AAA Arizona - AAA Sojourns Vacations

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Marveling at the national parks of the American West is a pilgrimage that even international visitors to our country make. You’ll appreciate the joys of unspoiled wilderness anew on a full-day guided tour of Yellowstone, the nation’s first national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Witness wolves dart across a green valley or hear the hiss from a steamy geyser as the earth exhales.

Your adventure begins in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where you'll enjoy a 10-mile scenic float trip down the Snake River, offering breathtaking views and a chance to truly appreciate all of the natural beauty that surrounds you. Then on to Grand Teton National Park with its spectacular peaks and clear glacial lakes, followed by lunch at the magnificent Mural Room of the Jackson Lake Lodge.

Your tour of Yellowstone includes Norris Geyser Basin, the world-famous Old Faithful, the West Thumb Area, and Fountain Paintpots. Then journey through the western prairies of Wyoming, stopping for a visit in the Old West town of Cody, where you'll visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Drive through the Black Hills of South Dakota en route to Crazy Horse Memorial, and wrap up your trip with a visit to the awe-inspiring Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Price includes:
• 8 nights accommodations: 2 nights in Jackson Hole, 3 nights in Yellowstone, 1 night in Cody, and 2 nights in Rapid City
• Daily breakfast, 2 lunches and 2 dinners; including dinner and show at the Jackson Hole Playhouse, and lunch at the Ucross Ranch
• Scenic float trip on the Snake River
• Full-day tour of Yellowstone National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Visits to: Grand Teton National Park, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Limitations and Restrictions
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy, are subject to availability at time of booking, and may change without notice. Child rate applies to children 11 years of age and younger sharing a room with at least one adult. Single supplement may apply. Unless stated otherwise, airfare, taxes and government fees are not included. Fares may not reflect additional fuel supplement and vary by provider. Offers valid for new bookings only. Member benefit is per person and applies to first and second traveler only. Member benefits are available only with advertised fare and are subject to change without notice. Your travel arrangements may be modified or cancelled subject to the travel providers policies. Black out dates and other restrictions may apply. We make every effort for accuracy at time of publication, but reserve the right to correct errors. AAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip protection insurance.

Day 1 - Arrive Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Begin your tour at the historic Wort Hotel, Jackson Hole’s premier property located in the heart of downtown and only steps from activities, galleries, museums, shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Enjoy dinner this evening on your own.
Accommodation: Wort Hotel - 2 nights

Day 2 - Snake River Float
Today, you’ll enjoy a 10-mile scenic float trip down the Snake River. Afterwards, return to the Wort Hotel to enjoy more relaxation or independent activities in and around Jackson Hole. Dinner and entertainment this evening is at the Jackson Hole Playhouse.

Day 3 - Jackson Hole / Yellowstone
Following breakfast, depart Jackson for the majestic Grand Tetons. After reveling in the natural beauty, have lunch at the magnificent Mural Room at the Jackson Lake Lodge. Continue to your hotel located inside Yellowstone National Park. Dinner this evening is at your leisure.
Accommodation: Old Faithful Inn - 3 nights

Day 4 - Yellowstone National Park Tour
Eat a hearty breakfast at the hotel because we have a full-day guided tour of Yellowstone National Park in store, including Norris Geyser Basin, the West Thumb Area, and Fountain Paintpots. And what trip to Yellowstone would be complete without a visit to Old Faithful? Later we return to relax at the hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Day 5 - Day at Leisure
Today after breakfast you have the chance to explore the surroundings and natural splendor on your own. Guests can arrange for activities or just take in the nearby scenery.

Day 6 - Yellowstone / Cody
Before departing Yellowstone, our next destination is the old west mining town of Cody to visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.
Accommodation Holiday Inn Cody - 1 night

Day 7 - Cody / Rapid City
Following breakfast, journey through the western prairies of Wyoming, including Shell Canyon and the Bighorn Mountains, then enjoy lunch at the Ucross ranch where there is time to take a swim; towels are provided. Continue on to Rapid City.
Accommodation: Hotel Alex Johnson - 2 nights

Day 8 - Mount Rushmore
Drive through the black hills of South Dakota on the way to Mount Rushmore. En route, visit Crazy Horse Memorial, the world's largest sculpture, now in progress, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Then it's on to Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Few attractions stir the emotions of visitors the way Mount Rushmore does. Since its completion in 1941, it has joined the Statue of Liberty and the Stars & Stripes as one of America's most inspiring symbols of democracy. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner as a group.

Day 9 - Depart Rapid City
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer on your own to Rapid City Regional Airport.