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  • 14 nights Luxury Accommodation
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  • Car Rental
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  • Travel Trust Protection
  • Based on 2021 - 22 Prices

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Seven State Rocky Mountains Self Drive Holiday

An epic US self-drive covering seven states in two weeks taking you from Denver to the Rocky Mountain parks and into the Dakotas. This is one for seasoned road trippers.

Begin your adventure in the Mile High City of Denver.

Head up into the hills for a morning in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park before soaking up the Old West atmosphere in Cheyenne, Wyoming’s state capital.

Cross into your third state, South Dakota. Visit the Wild West town of Deadwood and come face to face with four former US presidents at Mount Rushmore.

Next stop: North Dakota and the town of Medora, gateway to the pint-sized Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Follow the course of the Yellowstone river and stop for a night in Billings, Montana.

Return to Wyoming and visit the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument on your way to Sheridan.

An overnight stop in Cody breaks up your journey to Yellowstone.

The highlight of your Wild West adventure is Yellowstone, a land of geysers and bubbling mud pots.

Spend a night in the city of Jackson and explore Grand Teton National Park to see the Rocky Mountains at their most striking.

Dip into Idaho for a night at Twin Falls, a town on the edge of the Snake River Canyon.

Your final stop is Utah’s state capital, which sits in the shadow of the Wasatch Front mountain range.

This USA holiday can be tailored to suit your exact requirements, so just let us know your ideal trip.

Everything can be adjusted to suit your needs and create your perfect USA holiday.

Inclusions

  • International flights from UK
  • Accommodation with breakfast
  • Self-Drive - Car rental from airport to airport
  • ATOL Protection
  • Travel Trust Protection

Accommodation

  • 2 nights Denver, Colorado
  • 1 night Cheyenne, Wyoming
  • 2 nights Rapid City, South Dakota
  • 1 night Medora, North Dakota
  • 1 night Billings, Montana
  • 1 night Sheridan, Wyoming
  • 1 night Cody, Wyoming
  • 2 nights Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
  • 1 night Jackson, Wyoming
  • 1 night Twin Falls, Idaho
  • 1 night Salt Lake City, Utah

Day 1: UK - Denver

Fly from the UK to Denver where you will pick up your rental car on arrival.

Overnight Denver

Day 2: Denver

Begin your adventure in the Mile High City of Denver

Overnight Denver

Day 3: Cheyenne

Self Drive to Cheyenne.

Head up into the hills for a morning in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park before soaking up the Old West atmosphere in Cheyenne, Wyoming’s state capital.

Overnight Cheyenne.

Day 4: Rapid City

Self Drive to Rapid City.

Cross into your third state, South Dakota. Visit the Wild West town of Deadwood and come face to face with four former US presidents at Mount Rushmore.

Overnight Rapid City.

Day 5: Rapid City

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Overnight Rapid City.

Day 6: Medora

Self Drive to Medora.

North Dakota and the town of Medora, gateway to the pint-sized Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Overnight Medora.

Day 7: Billings

Self Drive to Billings.

Follow the course of the Yellowstone river and stop for a night in Billings, Montana.

Overnight Billings.

Day 8: Sheridan

Self Drive to Sheridan.

Return to Wyoming and visit the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument on your way to Sheridan.

Overnight Sheridan.

Day 9: Cody

Self Drive to Cody.

An overnight stop in Cody breaks up your journey to Yellowstone.

Overnight Cody.

Day 10: Yellowstone National Park

Self Drive to Yellowstone National Park.

The highlight of your Wild West adventure is Yellowstone, a land of geysers and bubbling mud pots.

Overnight Yellowstone National Park.

Day 11: Yellowstone National Park

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Overnight Yellowstone National Park.

Day 12: Jackson - Grand Teton

Self Drive to Jackson - Grand Teton.

Spend a night in the city of Jackson and explore Grand Teton National Park to see the Rocky Mountains at their most striking.

Overnight Jackson - Grand Teton.

Day 13: Twin Falls

Self Drive to Twin Falls.

Dip into Idaho for a night at Twin Falls, a town on the edge of the Snake River Canyon.

Overnight Twin Falls.

Day 14: Salt Lake City

Self Drive to Salt Lake City.

Your final stop is Utah’s state capital, which sits in the shadow of the Wasatch Front mountain range.

Overnight Salt Lake City.

Day 15: Salt Lake City – UK 

Drive to Salt Lake City airport and drop your rental car off for your overnight flight back to the UK.

Day 16: Arrive UK 

Arrive back in the UK.

Denver

Aside from being a hub for visitors wishing to get up close and personal with the ski slopes of the Rocky Mountains, the capital of Colorado is a destination city in its own right.

Highlight activities include: visits to Denver Botanic Gardens, the Museum of Nature & Science, Denver Zoo, Forney Transportation Museum, Coors Baseball Field, and a trip along the scenic byway to Mount Evans.

There are a number of extreme-tour companies and rental agencies for the brave hearted, but for something more mellow, join a beer tasting or Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Tour, or visit the picturesque Balistreri Vineyards.

Cheyenne

Cheyenne is the capital city of the state of Wyoming, and the county seat of Laramie County.

This bustling little city has a rich Western history as well as a thriving arts community and abundant outdoor activities such as horse riding, rock climbing, fishing and mountain biking.

Visitors can look forward to seeing the iconic Wyoming State Capitol Building, a National Historic Landmark; learning about the state’s background at the Wyoming State Museum; and taking an historic tour to experience the spirit of the Old West.

Other popular attractions include the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens and a tour on Holiday Park’s Big Boy Steam Engine - the largest steam locomotive in the world.

North Dakota

Set in America’s northern plains region, on the Canadian border between Montana and Minnesota, the vast state of North Dakota is known for it's rolling prairies and beautiful blue skies.

This spectacularly scenic state offers plenty of attractions for every kind of traveler. While nature lovers can enjoy camping in the expansive Theodore Roosevelt National Park, history enthusiasts can explore the fascinating Frontier Village near Jamestown, which features various old pioneer buildings and the National Buffalo Museum.

More adventurous travelers can whitewater raft on the Yellowstone River, hike the Lewis and Clarke Trail or horseback ride along the scenic Maah Daah Hey Trail through the rugged badlands.

Don’t miss the North Dakota Heritage Centre and State Museum, which outlines the state’s history and displays an impressive tyrannosaurus rex skeleton.

South Dakota

South Dakota is a mid-western state known for its rolling prairies and its unspoiled natural beauty.

From the rugged beauty of the Badlands National Park to the Black Hills National Forest, featuring the famous Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial, this expansive state features a variety of pristine wilderness areas.

These areas provide an ideal backdrop for a range of outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, camping and kayaking.

Visitors can also look forward to exploring the Native American Scenic Byway, which crosses four Native American reservations and features numerous memorial markers, monuments, museums, and sacred sites.

Other popular attractions include the childhood homestead of ‘Little House on the Prairie’ author, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and the Corn Palace, a bizarre Moorish Revival building decorated with corn and other grains.

Montana

Montana is a state in the northern/northwestern United States which is characterised by diverse landscapes ranging from the towering Rocky Mountains to the wide open expanses of the Great Plains.

This diverse terrain provides an ideal environment for a variety of outdoor activities including: hiking, cycling, horse riding, hunting, and fishing in summer; or skiing and snowboarding in winter.

Montana is home a number of renowned national parks. These include among others: the Yellowstone National Park, one of the largest and most famous national parks in the world with more than two million acres of geysers and bubbling hot springs simmering between mountains, rivers and canyons; and the Glacier National Park, a land of mammoth mountains and ice-hewn valleys dotted with spectacular aquamarine lakes, forests, waterfalls and glaciers.

What Montana lacks in big name cities, it more than makes up for in spectacular natural appeal.

Wyoming

Fondly dubbed the Cowboy State, Wyoming is best known for its impressive historic ranches dotted across this wild windswept state.

Visitors looking for some exhilarating cowboy action can saddle up and experience life on a working ranch or an all-out rocking rodeo extravaganza.

Wyoming’s natural landscapes feature some magnificent wide-open plains, swaths of high desert, sweeping mountain ranges and vast national parks.

From the star ski town of Jackson Hole, to the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone and the jagged peaks of the Tetons, Wyoming’s spectacularly scenic surroundings form an ideal backdrop for a range of outdoor pursuits.

If you’re keen for world-class adventure, majestic wide-open landscapes and an authentic Western escape, look no further than the rugged western state of Wyoming.

Idaho

Idaho is a northwestern state known for its scenic mountainous landscapes and vast swaths of protected wilderness.

Also known as the Gem State, Idaho produces seventy-two types of precious and semi-precious stones, and its abundant outdoor recreation opportunities and scenic vistas attract over 20 million tourists per year.

Idaho covers two time zones, runs from Canada to Nevada, and encompasses the western side of the continental divide of the Rocky Mountains.

Top attractions include the Boise River Greenbelt hiking trail, Coeur d’Alene Lake, Tubbs Hill Nature trails, Craters of the Moon National Monument geological formation, and Shoshone waterfalls.

Visitors can also look forward to exploring the state’s many excellent museums, restaurants, hot springs, and botanical gardens.

Utah

What Utah lacks in urban attractions it more than makes up for in natural wonders.

From the red rock canyon national parks covering the entire southern region to the excellent ski resorts of the Wasatch Mountains, Utah is a mecca for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and other adventurous pursuits.

History lovers can ponder petroglyphs made by the earliest inhabitants, marvel at dinosaur fossils at the Dinosaur National Monument or explore the state’s capital, Salt Lake City, which has a number of unique modern and historical sites on offer.

Salt Lake City is home to state-of-the-art museums, a thriving student-bolstered nightlife, and plenty of brewpubs that belie the state’s dry reputation.

With its phenomenal national parks, world-class skiing and its ancient historical sights, Utah is undoubtedly one of America’s most underrated states.

Colorado

A dream destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, Colorado is a western state in the Rocky Mountains region of the United States of America.

The landscapes of this spectacularly scenic state are characterised by vast arid deserts, dramatic river canyons, and towering, snow-covered peaks.

While Colorado’s impressive ski resorts offer excellent skiing opportunities during the winter months, and fantastic hiking and biking trails in the summer, the many dude ranches offer a chance to experience the exhilarating life of a cowboy.

Meanwhile, cosmopolitan cities such as Denver, Boulder and Aspen provide equally exciting urban adventures in their vibrant downtown areas.

Whether you come for the incredible mountain views, the thrilling downhill ski runs, or the charming little mountain towns with echoes of the Old West, Colorado is a place that seems to be tailor made for wild adventures.

Rapid City

Located on the eastern side of Black Hills National Forest in western South Dakota, Rapid City is best known for its proximity to Mount Rushmore, the massive iconic sculpture of four United States presidents embedded into a mountain.

Visitors can also look forward to discovering many other local attractions including the the South Dakota Air and Space museum and the scenic Black Hills, which are comprised of several impressive cavern systems that can be viewed on a guided tour.

Other popular activities include exploring the Custer State Park, a picturesque nature reserve with many trails; interacting with the giant tortoises at the Reptile Gardens Zoo; and visiting the Chapel in the Hills, a replica of a 12th-century Norwegian-style wooden church.

Billings

Backed by the Rim Mountains and resting on the southern shore of the Yellowstone River, in Southern Montana, Billings is a town offering breathtaking natural terrain lined by spectacular trails.

Nature lovers can explore mountains, rivers, and canyons and sandstone cliffs, and see an impressive array of wildlife.

Bike the Zimmerman Park, search for falcons, fish for walleye or kayak in the waters on the Yellowstone River, or discover the Beartooth Mountains - home to Montana’s highest peaks - for excellent hiking, camping, and a good summer ski resort.

There is also a wealth of Western History to uncover: see the National Monument where the Battle of Little Bighorn took place, or visit the sacred Native American site on the Yellowstone River, Pompey’s Pillar National Monument.

The town’s thriving beer scene makes for an entire weekend of tasting among the Walkable Brewery District.

Sheridan

Close to the northern border of Wyoming, the little town of Sheridan is known for its spectacularly scenic mountain landscapes.

This is one of Mountain West's greatest small towns and it has an allure that is wholly unique.

Visitors can take in the Cloud Peak Wilderness on a leisurely hike to the high pass over Geneva Lake or run out into the countryside during the annual Bighorn Wild and Scenic Trail Run, one of the country's premier alpine races.

Fishing is a prime activity in the area and the Tongue river and Sibley Lake teem with trout.

Visitors can look forward to absorbing the Old West culture by biking on the Soldier Creek Trail, stopping at the Blacktooth Brewing Company, and spending the afternoon at the Java Moon coffee house.

Cody

It’s not surprising that a town named after one of the most famous cowboys of the Wild West – William Frederick Cody aka Buffalo Bill – is also regarded as the rodeo capital of the world.

Aside from bucking broncos, the town offers a number of other fun activities, including ice skating and quad biking, and a fascinating cultural and historical experience at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.

Nearby Yellowstone National Park is a wonderland of lakes, rivers and waterfalls (many frozen in winter), flanked by geysers, hot cauldrons and hot springs.

There’s plenty of fun to be had snow-shoeing, skiing, and snowmobile touring, and maybe even a chance to see America’s beloved Yogi Bear.

Yellowstone National Park

A visit to the much treasured Yellowstone National Park is likely to leave you spellbound.

Situated largely in Wyoming, with parts stretching into Idaho and Montana, the park features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, waterfalls, lush forests and gushing geysers, including its most famous, ‘Old Faithful’, which shoots eruptions of boiling water over 50 metres into the air.

Yellowstone also has one of the world’s largest petrified forests. Along the Grand Loop Road, you can see scenic grandeur and top attractions at your leisure.

Wildlife abounds – with bison, moose, elk, bear and wolves, and around 300 species of birds. There are nine visitors’ centres and 12 camping grounds to help you along your journey.

Jackson

The laid-back, Wyoming town of Jackson serves as an excellent base for travellers looking to take advantage of the numerous outdoor recreational opportunities on offer in the remarkable surrounding wilderness of Jackson Hole Valley.

As the town is situated close to the south end of the impressive Grand Teton National Park, it is known as a gateway to two of America’s most renowned national parks, Grand Teton itself and Yellowstone.

While wintertime skiing is the name of the game with plenty of facilities available in the nearby ski resorts, in summer the town transforms into a mecca for travellers looking to admire and participate in boundless summer beauty and activities.

Don't miss: the famed Elk Horn Gates that lead into the town's lovely, tree-shaded town square where locals come to relax. Jackson’s combination of beautiful mountain scenery, Old West heritage, tourist amenities and celebrity residents give this small town a unique atmosphere which is simultaneously cosmopolitan and frontier.

Twin Falls

The city of Twin Falls is located in southern Idaho. Home to the College of Southern Idaho - which boasts the excellent Herrett Center for Arts and Science - Twin Falls is best known as the gateway to some wonderful nearby natural attractions.

The Shoshone Falls Park, dubbed the ‘Niagara of the west’, contains a photogenic complex of waterfalls on the Snake River, while the plunging Perrine Coulee Falls form an equally dramatic sight.

Active travellers will relish the Snake River Canyon Rim Trail, which offers hiking and mountain biking routes with raking views over the canyon, as well as world-famous opportunities for BASE jumping from Perrine Bridge.

Salt Lake City

With its gorgeous setting between the Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake City is a popular destination city.

Your stay would not be complete without a visit to Temple Square (a walking tour is recommended), where three blocks of architectural beauty and landscaping reveal Mormon pioneer history, including the Salt Lake Temple, the Tabernacle and Family History Library.

In summer, the waters of the Great Salt Lake are perfect for swimming and sailing, with nearby mountains filled with biking and hiking trails.

Sometimes called the crossroads of the west, Salt Lake City is a perfect base for day trips to world-class ski resorts and national parks in the area.