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Rising 7,000 feet,
spectacular features of the magnificent Tetons include blue and white
glaciers, spruce forests, numerous lakes, snowfields and granite
pinnacles. Yellowstone National Park, the United States’ first
national park, is a dramatic contrast of alpine lakes, lush forests,
deep canyons and hot spring geysers. Experience Grand Teton as an
“insider” with a two-night stay at the Jackson Lake Lodge in the heart
of the park. From Salt Lake City to majestic Mount Rushmore, embark on
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1. Arrive Salt Lake City
Tour begins: Hilton Salt Lake City Center at 2:00 PM. Welcome
to Salt Lake City, Utah’s political and cultural center that is
silhouetted by the lovely Wasatch Mountains. We invite you to join us
this evening for a welcome reception that is followed by dinner. Meals
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2. Discover Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City and its environs are rich in contrasts. City
sightseeing today includes the interesting downtown architecture, the
State Capitol, beautiful residential areas and “This is the Place”
Monument. It was here that Brigham Young, with a small band of
followers, envisioned the building of this Mormon city.
Travel to one of ten venues of the 2002 Winter Olympics; the
remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. You might visit Temple
Square, The Tabernacle, Beehive House or the Family History Library.
Meals B
3. Utah / Idaho / Wyoming
Travel north along the edge of the Great Salt Lake into Idaho
for lunch. Arrive in the state of Wyoming, the rugged West, boasting
spectacular mountains, silver streams, oil wells, endless grasslands,
cowboys and warm, hospitable people. Enjoy a brief visit in the town
of Jackson before traveling to magnificent Grand Teton National Park,
surrounded by soaring peaks. Overnight right in the heart of the park
at the beautiful Jackson Lake Lodge. Meals BLD
4. Snake River / Tetons
Take a scenic ten-mile raft trip on the Snake River, viewing
spectacular mountain scenery. The remainder of the day is free to
enjoy the optional activities that are available to you at Jackson
Lake Lodge. Meals B
5. Yellowstone Nat’l Park
See sparkling Jenny Lake, arriving midday in Yellowstone National Park
– the world’s first national park. Approximately every 90 minutes, Old
Faithful Geyser shoots a plume of steam skyward! You will have an
opportunity this afternoon to volunteer on a special service project
with park experts, made possible by Tauck’s long-standing relationship
with the national parks. Meals BD
6. Yellowstone Canyon
With 10,000 hot springs, thundering waterfalls, two-thirds of all
geysers in the world and endless lush forests, Yellowstone inspires
awe. Follow the Firehole River to the amazing Fountain Paint Pot, a
collection of bubbling, hissing, colorful mud pots. View the
spectacular “Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone,” carved by the churning
waters of Yellowstone River. Spend tonight along the tranquil shores
of beautiful Yellowstone Lake. Meals BLD
7. Explore Historic Cody
Drive down winding mountain roads to the open oil and cattle lands
found in western Wyoming – truly cowboy country! Founded by
frontiersman “Buffalo” Bill Cody in 1896, Cody did not change much
during the 20th century. Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center,
which includes the Whitney Gallery of Western Art, the Draper Museum
of Natural History and the Plains Indian Museum. Meals BD
8. Bighorn Mountains
Traverse the beautiful canyons this morning into the Bighorn
Mountains, where cowboys work amidst stunning blankets of seasonal
flowers in high altitude grassland. You’ll enjoy a truly memorable day
when you are treated to a western ranch experience. Meals BLD
9. Mount Rushmore
Travel into the Black Hills of South Dakota, famous for granite
needles, lakes and green forests. Visit the Crazy Horse Memorial, the
largest statue in the world. Arrive at Mount Rushmore National
Memorial; looming high above you, on the steep granite walls of a
mountain, see carved in rock the faces of former presidents George
Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
Your first view of Mount Rushmore will be memorable! Journey to Rapid
City, and join us this evening for a farewell reception and dinner.
Meals BLD
10. Journey Home
Tour ends: Rapid City, South Dakota. Fly home anytime; a
transfer to the airport is included. Allow a minimum of two hours for
flight check-in. Meals B
Inside the National Park Hotels
Jackson Lake Lodge (pictured) – Grand Teton National
Park, WY
The resort enjoys spectacular views, perched on a bluff overlooking
Jackson Lake with the magnificent Tetons rising up from the valley
floor. Explore the fascinating Snake River, wetlands, lakes, and lush
valleys from the heart of the park.
Old Faithful Inn – Yellowstone National Park, WY
One of the largest log structures in the world, Old Faithful Inn was
designated a National Historic Landmark. Built in 1904 of native
lodgepole pine, it is set within walking distance of Old Faithful
Geyser, just one of Yellowstone’s many geysers, fumaroles and boiling
hot springs.
Lake Yellowstone Hotel – Yellowstone National Park, WY
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel was
originally completed in 1891 and has recently been renovated to its
1920’s grandeur. Yellowstone Lake is the largest lake above 7,000 ft.
in North America, renowned as a haven for birds and wildlife amidst
the nation’s first national park.
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10 Days / 9 Nights from $2,190
NORTH – Begins Salt Lake City
May 15, 20, 26
Jun 2, 7, 13, 20, 25
Jul 1, 13, 19, 26, 31
Aug 6, 13, 18, 24, 31
Sep 5, 11, 18
SOUTH – Begins Rapid City
May 24, 29
Jun 4, 11, 16, 22, 29
Jul 4, 10, 17, 22, 28
Aug 4, 9, 15, 22, 27
Sep 2, 9, 14, 20
Additional departure dates may become available as these sell out.
Tauck
Bridges offers a similar tour for families of all
ages! Departures: Jun 2, 10, 20, 28; Jul 8, 16, 26; and Aug 3, 13,
21. Visit
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Price Per Person
Double $2190
Single $2847
Triple $1983
20 Meals Included.
Special
Airfares -
Airfare to Salt Lake City and from Rapid City is
additional. Tauck offers special airfares, subject to
availability; inquire at time of booking.
Travel North or South – Both itineraries are identical,
but operate in reverse; North Tour is presented here. South Tour
begins at 6:00 PM in Rapid City and travels to Salt Lake City.
South Tour ends with transfer to Salt Lake Int’l Airport. Full
itinerary included with tour documents.
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NORTH
Night 1,2
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
Salt Lake City, UT
Night 3,4*
Jackson Lake Lodge
Grand Teton Nat'l Park, WY
Night 5
Old Faithful Inn
Yellowstone Nat'l Park, WY
Night 6**
Lake Yellowstone Hotel
Yellowstone Nat'l Park, WY
Night 7
Holiday Inn Cody
Cody, WY
Night 8
The Ranch at Ucross
Ucross, WY
Night 9
Hotel Alex Johnson
Rapid City, SD
SOUTH
Night 1
Hotel Alex Johnson
Rapid City, SD
Night 2
The Ranch at Ucross
Ucross, WY
Night 3
Holiday Inn Cody
Cody, WY
Night 4**
Lake Yellowstone Hotel
Yellowstone Nat'l Park, WY
Night 5
Old Faithful Inn
Yellowstone Nat'l Park, WY
Night 6, 7*
Jackson Lake Lodge
Grand Teton Nat'l Park, WY
Night 8, 9
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
Salt Lake City, UT
* North tour of May 15, Jul 26, 31; and South tours of Jul 17, Aug
4, 9, 27 and Sep 9 will stay at the Wort Hotel in the town of
Jackson.
** North tour of May 15 will spend two nights at Old Faithful Inn.
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