Western Frontiers 2010 on Trafalgar Tours

Day 1 - Arrive Las Vegas Welcome to Las Vegas! A complimentary transfer is provided to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.

Hotel: Las Vegas Hilton

Day 2 - Las Vegas – Zion National Park – Bryce Canyon National Park Today’s journey takes us through St. George before reaching spectacular Zion National Park for a visit to this lush green canyon. Next on to Bryce Canyon National Park where sandstone spires reflect colorful hues from every vista point. Here we visit the amphitheater of hoodoos, the oddly shaped stone monoliths. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Ruby''s Inn

Day 3 - Bryce Canyon – Salt Lake City Today our Tour Director will share a Hidden Treasure with us. We journey north to Salt Lake City, capital city of the state of Utah. Our afternoon orientation tour takes us to the historic Temple Square, where we view the Salt Lake Tabernacle, home of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the Assembly Hall and the Visitor Center. This evening is at leisure; perhaps join our optional dinner at the historic Lion House, with a visit to Beehive House - office and home of Brigham Young. (Full breakfast)

Hotel: Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel

Day 4 - Salt Lake City – Jackson We travel along the Great Salt Lake and across the Oregon Trail, which was the only feasible route west in the 19th century, en route to Jackson, Wyoming. There is time to wander through this authentic old-western town, framed dramatically by the Grand Tetons to the north. Why not stop for a drink at the Million Dollar Cowboy Saloon? This evening we enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant in the town square. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)

Hotel: Antler Inn

Day 5 - Jackson – Grand Teton National Park – Yellowstone National Park (2 nights) This morning there is time for an optional guided float trip down the most scenic stretch of the Snake River (seasonal). We then travel through striking Grand Teton National Park on our way to Yellowstone National Park. The beauty of this geothermal wonderland is an amazing sight to behold. Home to an astounding variety of elk and bears, Yellowstone also has one of the few large herds of buffalo still in existence. (When the South Entrance is closed due to weather conditions, the tour will travel west from Jackson via Idaho and enter Yellowstone National Park through the West Entrance.) (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: National Park Lodges

Day 6 - Yellowstone National Park sightseeing Enjoy a full day tour of Yellowstone National Park. We see the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River with the 407-foot Lower Falls, Hayden Valley, Midway Geyser Basin, mud pots, hot pools, fumaroles and geysers. We also see the blast of Old Faithful Geyser, which erupts almost every hour. (Full breakfast)

Day 7 - Yellowstone – Cody – Billings We make our way to Cody, named after its most famous resident, Buffalo Bill Cody. Here we learn about his adventures during a visit to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Then our journey continues to our hotel in the historic cattle town of Billings, Montana. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel Billing

Day 8 - Billings – Deadwood – Rapid City (2 nights) Our first stop today is at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, site of the infamous Custer’s Last Stand. Here, in June 1876, Custer and his few men faced several thousand Native Americans in battle. Then we head into South Dakota where we stop at Deadwood and explore the town aboard a narrated trolley. We then continue on to Rapid City. (Full breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Radisson Rapid City

Day 9 - Black Hills excursion Our day begins with a journey through the Black Hills. Learn the story behind Mount Rushmore, followed by incredible views of this amazing sculpture depicting four great American Presidents. Next, stop at the Crazy Horse Memorial which honors all Native Americans. This evening is at leisure. (Full breakfast)

Day 10 - Rapid City – Denver We drive through the Black Hills National Forest where Ponderosa Pines, spruce and aspen forests provide a home for a variety of wildlife. Our journey continues through the grassland prairies of South Dakota and Wyoming as we make our way to Colorado’s capital city – Denver, also known as the Mile High City. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers. (Full breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Hotel: Grand Hyatt Denver

Day 11 - Depart Denver Bid farewell to your newfound friends as your vacation comes to an end. A complimentary transfer is provided to Denver International Airport. (Full breakfast)

The Autumn Leaves: Enjoy the unforgettable sight of stunning “Fall Foliage” on our departures September - October (as determined by Mother Nature).