America's Magnificent National Parks - end Denver, Classic Group

America's Magnificent National Parks - end Denver, Classic Group

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America's Magnificent National Parks - end Denver, Classic Group

15 Days Starting in Phoenix (AZ) and ending in Denver (CO)

Visiting: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Salt Lake City, Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful Geyser of California, Cody, Ucross, Devils Tower, Spearfish Canyon, Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mt. Rushmore, Denver

Tour operator:

Insight Vacations

Tour code:

AAMCADM26

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Wildlife Tours

From: $6921 $6241 Operator discount: -$680

NB: Prices correct on 22-Oct-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Explore America's top national parks on this 15-Day guided tour. After an evening in Scottsdale, start your journey in bohemian Sedona, where spiritual seekers and nature lovers alike will revel in its red-hued mountainous landscape. Take a short jaunt to the Grand Canyon, where a Local Expert will show you the wonders of America’s most famed natural beauty. In Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Make Travel Matter and board all-terrain vehicles and ride through the desert with your Navajo guide. Glide through Zion National Park on a private shuttle, before watching the red cliffs and valleys give way to the Rocky Mountains of Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Finally, scale the 563-foot-tall Crazy Horse Memorial and stand face-to-face with the stone carving of the Lakota warrior.

Highlights

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    Choice Highlights

    • Grand Canyon National Park: Join your Local Expert, Canyon Tim, for an informative talk about the wonders of the Grand Canyon. With over seven years of experience in geology, you'll learn about the origins of the five-million-year-old canyon, its rock formation and its current impact. You'll also discover the local flora and fauna, and find out where you might be able to spot elk, mule deer, coyotes, grey foxes, bobcats and mountain lions.
    • Choose between two carefully selected activities
    • Zion National Park: Explore the natural beauty of Zion National Park on a guided hike to the famed Emerald Pools.
    • Zion National Park: Visit the Zion Nature Center at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center - The most well known of Zion’s Earth friendly endeavour. Learn about how the Center was built on a previously disturbed site & utilized outdoor exhibits to take advantage of Zion’s climate or alternatively, take a hike to the Emerald Pools led by your Travel Director.
    • Choose between two carefully selected activities
    • Ucross: Live the American frontier dream with a scenic morning country horseback ride.
    • Ucross: Take a leisurely fishing outing and enjoy the serene surroundings.

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    Top Rated Highlights

    • Sedona: With its red stone formations that create a haunting skyline found nowhere else in the world. This is where Arizona keeps the Old West. And this is where a New West has evolved, as a haven for creatives, a centre of spiritual health and enlightenment, and an epic playground for outdoor enthusiasts.
    • Sedona: Experience the essence of the great American road trip, as you travel through the Red Rock Scenic Byway. Along your journey you will be immersed in the stunning, natural peaks and rock formations of the Red Country, that look as though they could have been shaped by the countless artists they have inspired.
    • Grand Canyon: Early risers will take advantage of the lodge location, close to the Grand Canyon South Rim, to witness one of Mother Nature's grandest shows on earth: a sunrise over the majestic Grand Canyon.
    • Monument Valley: Meet your Navajo Local Experts and board all-terrain vehicles with open sides for a private, off-the-beaten path exploration of this magical valley. Learn about Navajo history, culture and heritage from your expert as you travel deeper in the natural wonders of this unique landscape.
    • : Travel through Bryce Canyon Country on a portion of the Scenic Highway 89, recognized by National Geographic as the number 1 Driver's Drive in the world.
    • Bryce Canyon National Park: Head to the sandstone cliffs of Bryce Canyon National Park in Southern Utah. Here you will be met by pine trees and red rock pillars. Take a leisurely walk along Sunset Point while you view the great amphitheatres of the odd-shaped monoliths, known as hoodoos.
    • Zion National Park: Travel through more amazing scenery on your way to Zion National Park. Cut through the Checkerboard Mesa and meander down to Zion Canyon while taking in many of its famous landmarks.
    • Jackson: Historic Jackson, where the majestic peaks of the Teton Range act as your constant backdrop. Feel like you’ve stepped back in time as you walk through the town's famous landmark arch of tangled elk antlers. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the town’s boutiques and stores, which blend the Old West and the modern West harmoniously.
    • Grand Teton National Park: Travel through a mountainous landscape like no other. Witness the striking Grand Tetons thrust skyward 6,562 feet (2,000 meters) from the valley floor and keenly watch for exciting wildlife that call these mountains home. Including the grizzly bear, bald eagles, moose, bison, and elk.
    • Yellowstone National Park: The world’s first National Park, Yellowstone spans 2,219,789 acres and even has its own Grand Canyon. The park is home to half of the world’s hydrothermal features, more than 10,000, of which over 300 are geysers. Yellowstone is also a wildlife paradise. Some 1,700 species of plants and 400 species of birds, fish and mammals live in the park, including bison, wolves, bears, elk and moose.
    • Yellowstone National Park: Catch the renowned colourful bubbling mud pots and observe Old Faithful geyser shooting water over 120 feet (37 metres) into the air. The Upper Geyser Basin boasts the highest concentration of spouting geysers, hot springs and steaming fumaroles in the world.
    • Cody: Explore the award-winning Buffalo Bill Center of the West, known for its excellent Western art collection and natural history.
    • Yellowstone National Park: Travel out of Yellowstone NP through Shoshone Canyon and Absaroka Rocky Mountains to the Wild West Town of Cody.
    • Black Hills: View the awe-inspiring Devils Tower National Monument, a butte that protrudes from the landscape and is considered sacred by the Lakota and other tribes.
    • Custer State Park: Continue venturing through the Black Hills to arrive at Custer State Park. Renowned for its beautiful landscape and abundance of wildlife. Home to a famous herd of 1,500 free roaming bison, accompanied by elk, mule deer, white tailed deer, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, mountain lions and feral burros.
    • Badlands National Park: Steep yourself in all that is the Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Preserved here are 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires, blended with the largest protected mixed grass prairie in America. The unique beauty of this landscape is like no other. Sightseers as well as scholarly scientists are attracted to the area for its astounding beauty and the opportunity to gaze into an ancient world.
    • Black Hills: View iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial where carvings of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt overlook the landscape.
    • Zion National Park: See the grandeur and natural features of the canyon in total comfort while traveling via private open-air tram with live on-board commentary.

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    Make Travel Matter

    Grand Canyon: Trace the scenic South Rim of the Grand Canyon along Desert View Drive. See the historic Watchtower built by Mary Colter in the Puebloan style and track the Colorado River that leads you to the aptly named Painted Desert which extends towards Navajo and Hopi Indian lands. A MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience that supports the Grand Canyon Conservancy and the development of the Desert Viewpoint Intertribal Cultural Heritage Site, fulfilling the UN’s Global goals of reducing inequality and creating sustainable communities.

    Monument Valley: Deepen your knowledge and connection with the first nations of this land as we travel to Monument Valley by way of off-road vehicles to the cookout site. Here you’ll enjoy an authentically delicious barbecue dinner with members of the Navajo Nation, where traditional Navajo tacos and fry-bread will be served while you are immersed in traditional dance and songs of this great ancient culture. Your experience advances UN Global Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.

    Page: Navajo (Diné) owned and operated, Red Heritage is a Native American Performing Arts Theater showcasing awe inspiring local talent: powwow dancers, flute playing, and live drum music. Your experience helps to preserve Navajo Culture and dance and advances UN Global Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.

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    Authentic Dining

    Scottsdale: Mingle over a delightful dinner at your resort's renowned Zuzu Restaurant, named for the beloved matriarch of the family that owns the property.

    Clearmont: Start off your evening with cocktails in the historic Ranch House bar. After your All-American ranch style dinner, head to the fire pit for some s'mores and live music.

    Custer: Toast to the finale of your trip at a dinner served at your lodge in Custer State Park.

    Salt Lake City: At 18:00, join your Travel Director for dinner where you'll have the chance to mingle with fellow guests.

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    Insight Choice

    Ucross: Ucross Ranch: Explore the ranch life and choose to head on a scenic country horseback ride accompanied by a Ranch Hand. Alternatively, try your hand at fishing.

    Ucross: Live the American frontier dream with a scenic morning country horseback ride.

    Ucross: Take a leisurely fishing outing and enjoy the serene surroundings.

    Zion National Park: Explore the natural beauty of Zion National Park on a guided hike to the famed Emerald Pools.

    Zion National Park: Visit the Zion Nature Center at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center - The most well known of Zion’s Earth friendly endeavour. Learn about how the Center was built on a previously disturbed site & utilized outdoor exhibits to take advantage of Zion’s climate or alternatively, take a hike to the Emerald Pools led by your Travel Director.

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Day 1: Arrive In Phoenix And Travel To Scottsdale

Location: Phoenix, Scottsdale

Accommodation: Valley Ho, Scottsdale

Accommodation Name: Valley Ho, Scottsdale

Welcome to Arizona, famous for its scenic road trips, towering Monument Valley, and of course the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon. Head to Scottsdale at your leisure to explore Old Scottsdale, a vibrant and unique urban downtown area that introduces you the best of the state. Here, you’ll be surrounded by retro wooden buildings, rodeo inspired artwork and a selection of local stores, all radiating a classic Southwestern flair. Savour a dinner accompanied by wine in the company of your fellow travellers.

Day 2: Sedona And The Wonders Of The Mighty Grand Canyon

Location: Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park

Accommodation: Grand Canyon National Park Lodge

Accommodation Name: Grand Canyon National Park Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel through world-renowned Red Country along the Red Rock Scenic Byway, one of only 20 designated All-American Roads nationwide. Explore bohemian Sedona with its shops and galleries, or simply take in the exceptional beauty of Red Rock Country before you make your way to the Grand Canyon. Follow Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Byway through Coconino National Forest, a breathtaking stretch of road recognized by Rand McNally as one of the Top Five Most Scenic Drives in America. On arrival, you can take an optional flightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon. Whether you prefer a helicopter or a fixed-wing plane, you'll enjoy magnificent scenery with aerial views from above. Meet your Local Expert, Tim at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to discover its wonders. You'll learn all about the origins of the five-million-year-old canyon, its rock formations and the human impact on this natural masterpiece. He'll also talk to you about the local flora and fauna, and where you might be able to spot them.

Day 3: Monument Valley And Lake Powell

Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Lake Powell

Accommodation: Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas

Accommodation Name: Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Early risers will witness one of Mother Nature's grandest shows on earth: a sunrise over the Grand Canyon. Travel along the South Rim Desert View Drive, skirting the South Rim of the canyon. We will stop at Desert View Point to see the historic Watchtower built by Mary Colter in the Puebloan style, the Colorado River turning north and the Painted Desert extending towards Navajo and Hopi Indian lands. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® as your visit supports the Grand Canyon Conservancy and their development of the Desert Viewpoint Intertribal Cultural Heritage Site. Head to the Cameron Trading Post, one of the oldest and most historic general stores in Arizona. Enter Monument Valley Tribal Park, where you'll join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you meet your Navajo Local Experts and board all-terrain vehicles with open sides for a private, off-the-beaten path exploration of this magical valley. Learn about Navajo history, culture and heritage from your expert as you travel deeper into the natural wonders of this unique landscape. Enjoy a Navajo cookout lunch amid the giant buttes and mesas of this unique landscape. Travel to your resort nestled in Lake Powell. This evening, enjoy dinner with wine in the Rainbow Room.

Day 4: Leisurely Lake Powell Relaxed Start

Location: Lake Powell

Accommodation: Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas

Accommodation Name: Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is entirely yours to do as you please. Partake in one of our popular Optional Experiences, explore on your own, or simply relax by the resort swimming pool with views of Lake Powell. As an optional activity this morning, let yourself be tempted by a gentle trip down the Colorado River. Calmly float past some of the most awe-inspiring sites, like the iconic Horseshoe Bend and Petroglyph Beach. Or, explore the iconic and picturesque Antelope Canyon with a local Navajo (Diné) guide. Tonight, Navajo culture takes centre stage with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Red Heritage. This Navajo-owned preforming arts theatre will delight as you see local tribal members sing, share a colourful pow wow dance, flute playing and live drum music over dinner and drinks.

Day 5: Bryce Canyon National Park

Location: Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park

Accommodation: Zion National Park Lodge

Accommodation Name: Zion National Park Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Journey across a wide-open landscape punctuated by colorful sandstone cliffs, sagebrush-covered flats, and high ridges dotted with piñon pine and juniper. Travel through Bryce Canyon Country on a portion of the Scenic Highway 89, recognized by National Geographic as the No. 1 Driver's Drive in the world. You will be struck by the beauty of Bryce Canyon National Park, an otherworldly landscape of red rock pillars known as hoodoos, pink cliffs, and endless vistas. Follow the Rim Trail from Surprise Point to Bryce Point. Stops will be made at the major viewpoints and there will be time for a leisurely walk along Sunset Point or a more physical hike down the canyon. Either way, you will be spellbound by the beauty and majesty of this dramatic natural landscape.

Day 6: Zion National Park Relaxed Start

Location: Zion National Park

Accommodation: Zion National Park Lodge

Accommodation Name: Zion National Park Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a Relaxed Start this morning, as you have a full day to explore the Zion National Park. After a leisurely breakfast, you will tour the canyon aboard a privately chartered open-air vehicle, with live commentary from a Local Expert to show you the many scenic highlights of the canyon. Explore Zion National Park further with Insight Choice. Choose to join your Travel Director for a guided hike to the Emerald Pools. Alternatively, take a self-guided leisurely stroll along the Virgin River Walk and keep your eye out for wildlife.

Day 7: Salt Lake City

Location: Zion National Park, Salt Lake City

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning you make your way out of Zion National Park and travel to Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah. In the evening join your fellow travellers for a dinner with wine at the hotel.

Day 8: Jackson And The Tetons

Location: Salt Lake City, Jackson

Accommodation: Elk Country Inn, Jackson Hole

Accommodation Name: Elk Country Inn, Jackson Hole

Meals Included: Breakfast

Before leaving Salt Lake City, take in the State Capitol building. Drive along the scenic Logan Canyon, over the Wasatch Mountain Range, and up to the Bear Lake Summit. Stop for lunch on your own near Bear Lake offering views of beautiful turquoise waters. You will then head north across the Oregon Trail to historic Jackson. Have your cameras ready for the famous elk antlers at the central square, while eager shoppers will find a number of charming traditional boutique galleries to browse. Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure, with your hotel located only a short walk away from Jackson's Town Square.

Day 9: Yellowstone National Park

Location: Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park

Accommodation: Yellowstone National Park Lodges

Accommodation Name: Yellowstone National Park Lodges

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wake up to a mountainous view like no other and witness the striking Grand Tetons thrust skyward 13,775 feet (4,199 m) from the valley floor. This morning, you have the opportunity to partake in an optional scenic float down the Snake River (signed waiver required) inside Grand Teton National Park. In keeping with today’s rustic country charm, you’ll enter Yellowstone, the world’s first National Park. Known for its unique geothermal activity, spectacular landscapes and abundant wildlife, you’ll experience Wyoming in all its glory. Keep an eye out for black bears or wolves. Tonight you’ll stay in the National Park Lodges, allowing you to experience the park after hours, in its natural habitat.

Day 10: Geysers And Colourful Hot Springs

Location: Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful Geyser of California

Accommodation: Yellowstone National Park Lodges

Accommodation Name: Yellowstone National Park Lodges

Meals Included: Breakfast

Savour the surreal surroundings of Yellowstone with a relaxed start. Walk among the rainbow tinted hot springs and watch the erupting geysers as you take in the history of the park on an informative stroll with your Travel Director. Catch the renowned colourful bubbling mud pots and observe Old Faithful geyser shooting water over 120 feet (37 metres) into the air. In the afternoon, enjoy the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone as you take in stunning natural wonders. While driving through Hayden Valley, famous for its wildlife, keep an eye out for wolves, bears, elk and hundreds of bison. The rest of the evening is at leisure for you to relax.

Day 11: The Ranch At Ucross

Location: Yellowstone National Park, Cody, Ucross

Accommodation: Ranch at UCross, Clearmont

Accommodation Name: Ranch at UCross, Clearmont

Meals Included: Breakfast

Set off on your travels through the stark Shoshone Canyon and Absaroka Rocky Mountains, leading you to the Wild West Town of Cody. Channel your inner showman and learn more about America’s great Western legends at the Buffalo Bill Centre, known for its Western art collection, firearms, and natural history. Travel through the Bighorn National Forest to the Ranch at UCross. Take in the rustic charm as you're hosted at a traditional Wyoming Family ranch. Start off the evening with a cocktail hour in the historic Ranch House bar. After a home-cooked dinner, enjoy a fire pit with live entertainment, including country, folk and bluegrass music.

Day 12: Devils Tower Into The Black Hills

Location: Ucross, Devils Tower, Spearfish Canyon

Accommodation: Spearfish Canyon Lodge

Accommodation Name: Spearfish Canyon Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Live the American frontier dream and begin your day with a scenic country horseback ride (waiver required) accompanied by a Ranch Hand. If playing cowboy isn’t your thing, perhaps go fishing or merely relax and take in your beautiful surroundings, the choice is yours. Make your way to Devils Tower, an astounding geological feature that protrudes out of the surrounding Black Hills. This symbolic landmark is considered sacred to the Lakota and other tribes. Experience Spearfish Canyon, a favoured spot among wildlife enthusiasts and one famous for its elvish woodland beauty. The limestone palisades of this creek-carved gorge are more ancient than the Grand Canyon itself.

Day 13: Custer And The Wild, Wild West

Location: Spearfish Canyon, Badlands National Park, Custer State Park

Accommodation: State Game Lodge, Custer State Park

Accommodation Name: State Game Lodge, Custer State Park

Meals Included: Breakfast

A day for those looking to explore the Wild West, try to spot the fastest mammal in North America, the pronghorn antelope as you cross the great high plains to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Our first stop this morning is the Oglala Lakota Living History Museum for a one-of-a-kind MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Visit Badlands National Park in South Dakota, 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires blended with the largest protected mixed grass prairie in America. A hidden gem in the national park system, the unique beauty of the Badlands landscape is unlike any other.

Day 14: Mountain Monuments Of The Black Hills Relaxed Start

Location: Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park

Accommodation: State Game Lodge, Custer State Park

Accommodation Name: State Game Lodge, Custer State Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, see the granite faces of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Later, you'll experience the Crazy Horse Memorial - the world's largest mountain carving in honour of the Lakota warrior. With exclusive access not available to the general public, guests ascend 563 feet (172 metres) and have the opportunity to face the monument up close. Tonight, celebrate your travels over dinner with your Travel Director and new found friends.

Day 15: Depart Denver

Location: Denver

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your journey comes to an end today. A transfer is available to Denver International Airport, arrival at the airport will be at approximately 16:30. Guests have the option to end the tour in Denver or Rapid City at time of booking.

What's Included

  • Meals

    The tour includes 5 dinners with wine, 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner.

  • Local Expert Talks

    Join Local Expert, Canyon Tim, for an informative talk about the Grand Canyon.

  • Guided Activities

    Explore Zion National Park on a guided hike to the Emerald Pools or visit the Zion Nature Center.

  • Horseback Riding

    Live the American frontier dream with a scenic morning country horseback ride at Ucross.

  • Fishing Outing

    Take a leisurely fishing outing and enjoy the serene surroundings at Ucross.

  • Travel Director

    A highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.

  • Personal Radio Headsets

    Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.

  • Hotel and Restaurant Tips

    Hotel and restaurant tips are included, so you’ll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency.

  • Baggage Handling

    We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.

  • Insight Flourish

    From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.

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What's Not Included

  • Optional Flightseeing Tour

    Optional flightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon is not included.

  • Optional Colorado River Trip

    Optional gentle trip down the Colorado River is not included.

  • Optional Antelope Canyon Tour

    Optional tour of Antelope Canyon with a local Navajo guide is not included.

  • Lunch on Day 8

    Lunch on your own near Bear Lake on Day 8 is not included.

  • Optional Scenic Float

    Optional scenic float down the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park is not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort aboard Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Enjoy enhanced hygiene protocols, complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi, and personal radio headsets for guided tours.

Accommodation

Experience a variety of accommodations including the Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Grand Canyon National Park Lodge, Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas, Zion National Park Lodge, Elk Country Inn in Jackson Hole, Yellowstone National Park Lodges, Ranch at UCross in Clearmont, Spearfish Canyon Lodge, and State Game Lodge in Custer State Park.

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 14 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • 1 Dinner (D)

Additional Included Highlights

  • Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
  • Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
  • Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
  • We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
  • From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
  • Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).

Insight Experiences

  • Grand Canyon National Park: Join your Local Expert, Canyon Tim, for an informative talk about the wonders of the Grand Canyon. With over seven years of experience in geology, you'll learn about the origins of the five-million-year-old canyon, its rock formation and its current impact. You'll also discover the local flora and fauna, and find out where you might be able to spot elk, mule deer, coyotes, grey foxes, bobcats and mountain lions.
  • Black Hills: Visit Crazy Horse Memorial, which is dedicated to protecting and preserving the culture, tradition and living heritage of the Native American people. A special Insight Experience awaits as you are taken up to stand face-to-face with this impressive sculpture. Measuring 641 feet (195 metres) long and 563 feet (172 metres) high, the piece takes the record as the world’s largest mountain carving.

Well-being

  • Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
  • Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19. All Travel Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
  • Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
  • We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of activities can I expect at Zion National Park?

    At Zion National Park, you can choose between a guided hike to the Emerald Pools led by your Travel Director or a self-guided leisurely stroll along the Virgin River Walk. Additionally, you will tour the canyon aboard a privately chartered open-air vehicle with live commentary from a Local Expert.

  • What unique experiences are included in Monument Valley?

    In Monument Valley, you will join Navajo Local Experts and board all-terrain vehicles with open sides for a private, off-the-beaten-path exploration of the valley. You will learn about Navajo history, culture, and heritage from your expert and enjoy a Navajo cookout amid the giant buttes and mesas.

  • What can I do during the leisure day at Lake Powell?

    During the leisure day at Lake Powell, you can partake in optional experiences such as a gentle trip down the Colorado River, exploring Antelope Canyon with a local Navajo guide, or simply relax by the resort swimming pool with views of Lake Powell. In the evening, you can enjoy a Navajo cultural performance at Red Heritage.

  • What wildlife might I see in Grand Teton National Park?

    In Grand Teton National Park, you might see wildlife such as grizzly bears, bald eagles, moose, bison, and elk.

  • What special access do we get at the Crazy Horse Memorial?

    At the Crazy Horse Memorial, you will have exclusive access not available to the general public, allowing you to ascend 563 feet and face the monument up close.

  • What is included in the visit to the Grand Canyon?

    At the Grand Canyon, you will meet a Local Expert named Tim who will provide an informative talk about the canyon's geology, rock formations, and local flora and fauna. You will also have the opportunity to witness a sunrise over the Grand Canyon and trace the scenic South Rim along Desert View Drive.

  • What can I expect during the stay at the Ranch at Ucross?

    At the Ranch at Ucross, you can enjoy a scenic country horseback ride or a leisurely fishing outing. In the evening, there will be a cocktail hour in the historic Ranch House bar, followed by a home-cooked dinner and live entertainment around a fire pit.

  • What are the highlights of the visit to Yellowstone National Park?

    In Yellowstone National Park, you will see unique geothermal features such as Old Faithful geyser, colorful hot springs, and bubbling mud pots. You will also explore the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and drive through Hayden Valley, known for its abundant wildlife including wolves, bears, elk, and bison.

  • What kind of cultural experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes several cultural experiences such as a Navajo cookout in Monument Valley, a performance at Red Heritage showcasing Navajo culture, and a visit to the Oglala Lakota Living History Museum. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to learn about Native American history and heritage at various points throughout the tour.

  • What kind of meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a variety of meals such as dinners with wine, breakfast, and special dinners at unique locations like the Zuzu Restaurant in Scottsdale, a cookout in Monument Valley, and a dinner at the State Game Lodge in Custer State Park.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1978.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

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08-Nov-2021

The trip was fantastic. Everything was well planned and exceeded my expectations. All insight personal were courteous helpful and professional Ann Manual and Kevin were a topnotch team There was attention to every detail and at all times felt safe and always a personal touch to the trip. The motor coach was clean and roomy and there was multiple wipe downs during the day All hotels were top notch and all staff at the hotels and restaurants were helpful and courteous I would recommend this trip as it gave you a fantastic view of the natural wonders of the the West.

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Patrick Ong  

Italian Intermezzo

12-Jan-2023

This trip is absolutely amazing! Worth every Penny! Our Tour guide did not Disappoint.

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    Insight Vacations requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of insight vacations charges.

    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.

    At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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