U.S. National Parks: The Grand Canyon to Yellowstone
12 days | 15 days with Missoula & Glacier National Park extension | Estimated monthly payments as low as $198
Discover the untouched wilderness and enduring spirit of the American West on this National Parks Tour.
This itinerary is proof that you don’t have to go far to satisfy your wanderlust. Each day displays a new destination—and with it, new landscapes and adventures swathed in dusty oranges, sherbet pinks, and gemstone greens. You’ll follow the footsteps of America’s Indigenous peoples and learn about the explorers and settlers that followed them. Explore the ingeniously carved cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde in Colorado, gaze into the depths of the Grand Canyon in Arizona and stand in the shadow of the Grand Teton in Wyoming. And if frontier life beckons, consider extending your trip to Montana’s gritty, glacial expanse.
Your tour package includes
- 11 nights in handpicked hotels
- 11 breakfasts
- 1 lunch
- 3 dinners with beer or wine
- 8 sightseeing tours
- Expert Tour Director & local guides
- Private deluxe motor coach
Included highlights
- Loretto Chapel
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Monument Valley
- Grand Canyon
- Zion National Park
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- The Grand Tetons
- Yellowstone National Park
Itinerary

Santa Fe, New Mexico
Day 1: Arrival in Albuquerque & transfer to Santa Fe
Welcome to New Mexico! You’re officially in “The Land of Enchantment.” The monicker has been in use since the 1930s and when you look around, you’ll know why. As you transfer to your hotel in Santa Fe, keep an eye out for the Sandia Crest. This spruce- and fir-topped ridge is the highest point in the Sandia-Manzano Mountains at 10,679 feet, about twice the elevation of Denver, Colorado. Settle into your hotel this evening and prepare to meet the oldest state capital in the United States. (Santa Fe was founded in 1610—but the area was inhabited by Pueblo peoples for hundreds of years prior.)
Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Santa Fe
Included meals: Breakfast, Welcome lunch
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of New Mexico’s capital. Santa Fe was settled by a Spanish conquistador nearly 500 years ago, and while we often picture America’s oldest buildings standing on the East Coast, this city boasts both one of the oldest European-style homes and one of the oldest churches in the United States. Join your guide today for a panoramic tour of this haven of history and art, known as “The City Different” for its inimitable mix of cultures.
- Catch a sweeping view of Santa Fe, the Jemez Mountains, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains from the Cross of the Martyrs overlook. The cross honors 21 Franciscan friars who perished in the 1680 Pueblo Revolt, one of the few successful Indigenous rebellions against colonial settlers.
- Pass the Romanesque Revival Saint Francis Cathedral, built of yellow limestone quarried in nearby Lamy. (Did you know: Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Willa Cather wrote a fictionalized account of the cathedral’s origins in Death Comes for the Archbishop.)
- Travel through the plaza in the heart of the city to view a pair of beloved icons: the circa-1610 Palace of the Governors and the State Capitol, known as the “Roundhouse.” From above, the only circular state capitol in the United States resembles the Zia sun symbol (You’ll recognize it from the New Mexico state flag.) Although the resemblance wasn’t intentional, the circular design was chosen to symbolize openness and inclusivity.
- Enter Loretto Chapel to view its miraculous staircase, whose construction is an engineering marvel steeped in lore. This intricately turned staircase makes two full 360-degree twists to reach the choir loft without a center pole for structural support, resting its entire weight on the bottom stair. Legend has it that a mysterious carpenter appeared with a donkey and tools to build the staircase—only to then disappear without a trace.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy a welcome lunch served with beer or wine with your fellow travelers.
Reviews
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2400 miles in 12 days! I’ve always wanted to see the Wild West and this trip provided an incredible itinerary! I never felt trapped on a bus, I felt the gift of being able to relax and wait for the next experience to unfold before me! There was never a dull moment! Phil is a...
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Thank you for sharing your amazing journey! We’re so glad your adventure exceeded your expectations and gave you the freedom to relax and...
I found this tour very challenging but absolutely great! One park after another which were spectacular & unique! Tour director divine & so knowledgeable! Bus driver amazing & absolutely professional & safety minded! Recommend everyone to go but be physically fit for the...
The tour was good, other than losing our hotel at Bryce Canyon and waiting to re-schedule another hotel. Still don’t know who was at fault. We had an expensive item stolen at our first hotel. We had insurance, but we were led to believe to do the claim after our trip was...
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First I would to say I really enjoyed this tour, the tour guide Phil and bus driver Rory were excellent. However I would give the company a 3/5 stars as our bus broke down on the highway and it took 5 hours before a replacement could reach us, that could not be helped, but I...
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour overall and that Phil...
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Hotels
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