American Parks Trail - (A)
A 10-Day tour starting from $2,199
Length: 10 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: USA and Canada 2008
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: AAPM
   
 
 
About This Tour
Enjoy two-night stays in the wilderness of Yellowstone National Park and Custer State Park, as well as exciting sightseeing excursions around the local areas.
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • SPECIALS

Insight's First Class Services

  • Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
  • First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage

Quality Dining

  • 9 Full Breakfasts, 3 Hotel Dinners plus 1 Dine-Around in Jackson

10 DAYS ~ UTAH ~ WYOMING ~ MONTANA ~ SOUTH DAKOTA ~ COLORADO

Tour Pace - Enjoy two-night stays in the wilderness of Yellowstone National Park and Custer State Park, as well as exciting sightseeing excursions around the local areas. Comfortable touring links all the highlights of this exciting and comprehensive tour of the Wild West.

Fellow Passengers - Lovers of the great outdoors will immediately fall for Yellowstone and Custer State Park. While the colossal monuments and abundant wildlife are a photographer’s dream, the tour also appeals to anyone with an interest in Native American history and the Wild West.

DAY 1 – ARRIVE SALT LAKE CITY.
Welcome to Salt Lake City, capital and the most populous city of the state of Utah! Take your complimentary transfer to the hotel where you will meet your Tour Director this afternoon. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
Hotel: Salt Lake City Marriott City Center *

DAY 2 – SALT LAKE CITY – JACKSON.
Join an orientation tour of Salt Lake City and visit famous Temple Square, one of Utah's most visited attractions. Skirting the shores of the Great Salt Lake, head north into Wyoming, cross the historic Oregon Trail, and climb into the towering Teton Mountains. Arrive in the quaint western town of Jackson. For dinner this evening, choose between a selection of excellent Jackson restaurants.
Hotel: Rustic Inn
(B,DA)

DAY 3 – JACKSON – YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK.
Explore Grand Teton National Park, stopping at Jenny Lake for the awesome views. Then enter Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 as the world’s first national park. Yellowstone is known for its unique geothermal activity, spectacular landscapes and abundant fauna.
Hotel: National Park Lodges.
(B,D)

DAY 4 – YELLOWSTONE EXCURSION.
Walk among the geysers in Yellowstone National Park and watch them erupt. See colourful bubbling mudpots and witness Old Faithful, shooting water over 120ft in the air. Witness free-roaming herds of buffalo, wild deer, elk and bear in their natural habitat. Then experience the roar of the Lower Yellowstone Falls as they thunder down the steep canyon walls. (B)

DAY 5 – YELLOWSTONE – BILLINGS.
Depart Yellowstone and travel through the Shoshone Canyon and the Absaroka Rocky Mountains. Stop in the historic Wild West town of Cody, and explore the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, built in honour of one of America’s great western legends. Head onward to the old cattle town of Billings, Montana.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel Billings
(B)

DAY 6 – BILLINGS – CUSTER STATE PARK.
Relive “Custer’s Last Stand” at the Battle of the Little Bighorn National Monument and learn all about Sitting Bull,Crazy Horse and the history of the Indian Wars.
Keep a lookout for pronghorn antelope while continuing across the great high plains to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Visit Deadwood, the home of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane who made this town famous during the gold rush of the 1870s. Join a narrated tour of this once lawless town. Next continue onto Custer State Park, famous for its beautiful landscape and abundant wildlife. Look out for buffalo, black bears, deer and elk, or stroll through the pristine Ponderosa pine forest. After dinner, relax on the porch and take in the serenity of this amazing place.
Hotel: State Game Lodge**
(B,D)

DAY 7 – BLACK HILLS EXCURSION.
Start the day at Crazy Horse Memorial, dedicated to all Native Americans, and the world’s largest sculpture. Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where the great heads of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt dominate the Black Hills. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. (B)

DAY 8 – CUSTER STATE PARK – CHEYENNE.
Travel across the national grasslands and high plains into Wyoming. Stop at Fort Laramie, a former frontier outpost of the American Cavalry. Continue to the Wild West town of Cheyenne, one of the great railroad junctions in America. Enjoy an orientation tour before reaching the hotel.
Hotel: Little America
***(B)

DAY 9 – CHEYENNE – DENVER.
Travel south and climb high into Rocky Mountain National Park, across the Continental Divide and over Trail Ridge Road to follow the beginnings of the great Colorado River (weather permitting). Arrive at the mile-high city of Denver and view the city highlights on an orientation tour before reaching your hotel. In the evening, get together for a final dinner to celebrate a fantastic tour.
Hotel: Sheraton Denver
(B,D)

DAY 10 – DEPART DENVER.
Your tour ends with a complimentary transfer to Denver International Airport. (B)

* Departures on 26 Jun 2009, 24 July 2009 & 28 Aug 2009 - Hotel Change – Tours will stay at the Sheraton Salt Lake City Center instead of the Salt Lake City Marriott.

* Departure on 02 Oct 2009 - Hotel Change – Tours will stay at the University Park Marriott instead of the Salt Lake City Marriott.

** Departures on 12 Jun 2009, 19 Jun ‘09, 03 Jul 2009, 10 July 2009, 17 July 2009 & 18 Sept 2009 - Hotel Change – Tour will stay inside Custer State Park at Sylvan Lake Lodge instead of State Game Lodge.

*** Departure on 03 July 2009 - Hotel Change - Cheyenne hotel change from Little America to Plains Hotel.


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Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date

 

         
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5/29/2009 - 6/7/2009
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Hotels - The accommodation on this tour is as memorable as the sights. Stay in a cozy lodge located right inside Yellowstone National Park and the State Game Lodge, a favorite of two presidents in Custer State Park.

Highlights - Names like Buffalo Bill, General Custer, Crazy Horse and Calamity Jane all come to life on this tour. You will also find yourself face-to- face with other great American icons, including the Mount Rushmore presidents and Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.

Enjoy Your Included Tour Features

  • Premium Highlights Stop in the Wild West town of Cody to explore the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, widely regarded as America’s finest Western museum
  • Take a narrated tour of Deadwood, which achieved notoriety during the gold rush of the 1870s
  • Visit Fort Laramie, a former frontier outpost of the American Cavalry

Personal Insights

  • Relive “Custer’s Last Stand” at the Battle of the Little Bighorn National Monument and learn all about Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse and the history of the Indian Wars

Additional Excursions & Sights

  • Visit Temple Square in Salt Lake City
  • Explore Grand Teton National Park and enjoy fabulous views at Jenny Lake
  • See “Old Faithful’ and the other natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park
  • See the enormous Crazy Horse Memorial and visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Insight's First Class Services

  • Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
  • First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage

Quality Dining

  • 9 Full Breakfasts, 3 Hotel Dinners plus 1 Dine-Around in Jackson

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Great Savings and Discounts

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE!

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Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

FAMILY SAVINGS

YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.  

SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room,

each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour

booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount.  Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

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SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.

COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares

FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours:  E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be

required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.

SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE : Many tour operators fill their tours with up to 53 passengers. This means more congestion and less leg room on the coach as seats are configured more closely. At Insight we have a

maximum of only 40 guests per tour.

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PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes.

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