Rockies Round Up
Experience the majesty of the Rocky Mountains on this two nation vacation. An exhilarating tour which includes visits to the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and the best national parks of western USA and Canada. Beware – you may overdose on spectacular scenery!Â
Day 1: Los Angeles
Transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet your Tour Director.
Overnight in Los Angeles.
Day 2: Los Angeles – Las Vegas
Today we drive east through the desert to the entertainment capital of the world. Las Vegas is one of the great gambling capitals of the world, with fabulous entertainment and famous shows.
Overnight in Las Vegas.
Day 3: Las Vegas – Grand Canyon National Park
After leaving Las Vegas we cross the Colorado River en route to the Grand Canyon. We will stop at the rim to fully experience this mile-deep colorful canyon’s plunging gorges, and rising spires formed by the mighty Colorado River.
Overnight at the Grand Canyon.
Day 4: Grand Canyon National Park – Lake Powell – Bryce Canyon National Park
We leave Grand Canyon and drive through a land of enchanting beauty and ancestral home of the Navajo Nations. We will continue by Page/Lake Powell, then pass through the town of Kanab and on to spectacular Bryce Canyon National Park.
Overnight at Bryce Canyon.
Day 5: Bryce Canyon National Park – Zion National Park – Salt Lake City
Today we travel through Zion National Park and continue the drive north to Salt Lake City. Upon arrival we will take a city tour to view the Mormon Temple, the Tabernacle and Capitol Hill.
Overnight in Salt Lake City.
Day 6: Salt Lake City – Grand Teton National Park – Yellowstone National Park
We travel the entire length of Grand Teton National Park on our way to Yellowstone National Park, established as the nation’s first National Park.
Overnight in Yellowstone.
Day 7: Yellowstone National Park
Today we will enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour of this geothermal wonderland. See outstanding scenery, including Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake, and Mammoth Hot Springs.Â
Overnight in Yellowstone.
Day 8: Yellowstone National Park – Flathead Valley - Kalispell
As the tour continues through the “Big Sky†country of western Montana, we cross the Continental Divide and travel near Flathead Lake before reaching Kalispell by early evening.
Overnight in Kalispell.
Day 9: Kalispell – Glacier National Park – Banff National Park
Before leaving Montana , we visit Glacier National Park. In Glacier National Park we take the Going-to-the-sun Road through the heart of the park. Enjoy the spectacular views from the vintage 1930’s Red Buses. After leaving the park, we cross the Canadian border and head to Calgary, the home of the Stampede and the heart of Canada’s West.Â
Overnight in Canmore.
Day 10: Banff National Park
We spend a full day exploring Banff National Park. We will have some free time in the afternoon to stroll the streets of Banff before returning to our hotel .
Overnight in Canmore.
Day 11: Banff National Park – Lake Louise – Jasper National ParkÂ
After leaving Banff, we visit Lake Louise, the “Jewel of the Rockies!†We continue traveling north on the Icefields Parkway, and view the Columbia Ice Field after entering Jasper National Park.
Overnight in Jasper.
Day 12: Jasper - Kamloops
We depart Jasper National Park and continue through Thompson Valley and along the scenic Yellowhead Highway to Kamloops.
Overnight in Kamloops.
Day 13: Kamloops – VancouverÂ
Today we drive through the Fraser River Canyon, passing small settlements founded during the Gold Rush. We leave the Canadian Cascade Mountains and follow the route of Canada’s pioneers, the Overlanders, through the magnificent scenery of British Columbia to Vancouver.
Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 14: Vancouver
Tour ends. Enjoy the morning at leisure, before transferring independently to Vancouver International Airport in time to check in for your return flight.Â
IMPORTANT NOTE
This tour crosses the U.S./Canada border. You should obtain relevant visas for both nations prior to travel where
necessary.Â
Transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet your Tour Director.
Overnight in Los Angeles.
Day 2: Los Angeles – Las Vegas
Today we drive east through the desert to the entertainment capital of the world. Las Vegas is one of the great gambling capitals of the world, with fabulous entertainment and famous shows.
Overnight in Las Vegas.
Day 3: Las Vegas – Grand Canyon National Park
After leaving Las Vegas we cross the Colorado River en route to the Grand Canyon. We will stop at the rim to fully experience this mile-deep colorful canyon’s plunging gorges, and rising spires formed by the mighty Colorado River.
Overnight at the Grand Canyon.
Day 4: Grand Canyon National Park – Lake Powell – Bryce Canyon National Park
We leave Grand Canyon and drive through a land of enchanting beauty and ancestral home of the Navajo Nations. We will continue by Page/Lake Powell, then pass through the town of Kanab and on to spectacular Bryce Canyon National Park.
Overnight at Bryce Canyon.
Day 5: Bryce Canyon National Park – Zion National Park – Salt Lake City
Today we travel through Zion National Park and continue the drive north to Salt Lake City. Upon arrival we will take a city tour to view the Mormon Temple, the Tabernacle and Capitol Hill.
Overnight in Salt Lake City.
Day 6: Salt Lake City – Grand Teton National Park – Yellowstone National Park
We travel the entire length of Grand Teton National Park on our way to Yellowstone National Park, established as the nation’s first National Park.
Overnight in Yellowstone.
Day 7: Yellowstone National Park
Today we will enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour of this geothermal wonderland. See outstanding scenery, including Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake, and Mammoth Hot Springs.Â
Overnight in Yellowstone.
Day 8: Yellowstone National Park – Flathead Valley - Kalispell
As the tour continues through the “Big Sky†country of western Montana, we cross the Continental Divide and travel near Flathead Lake before reaching Kalispell by early evening.
Overnight in Kalispell.
Day 9: Kalispell – Glacier National Park – Banff National Park
Before leaving Montana , we visit Glacier National Park. In Glacier National Park we take the Going-to-the-sun Road through the heart of the park. Enjoy the spectacular views from the vintage 1930’s Red Buses. After leaving the park, we cross the Canadian border and head to Calgary, the home of the Stampede and the heart of Canada’s West.Â
Overnight in Canmore.
Day 10: Banff National Park
We spend a full day exploring Banff National Park. We will have some free time in the afternoon to stroll the streets of Banff before returning to our hotel .
Overnight in Canmore.
Day 11: Banff National Park – Lake Louise – Jasper National ParkÂ
After leaving Banff, we visit Lake Louise, the “Jewel of the Rockies!†We continue traveling north on the Icefields Parkway, and view the Columbia Ice Field after entering Jasper National Park.
Overnight in Jasper.
Day 12: Jasper - Kamloops
We depart Jasper National Park and continue through Thompson Valley and along the scenic Yellowhead Highway to Kamloops.
Overnight in Kamloops.
Day 13: Kamloops – VancouverÂ
Today we drive through the Fraser River Canyon, passing small settlements founded during the Gold Rush. We leave the Canadian Cascade Mountains and follow the route of Canada’s pioneers, the Overlanders, through the magnificent scenery of British Columbia to Vancouver.
Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 14: Vancouver
Tour ends. Enjoy the morning at leisure, before transferring independently to Vancouver International Airport in time to check in for your return flight.Â
IMPORTANT NOTE
This tour crosses the U.S./Canada border. You should obtain relevant visas for both nations prior to travel where
necessary.Â
City/Area |
Nights |
Hotel Name |
Los Angeles |
Optional |
Crowne Plaza Lax Airport |
Los Angeles |
1 |
Crowne Plaza Lax Airport |
Las Vegas |
1 |
Circus Circus Hotel |
Grand Canyon |
1 |
Yavapai Lodge West |
Bryce Canyon |
1 |
Bryce View Lodge |
Saltlake City |
1 |
Red Lion Hotel Saltlake Downtown |
Yellowstone |
2 |
Brandin Iron Inn |
Kalispeli |
1 |
Red Lion Kalispeli |
Canmore |
2 |
Quality Resort Chateau Canmore |
Jasper |
1 |
Malign Lodge |
Kamloops |
1 |
Nancy\'s Greene\'s Cahilty Lodge |
Vancouver |
1 |
Quality Hotel Vancouver: The Inn at False Creek |
Vancouver |
Optional |
Quality Hotel Vancouver: The Inn at False Creek |
What\'s Included:
- Services of an Experienced Tour Director throughout.Â
- Hotel accommodations all with private bath and/or shower.
- Admissions as specified.
- Deluxe air-conditioned motor-coach.
- All state and local taxes and porterage of one bag per person.Â
- Information kit.