america's national parks

The mining boom may have been more than a century ago, but it’s never too late to strike gold in America’s West. On this—the final day of National Park Week—we thought we’d share a tour that features America’s legendary National Parks from our preferred tour partner, Globus.

Filled with dazzling nuggets of wonder, this National Parks vacation takes you deep into the golden wilderness of untamed South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana. Back-to-back visits to some of the country’s most renowned national parks bring you face-to-face with the monumental sculptures of Mount Rushmore, the explosive geysers of Yellowstone National Park, and the towering spires of Grand Teton National Park. Plus, visits to the Crazy Horse Memorial, the Little Bighorn Battlefield, and the gold rush towns of Cody, Jackson, and Deadwood shed light on some of the 19th century’s most famous battles and barroom brawls. After meeting herds of elk, bison, and other area locals, city slickers can get their fix with a visit to lively Salt Lake City.

Here’s the Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN RAPID CITY

Welcome to Rapid City! At 6:00 pm, join your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2 RAPID CITY. EXCURSION TO CRAZY HORSE & MOUNT RUSHMORE MEMORIALS

RAPID CITY Orientation tour. Free time this evening.

CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL Visit the memorial and museum.

MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL Visit the memorial.

Day 3 RAPID CITY–DEADWOOD–SHERIDAN

RAPID CITY Scenic drive through Black Hills National Forest en route to Deadwood.

DEADWOOD Tour with Local Guide. Scenic drive en route to Sheridan.

SHERIDAN Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 4 SHERIDAN–LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT–CODY

SHERIDAN Scenic drive en route to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.

LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT Guided sightseeing and museum visit. Scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains en route to Cody.

CODY Free time this evening.

Day 5 CODY–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

CODY Visit to Buffalo Bill Center of The West. Scenic drive through Shoshone National Forest en route to Yellowstone National Park.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive. Free time this evening.

Day 6 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive through the park includes Old Faithful Geyser, Fountain Paint Pots, and more.

Day 7 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive en route to Grand Teton National Park.

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Visit to Jackson Lake Lodge includes a Huckleberry Shake. Scenic drive en route to Jackson.

JACKSON Horse-drawn covered wagon ride to Cache Creek Canyon. Bar T-5 chuckwagon cookout and Wild West Show.

Day 8 JACKSON

JACKSON Free day.

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Jackson with a wildlife scenic float on the Snake River. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.

Day 9 JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY

JACKSON Scenic drive en route to Salt Lake City.

SALT LAKE CITY Guided sightseeing tour. Farewell dinner this evening at a local restaurant.

Day 10 SALT LAKE CITY

SALT LAKE CITY Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Ready for your National Park adventure through the American West? We’re ready to book it for you! Just give us a call!