Mount Rushmore – movie location- Old Faithful
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Grand Canyon National Park
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National Parks Discovery
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Join this scenic Saga tour of America with the chance to see Mount Rushmore, the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park
On this tour of America's natural wonders you'll find yourself peering over the edge of the Grand Canyon, standing in the shadow of Mount Rushmore and gazing up at the steamy eruptions of Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.
Including...
13 nights in hotels and 1 in flight
15 meals: 13 breakfasts (B) and 2 dinners (D)
- Optional travel insurance underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK
- Return flights and transfers
- Saga tour manager
- Welcome drink reception
- Porterage at all hotels
Excursions and visits
- Denver city tour
- Fort Laramie
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Crazy Horse Memorial
- Devil's Tower National Monument
- Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone National Park
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Zion National Park excursion
- Goulding's Trading Post, Monument Valley
- South Rim of the Grand Canyon
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Day 1 UK to Denver
After taking Saga’s included UK door-to-door travel service to the airport, fly to Denver where you'll be taken to your hotel, the locally rated 3-star Courtyard by Marriott Cherry Creek, for an overnight stay. Your hotel is situated close to the shopping and business districts of the city. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, small restaurant, and coffee bar. All 240 air-conditioned rooms have a television, telephone, coffee maker, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi.
Day 2 Denver to Rapid City
This morning enjoy an included city tour of Denver, where you'll see the State Capitol and Denver United States Mint. This afternoon you journey north, stopping at the Fort Laramie National Historic Site, once a military post during the Plains Indian Wars, en route to Rapid City where you spend two nights at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Alex Johnson. The hotel, which is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, was built in 1927 and maintains the ambience of the 1920s. Its lobby houses a fascinating collection of Native American art and is also where you’ll find an Irish-style pub/restaurant and coffee bar. On the hotel’s top floor is another bar offering fantastic views over Rapid City. Bedrooms feature a television, coffee maker and free Wi-Fi. B.
Day 3 The Black Hills
Today you’ll visit the impressive Mount Rushmore National Memorial and the Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills. Later this afternoon, and evening, you'll have some free time in Rapid City. A welcome dinner is included this evening. B, D
Day 4 Rapid City to Cody
Travel to Wyoming through the great plains of the Old West and the Bighorn Mountains arriving in Cody, on the Shoshone River, for a stay at locally rated 4-star The Cody Hotel. The hotel has an indoor pool, fitness room, laundry service and free Wi-Fi internet access in public areas. All 75 rooms have a television, tea and coffee-making facilities, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and ironing board and safe. The hotel also has a breakfast room, but no full-service restaurant; you’ll find several restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. B
Day 5 Cody to West Yellowstone
Travel into Yellowstone National Park via the Shoshone National Forest, and see the Yellowstone River. Stay tonight at the locally rated 4-star Holiday Inn West Yellowstone, within walking distance of shops and restaurants, where you may like to dine tonight. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, a small indoor pool and a fitness room. All rooms have a direct-dial telephone, fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, safe, microwave, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. B
Day 6 West Yellowstone to Jackson
Journey through Yellowstone National Park to explore the sights including the famous Old Faithful Geyser. Next, see Grand Teton National Park en route to Jackson, Wyoming. Stay two nights at the locally rated 3-star Parkway Inn of Jackson Hole. This locally owned hotel offers modern comfort but with old world charm and is situated three blocks away from the town square, within walking distance of local restaurants, galleries and nightlife. There’s a breakfast room (no full-service restaurant), and the indoor lap pool, jacuzzi tubs, gym facilities and his/her dry sauna are available to use from 8am-10pm daily. Wireless internet and access to a computer and printer are available for no extra charge. All rooms have a television, telephone, hairdryer and iron. B
Day 7 Jackson
Spend the day at leisure exploring the quaint town of Jackson where shops line the Old-West-style boardwalks of the Downtown area. Alternatively, you could join an optional rafting trip along the Snake River. Tonight perhaps enjoy a dinner and show. B
Day 8 Jackson to Salt Lake City
Travel via Bridger-Teton National Forest and Bear Lake to Salt Lake City where you'll stay at the locally rated 3-star, 362-room Sheraton Salt Lake City or locally rated 3-star, 241-room Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown. Both hotels are located in the downtown area within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants; each hotel has a pool, fitness facilities and a restaurant or breakfast area; and all of the bedrooms have a television and telephone.This afternoon and evening are at leisure. B
Day 9 Salt Lake City to Bryce
Enjoy an included visit to Bryce Canyon National Park to view the hoodoos – remarkable rock formations. Continue on to Bryce for two nights at the locally rated 3-star Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn, close to the Bryce Canyon National Park entrance. The hotel was built and has been owned by the same Mormon family since 1919. Chosen for its location, this basic hotel has two restaurants, a heated indoor pool, an outdoor pool (seasonal), a general store and internet access. Each room is air-conditioned and has cable television, direct-dial telephone, tea and coffee making facilities, microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. All bedrooms are in separate accommodation blocks on the ground or first floor, situated around the main reception building. Access to some rooms will be via up to 15 steps. B
Day 10 Zion National Park
Join an included excursion to Zion National Park, famous for the beautiful 15-mile long Zion Canyon, shaped by the Virgin River. Highlights of your tour include Zion Tunnel, East Temple and the so-called ‘Great Arch’. B
Day 11 Bryce to Monument Valley
Today you travel to Monument Valley and have the chance to join an optional jeep tour exploring the unusual terrain. Stay at the locally rated 3-star Hampton Inn Kayenta, where the decor has a Native-American inspired feel. Amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness room and self-service laundry facilities. The restaurant serves traditional American and south-western style cuisine, but there are also a number of restaurants and diners close to the hotel if you prefer to venture out for dinner this evening. All 74 rooms have a television, coffee-maker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board and free Wi-Fi. B
Day 12 Monument Valley-Grand Canyon-Flagstaff
Today's excursion is sure to be a major highlight of your holiday. You visit the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, one of the natural wonders of the world and surely America’s greatest natural phenomenon. Tonight you'll stay at the locally rated 3-star Doubletree by Hilton on Route 66. The hotel has a restaurant, a lounge, an outdoor splash pool, jacuzzi, sauna and fitness centre. All guest rooms are air-conditioned and have a television, direct-dial telephone, coffee-maker, hairdryer, clock-radio and ironing facilities. B
Day 13 Flagstaff to Las Vegas
Journey through desert scenery to Las Vegas, arriving in time to spend the afternoon as you choose. You may like to explore the famous Strip before an overnight stay at the locally rated 4-star Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino situated on the Strip. Facilities at the hotel include a choice of restaurants and bars, swimming pool, entertainment, a casino and spa (charges apply). Each of the 2,616 air-conditioned bedrooms features a television, telephone, safe, ironing facilities, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening. B, D
Day 14 Las Vegas to UK
After breakfast at the hotel you’ll transfer to the airport for your overnight flight. B
Day 15 UK
Arrive in the afternoon for your included UK door-to-door travel service.
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Day 1 UK to Denver
After taking Saga’s included UK door-to-door travel service to the airport, fly to Denver where you'll be taken to your hotel, the locally rated 3-star Crowne Plaza Denver. Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool, and fitness centre. Each of the 380 air-conditioned bedrooms features a telephone, television, tea and coffee-making facilities, safe, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi.
Day 2 Denver to Rapid City
This morning enjoy an included city tour of Denver, where you'll see the State Capitol and Denver United States Mint. This afternoon you journey north, stopping at the Fort Laramie National Historic Site, once a military post during the Plains Indian Wars, en route to Rapid City where you spend two nights at the locally rated 4-star Hotel Alex Johnson. The hotel, which is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, was built in 1927 and maintains the ambience of the 1920s. Its lobby houses a fascinating collection of Native American art and is also where you’ll find an Irish-style pub/restaurant and coffee bar. On the hotel’s top floor is another bar offering fantastic views over Rapid City. Bedrooms feature a television, coffee maker and free Wi-Fi. B
Day 3 The Black Hills
Today you’ll visit the impressive Mount Rushmore National Memorial and the Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills. Later this afternoon, and evening, you'll have some free time in Rapid City. A welcome dinner is included this evening. B, D
Day 4 Rapid City to Cody
Travel to Wyoming through the great plains of the Old West and the Bighorn Mountains arriving in Cody, on the Shoshone River, for a stay at locally rated 4-star The Cody Hotel. The hotel has an indoor pool, fitness room, laundry service and free Wi-Fi internet access in public areas. All 75 rooms have a television, tea and coffee-making facilities, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and ironing board and safe. The hotel also has a breakfast room, but no full-service restaurant; you’ll find several restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. B
Day 5 Cody to West Yellowstone
Travel into Yellowstone National Park via the Shoshone National Forest, and see the Yellowstone River. Stay tonight at the locally rated 4-star Holiday Inn West Yellowstone, within walking distance of shops and restaurants, where you may like to dine tonight. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, a small indoor pool and a fitness room. All rooms have a direct-dial telephone, fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, safe, microwave, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. B
Day 6 West Yellowstone to Jackson
Journey through Yellowstone National Park to explore the sights including the famous Old Faithful Geyser. Next, see Grand Teton National Park en route to Jackson, Wyoming. Stay two nights at the locally rated 3-star Parkway Inn of Jackson Hole. This locally owned hotel offers modern comfort but with old world charm and is situated three blocks away from the town square, within walking distance of local restaurants, galleries and nightlife. There’s a breakfast room (no full-service restaurant), and the indoor lap pool, jacuzzi tubs, gym facilities and his/her dry sauna are available to use from 8am-10pm daily. Wireless internet and access to a computer and printer are available for no extra charge. All rooms have a television, telephone, hairdryer and iron. B
Day 7 Jackson
Spend the day at leisure exploring the quaint town of Jackson where shops line the Old-West-style boardwalks of the Downtown area. Alternatively, you could join an optional rafting trip along the Snake River. Tonight perhaps enjoy a dinner and show. B
Day 8 Jackson to Salt Lake City
Travel via Bridger-Teton National Forest and Bear Lake to Salt Lake City where you'll stay at the locally rated 3-star, 362-room Sheraton Salt Lake City or locally rated 3-star, 241-room Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown. Both hotels are located in the downtown area within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants; each hotel has a pool, fitness facilities and a restaurant or breakfast area; and all of the bedrooms have a television and telephone.This afternoon and evening are at leisure. (Please note: departures on the 24 September, 2021 will stay instead at the Sheraton Park City Hotel in Park City.) B
Day 9 Salt Lake City to Bryce
Enjoy an included visit to Bryce Canyon National Park to view the hoodoos – remarkable rock formations. Continue on to Bryce for two nights at the locally rated 3-star Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn, close to the Bryce Canyon National Park entrance. The hotel was built and has been owned by the same Mormon family since 1919. Chosen for its location, this basic hotel has two restaurants, a heated indoor pool, an outdoor pool (seasonal), a general store and internet access. Each room is air-conditioned and has cable television, direct-dial telephone, tea and coffee making facilities, microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. All bedrooms are in separate accommodation blocks on the ground or first floor, situated around the main reception building. Access to some rooms will be via up to 15 steps. B
Day 10 Zion National Park
Join an included excursion to Zion National Park, famous for the beautiful 15-mile long Zion Canyon, shaped by the Virgin River. Highlights of your tour include Zion Tunnel, East Temple and the so-called ‘Great Arch’. B
Day 11 Bryce to Monument Valley
Today you travel to Monument Valley and have the chance to join an optional open air van tour exploring the unusual terrain. Stay at the locally rated 3-star Monument Valley Inn, Kayenta. Facilities at the hotel include restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool, and health and fitness facility. Each of the 163 air-conditioned bedrooms are equipped with a television, telephone, coffee maker, hairdryer and Wi-Fi. B
Day 12 Monument Valley-Grand Canyon-Flagstaff
Today's excursion is sure to be a major highlight of your holiday. You visit the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, one of the natural wonders of the world and surely America’s greatest natural phenomenon. Tonight you'll stay at the locally rated 3-star Springhill Suites, Flagstaff. Facilities at your hotel include a breakfast area, indoor swimming pool and fitness centre. Each of the 113 air-conditioned studio-style rooms are equipped with television, coffee maker, microwave, fridge, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. B
Day 13 Flagstaff to Las Vegas
Journey through desert scenery to Las Vegas, arriving in time to spend the afternoon as you choose. You may like to explore the famous Strip before an overnight stay at the locally rated 4-star Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino situated on the Strip. Facilities at the hotel include a choice of restaurants and bars, swimming pool, entertainment, a casino and spa (charges apply). Each of the 2,616 air-conditioned bedrooms features a television, telephone, safe, ironing facilities, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening. B, D
Day 14 Las Vegas to UK
After breakfast at the hotel you’ll transfer to the airport for your overnight flight. B
Day 15 UK
Arrive in the afternoon for your included UK door-to-door travel service.
Please note
This tour involves long but rewarding journeys.
