U.S. National Parks - The Rockies to San Francisco
U.S. National Parks - The Rockies to San Francisco
15 Days Starting in Denver, USA and ending in San Francisco, USA
Visiting: Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Mount Rushmore, Cody, Yellowstone National Park, Salt Lake City, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Las Vegas, Death Valley, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1270
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
13-99
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the majestic landscapes of the U.S. National Parks, from the Rockies to San Francisco. This cultural tour is perfect for singles seeking adventure and exploration. Over 14 nights, you'll stay in comfortable hotels and travel in a Wi-Fi-equipped motor coach, guided by a professional multilingual Tour Manager. Begin in Denver, the "Mile High City," and traverse the breathtaking Rocky Mountain National Park. Visit iconic sites like Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, and the Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody. Experience the vibrant cities of Las Vegas and San Francisco, and marvel at the natural wonders of Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks. With city tours, scenic drives, and ample leisure time, this tour offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion and natural beauty. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace, with meals and optional excursions available to suit your preferences.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Denver Arrival
Location: Denver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Doubletree by Hilton Denver Cherry Creek, Denver, or similar
Upon arrival at Denver International Airport, transfer independently to your hotel and you will meet your Tour Director.
Day 2 : Denver > Rocky Mountains > Cheyenne
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Frontier Inn, Cheyenne Wy, Cheyenne, or similar
This morning, enjoy a short city tour of the "Mile High City", including the gold-domed State Capitol whose 13th step on the west side of the building is exactly 5,280 feet above sea level - one mile high. A short distance from Denver you'll enter Rocky Mountain National Park where you'll feel like you're on top of the world. Here, 415 square miles encompass and protect spectacular mountain environments. And if you thought the journey to the park was beautiful, just wait until you experience Trail Ridge Road. Known appropriately as the "Highway to the Sky", and offering incomparable views in every direction, Trail Ridge Road winds past countless peaks, through tundra high above the tree line, and crosses the Continental Divide at 12,183 feet. Continue to Cheyenne, Wyoming's capital city that embodies the spirit of the Old West. Considered the nation's railroad capital, Cheyenne is home to a collection of steam engines, including Old Number 4004, the world's largest steam locomotive and one of the eight remaining Big Boys on display throughout the country.
Day 3 : Cheyenne > Mount Rushmore > Rapid City
Location: Mount Rushmore
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center, Rapid City, or similar
Your journey begins this morning with a visit to Fort Laramie National Historic Site. Originally established as a private fur trading fort, this "grand old post" evolved into the largest and best-known military post on the Northern Plains and witnessed the entire sweeping saga of America's western expansion. Continue through the majestic beauty of South Dakota's Black Hills to Mount Rushmore National Memorial where you'll come face to face with George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, and America's rich heritage.
Day 4 : Rapid City > Bighorn Mountains > Cody
Location: Cody
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Buffalo Bill, Cody, or similar
Today, crossing back into Wyoming en route to Cody, you'll travel through Bighorn National Forest where undisturbed rolling hills, alpine lakes, craggy cliffs, thick pine forests, and the Bighorn Mountains dominate the landscape. Upon arrival in Cody, you'll visit the Buffalo Bill Museum. Celebrating the spirit of the American West, including the culture and art that bring the heritage of Wyoming alive, the Buffalo Bill Museum focus' on the life and times of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, the town founder, and a living legend. In the evening enjoy attractions that include rodeos, gunfight reenactments, and cowboy music (seasonal).
Day 5 : Cody > Yellowstone
Location: Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Gray Wolf Inn & Suites, Yellowstone, or similar
Today, take an unforgettable journey into America's first national park and nature's wonderland - Yellowstone National Park. Here, the Earth is in action with geysers, mountain ranges and rivers, waterfalls, and ancient volcanoes. The iconic spots - Old Faithful and Yellowstone Canyon - will be familiar from photographs, but seeing them in person is a humbling experience. They're not just as good as you've heard - they're better. This mountain wildland is also home to eagles, grizzly and black bears, buffalo, elk, and much more, so you're bound to see wildlife wherever you go.
Day 6 : Yellowstone > Salt Lake City
Location: Salt Lake City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Crystal Inn, Salt Lake City, or similar
Today’s journey takes you through scenic Southern Idaho to Salt Lake City, the capital of the state of Utah and most populous, known for the Mormon Community. Upon arrival, enjoy views of the State Capitol Building and downtown’s historic Temple Square, home to the 6-spired Salt Lake Temple and domed Tabernacle of the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir, prior to arriving at your hotel.
Day 7 : Salt Lake City > Canyonlands National Park > Dead Horse State Park > Moab
Location: Canyonlands National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: MainStay Suites Moab near Arches National Park, Moab, or similar
Heading south this morning, you’ll pass through Provo, home to Brigham Young University, en route to Canyonlands National Park. Today you will see a wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by the Colorado River & its tributaries. Rivers divide the park into four districts: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze & the Rivers themselves. We will visit some of the most scenic spots on the Island in the Sky mesa which rests on sheer sandstone cliffs over 1,000 feet above the surrounding terrain. Continue on to Moab for your stay tonight.
Day 8 : Moab > Arches National Park > Moab
Location: Arches National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: MainStay Suites Moab near Arches National Park, Moab, or similar
Today we visit Arches National Park, one of Utah’s Mighty 5. Once in the park, you’ll discover a landscape of contrasting colors landforms, and textures unlike any other in the world. With over 2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles and giant balanced rocks, this red rock wonderland will amaze you with its formations and inspire you with its most unique scenery. Return to hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 9 : Moab > Capitol Reef National Park > Bryce Canyon
Location: Bryce Canyon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bryce View Lodge, Bryce, or similar
Visit Capitol Reef National Park, a destination of extraordinary natural beauty, established in 1937 to protect a unique geological feature. Continue to spectacular Bryce Canyon, where a tour through a multi-colored world of sandstone spires and pinnacles, “hoodoos”, will dazzle the eye. This evening, weather permitting, be sure to gaze upon the spectacular night sky filled with sparkling stars and brilliant constellations.
Day 10 : Bryce Canyon > Zion > Las Vegas
Location: Zion National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Luxor Hotel, Las Vegas, or similar
Travel today to Zion National Park and see the massive rock formations carved by wind, time, and the Virgin River. This afternoon experience the contrast of Las Vegas, the dazzling “Entertainment Capital of the World,” where round-the-clock shopping, nightly shows, and of course gambling are available. As we stop at the iconic Las Vegas Welcome sign, you may wish to capture a photo memory there.
Day 11 : Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Luxor Hotel, Las Vegas, or similar
Day at leisure! Enjoy all that Las Vegas offers; from shopping, over bustling casinos, to Broadway-caliber shows, or simply just stroll the famous Strip.
Day 12 : Las Vegas > Death Valley > Mammoth Lakes
Location: Death Valley
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mammoth Mountain Inn, Mammoth, or similar
Having enjoyed glamorous Las Vegas, it will be a sharp contrast this afternoon to enter the quiet and extreme environment of Death Valley. Stop at Zabriskie Point and Furnace Creek Ranch/Visitors Center before continuing across the valley and ascending the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the alpine resort town of Mammoth Lakes. The area gained prominence as a gold mining town in the 19th century and today is renowned for its superior skiing terrain and staggeringly beautiful mountain vistas.
Day 13 : Mammoth Lakes > Yosemite National Park > San Francisco
Location: Yosemite National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco, or similar
Your journey today brings you to the Tioga Pass (if Tioga Pass is closed routing will be done via Fresno) into the scenic wonderland of Yosemite National Park. Here, you will experience the valley floor and its splendors including the glacial-shaped granite formations of El Capitan, Half Dome, the magnificent Bridal Falls, and Yosemite Falls before you arrive in San Francisco, one of the most beloved cities in America.
Day 14 : San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco, or similar
Enjoy a morning city tour which includes Union Square, the Civic Center, and Fisherman’s Wharf. Standing on a hilltop, watching the fog swirl in through the Golden Gate, it is easy to understand why many consider San Francisco the most beautiful city in America. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at leisure, perhaps a cable car ride to Fisherman’s Wharf where one may enjoy a “Taste of San Francisco”: local seafood, famous sourdough bread, or decadent Ghiradelli’s Chocolate. Be sure to gaze across the bay to Alcatraz Island where “America’s Most Wanted” such as Al Capone and ”Machine Gun” Kelly were incarcerated.
Day 15 : San Francisco Departure
Location: San Francisco
Transfer independently to the airport for your return flight.
What's Included
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Hotel Accommodations
14-night hotel accommodations as specified or similar with a private bath and/or shower.
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Tour Manager
Services of a professional multilingual Tour Manager throughout the tour.
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City Tour of Denver
Enjoy a city tour of Denver, the 'Mile High City'.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Feel like you are on top of the world whilst discovering Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Visit Cheyenne
Visit Cheyenne, the Nation’s railroad capital.
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Mount Rushmore Memorial
Come face to face with George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln at the Mount Rushmore Memorial.
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Buffalo Bill Museum
Celebrate the spirit of the American West by visiting the Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody.
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Yellowstone National Park
Take an unforgettable journey to Yellowstone National Park, America’s first national park.
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Salt Lake City
Explore Salt Lake City downtown’s historic Temple Square.
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Canyonlands and Buttes
Admire a wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by the Colorado River and its tributaries.
What's Not Included
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Airfare
Airfare is not included unless specified in the tour itinerary.
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Meals
Meals are not included in order to allow for more flexibility.
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Personal Expenses
Laundry, telephone, optional excursions, and other items of a personal nature are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities are not included.
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Pre and Post Accommodation
Pre and post accommodation is not included.
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Airport Transfers
Airport transfers are not included.
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Unmentioned Items
Everything that is not mentioned in the inclusions is excluded.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with transportation provided by an air-conditioned motor coach equipped with Wi-Fi throughout, ensuring a relaxing journey across the stunning landscapes of the U.S. National Parks.
Accommodation
Enjoy 14 nights in comfortable hotel accommodations, each with a private bath and/or shower, including stays at the Doubletree by Hilton Denver Cherry Creek, Best Western Plus Frontier Inn, and Hilton San Francisco Union Square, or similar.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides transportation by a comfortable air-conditioned motor coach equipped with Wi-Fi throughout.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Meals are not included in the tour package to allow for more flexibility.
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Will there be a tour manager during the trip?
Yes, the services of a professional multilingual Tour Manager are included throughout the tour.
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What kind of accommodations can I expect on this tour?
The tour includes 14-night hotel accommodations as specified or similar, with a private bath and/or shower.
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Is there any flexibility in the itinerary regarding meals?
Yes, meals are not included in the tour package to allow for more flexibility.
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What is the luggage policy for this tour?
The porterage service is included with a limit of one piece of checked luggage per person.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
No, airport transfers are not included in the tour package.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, please enquire for details, we'll be happy to assist wherever we can.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.
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Omega Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 CAD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of omega tours charges.
Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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