America's Majestic National Parks (2012)

South Dakota • Wyoming • Montana • Utah • Arizona • Colorado
  • 18 days
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  • $2995
  • $167 per day
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Learn how to customize your vacation, or view standard air routing and travel times. The choice is yours with our True Choice program.

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With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two vacations to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the Grand Circle vacation that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your vacation
  • Choose to “break away” before or after your trip, spending additional days or weeks on your own
  • Extend your vacation with our optional pre- and post-trip extensions
  • Combine your choice of Grand Circle vacations to maximize your value
  • Upgrade to business or premium economy class

The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta, New York (JFK), Philadelphia, Tampa, Washington, DC (Dulles)

6hrs

Boston

7hrs

Denver, Minneapolis

2hrs

Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Tucson

5hrs

Newark

4hrs

Chicago

3hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Rapid City, South Dakota. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

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Inspiring new travelers to join the Grand Circle family is a rewarding experience—both for you and your new travelers.

Share your love of travel with others and, for each referral who embarks on a Grand Circle trip, you will earn $100 in CASH or credit. With your 4th referral departing on a 2012 departure, your reward increases to $200 in CASH or credit per person. And once you refer 8 travelers departing in either 2012 or 2013, you'll earn a FREE trip valued up to $4,500 per household—which will bring the total value of your earned rewards up to $5,600.

And you are also passing along savings to your new traveler: We'll instantly deduct $100 off the cost of their reservation when they mention your name and Customer Number while reserving.

To learn more about the benefits of our Vacation Ambassador Referral Program, please call us toll-free at 1-800-221-2610
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Featured Accomodations

Hampton Inn Sheridan
Rating: Superior Tourist Class
Sheridan, Wyoming

The Superior Tourist-Class Hampton Inn Sheridan provides an ideal location to view soaring mountain peaks and vast open plains. Located near many of the city’s museums, shops, and restaurants, guests are just a short walk away from Sheridan’s main attractions. Hotel amenities include an indoor, heated swimming pool and fitness room. Each room features a refrigerator, microwave, coffee- and tea-making facilities, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and a private bath with hair dryer.

Holiday Inn Cody Exterior
Holiday Inn Cody Room

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Holiday Inn Cody
Rating: First Class
Cody, Wyoming

The Holiday Inn Cody is situated in the heart of the Buffalo Bill Village Resort. Amenities include an outdoor pool, health and fitness center, laundry/dry cleaning facilities, and high-speed wireless Internet access. Your air-conditioned room features a cable/satellite TV, telephone, coffee- and tea-making facilities, refrigerator, and private bath.

Best Western Desert Inn
Rating: Superior Tourist Class
West Yellowstone, Montana

Not only located within walking distance of the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park, the Superior Tourist-Class Best Western Desert Inn is also near many of the area’s historic sites, including Grizzly Wolf Discovery Center. Hotel amenities include an indoor, heated swimming pool. Your air-conditioned room features a refrigerator, microwave, coffee- and tea-making facilities, satellite TV, Internet access, and private bath with hair dryer.

Snow King Resort Exterior
Snow King Resort Room
Snow King Resort Interior
Snow King Resort Lounge

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Snow King Resort
Rating: First Class
Jackson, Wyoming

At the base of Snow King Mountain in Jackson, Wyoming, the First-Class Snow King Mountain combines rustic styling with mountain views and modern amenities, including an on-site restaurant and lounge, barber and salon, outdoor whirlpools, sauna, day spa, heated outdoor pool, and a seasonal ski shop. Your air-conditioned room features a TV, complimentary high-speed Internet, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath.

Hampton Inn Salt Lake City
Rating: Superior First Class
Salt Lake City, USA

The Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Hotel is located near many of the city's main attractions, including Energy Solutions Arena and Temple Square. This Superior First-Class hotel features a fitness room and swimming pool. Your room includes complimentary high-speed Internet access, a TV, and private bath.

Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel Interior
Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel Room
Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel Pool
Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel Pool

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Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel
Bryce Canyon City, Utah

Located a short drive from Bryce Canyon, this hotel offers convenience in both its location and amenities. Each of the 164 rooms features air-conditioning, TV, and wireless Internet access. The hotel lobby, complete with exposed wood beams and a cozy stone fireplace, provides an excellent place to sit down and relax with travel companions.

Courtyard by Marriott
Rating: Limited Service First Class
Page, Arizona

This Limited Service First-Class, 153-room hotel offers sweeping views of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell, and is within walking distance of Glen Canyon Dam and Antelope Canyon. Hotel amenities include two restaurants, a fitness center, and swimming pool. Each room features a TV, high-speed Internet access, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath with iron and hair dryer.

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Best Western Plus Rio Grande
Rating: Moderate First Class
Durango, Colorado

The Moderate First-Class Best Western Plus Rio Grande is situated near the historic district of Durango, just two blocks from Main Street and a short walk from the Durango Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad. Renovated in 2004, amenities include an indoor pool and Jacuzzi. Each air-conditioned room includes a telephone, satellite TV, wireless Internet access, coffee- and tea-making facilities, iron, and private bath with hair dryer.

Red Lion Denver Hotel Exterior
Red Lion Hotel Denver Room

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Red Lion Hotel Denver SE
Rating: First Class
Denver metropolitan area, Colorado

Located on the eastern outskirts of Denver—with a complimentary shuttle to the Denver International Airport—the First-Class Red Lion Denver Southeast offers a comfortable place to stay at the end of your journey. The hotel was remodeled in 2009 and offers an on-site restaurant and lounge, heated outdoor pool, and hot tub. Each of its air-conditioned rooms includes a satellite TV, telephone, complimentary high-speed Internet access, iron, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath with hair dryer.

Holiday Inn Rushmore Plaza Room
Holiday Inn Rushmore Plaza Dining
Holiday Inn Rushmore Plaza Lobby

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Holiday Inn Rushmore Plaza
Rating: First Class
Rapid City, South Dakota (pre-trip extension)

Located near historic Rapid City, the First-Class Holiday Inn Rushmore Plaza features an eight-story open atrium with cascading waterfalls, restaurant, and lounge. Remodeled in 2005, hotel amenities include an indoor pool, dry-cleaning/laundry services, as well as on-site ATMs and a front desk safe. Your air-conditioned room features a telephone, TV, radio, iron, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and a private bath with shower and hair dryer.