National Parks of America
Experience the grandeur of the American West as you explore five fantastic national parks on this exciting journey. In Arizona, contemplate the vast beauty of the Grand Canyon, and in Yellowstone, relish iconic sights like Old Faithful and Yellowstone Lake. Marvel at the magnitude and color of Zion’s cliffs and the hoodoos and spires at Bryce Canyon. Enjoy 2-night stays in Springdale, Utah (Zion) and Jackson Hole. Drive through the incredible Bighorn Mountains and the great Sioux Nations Territory before seeing Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monument. Meet a local Lakota Native American at dinner and learn about their fascinating way of life, past and present. Gain new appreciation of the great outdoors on this journey that takes you from the Grand Canyon to Mount Rushmore National Memorial and everywhere in between.
Experience the grandeur of the American West as you explore five fantastic national parks on this exciting journey. In Arizona, contemplate the vast beauty of the Grand Canyon, and in Yellowstone, relish iconic sights like Old Faithful and Yellowstone Lake. Marvel at the magnitude and color of Zion’s cliffs and the hoodoos and spires at Bryce Canyon. Enjoy 2-night stays in Springdale, Utah (Zion) and Jackson Hole. Drive through the incredible Bighorn Mountains and the great Sioux Nations Territory before seeing Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monument. Meet a local Lakota Native American at dinner and learn about their fascinating way of life, past and present. Gain new appreciation of the great outdoors on this journey that takes you from the Grand Canyon to Mount Rushmore National Memorial and everywhere in between.
Highlights
- Discover one of the world's natural wonders, the iconic Grand Canyon. Behold its amazing, colorful, and ever-changing views. The canyon’s towering cliffs plunge an average of 5249 feet to the turbulent Colorado River below. The beautiful layers of colorful rock reveal the earth’s history spanning a stunning 1.75 billion years. Scientists studied the canyon’s layers, along with fossils and sediment, to map the world’s evolution. The U.S. government began to explore and chart the area in the early 1800s and it was officially named a national park in 1919.
- Created in 1963 when the Glen Canyon Dam was built on the Canyon River, sits the second-largest man-made lake in America: Lake Powell. With depths of 3700 feet, it is a playground for house-boating activities and water sports. Set against a backdrop of red rocks, Lake Powell offers landmarks such as Rainbow Bridge, Cathedral Canyon, and Hole in the Rock.
- Zion is a National Park located in the southwestern U.S. near Springdale, Utah. The park was established on November 19th, 1919. A main feature of the 229 square mile park is Zion Canyon which is 15 miles long and half a mile deep. Hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding and nature walks are all popular activities in the park.
- A small national park in southwestern Utah, Bryce Canyon is named after the Mormon pioneer Ebenezer Bryce, and became a national park in 1928. Known for its unique geology, consisting of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters, slot canyons, windows, fins, and spires called "hoodoos", Bryce is a virtual stone forest tinted with colors too numerous and subtle to name.
- Jackson Hole, originally called Jackson’s Hole, is a valley located in Wyoming. The word “Hole” derives from language used by early trappers or mountain men who primarily entered the valley from the north and east and had to descend along relatively steep slopes, giving the sensation of entering a hole. These low-lying valleys are surrounded by mountains and contain rivers and streams which were good habitat for beaver and other fur-bearing animals.
- Grand Teton National Park is a U.S. national park in the Rocky Mountains in northwestern Wyoming. Grand Teton was established on February 26th, 1919. The park is approximately 310,000 acres in size. The park is named for Grand Teton, the tallest mountain in the Teton Range at 13,775 feet high. Primarily located in the state of Wyoming, the park also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone is said to be the first national park in the world. The park is famous for its wildlife and geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, which is one of the most popular features of the park. Yellowstone comprises an area of 3,468.4 square miles featuring lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges.
- Old Faithful is a geyser located in Yellowstone National Park in the state of Wyoming. It is one of the most predicable geographical features on Earth, erupting almost every 63 minutes. When the geyser erupts it can shoot anywhere from 3,700 to 8,400 gallons of boiling water to a height of 106 to 185 feet lasting from 1.5 to 5 minutes.
- Founded in 1917, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West is a complex of five museums featuring art and artifacts of the American West. The purpose of the museum was to preserve the legacy and vision of Colonial Will F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. The five museums in the complex are the Plains Indians Museum, Whitney Western Art Museum, Cody Firearms Museum, and the Draper Natural History Museum.
- Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest mountain sculpture now in progress, is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The nine-story-high face of Crazy Horse, a visionary leader committed to preserving the traditions and values of the Lakota way of life, was completed in 1998 when work shifted to the 22-story-high massive horse’s head. The work was begun in 1948 by sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski at the request of Native Americans. Korczak determined that the memorial would be more than just a sculpture…it would be a humanitarian project telling present and future generations the story of Native American peoples by collecting and preserving outstanding examples of Indian culture and heritage. Visitors to the memorial can view the progress of the sculpture as well as tour an Indian museum, cultural center, the sculptor’s studio and orientation center. Although Korczak died in 1982, his wife, Ruth, and their family continue the project working with the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation.
- Mount Rushmore is a sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore near Keystone, South Dakota. Mt. Rushmore features 60-foot sculptures of the heads of four U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The faces were sculpted between 1934 and 1939. Mt. Rushmore attracts more than 2 million people annually.
Hotels
- Courtyard by Marriott — Scottsdale, AZ
- Yavapai East at South Rim — Grand Canyon, AZ
- Lake Powell Resort — Page, AZ
- Hyatt Place Zion — Springdale, UT
- Radisson Hotel Salt Lake Downtown — Salt Lake City, UT
- Snow King Resort — Jackson Hole, WY
- Yellowstone Lodges** — Yellowstone National Park
- Best Western Sheridan Center — Sheridan, WY
- ClubHouse Hotel & Suites — Rapid City, SD
Details
- Tour Operator
- Collette
- Start City
- Scottsdale, AZ
- End City
- Rapid City, SD
- Duration (Days)
- 12
- Activity Level
- Level 2
What's Included
- 17 meals included
- Discover one of the world's natural wonders, the iconic Grand Canyon. Behold its amazing, colorful, and ever-changing views. The canyon’s towering cliffs plunge an average of 5249 feet to the turbulent Colorado River below. The beautiful layers of colorful rock reveal the earth’s history spanning a stunning 1.75 billion years. Scientists studied the canyon’s layers, along with fossils and sediment, to map the world’s evolution. The U.S. government began to explore and chart the area in the early 1800s and it was officially named a national park in 1919.
- Created in 1963 when the Glen Canyon Dam was built on the Canyon River, sits the second-largest man-made lake in America: Lake Powell. With depths of 3700 feet, it is a playground for house-boating activities and water sports. Set against a backdrop of red rocks, Lake Powell offers landmarks such as Rainbow Bridge, Cathedral Canyon, and Hole in the Rock.
- Zion is a National Park located in the southwestern U.S. near Springdale, Utah. The park was established on November 19th, 1919. A main feature of the 229 square mile park is Zion Canyon which is 15 miles long and half a mile deep. Hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding and nature walks are all popular activities in the park.
- A small national park in southwestern Utah, Bryce Canyon is named after the Mormon pioneer Ebenezer Bryce, and became a national park in 1928. Known for its unique geology, consisting of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters, slot canyons, windows, fins, and spires called "hoodoos", Bryce is a virtual stone forest tinted with colors too numerous and subtle to name.
- Jackson Hole, originally called Jackson’s Hole, is a valley located in Wyoming. The word “Hole” derives from language used by early trappers or mountain men who primarily entered the valley from the north and east and had to descend along relatively steep slopes, giving the sensation of entering a hole. These low-lying valleys are surrounded by mountains and contain rivers and streams which were good habitat for beaver and other fur-bearing animals.
- Grand Teton National Park is a U.S. national park in the Rocky Mountains in northwestern Wyoming. Grand Teton was established on February 26th, 1919. The park is approximately 310,000 acres in size. The park is named for Grand Teton, the tallest mountain in the Teton Range at 13,775 feet high. Primarily located in the state of Wyoming, the park also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone is said to be the first national park in the world. The park is famous for its wildlife and geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, which is one of the most popular features of the park. Yellowstone comprises an area of 3,468.4 square miles featuring lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges.
- Old Faithful is a geyser located in Yellowstone National Park in the state of Wyoming. It is one of the most predicable geographical features on Earth, erupting almost every 63 minutes. When the geyser erupts it can shoot anywhere from 3,700 to 8,400 gallons of boiling water to a height of 106 to 185 feet lasting from 1.5 to 5 minutes.
- Founded in 1917, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West is a complex of five museums featuring art and artifacts of the American West. The purpose of the museum was to preserve the legacy and vision of Colonial Will F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. The five museums in the complex are the Plains Indians Museum, Whitney Western Art Museum, Cody Firearms Museum, and the Draper Natural History Museum.
- Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest mountain sculpture now in progress, is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The nine-story-high face of Crazy Horse, a visionary leader committed to preserving the traditions and values of the Lakota way of life, was completed in 1998 when work shifted to the 22-story-high massive horse’s head. The work was begun in 1948 by sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski at the request of Native Americans. Korczak determined that the memorial would be more than just a sculpture…it would be a humanitarian project telling present and future generations the story of Native American peoples by collecting and preserving outstanding examples of Indian culture and heritage. Visitors to the memorial can view the progress of the sculpture as well as tour an Indian museum, cultural center, the sculptor’s studio and orientation center. Although Korczak died in 1982, his wife, Ruth, and their family continue the project working with the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation.
- Mount Rushmore is a sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore near Keystone, South Dakota. Mt. Rushmore features 60-foot sculptures of the heads of four U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The faces were sculpted between 1934 and 1939. Mt. Rushmore attracts more than 2 million people annually.
Pricing
| Option | Price | Departure | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double | USD 5,299.00 | 2026-05-16 | |
| Single | USD 6,999.00 | 2026-05-16 | |
| Triple | USD 5,099.00 | 2026-05-16 | |
| Double | USD 5,599.00 | 2026-05-21 | |
| Single | USD 7,499.00 | 2026-05-21 | |
| Triple | USD 5,499.00 | 2026-05-21 | |
| Double | USD 5,599.00 | 2026-05-23 | |
| Single | USD 7,499.00 | 2026-05-23 | |
| Triple | USD 5,499.00 | 2026-05-23 | |
| Double | USD 5,599.00 | 2026-05-25 | |
| Single | USD 7,499.00 | 2026-05-25 | |
| Triple | USD 5,499.00 | 2026-05-25 | |
| Double | USD 5,599.00 | 2026-05-26 | |
| Single | USD 7,499.00 | 2026-05-26 | |
| Triple | USD 5,499.00 | 2026-05-26 | |
| Double | USD 5,599.00 | 2026-05-27 | |
| Single | USD 7,499.00 | 2026-05-27 | |
| Triple | USD 5,499.00 | 2026-05-27 | |
| Double | USD 5,599.00 | 2026-06-08 | |
| Single | USD 7,499.00 | 2026-06-08 | |
| Triple | USD 5,499.00 | 2026-06-08 | |
| Double and Two Children | USD 5,399.00 | 2026-06-08 | |
| Double | USD 5,599.00 | 2026-06-17 | |
| Single | USD 7,499.00 | 2026-06-17 | |
| Triple | USD 5,499.00 | 2026-06-17 | |
| Double | USD 5,599.00 | 2026-06-29 | |
| Single | USD 7,499.00 | 2026-06-29 | |
| Triple | USD 5,499.00 | 2026-06-29 | |
| Double | USD 5,499.00 | 2026-07-20 | |
| Single | USD 7,399.00 | 2026-07-20 | |
| Triple | USD 5,399.00 | 2026-07-20 | |
| Double | USD 5,599.00 | 2026-08-24 | |
| Single | USD 7,499.00 | 2026-08-24 | |
| Triple | USD 5,499.00 | 2026-08-24 | |
| Double | USD 5,599.00 | 2026-08-26 | |
| Single | USD 7,499.00 | 2026-08-26 | |
| Triple | USD 5,499.00 | 2026-08-26 | |
| Double | USD 5,899.00 | 2026-09-08 | |
| Single | USD 7,799.00 | 2026-09-08 | |
| Triple | USD 5,799.00 | 2026-09-08 | |
| Double | USD 5,899.00 | 2026-09-09 | |
| Single | USD 7,799.00 | 2026-09-09 | |
| Triple | USD 5,799.00 | 2026-09-09 | |
| Double | USD 5,899.00 | 2026-09-10 | |
| Single | USD 7,799.00 | 2026-09-10 | |
| Triple | USD 5,799.00 | 2026-09-10 | |
| Double | USD 5,899.00 | 2026-09-16 | |
| Single | USD 7,799.00 | 2026-09-16 | |
| Triple | USD 5,799.00 | 2026-09-16 | |
| Double | USD 5,899.00 | 2026-09-17 | |
| Single | USD 7,799.00 | 2026-09-17 | |
| Triple | USD 5,799.00 | 2026-09-17 | |
| Double | USD 5,899.00 | 2026-09-21 | |
| Single | USD 7,799.00 | 2026-09-21 | |
| Triple | USD 5,799.00 | 2026-09-21 | |
| Double | USD 5,899.00 | 2026-09-22 | |
| Single | USD 7,799.00 | 2026-09-22 | |
| Triple | USD 5,799.00 | 2026-09-22 | |
| Double | USD 5,799.00 | 2026-09-26 | |
| Single | USD 7,699.00 | 2026-09-26 | |
| Triple | USD 5,699.00 | 2026-09-26 | |
| Double | USD 5,599.00 | 2026-10-06 | |
| Single | USD 7,499.00 | 2026-10-06 | |
| Triple | USD 5,499.00 | 2026-10-06 |
Itinerary
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Day 1: Scottsdale, Arizona
Journey through 5 of America’s most incredible national parks. Arrive today in Arizona and enjoy the old west charm of Scottsdale. This evening, join your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.
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Day 2: Scottsdale - Sedona - Grand Canyon
Begin the day with a visit to the artists' colony of Sedona and see the amazing rock formations that change hue with each turn in the road. Afterward, travel through the beautiful scenery before arriving at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – the spectacular Grand Canyon. Upon arrival, relax at one of the many public seating areas overlooking the immense and colorful canyon. Take a moment to reflect as you stand in awe of this iconic natural treasure. Before dinner you may wish to take a short hike to explore the area.
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Day 3: Grand Canyon - Lake Powell
Today, head to the Carl Hayden Visitors Center and look out over Glen Canyon Dam to see the end of Lake Powell. Later, arrive at Lake Powell for dinner and sunset views of the lake.
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Day 4: Lake Powell - Springdale, Utah
On the way to Utah, take in the views across Marble Canyon from historic Navajo Bridge, 467 feet above the Colorado River. Past the historic Navajo Bridge, we drive through Vermillion Cliffs National Monument and ascend the Kaibab Plateau for a stop in Jacob Lake. Arrive in Springdale, gateway to Zion National Park and your home for two nights.
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Day 5: Springdale - Zion National Park - Springdale
Today’s destination is Zion National Park, very likely one of the most awe-inspiring national parks in the world, just in sheer magnitude and color. Climb aboard Zion’s open-air tram and wind your way alongside the Virgin River and through the 2,400-foot deep, half-mile wide Zion Canyon. This afternoon, it’s your choice! Visit the Zion Human History Museum to learn more about the park -OR- continue to enjoy time in the great outdoors exploring the park independently.
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Day 6: Springdale - Bryce Canyon National Park - Salt Lake City
Today's journey takes you to Bryce Canyon National Park, truly one of the most spectacular scenic wonders of the world. The formations within the park, called Hoodoos, are the creation of wind and water erosion. Iron oxidizing within the rock causes the natural orange and red hues that color these formations. Enjoy a hike along the Rim Trail looking into the expansive Bryce Amphitheater, from overlooks at Sunrise and Sunset Points. A drive north takes you to Salt Lake City, the “City of the Saints,” for a 1-night stay.
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Day 7: Salt Lake City - Jackson Hole, Wyoming
En route to Wyoming, see the majestic Bear Lake Summit. Later, arrive in the cowboy town of Jackson and experience a fun-filled evening of cowboy entertainment and a traditional chuck wagon* dinner.
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Day 8: Jackson Hole
The day is yours to enjoy Jackson Hole. From hiking and river-rafting to shopping and sampling the local cuisine, there are endless activities to make the most of your day.
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Day 9: Jackson Hole - Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks
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** and explore the park’s incredible sights. Experience the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser, a fountain of steam that rises more than 130 feet in the air.
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Day 10: Yellowstone - Cody - Sheridan
A delightful day of sightseeing begins with a trip along Yellowstone Lake and over Sylvan Pass. As you pass through Cody, stop at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a tribute to one of the most well-known figures of the Old West. Before turning in for the night in Sheridan, drive through the incredible Bighorn Mountains and journey through the territory of the Great Sioux Nation.
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Day 11: Sheridan - Rapid City, South Dakota
Visit Crazy Horse Memorial, a monument dedicated to Native Americans. Visit the Native American Cultural Center to learn more about local customs, when Native Americans discuss the movements of their dances and the significance of different clothes. Later, see one of the country’s most famous landmarks, Mount Rushmore, whose 4 figures carved in stone represent the first 150 years of American history. At tonight’s dinner you will meet a local Lakota Native American and learn all about their fascinating way of life, past and present.
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Day 12: Rapid City - Tour Ends
Your tour comes to a close, leaving you with many wonderful memories.