AMERICA's NATIONAL PARKS
June 17 - 26, 2027
THIS WILL BE A SMALL GROUP DEPARTURE
(Only 28 persons vs 44 persons)
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast - 9 ----- Dinner - 3
- Filled with dazzling nuggets of wonder, this National Parks vacation takes you deep into the golden wilderness of untamed South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana.
- Strike gold in America’s West with back-to-back visits to some of the country’s most renowned national parks bring you face-to-face with the monumental sculptures of Mount Rushmore, the explosive geysers of Yellowstone National Park, and the towering spires of Grand Teton National Park.
- Plus, visits to the Crazy Horse Memorial, the Little Bighorn Battlefield, and the gold rush towns of Cody, Jackson, and Deadwood shed light on some of the 19th century’s most famous battles and barroom brawls.
- After meeting herds of elk, bison, and other area locals, city slickers can get their fix with a visit to lively Salt Lake City.
- PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Cody so you can plan your day your way.
Globus All Access
Special features included in this tour:
• Orientation tour of Rapid City
• Visit Mount Rushmore National Monument and Crazy Horse Memorial
• Guided sightseeing in Deadwood and the Black Hills
• Visit Little Bighorn National Monument
• Guided sightseeing in Yellowstone National Park
• Visit Jackson and Grand Teton National Park
• Guided sightseeing in Salt Lake City
• Globus Choice excursions in Cody – included in your tour with your choice of a guided trolley tour or visit Buffalo Bill Center of the West
• Orientation tour of Rapid City
• Visit Mount Rushmore National Monument and Crazy Horse Memorial
• Guided sightseeing in Deadwood and the Black Hills
• Visit Little Bighorn National Monument
• Guided sightseeing in Yellowstone National Park
• Visit Jackson and Grand Teton National Park
• Guided sightseeing in Salt Lake City
• Globus Choice excursions in Cody – included in your tour with your choice of a guided trolley tour or visit Buffalo Bill Center of the West
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 -- JUNE 17, 2027 -- ARRIVE IN RAPID CITY
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Welcome to Rapid City!
At 6 pm, join your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BLACK HILLS From the four faces carved high on the granite peak of Mount Rushmore to the rocky spires of granite, the Black Hills exemplify the American West and its native history with a rugged beauty and wild serenity you’ll not soon forget.
DAY 2 -- JUNE 18, 2027 -- RAPID CITY. EXCURSION TO CRAZY HORSE & MOUNT RUSHMORE MEMORIALS
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Stone-Faced Patriots
After an orientation tour of Rapid City, visit Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
MONUMENTAL HISTORY Visit the dramatic depiction of Chief Crazy Horse at the massive memorial built in honor of the fearless Lakota Chief – forever remembered for the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Afterward, explore Mount Rushmore National Memorial, which features the monumental likenesses of four U.S. presidents—Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt—carved on the face of a mountain. Take a stroll along the Presidential Trail for more intimate views of this moving monument or visit the Information Center.
DAY 3 - JUNE 19, 2027 -- RAPID CITY–DEADWOOD–SHERIDAN, WYOMING
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Sheriffs & Sharpshooters
This morning, enjoy a scenic drive through Black Hills National Forest and experience the area’s fascinating history on a guided tour of Deadwood. Then, continue through the Black Hills to the cattle town of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant featuring true Rocky Mountain hospitality.
LEGENDS & LORE The legendary town of Deadwood is home to the ghosts of the Wild West, where bold frontiersmen and optimistic gold miners set down stakes in this untamed mining town. Hear the rip-roaring stories of legends like Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Potato Creek Johnny while exploring the streets where shoot-outs and sheriffs ruled the day.
DAY 4 -- JUNE 20, 2027 -- SHERIDAN–LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT–CODY
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Buffalo Bill & Brave Warriors
Journey this morning into Southern Montana to visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. Continue your scenic drive through the Bighorn Mountains, arriving in Cody – named for its native son, Buffalo Bill Cody.
LEGENDARY HISTORY Visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, the site commemorating one of America’s most famous battles. Tour the battlegrounds where Custer was defeated by approximately 7,000 Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors, and visit the museum.
DAY 5 - JUNE 21, 1027 -- CODY–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
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Spend Your Day Your Way in Cody!
Explore more of Cody with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions. -
SHARP SHOOTERSExplore 100 years of Cody history on a live guided trolley tour. An entertaining way to see the highlights of the Old West and hear stories of legendary locals Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley.
BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WESTVisit the Buffalo Bill Center of The West, a comprehensive museum of historic weapons, cowboy folklore, and Western art, where William Cody's legend rides on as a symbol of the unbridled possibilities of the early American West. -
Then, continue through Shoshone National Forest to Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 as the world’s first national park, where wild animals roam freely in vast meadows and forest. Enjoy several photo stops along the way to your hotel.
ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Cavalry scout, Pony Express rider, ranch hand, wagon train driver, city planner, railroad contractor, bison hunter, fur trapper, gold prospector, Native American advocate, feminist, and inventor of modern Show Business, William Cody’s legend rides on as a symbol of the unbridled possibilities of the early American West. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s horsemanship and sharpshooting skills gained notice by the U.S. Army and his Wild West shows endeared him to the elite audiences of Europe.
DAY 6 - JUNE 22, 2027 -- YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
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The Living Earth
Spend the day exploring Yellowstone. Travel along Grand Loop Road to Fountain Paint Pot to see the bubbling mud. See the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for magnificent views of the Canyon and the spectacular Lower Falls—almost twice as high as Niagara Falls! Next, stop at Mammoth Hot Springs and take a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces.
NATURAL WONDERS Designated as a national park by law 150 years ago, President Ulysses S. Grant worked to preserve and protect the wild landscapes, native heritage, spectacular wildlife, and extraordinary geologic and ecological phenomena that make this Rocky Mountain paradise a treasure today and for future generations to treasure. From geysers to grizzlies and great bison, no one leaves the park without being changed forever by the natural wonder witnessed in any of its 2.2 million acres of pristine wilderness.
DAY 7 -- JUNE 23, 2027 -- YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON
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Glacial Giants
Journey south into breathtaking Grand Teton National Park. Visit beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake at the foot of the rugged spires for a delightful walk along the shore. Continue to the all-Western town of Jackson. This evening, enjoy dinner at
Bar T-5 Chuckwagon Cookout and Wild West show.
LOCAL TASTES Experience the Wild West with a horse-drawn covered wagon ride through the forest to Cache Creek Canyon. Enjoy an authentic Bar T-5 Chuckwagon Cookout and Wild West Show, while dining on slow-cooked chicken from a traditional Dutch oven, along with other delicious western specialties. Pull up a seat and dig into a traditional chuckwagon cookout complete with Wild West show. Wagons ho!
DAY 8 -- JUNE 24, 2027 -- JACKSON
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Peak Experiences
Spend a full free day exploring this spectacular Rocky Mountain town beneath the Grand Tetons. Enjoy freshly made huckleberry ice cream from a local shop during your leisure time while enjoying the beautiful surroundings today.
EXPLORE MORE in Jackson with an optional float trip along the Snake River, stroll along the downtown boardwalks to enjoy a drink at one of the local saloons or explore one of the many galleries that call Jackson home.
DAY 9 - JUNE 25, 2027 -- JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
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This is the Place!
Today’s journey continues alongside some of Wyoming’s most beautiful mountain ranges into Utah. Arrive in Salt Lake City and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the capital city and its historic monuments. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
HISTORIC SPOT The capital city of Utah was first established in 1847 by early pioneer settlers led by Brigham Young, who exclaimed, “This is the right place,” upon seeing its vistas and verdant landscapes. The city played host to the 2002 Winter Olympics and offers a vibrant downtown with a variety of stores, attractions, and restaurants.
DAY 10 - JUNE 26, 2027 -- SALT LAKE CITY
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Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more of Salt Lake City on your own? Extra nights are available for purchase.
Hotels
SHERIDAN -- Best Western Sheridan Center -- 612 N. Main Street, Sheridan
CODY -- Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village -- 1701 Sheridan Avenue, Cody
YELLOWSTONE -- Actual hotel not yet Assigned
JACKSON HOLE -- Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole Creekside, 475 North Cache Street Jackson
SALT LAKE CITY -- Radisson Hotel Downtown Salt Lake City
