Departures not guaranteed, operability to be verified at the time of booking and subject to reaching a minimum of 10 participants. The tour will be confirmed or an alternative will be proposed within 45 days from the start of the chosen tour.
minimum age: 8 years
the journey involves changes in temperature and altitude
Itinerary
Day 1 — Denver
Arrival and shuttle transfer to the hotel, Founded in 1859 by gold seekers from Kansas and Georgia, Denver marks the boundary between the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains that provide a splendid backdrop. A university town and the capital of American craft beer, it is called the 'Mile High City' because it is located exactly one mile (about 1600 meters) high, as noted on the 13th step of its Capitol building. Modern and youthful, it has trendy neighborhoods for all tastes and is pleasant to explore on foot, featuring diverse architectures ranging from Victorian to postmodern, along with art, history, culture, shopping, and a vibrant nightlife. Accommodation The Wheelhouse Guesthouse,
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Day 2 — Denver → Cheyenne
Breakfast, appointment with the guide (by 8) in the lobby of the hotel. The guide will accompany you during the tour, appointment in the hotel lobby 30 minutes before departure time, Please be on time. Consider how long you need for breakfast (not included), and the line at the reception for check-out, in the morning panoramic tour of the city, continue to, Stop-offs at the main scenic spots, continue to Cheyenne, brief panoramic tour of the city upon arrival. Accommodation Royal Caribbean - Quantum of The Seas,
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Day 3 — Cheyenne → Deadwood
Breakfast, departure to, The Wyoming National Historic Site, in the 19th century, was a trading post for the fur trade and later a strategic military fort due to its location along the route to the Pacific., Entering the scenic region of the Black Hills, you will find the Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore in close proximity to each other. The first one, a monument embedded in the rock representing the Sioux Chief Crazy Horse, has been under construction since 1948 and, once completed, will be 195 meters long and 172 meters tall. On the side of the second one, the gigantic effigies of four great American presidents are carved: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt., arrival at Deadwood, Many Western icons, like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, lived and died in Deadwood – a frontier town that reached its zenith in 1874, when gold was discovered in the area.. Accommodation The Wyatt Hotel,
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Day 4 — Deadwood → Cody
Breakfast, Stop off at, In the middle of the rolling prairies, the Devils Tower National Monument stands out against the sky – a huge basaltic butte which owes its fame to Steven Spielberg’s “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”., You cross the Bighorn National Forest, riding through the Bighorn Mountains. The landscape is diverse, characterized by meadows, glacial lakes, alpine meadows, gentle hills, and sheer mountain walls., arrival at Cody in the afternoon, Charming town with a wild west atmosphere, its main attractions are the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, the most comprehensive museum of the old west, and the rodeo that takes place every evening from June to August.. Accommodation,
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Day 5 — Cody → Yellowstone National Park
Breakfast, Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody – one of the best museums of the West., continue to Yellowstone National Park, One of the largest parks in the USA, and the oldest national park in the world (it was opened in 1872), Yellowstone owes its fame mostly to its geysers (hot springs erupting columns of steam that can reach heights of up to 50 m) and to other unique geothermal features. The park is inhabited by bears, wolves, bison, moose, deer and cougars. The Grand Loop Road (230 km) is the most panoramic route in the park: it runs across the Mammoth Hot Springs and the Upper Geyser Basin, famous for the Old Faithful geyser, then crosses the Continental Divide to run down towards the Yellowstone Lake and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone., visit to the park, overnight stay outside the park, in the closest available location. Accommodation,
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Day 6 — Yellowstone National Park → Jackson Hole
Breakfast, early morning departure to, The scenic Teton mountains jut out against the sky in the flat, large prairie, amidst lakes, waterfalls and forests where moose and bison roam free. The tallest peak of the range is Grand Teton, with a height of more than 4,000 m., visit to the park, continue to Jackson Hole, Jackson is the typical base-camp for visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton. This lovely, Old Western town has turned into a popular winter and summer resort for hipster youth; it offers several sushi bars and fashionable clubs.. Accommodation KI22 - 1D/1N - KI - Flinders Chase reverse,
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Day 7 — Jackson Hole → Salt Lake City
Breakfast, departure to, Antelope Island, with its 109 square kilometers, is the largest of the 10 islands in the Great Salt Lake. It is known for its natural beauty and variety of wildlife, including the bison introduced to the island in 1893., continue to the Salt Lake City, The capital city of Utah rises on the bank of the Great Salt Lake, surrounded by the splendid Wasatch mountains. Founded by Mormons in 1847, it stands at the heart of Utah’s history, culture and religious customs. It hosted the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.. Accommodation Athena,
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Day 8 — Salt Lake City → Moab
Breakfast, short panoramic tour, See the State Capitol, the Temple and the Mormon Tabernacle (outside view only)., departure to, Canyonlands is the vastest, wildest of the American parks – a maze of canyons, most of which are beyond reach., Stop-offs at the main scenic spots, Pernottamento a Moab, The village of Moab stands at the very heart of the canyon region. Moab is the starting point to explore the national parks of Arches and Canyonlands, or to go rafting down the rapids of the Colorado river.. Accommodation,
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Day 9 — Moab → Montrose
Breakfast, morning visit of, The 150-million-year old red sandstone has been hollowed out by the wear of wind and water in sinuous arches, spires and sheer precipices, panoramic visit, continue to, The Colorado National Monument is a very scenic area, where monoliths and red rock canyons rise from the vast plateau created by the Colorado River, to be admired along the curves and switchbacks of Rim Rock Drive., Pernottamento a Montrose. Accommodation Novotel Resort,
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Day 10 — Montrose → Cortez
Breakfast, visit of, The national park owes its name to the fact that some parts of its gorges receive sunlight for only 33 minutes a day., Next, you travel along the "Million Dollar Highway," one of Colorado's scenic byways that goes from Montrose to Silverton. Along the route, you visit the town of Ouray, nestled among some of the highest peaks of the Rocky Mountains, known as the little Switzerland of America., early afternoon arrival in, nella cittadina di Silverton, che significa "argento a tonnellate", si respira ancora l'aria del vecchio West. Da qui si percorre una strada panoramica fino a Durango, altra cittadina in stile western, continue to Cortez. Accommodation,
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Day 11 — Cortez → Albuquerque
Breakfast, morning visit of, Mesa Verde is the only national park in America whose focus is on archaeology rather than nature. On the abrupt rocky walls of its narrow canyons, the remains of more than 4,000 Indian cliff dwellings are hollowed out in the rock. Mesa Verde is a UNESCO World Heritage Site., continue to, A town located along the historic Route 66, it was once home to many celebrities, including Humphrey Bogart, John Wayne, and Ronald Reagan, at the legendary El Rancho Hotel and Motel., arrival at Albuquerque, At the heart of New Mexico beats the pulse of a vibrant city. In Albuquerque, diverse cultures, authentic art and dynamic traditions have helped shape our centuries-old story. No matter your interests, the city has countless opportunities for you to explore. Sample traditional New Mexican cuisine that takes minutes to make and hundreds of years to prepare, experience world-class museums, stroll along Central Avenue under the vintage neon glow of Route 66, or soar high above the city in the hot air ballooning capital of the world — a sight sure to change your perspective. Immerse yourself in our painted skies, abundant space and more than 310 days of sunshine, which make it possible to ski the slopes of the Sandia Mountains and play a round at one of our award-winning golf courses, all in the same day. Albuquerque is an oasis in the high desert, full of rich history and inspiring ideas.. Accommodation Cyclades studio,
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Day 12 — Albuquerque → Santa Fe
Breakfast, in the morning panoramic tour of the city, visit of, From Albuquerque to Santa Fe, you can travel along the Turquoise Trail, a scenic road that goes from Albuquerque to Santa Fe and crosses the hills of New Mexico, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and old ghost towns. It is recommended to make a stop in Madrid, once a ghost town, now a gathering place for artists., arrival at Santa Fe, accommodation Sheraton Bal Harbor,
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Day 13 — Santa Fe → Pueblo
Breakfast, departure to, The village, protected by UNESCO, represents one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States. Visit to discover the typical pueblo lifestyle, which has remained unchanged for over 10 centuries., continue to, Great Sand Dunes National Park is one of the country’s most intriguing and beautiful national parks, a vast and otherworldly expanse with the highest dunes in all of North America, in striking contrast with the surrounding peaks covered in forests and snow, arrival at Pueblo. Accommodation,
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Day 14 — Pueblo → Denver
Breakfast, departure to, A short distance from Colorado Springs, at the Garden of the Gods Park, you can admire extraordinary sandstone formations standing out against the breathtaking backdrop of Pikes Peak., Stop at, return to Denver. Accommodation The Wheelhouse Guesthouse,
Day 15 — Denver
Breakfast, Rooms have to be vacated in the morning, shuttle transfer to the airport, end of the tour,
Notes
LUGGAGE: porterage is included for one medium-size baggage (max. 23 kg). Due to limited storage room, we cannot assure you can bring along extra baggage on the bus. In the event of extra storage room available, a fee of $7 will be applied to any extra luggage, to be paid to the courier at the beginning of the tour. Note, however, that we cannot know in advance whether any extra storage room will be available. Due to security reasons, you cannot deposit your extra baggage at the first hotel of the tour.. ROOMS: rooms only have one or two beds. “Triple”, “quadruple”, “family” room refers to the number of the guests, who will sleep in the beds provided (max. 2). The possibility of adding a rollaway bed – even if requested at the time of reservation – is subject to availability, with a supplement to be paid on site. Likewise, special requests for double or separate beds; adjoining, high-floor, low-floor rooms etc. are always upon request and these services can never be considered as granted.. DISABLED PEOPLE: disabled travellers can take part to the tour as long as they are self-sufficient. This is because means of transport are not equipped with a wheelchair platform; in addiction, due to insurance and security reasons, neither the guide nor the driver are allowed to help passengers getting on board. Disabled passengers must thus travel with an assistant of their own, to provide them all the help they might need during the tour. All bookings are on request.. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: a list of optional services, to be paid by credit card or in cash, will be offered to you on site. The courier is under no obligation to provide assistance to the passengers for excursions purchased before departure.. MINIMUM AGE: At least 8 years, although we recommend a minimum of 12. People younger than 18 years (21 for Las Vegas) must share their room with a traveller of age; otherwise, hotels will refuse to accept them in.. SMOKING: smoking is prohibited in hotels and on coaches.. HOTEL, CHECK IN: People younger than 18 years (21 for Las Vegas) must share their room with a traveller of age; otherwise, hotels will refuse to accept them in.. HOTEL, DEPOSIT: at the time of check-in, you will be asked to provide a personal credit card as guarantee for extra expenses. If you are using a company credit card, you must get an authorisation from your company. The hold as guarantee for extra expenses changes according to the category of the hotel. The hold will be unblocked between 3 and 10 days after check-out date; more days might be required if the credit card is linked to a non-American bank. We suggest you bring along at least two credit cards.. HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The Organizing Body reserves the right to substitute the itinerary and/or the hotels to alternative of a similar or superior category in the event of unplanned circumstances, and if the safe and normal proceeding of the tour is threatened. Furthermore, when in the impossibility for all of the travellers to stay at the same hotel, the group will be split amidst several hotels of the same category.. START OF THE TOUR: please show up at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before departure. You are strongly advised to be punctual. No refund is provided for passengers failing to meet at designated time.. TIPS: not included – but virtually mandatory, unless service is badly disappointing. Suggested tips: $5-6/day per person for the courier; $4-5/day per person for the driver.. MEALS: not included when not specified. COACH SEATING: seats are variably assigned day by day.. REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler. TRANSFERS: not included when not specified. When included, a supplement for private transfer is applied in the event of arrival/departure late in the evening/night or early in the morning (usually between 8pm and 7am). A supplement is always charged to individual passengers.
Starts from
15 days / 14 nights – from Denver to Denver
Meals
Continental breakfast, According to the current health regulations in force at the time of the trip, some meals may be packed or eliminated from the program., According to the current health regulations in force at the time of the trip, some meals may be packed or eliminated from the program.,
Price includes
Multilingual (Italian-speaking) local courier / guide, air-conditioned motorcoach, admissions, visits and excursions: as scheduled, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts,
Price does not include
Transfer from/to the airport upon arrival/departure, administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, porterage, tips, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Optional visits
Ask your guide for suggestions on optional excursions (to be paid on site – no obligation to buy). Please find below a list of the approximate prices per person. We cannot guarantee that any of the listed optional will be provided. They will be subject to time availability and to several other factors.. Rodeo in Cody – $40 (adults and children),
Cancellation policies
Up to 30-16 days prior to departure 10% fee, 15-01 days 50%, 0 days or no show 100%,
