America's Greatest Treasures with Denver Start

America's Greatest Treasures with Denver Start

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America's Greatest Treasures with Denver Start

10 Days Starting in Denver, USA and ending in Salt Lake City, USA

Visiting: Denver Area, Cheyenne, Black Hills, Rapid City, Crazy Horse, Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Cody, Yellowstone National Park, West Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, Salt Lake City

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

8850-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Age range:

0-0

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $2516 $2128 Operator discount: -$389 -15%

NB: Prices correct on 07-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Go west for adventure and treasure on this affordable American vacation through Colorado, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Utah. From the “Mile High City” of Denver to the lofty peaks of the Grand Tetons, you’ll experience the Wild West with its stunning vistas and historic lore. Pass through the Black Hills of South Dakota where the legends of the frontier made their mark and stand at the national monuments to presidents at Mount Rushmore, and to Native American legend, Chief Crazy Horse. Follow the trail of pioneers and history-makers to Wyoming—home of Buffalo Bill and the spectacular natural splendor of Yellowstone National Park. From Old Faithful and thundering waterfalls to the desert of the Great Salt Lake, your journey through the American West is a tale to be told for years to come.

Highlights

  • Welcome to Denver, the "Mile High City," capital of Colorado and gateway to the Rocky Mountains.

  • Visit Crazy Horse Memorial, a monument carved out of a mountain that pays respect to the great Native American hero, Chief Crazy Horse.

  • See the stunning granite faces of Mount Rushmore, a giant monument to four great American presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.

  • Drive past Sheridan and then ascend into the alpine region of the Bighorn Mountains, and the site of the Battle of Tongue River.

  • Proceed through Shoshone National Forest to Yellowstone National Park. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Artist Point for views of the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

  • Explore more of America’s first national park by returning to visit the geyser basins with bubbling mud paint pots and the reliable "blow" of Old Faithful.

  • Head south into magnificent Grand Teton National Park, one of America’s last preserves of wild solitude.

  • Travel to Salt Lake City, Utah’s vibrant capital. An included sightseeing tour features the Capitol Building, and the beautiful downtown area.

Places You'll See

Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Downtown

Elevation Inn & Suites

Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort

Buffalo Bill Village

Brandin Iron Inn

Mountain Modern Motel

49Er Inn And Suites

Crystal Inn & Suites

Itinerary

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Day 1: Denver Area

Location: Denver Area

Accommodation: Hotel

Welcome to Denver, the “Mile High City,” capital of Colorado and gateway to the Rocky Mountains. This evening is free to explore on your own.DENVER AREA Welcome to Denver, the “Mile High City,” capital of Colorado and gateway to the Rocky Mountains. This evening is free to explore on your own.

Day 2: Denver Area,Cheyenne,Black Hills,Rapid City

Location: Denver Area, Cheyenne, Black Hills, Rapid City

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Depart Denver and travel north to Cheyenne, capital of Wyoming. Then, on through the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota to an overnight in Rapid City.DENVER AREA–CHEYENNE–BLACK HILLS–RAPID CITY Depart Denver and travel north to Cheyenne, capital of Wyoming. Then, on through the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota to an overnight in Rapid City. (B)

Day 3: Rapid City,Crazy Horse,Mount Rushmore,Deadwood

Location: Rapid City, Crazy Horse, Mount Rushmore, Deadwood

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Visit Crazy Horse Memorial, a monument carved out of a mountain that pays respect to the great Native American hero, Chief Crazy Horse. Drive deep into the Black Hills, through what was Sioux Indian territory, to see the stunning granite faces of Mount Rushmore, a giant monument to four great American presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. On to Deadwood, a lawless frontier town during the 1876 Gold Rush, where Jack McCall murdered Wild Bill Hickok during a poker game. Overnight here and discover Deadwood’s Wild West ways as you walk in the footsteps of legends like Calamity Jane and Seth Bullock.RAPID CITY–CRAZY HORSE–MOUNT RUSHMORE–DEADWOOD Visit Crazy Horse Memorial, a monument carved out of a mountain that pays respect to the great Native American hero, Chief Crazy Horse. Drive deep into the Black Hills, through what was Sioux Indian territory, to see the stunning granite faces of Mount Rushmore, a giant monument to four great American presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. On to Deadwood, a lawless frontier town during the 1876 Gold Rush, where Jack McCall murdered Wild Bill Hickok during a poker game. Overnight here and discover Deadwood’s Wild West ways as you walk in the footsteps of legends like Calamity Jane and Seth Bullock. (CB)

Day 4: Deadwood,Cody

Location: Deadwood, Cody

Accommodation: Hotel

This morning, head through high country, where open-range cattle kings made war on the homesteaders in the 1890s. Drive past Sheridan and then ascend into the alpine region of the Bighorn Mountains, and the site of the Battle of Tongue River. Overnight in Buffalo Bill’s frontier town of Cody.DEADWOOD–CODY This morning, head through high country, where open-range cattle kings made war on the homesteaders in the 1890s. Drive past Sheridan and then ascend into the alpine region of the Bighorn Mountains, and the site of the Battle of Tongue River. Overnight in Buffalo Bill’s frontier town of Cody.

Day 5: Cody,Yellowstone National Park,West Yellowstone

Location: Cody, Yellowstone National Park, West Yellowstone

Accommodation: Hotel

Proceed through Shoshone National Forest to beautiful Yellowstone National Park which features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs, and gushing geysers not to mention a wealth of wildlife. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Artist Point for views of the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River. Be on the lookout for herds of bison that call the park home. Overnight in West Yellowstone. NOTES:Routing and areas visited in Yellowstone National Park are always subject to favorable weather, gate access, and road conditions; therefore, routings may be adjusted.CODY–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–WEST YELLOWSTONE Proceed through Shoshone National Forest to beautiful Yellowstone National Park which features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs, and gushing geysers not to mention a wealth of wildlife. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Artist Point for views of the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River. Be on the lookout for herds of bison that call the park home. Overnight in West Yellowstone. NOTES:Routing and areas visited in Yellowstone National Park are always subject to favorable weather, gate access, and road conditions; therefore, routings may be adjusted.

Day 6: West Yellowstone. Day Excursion To Yellowstone National Park

Location: West Yellowstone. Day Excursion To Yellowstone National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, explore more of America’s first national park by returning to visit the geyser basins with bubbling mud paint pots and the reliable “blow” of the most famous geyser of all, Old Faithful. In addition to superb mountain scenery, the park is one of the world’s principal wildlife preserves and a photographer’s paradise.WEST YELLOWSTONE. DAY EXCURSION TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Today, explore more of America’s first national park by returning to visit the geyser basins with bubbling mud paint pots and the reliable “blow” of the most famous geyser of all, Old Faithful. In addition to superb mountain scenery, the park is one of the world’s principal wildlife preserves and a photographer’s paradise. (CB)

Day 7: West Yellowstone,Grand Teton National Park,Jackson

Location: West Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Head south into magnificent Grand Teton National Park, one of America’s last preserves of wild solitude. Its 13,770-foot-high ridges are crested with snow most of the year. Stroll along the shores of beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake before ending the day in the Wild West town of Jackson. This evening, consider an optional barbecue cookout and rip-roaring Wild West show! You’ll travel by horse-drawn covered wagon and immerse yourself in the old west atmosphere as you travel into Cache Creek Canyon for a BBQ dinner and toe-tapping musical entertainment.WEST YELLOWSTONE–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON Head south into magnificent Grand Teton National Park, one of America’s last preserves of wild solitude. Its 13,770-foot-high ridges are crested with snow most of the year. Stroll along the shores of beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake before ending the day in the Wild West town of Jackson. This evening, consider an optional barbecue cookout and rip-roaring Wild West show! You’ll travel by horse-drawn covered wagon and immerse yourself in the old west atmosphere as you travel into Cache Creek Canyon for a BBQ dinner and toe-tapping musical entertainment. (CB)

Day 8: Jackson

Location: Jackson

Accommodation: Hotel

Time to relax in Jackson or go with the flow on an optional 8-mile scenic float trip down the Snake River between Grand Teton National Park and Bridger Teton National Forest. This fun float trip passes nesting areas of bald eagles, ospreys and a plethora of other bird species and wildlife. The afternoon is free to explore historic downtown Jackson.JACKSON Time to relax in Jackson or go with the flow on an optional 8-mile scenic float trip down the Snake River between Grand Teton National Park and Bridger Teton National Forest. This fun float trip passes nesting areas of bald eagles, ospreys and a plethora of other bird species and wildlife. The afternoon is free to explore historic downtown Jackson.

Day 9: Jackson,Salt Lake City

Location: Jackson, Salt Lake City

Accommodation: Hotel

Today, travel to Salt Lake City, Utah’s vibrant capital. Set on the edge of Great Salt Lake Desert, this center of the Mormon religion is where Brigham Young declared to his followers, “This is the place.” An included sightseeing tour features a glimpse of Temple Square, the Capitol Building, and the downtown area. This evening, celebrate your western adventure by joining an optional farewell dinner with your fellow traveling companions at a local restaurant.JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY Today, travel to Salt Lake City, Utah’s vibrant capital. Set on the edge of Great Salt Lake Desert, this center of the Mormon religion is where Brigham Young declared to his followers, “This is the place.” An included sightseeing tour features a glimpse of Temple Square, the Capitol Building, and the downtown area. This evening, celebrate your western adventure by joining an optional farewell dinner with your fellow traveling companions at a local restaurant.

Day 10: Salt Lake City

Location: Salt Lake City

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Salt Lake City further.SALT LAKE CITY Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Salt Lake City further. (B)

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Stay at a variety of comfortable and unique accommodations including the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Cherry Creek, Best Western Ramkota Hotel, Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort, Travelodge Inn & Suites Deadwood, Buffalo Bill Village, Brandin Iron Inn, Mountain Modern Motel, 49er Inn and Suites, and Crystal Inn & Suites. Enjoy modern amenities, convenient locations, and charming decor throughout your journey.

  • Meals

    7 Breakfasts are included during the tour.

  • Sightseeing

    Included sightseeing tour in Salt Lake City features the Capitol Building and the beautiful downtown area.

  • UNESCO Sites

    Visit to Yellowstone National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What's Not Included

  • Airfare

    Airfare to and from the starting and ending locations is not included.

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities such as the barbecue cookout and Wild West show in Jackson, and the scenic trip down the Snake River are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and tips are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

Meals

5 Breakfasts

Notes

This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where facilities may not be up to the standard you expect from Cosmos. Some lodges within the parks do not have air-conditioning, televisions, and other amenities you would expect from most Cosmos hotels.

Maximum elevation on tour: 9,033 ft.

UNESCO Sites

Yellowstone National Park

Accommodation

Denver:Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Downtown
Rapid City:Elevation Inn & Suites
Deadwood:Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort
Cody:Buffalo Bill Village
West Yellowstone:Brandin Iron Inn
Jackson:Mountain Modern Motel
Jackson:49er Inn and Suites
Salt Lake City:Crystal Inn & Suites

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodations can I expect during the tour?

    You will stay at a variety of comfortable and unique accommodations including the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Cherry Creek, Best Western Ramkota Hotel, Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort, Travelodge Inn & Suites Deadwood, Buffalo Bill Village, Brandin Iron Inn, Mountain Modern Motel, 49er Inn and Suites, and Crystal Inn & Suites. These accommodations offer modern amenities, convenient locations, and charming decor throughout your journey.

  • What activities are available in Jackson?

    In Jackson, you can relax or embark on an optional scenic trip down the Snake River. This 8-mile float trip passes nesting areas of bald eagles, ospreys, and a plethora of other bird species and wildlife. The afternoon is free to explore the historic downtown area of Jackson.

  • What can I expect to see in Yellowstone National Park?

    In Yellowstone National Park, you will travel along Grand Loop Road to Artist Point for views of the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. You will also explore the geyser basins with bubbling mud paint pots and witness the reliable 'blow' of Old Faithful. The park offers superb mountain scenery and is one of the world's principal wildlife preserves and a photographer's paradise.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, there are optional activities available. For example, in Jackson, you can consider an optional barbecue cookout and Wild West show. You’ll travel by horse-drawn covered wagon into Cache Creek Canyon and experience dinner and entertainment before returning to Jackson.

  • What is the maximum elevation reached during the tour?

    The maximum elevation on the tour is 9,033 feet.

  • What are some of the key historical sites visited on this tour?

    Key historical sites include the Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore, and Deadwood, a lawless frontier town during the 1876 Gold Rush. You will also visit the site of the Battle of Tongue River in the Bighorn Mountains.

  • What is included in the meals during the tour?

    The tour includes 7 breakfasts.

  • What should I know about the facilities in the national parks visited during the tour?

    This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where facilities may not be up to the standard you expect from Cosmos. Some lodges within the parks do not have air-conditioning, televisions, and other amenities you would expect from most Cosmos hotels.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1961

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.

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WE saw so much. The tour director Mladin was very knowledgeable and made the experience so enjoyable. The bus driver Paul was so nice and helpful. A couple of the hotels had no refrigerators to keep the water cold. We had to carry our own luggage to and from the rooms. There should have been porters to help us. Over all we had a great time.

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    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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