America’s National Parks
and Denver

Fri. Sept 30 – Fri. Oct 14, 2022
1 Pre-night Stay + 13 Night/14 Day Tour

Full Itinerary Below

Note:
Full vaccination against COVID-19 will be required to travel on all Collette domestic tours through December 31, 2022.
(Collette does not accept exemptions)

Contact:
Michelle Arena
205-966-6646
michelle@andersontraveltours.com

From
Birmingham, AL:

$12,376.00*
($6,188 per person)
double occupancy
* price based on current airfare rates from Birmingham, AL.
(air pricing subject to change until booked)

Price Includes:
~ Roundtrip Premium Economy Refundable Airfare from BHM
~ Sedan Transfer from your home to airport
(if you live within 50 miles of the BHM airport)
~ Transfers to/from airport and hotel
~ Pre-night hotel (Courtyard Marriott, Scottsdale)
~ 13 night/14 day tour
~ 20 meals (13 breakfasts, 7 dinners)
~ Travel Insurance

From
Huntsville, AL:

$13,036.00*
($6,518.00 per person)
double occupancy
* price based on current airfare rates from Huntsville, AL.
(air pricing subject to change until booked)

Price Includes:
~ Roundtrip Premium Economy Refundable Airfare from HSV
~ Sedan Transfer from your home to airport
(if you live within 50 miles of the HSV airport)
~ Transfers to/from airport and hotel
~ Pre-night hotel (Courtyard Marriott, Scottsdale)
~ 13 night/14 day tour
~ 20 meals (13 breakfasts, 7 dinners)
~ Travel Insurance

Experience the grandeur of the American West as you explore six fantastic National Parks on this exciting journey. Gain new appreciation of the great outdoors on this journey that takes you from the Grand Canyon to Rocky Mountain National Park and everywhere in between.

• Relish overnight stays in a National Historic Landmark inside the Grand Canyon and in a lodge nestled in the heart of Yellowstone.
• Enjoy a breakfast cruise on Lake Powell.
• Marvel at the magnitude and color of Zion’s cliffs.
• Enjoy 2-night stays in Salt Lake City and Jackson Hole.
• Drive through the incredible Bighorn Mountains and the great Sioux Nations Territory before seeing Crazy Horse Monument and Mt. Rushmore.
• Meet a local Lakota Native American at dinner and learn about their fascinating way of life, past and present.
• Complete your adventure with a stay in Denver and a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Full Itinerary

Pre Night

Courtyard by Marriott ScottsdaleThe Courtyard by Marriot Hotel features an ideal location near the finest restaurants, shopping, and golf that Scottsdale has to offer. The rooms are designed to be comfortable and functional.

Day 1

•  Dinner
•  High  93°  Low  58°
•  Courtyard By Marriott Scottsdale

Scottsdale, Arizona – Tour Begins
Journey through six of America’s most incredible national parks. Your tour opens in Arizona where you will enjoy a stay in the world-famous resort town of Scottsdale. This evening, join your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.

Day 2

•  Breakfast & Dinner
•  High  69°  Low  38°
•  Yavapai East At South Rim Grand Canyon

Scottsdale – Sedona – Grand Canyon
Begin the day with a visit to the artists’ colony of Sedona and see the amazing rock formations that change hue with each turn in the road. Afterward, travel through the beautiful scenery before arriving at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – the spectacular Grand Canyon.* Upon arrival, relax at one of the many public seating areas overlooking the immense and colorful canyon. Take a moment to reflect as you stand in awe of this iconic natural treasure. Before dinner you may wish to take a short hike to explore the area.

Day 3

•  Breakfast & Dinner
•  High  81°  Low  55°
•  Lake Powell Resort

Grand Canyon – Lake Powell
Today, head to the Carl Hayden Visitors Center and look out over Glen Canyon Dam to see the end of Lake Powell. Later, arrive at Lake Powell for dinner and sunset views of the lake.

Day 4

•  Breakfast & Dinner
•  High  80°  Low  50°
•  Holiday Inn Express/springdale Zion Park Inn

Lake Powell – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah
Embark on a delightful breakfast cruise on scenic Lake Powell. Today’s destination is Zion National Park, very likely one of the most awe-inspiring national parks in the world, just in sheer magnitude and color. Climb aboard Zion’s open-air tram and wind your way alongside the Virgin River and through the 2,400-foot deep, half-mile wide Zion Canyon. End your day in Springdale, the gateway to Zion National Park and your home for two nights.

Day 5

•  Breakfast
•  High  80°  Low  50°
•  Holiday Inn Express/springdale Zion Park Inn

Springdale – Bryce Canyon National Park – Springdale
Today’s journey takes you to Bryce Canyon National Park, truly one of the most spectacular scenic wonders of the world. The formations within the park, called Hoodoos, are the creation of wind and water erosion over eons of time. Iron oxidizing within the rock causes the natural orange and red hues that color these formations. Enjoy a hike along the Rim Trail looking into the expansive Bryce Amphitheater, from overlooks at Sunrise and Sunset Points.

Day 6

•  Breakfast
•  High  71°  Low  47°
• 2″
•  Radisson Hotel Salt Lake Downtown

Springdale – Salt Lake City
A drive north takes you to Salt Lake City, the “City of the Saints,” for a 1-night stay. Enjoy a tour of Salt Lake City featuring the Great Salt Lake and the Utah State Capitol building. Then, take the rest of the day and evening to relax or explore more on your own. Perhaps you will choose to explore Temple Square – a beautifully landscaped area set in the heart of downtown. The square’s centerpiece is the 6-spired granite Salt Lake Temple, and adjacent to this imposing structure is the domed Tabernacle, home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the great Tabernacle organ.

Day 7

•  Breakfast & Dinner
•  High  61°  Low  31°
• 2″
•  Snow King Resort

Salt Lake City – Jackson Hole, Wyoming
En route to Wyoming, see the majestic Bear Lake Summit. Later, arrive in the cowboy town of Jackson and experience a fun-filled evening of cowboy entertainment and a traditional chuck wagon** dinner.

Day 8

•  Breakfast
•  High  61°  Low  31°
• 2″
•  Snow King Resort

Jackson Hole
The day is yours to enjoy Jackson Hole. From hiking and river-rafting to shopping and sampling the local cuisine, there are endless activities to make the most of your day.

Day 9

•  Breakfast
•  High  52°  Low  26°
• 2″
•  Old Faithful Snow Lodge

Jackson Hole – Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks
From Jackson Hole, pass through Grand Teton National Park. Towering more than a mile above the valley of Jackson Hole, the Grand Teton rises to 13,770 feet. Twelve Teton peaks reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain glaciers. The Teton Range is the youngest range in the Rockies and displays some of North America’s oldest rocks. Later, arrive at the amazing Yellowstone National Park*** and explore the park’s incredible sights. Experience the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser, a fountain of steam that rises more than 130 feet in the air.

Day 10

•  Breakfast
•  High  67°  Low  39°
• 2″
•  Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Sheridan Hotel & Conventio

Yellowstone – Cody – Sheridan
A delightful day of sightseeing begins with a trip along Yellowstone Lake and over Sylvan Pass. As you pass through Cody, stop at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a tribute to one of the most well-known figures of the Old West. Before turning in for the night in Sheridan, drive through the incredible Bighorn Mountains and journey through the territory of the Great Sioux Nation.

Day 11

•  Breakfast & Dinner
•  High  71°  Low  42°
• 2″
•  Courtyard By Marriott Rapid City

Sheridan – Rapid City, South Dakota
Visit Crazy Horse Memorial, a monument dedicated to Native Americans. Visit the Native American Cultural Center to learn more about local customs, when Native Americans discuss the movements of their dances and the significance of different clothes. Later, see one of the country’s most famous landmarks, Mount Rushmore, whose four figures carved in stone represent the first 150 years of American history. At tonight’s dinner you will meet a local Lakota Native American and learn all about their fascinating way of life, past and present.

Day 12

•  Breakfast
•  High  71°  Low  44°
• 2″
•  Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

Rapid City – Denver, Colorado
Today’s adventure takes you south into Wyoming and through Cheyenne, the state capital. Later, arrive in Denver, Colorado — the “Mile High City.” Relax and make yourself at home for the next two nights.

Day 13

•  Breakfast & Dinner
•  High  71°  Low  44°
• 2″
•  Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

Denver – Rocky Mountain National Park – Denver
Set out for spectacular Rocky Mountain National Park. Here, the beauty of the West is preserved and the term “sweeping vistas” takes on a whole new meaning. Return to Denver and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.

Day 14

•  Breakfast

Denver – Tour EndsYour tour comes to a close today.