lake
See “Old Faithful’ and the other natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park
See the enormous Crazy Horse Memorial and visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Insight's First Class Services

Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage

Quality Dining

15 Full Breakfasts, 5 Hotel Dinners, 1 Highlight Dinner at the Grand Canyon and 1 Dine-Around in Jackson

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Great Savings and Discounts

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE!

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Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

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YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

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SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room,

each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour

booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

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SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.

COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares

FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours: E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be

required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.

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maximum of only 40 guests per tour.

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