Characteristics
- Group tour with a local guide / escort
- multilingual
- include breakfast
- 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 itinerary includes climate and altitude changes.
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Denver
I arrive and transfer to the hotel with a shuttle bus., 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,
Giorno 2 — Denver → Cheyenne
Breakfast, appointment with the guide (by 8) in the lobby of the hotel. The guide will accompany you during the tour, I will meet you in the hotel lobby within 30 minutes of departure., Punctuality is important. Please consider the time needed for breakfast (not included) and the potential queue at the reception for check-out from the room., in the morning, panoramic visit of the city, continuation to, stop at the main panoramic points, continue to Cheyenne, Upon arrival, there will be a panoramic tour of the city.. Accommodation Royal Caribbean - Quantum of The Seas,
Giorno 3 — Cheyenne → Deadwood
Breakfast, departure for, 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, Famous Wild West characters like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane lived and died in Deadwood, a frontier town that reached its peak around 1874, the year of the gold rush discovery.. Accommodation The Wyatt Hotel,
Giorno 4 — Deadwood → Cody
Breakfast, stop at, In the undulating prairie stands the gigantic basalt tower of Devils Tower National Monument, made famous by Spielberg's film 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,
Giorno 5 — Cody → Yellowstone National Park
Breakfast, Cody visits the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, one of the most beautiful museums in the West., continue to Yellowstone National Park, It is one of the largest parks in the United States (larger than Umbria) and the oldest national park in the world (1872). Yellowstone is famous for its geysers, which emit steam jets up to 50 meters high, and for other interesting geothermal phenomena, as well as a fauna of bears, wolves, bison, elk, and mountain lions. The Grand Loop Road (230 km) is the most scenic route: it passes by the mineral springs of Mammoth Hot Springs, the Upper Geyser Basin, where the famous Old Faithful geyser erupts, crosses the continental divide, and descends towards Yellowstone Lake and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone., park visit, overnight stay outside the park, in the nearest available location. Accommodation,
Giorno 6 — Yellowstone National Park → Jackson Hole
Breakfast, early in the morning departure for, The picturesque Teton mountains stand out dramatically in the flat prairie, amidst lakes, waterfalls, and forests inhabited by elks and bisons. The highest peak is the Grand Teton, which exceeds 4,000 meters. The main road runs along the eastern shore of the idyllic Jackson Lake with full view of Mount Moran and the Cathedral Group, the park's iconic peaks. In Colter Bay Village, the Indian Arts Gallery is beautiful, and there are several not-too-long trails to walk. Must-see spots include Willow Flats Overlook, another beautiful view of the Teton mountains, Cathedral Group Turnout, and Menors Ferry Historic District to see a house, a general store, and an 1800s icehouse, and the Chapel of the Transfiguration, perhaps the church with the most picturesque backdrop in the USA., park visit, continue to Jackson Hole, Jackson Hole is the classic "home base" for visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton, but this charming western town has transformed into a popular winter and summer resort for young hipsters, with plenty of sushi bars and trendy venues. Don't miss a visit to the National Elk Refuge, a winter sanctuary for around 8,000 elk, and the adjacent National Museum of Wildlife Art, as well as taking advantage of a wide range of outdoor activities.. Accommodation KI22 - 1D/1N - KI - Flinders Chase reverse,
Giorno 7 — Jackson Hole → Salt Lake City
Breakfast, departure for, 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 of Utah is located on the shores of the Great Salt Lake, surrounded by the scenic Wasatch Mountains. This city, founded by Mormons in 1847, is the center of Utah's history, culture, and religion. It hosted the Winter Olympics in 2002.. Accommodation Athena,
Giorno 8 — Salt Lake City → Moab
Breakfast, brief panoramic visit, You can see (only from the outside) the Capitol, the Great Temple, and the Mormon Tabernacle., departure for, Canyonlands is the largest and wildest of the American parks, a maze of mostly inaccessible canyons., stop at the main panoramic points, Pernottamento a Moab, Moab is a small town in the heart of the Canyon region, a starting point for exploring Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and for trying your hand at whitewater rafting on the Colorado River.. Accommodation,
Giorno 9 — Moab → Montrose
Breakfast, In the morning, visit to ., 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, continuation 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,
Giorno 10 — Montrose → Cortez
Breakfast, visit of, Known for its steep walls of dark sandstone rock and the deep gorge carved by the Gunnison River, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison reaches depths of over 800 meters. It owes its name to the fact that some parts of its gorges receive light 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., I arrive at ., 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,
Giorno 11 — Cortez → Albuquerque
Breakfast, In the morning, visit to ., Mesa Verde is the only American national park dedicated to archaeology rather than nature. In a mountainous and inaccessible region of great beauty, there are over four thousand remains of Indian dwellings carved into the rock, along steep walls overlooking narrow canyons. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site., continuation 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, Albuquerque, the only major city in New Mexico, is often overlooked by visitors, but it still has a hidden colonial soul and an enviable location between the Rio Grande and the scenic Sandia Mountains. Notable attractions include the colonial square, the excellent Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, and the signs along Central Avenue that evoke the glory days of the old Route 66.. Accommodation Cyclades studio,
Giorno 12 — Albuquerque → Santa Fe
Breakfast, in the morning, panoramic visit 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, Santa Fe, at an altitude of 2300 meters on the last foothills of the Rocky Mountains that exceed 4,000 meters here, is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the United States. It was founded by Spanish missionaries in 1609 and features adobe houses, sun-dried brick, baroque churches, and pleasant mixtures of Spanish and Native American influences. It is located in the center of an area inhabited by Pueblo Indians, famous for their craftsmanship and paintings.. Accommodation Sheraton Bal Harbor,
Giorno 13 — Santa Fe → Pueblo
Breakfast, departure for, 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., continuation to, the Great Sand Dunes National Park is a vast surreal expanse of sand dunes, the tallest in North America! The contrast between the sandy desert and the glaciers, forests, and lakes of the surrounding mountains, which reach up to 4000 meters, is astonishing., arrival at Pueblo. Accommodation Full day city tour (8 hours),
Giorno 14 — Pueblo → Denver
Breakfast, departure for, 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,
Giorno 15 — Denver
Breakfast, check-out in the morning, airport transfer with shuttle bus, end of the tour,
Notes
LUGGAGE: includes handling of one medium-sized bag (max 23 kg) per person. Due to limited space, we cannot guarantee extra luggage on the bus. If there is space available, but this cannot be determined before the tour departure, the fee for each additional item will be $7 per day, collected by the tour guide at the beginning of the tour. For security reasons, it is not allowed to leave excess luggage in storage at the hotel where the tour departs from.. ROOMS: The rooms are always and only for 1 or 2 beds. The terms triple, quadruple, family room refer solely to the number of occupants, who will be accommodated in the existing beds (maximum 2 beds). An additional bed (rollaway), even if requested at the time of booking, is always subject to availability and payment of a local supplement. Requests for rooms with a double bed or twin beds, connecting rooms, adjacent rooms, on higher or lower floors, etc., are always subject to availability and are never guaranteed.. DISABLED: passengers with various types of disabilities can participate as long as they are self-sufficient. In fact, the means of transportation are not equipped with ramps to facilitate boarding and disembarking, and for insurance and safety reasons, neither the driver nor the conductor are authorized to assist passengers. Therefore, the presence of a travel companion who can provide all the necessary assistance is mandatory. Any wheelchairs must be of standard size, foldable, and must fit in the luggage compartment (general information subject to the rules and acceptance of the local service provider). Reservations are always upon request.. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour.. 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: 8 years old, but not recommended for children under 12. Anyone under the age of 18 (21 in Las Vegas) must share a room with someone older, or hotels will not accept them as guests.. SMOKING: smoking is not allowed on buses and in hotels.. HOTEL, CHECK-IN: Anyone who has not yet turned 18 (21 in Las Vegas) must share the room with someone older, or hotels will not accept the guests.. HOTEL, SECURITY DEPOSIT: at check-in, a personal credit card is required as a guarantee for any additional expenses. If the credit card is corporate, prior authorization is necessary. The amount blocked as a guarantee for any additional expenses varies depending on the hotel category. The release of the blocked amount occurs within 3-10 business days from the check-out date, and even longer if the bank supporting the credit card is not American. It is recommended to bring at least two credit cards with you.. HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or hotels with others of similar or higher category, means of transportation, etc., if required by unforeseen circumstances and necessary for the safety and normal continuation of the trip. Furthermore, when it is not possible to accommodate all participants in the same hotel, the group will be divided among different hotels of equal category.. TOUR START: meet at the designated location for departure at least 30 minutes in advance; punctuality and respect for the schedule are recommended. No refunds are provided for services missed due to customer delay.. TIPS: not included, but practically mandatory, unless there are serious shortcomings. It is recommended: for the tour guide $5-$6 per day per person, for the driver $4-$5 per day per person.. MEALS: not included unless specified.. SEATS ON THE BUS: daily seat rotation.. REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay.. TRANSFERS: not included unless specified; if included, a supplement applies for private transfer in case of late evening/night/early morning arrival/departure (generally from 8 pm to 7 am); the supplement always applies if the passenger is traveling alone.
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 local companion/guide (Italian), air-conditioned bus, entrances, visits and excursions as per the itinerary, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts,
Price does not include
Transfer from/to the airport upon arrival/departure, opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, janitorial work, tip, flights and airport taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Optional visits
Your guide will propose optional excursions to be paid locally (with no obligation to purchase) in cash or by credit card. We provide here an indicative list, and the prices will be communicated on-site. There is no guarantee that all the options listed here will be available: it will depend on the available time, reaching the minimum number of participants required, and various considerations.. Rodeo with Cody - approximately $50 for adults/children.,
Cancellation policies
From 30 to 16 days before the start of the criminal tour 10%, from 15 to 1 day 50%, at 0 days or no-show 100%,
