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America's Greatest Treasures with Denver Start & Rocky Mountaineer Canyon Spirit Extension
Operated by Cosmos
Tripcode: 8851
Overview
Destination:
United States Of America,
Duration:13 days
Type:Group tour (max 48)
Travel Period
May 2027 - September 2027
13 days from Denver to Denver
Go west for adventure on this exciting vacation through Colorado, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Utah, concluding with three scenic days aboard Rocky Mountaineer's Canyon Spirit train. Begin in Denver, the "Mile High City," before following in the footsteps of frontier legends as you explore the landscapes, history, and national parks of the American West.Travel through South Dakota's Black Hills to visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where the granite faces of four U.S. presidents are carved into the mountainside. Also visit Crazy Horse Memorial, an ongoing mountain carving honoring the Lakota leader. Continue to Cody, Wyoming, the frontier town founded by Buffalo Bill Cody in 1896.Explore Yellowstone National Park, the world's first national park, where colorful geothermal features, Old Faithful geyser, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife—including bison, elk, moose, and bears—make every visit unique. Continue through Grand Teton National Park, where rugged mountain peaks rise above glacier-fed lakes, and spend time in the western town of Jackson, with the opportunity to join an optional scenic float trip on the Snake River.Then board Rocky Mountaineer's Canyon Spirit train in Salt Lake City for a spectacular three-day rail journey through the dramatic landscapes of the American Southwest and Rocky Mountains. Travel in daylight through red rock canyons, river valleys, mountain passes, and engineering marvels, with overnight stays in Moab, Utah, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and Denver. While in Moab, enjoy an included excursion to visit both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.From frontier history and legendary landmarks to celebrated national parks and one of North America's most scenic rail journeys, this vacation showcases the best of the American West.
All This. Included
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Your Tour Includes:• Guided sightseeing in Yellowstone National Park, including Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone• Guided sightseeing in Grand Teton National Park including glacier-fed Jenny Lake• Visit to Mount Rushmore National Memorial to see the monumental granite carvings of four U.S. presidents• Visit to Crazy Horse Memorial, an ongoing mountain carving honoring the Lakota leader, with time to explore the Indian Museum of North America• Orientation tour of Salt Lake City, including Temple Square, the Utah State Capitol, and other city highlights• 3-Day Signature Experience aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Canyon Spirit train traveling from Salt Lake City, Utah to Denver, Colorado including a visit to Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park while in Moab
Go west for adventure on this exciting vacation through Colorado, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Utah, concluding with three scenic days aboard Rocky Mountaineer's Canyon Spirit train. Begin in Denver, the "Mile High City," before following in the footsteps of frontier legends as you explore the landscapes, history, and national parks of the American West.Travel through South Dakota's Black Hills to visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where the granite faces of four U.S. presidents are carved into the mountainside. Also visit Crazy Horse Memorial, an ongoing mountain carving honoring the Lakota leader. Continue to Cody, Wyoming, the frontier town founded by Buffalo Bill Cody in 1896.Explore Yellowstone National Park, the world's first national park, where colorful geothermal features, Old Faithful geyser, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife—including bison, elk, moose, and bears—make every visit unique. Continue through Grand Teton National Park, where rugged mountain peaks rise above glacier-fed lakes, and spend time in the western town of Jackson, with the opportunity to join an optional scenic float trip on the Snake River.Then board Rocky Mountaineer's Canyon Spirit train in Salt Lake City for a spectacular three-day rail journey through the dramatic landscapes of the American Southwest and Rocky Mountains. Travel in daylight through red rock canyons, river valleys, mountain passes, and engineering marvels, with overnight stays in Moab, Utah, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and Denver. While in Moab, enjoy an included excursion to visit both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.From frontier history and legendary landmarks to celebrated national parks and one of North America's most scenic rail journeys, this vacation showcases the best of the American West.
All This. Included
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Your Tour Includes:• Guided sightseeing in Yellowstone National Park, including Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone• Guided sightseeing in Grand Teton National Park including glacier-fed Jenny Lake• Visit to Mount Rushmore National Memorial to see the monumental granite carvings of four U.S. presidents• Visit to Crazy Horse Memorial, an ongoing mountain carving honoring the Lakota leader, with time to explore the Indian Museum of North America• Orientation tour of Salt Lake City, including Temple Square, the Utah State Capitol, and other city highlights• 3-Day Signature Experience aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Canyon Spirit train traveling from Salt Lake City, Utah to Denver, Colorado including a visit to Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park while in Moab
Notes:
- This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where facilities may not have air-conditioning, televisions, and other amenities you would expect from Cosmos hotels.
- For early departures, routes and areas visited in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are subject to weather and/or road conditions.
- Maximum elevation on tour: 9,033 ft.
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
- 5 Breakfasts
Itinerary
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Welcome to Denver, the “Mile High City,” Colorado’s capital and the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Your Tour Director is on hand from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to answer any questions. Once settled, perhaps take a stroll through downtown, visit a local restaurant or brewery, or opt to just relax before your adventure begins.
Day 2 - DENVER AREA–CHEYENNE–BLACK HILLS–RAPID CITY
Depart Denver and travel north to Cheyenne, Wyoming’s capital. Continue through South Dakota’s Black Hills, home to towering granite peaks, pine forests, and rich Native American history, before arriving in Rapid City for an overnight stay. (B)
Day 3 - RAPID CITY–CRAZY HORSE–MOUNT RUSHMORE–DEADWOOD
Visit Crazy Horse Memorial, a monument-in-progress carved into a mountain to honor the Lakota leader, Chief Crazy Horse. Have time to view the collection of art and artifacts that reflect the diverse histories and cultures of over 300 Native Nations at the Indian Museum of North America. Drive through South Dakota’s Black Hills, once part of the Great Sioux Nation’s ancestral homeland, to see the sculpted granite faces of Mount Rushmore, honoring Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Continue to Deadwood, a once lawless frontier town that boomed during the 1876 Black Hills Gold Rush, where outlaw Jack McCall shot Wild Bill Hickok during a poker game. Stay overnight and discover Deadwood’s Wild West ways as you walk in the footsteps of legends like Calamity Jane and Seth Bullock. (CB)
Day 4 - DEADWOOD–CODY
This morning, head through Wyoming’s high country, where open-range cattle barons and homesteaders clashed during the range wars of the 1890s. Drive past Sheridan and ascend into the alpine landscapes of the Bighorn Mountains, passing the site of the Battle of Tongue River. Overnight in Cody, founded by Buffalo Bill Cody and known as the eastern gateway to Yellowstone National Park.
Day 5 - CODY–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–WEST YELLOWSTONE
Continue through Shoshone National Forest to Yellowstone National Park, the world’s first national park. Discover colorful hot springs, powerful geysers, alpine rivers, lush forests, dramatic canyons, and abundant wildlife. Travel along the Grand Loop Road to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone for views of the Lower Falls. Keep an eye out for herds of bison, elk, and other wildlife that call the park home. Spend the next two nights in West Yellowstone. NOTES:Routing and areas visited in Yellowstone National Park are always subject to favorable weather, gate access, and road conditions; therefore, routings may be adjusted.
Day 6 - WEST YELLOWSTONE. DAY EXCURSION TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Today, explore more of America’s first national park with visits to colorful geyser basins, bubbling mud paint pots, and the famous Old Faithful geyser, known for its remarkably predictable eruptions that can shoot steaming water up to 185 feet in the air! Along with its mountain scenery and geothermal wonders, Yellowstone is one of the world’s premier wildlife preserves and home to 67 species of mammals including bison, wolves, and bears, as well as more than 300 species of birds. (B)
Day 7 - WEST YELLOWSTONE–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON
Head south into magnificent Grand Teton National Park, where the jagged Teton Range rises abruptly above the valley floor. Its 13,770-foot-high Grand Teton peak is snowcapped for much of the year. Visit glacier-fed Jenny Lake before ending the day in the Wild West town of Jackson. This evening, consider an optional barbecue cookout and Wild West show. You’ll be driven by a horse-drawn covered wagon and immerse yourself in the Old West atmosphere as you travel into Cache Creek Canyon for a BBQ dinner and live Western music. (B)
Day 8 - JACKSON
Enjoy time to relax in Jackson or choose an optional 8-mile scenic float trip on the Snake River between Grand Teton National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest. Drift past nesting areas for bald eagles, ospreys, and other native birds, with opportunities to spot additional wildlife along the riverbanks. The afternoon is free to explore historic downtown Jackson with the Grand Teton Range rising in the distance. (CB)
Day 9 - JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY
Today, travel to Salt Lake City, Utah’s capital. Set between the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake, the city is the headquarters of the Mormon religion and where Brigham Young is said to have declared to his followers, “This is the place.” An included sightseeing tour features Temple Square, the Utah State Capitol Building, and downtown Salt Lake City. This evening, celebrate your western adventure by joining your fellow travel companions for an optional farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (CB)
Day 10 - SALT LAKE CITY–CANYON SPIRIT RAIL–MOAB
Depart Salt Lake City this morning aboard the Canyon Spirit train. Enjoy breakfast and lunch, along with included snacks and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as you travel past Provo, through the historic Thistle Tunnels, over Soldier Summit, and descend into scenic Price River Canyon. Take in views of the towering Book Cliffs before arriving in Thompson Springs, where you’ll transfer to the adventure town of Moab with time to enjoy the evening, watch the sunset, or dine in a local restaurant. (B,L)
Day 11 - MOAB-CANYON SPIRIT RAIL-GLENWOOD SPRINGS
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park on an included scenic tour this morning. Or enjoy free time in Moab with a leisurely start to the day.This afternoon depart Moab aboard the Canyon Spirit train and travel east across the Utah-Colorado border. Continue through the Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area, following the Colorado River past Parachute Creek and beneath the towering cliffs of Mount Logan. Take in the beautiful red rock formations of Ruby Canyon, desert cliffs, and mountain vistas before arriving for an overnight stay in the historic resort town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. (D)NOTE:Glenwood Springs properties are considered moderate 3-star hotels or better. Your chosen hotel is determined by Canyon Spirit; however, you can rest assured that it satisfies our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.
Day 12 - GLENWOOD SPRINGS–CANYON SPIRIT RAIL–DENVER
Depart Glenwood Springs aboard the Canyon Spirit train. Enjoy an included breakfast and lunch while taking in views of rugged canyons and the Colorado River before crossing the Continental Divide en route to Denver. (B,L)
Day 13 - DENVER
Your vacation ends this morning. (B)
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