America's Treasures: Denver to Salt Lake City
July 18-27, 2024
$2,559.00 (per person, double, land only); $3,209.00 w/air from RDU*
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.
Day by Day Itinerary
1 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.
2 DENVER AREA–CHEYENNE–BLACK HILLS–RAPID CITY 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. Depart Denver and travel north to Cheyenne, capital of Wyoming. Then, on through the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, immortalized in a famous song from the musical Calamity Jane, to an overnight in Rapid City.
5 YELLOWSTONE AND 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.
6 WEST YELLOWSTONE TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
7 WEST YELLOWSTONE TO GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK AND JACKSON
8 JACKSON, WYOMING
9 JACKSON TO SALT LAKE CITY
10 SALT LAKE CITY
Special Features
Is This Trip Right for You?
This moderately active program covers a fair amount of ground each day. Expect from three to four hours walking on some touring days. There are two long bus rides necessary to cover the territory (Rapid City to Cody and Jackson to Salt Lake City). The pace is moderate, however you
will encounter some uneven surfaces, steps and slopes. The altitude in the National Parks varies and may be a consideration for those who have heart conditions or are otherwise affected by height. Hotels in National Parks provide limited amenities. During this tour, you may come into proximity of wild animals whose actions can be unpredictable. Certain inherent risks are involved which should be considered at your own discretion. Airport transfers are not included. Consider a taxi or shared ride service as the least expensive options.
Full Itinerary Here
Deposits/Payments:
$250.00 per person due by due November 4, 2023. This deposit is non-refundable.
Full payment due by May 15, 2024.
Space is offered on first come, first-served basis and availability is subject to change at any time.
*Air inclusive rate subject to change until booked and confirmed.
Cancellation:
The initial deposit is non-refundable. Other penalties will apply dependent upon when cancellation occurs. Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Ask for more details.
Make payments to Joy! Cruises and Tours Inc. For information, 919-680-3337, or email: [email protected]
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Day by Day Itinerary
1 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.
2 DENVER AREA–CHEYENNE–BLACK HILLS–RAPID CITY 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. Depart Denver and travel north to Cheyenne, capital of Wyoming. Then, on through the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, immortalized in a famous song from the musical Calamity Jane, to an overnight in Rapid City.
- 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.
- 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.
5 YELLOWSTONE AND WEST YELLOWSTONE
- 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. 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.
6 WEST YELLOWSTONE 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 Old Faithful. In addition to superb mountain scenery, the park is one of the world’s principal wildlife preserves and a photographer’s paradise.
7 WEST YELLOWSTONE TO GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK AND 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 Wild West show. You’ll travel by horse-drawn covered wagon into Cache Creek Canyon and experience dinner and entertainment before returning to Jackson.
- Continental Breakfast
8 JACKSON, WYOMING
- Time to relax in Jackson or maybe embark on an optional scenic trip down the Snake River. Enjoy an 8-mile float trip that 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.
9 JACKSON TO 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 the Capitol Building, and the beautiful downtown area.
10 SALT LAKE CITY
- Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Salt Lake City further.Breakfast
Special Features
- Badlands National Park, view colorful spires and pinnacles, massive buttes and deep gorges
- Crazy Horse Memorial, started over 50 years ago and still incomplete
- Mount Rushmore the iconic massive carved sculpture of the faces of four U.S. presidents
- Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 as the first national park in the United States
- Discover dramatic Grand Teton National Park with its jagged peaks, glaciers, lakes and dense forests
- Salt Lake City Tabernacle, home of the world-famous Tabernacle Choir and Temple Square
Is This Trip Right for You?
This moderately active program covers a fair amount of ground each day. Expect from three to four hours walking on some touring days. There are two long bus rides necessary to cover the territory (Rapid City to Cody and Jackson to Salt Lake City). The pace is moderate, however you
will encounter some uneven surfaces, steps and slopes. The altitude in the National Parks varies and may be a consideration for those who have heart conditions or are otherwise affected by height. Hotels in National Parks provide limited amenities. During this tour, you may come into proximity of wild animals whose actions can be unpredictable. Certain inherent risks are involved which should be considered at your own discretion. Airport transfers are not included. Consider a taxi or shared ride service as the least expensive options.
Full Itinerary Here
Deposits/Payments:
$250.00 per person due by due November 4, 2023. This deposit is non-refundable.
Full payment due by May 15, 2024.
Space is offered on first come, first-served basis and availability is subject to change at any time.
*Air inclusive rate subject to change until booked and confirmed.
Cancellation:
The initial deposit is non-refundable. Other penalties will apply dependent upon when cancellation occurs. Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Ask for more details.
Make payments to Joy! Cruises and Tours Inc. For information, 919-680-3337, or email: [email protected]
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