
Highlights: Denver - Rocky Mountain National Park - Steamboat Springs - Dinosaur National Monument - Flaming Gorge - Rock Springs - Jackson - Grand Teton - Yellowstone - Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon - Lake Powell/Page - Monument Valley - Cortez - Mesa Verde - Durango - Taos - Santa Fe
Deposit: £125pp/Based on 2 adults sharing
Other Departures: Manchester - £2569pp, Belfast or Glasgow - £2579pp, Edinburgh - £2689pp
Itinerary:
Fri 06 Oct 23 - Denver Arrival
Arrive at Denver's International Airport and pick up your rental car. Then proceed to your hotel in downtown Denver.
Sat 07 Oct 23 - Denver - Rocky Mountain National Park - Steamboat Springs
Today, you have the day to explore Rocky Mountain National Park. After crossing the Continental Divide of the Rockies, continue to the quaint ski resort of Steamboat Springs.
Sun 08 Oct 23 - Steamboat Springs - Dinosaur National Monument - Flaming Gorge - Rock Springs
Depart Steamboat Springs and enter Dinosaur National Monument at the Colorado/Utah border and visit Dinosaur Quarry, which has produced more skeletons, skulls and bones of dinosaurs than any other dig in the world. Marvel at these remarkable fossil deposits, some as old as 140 million years. Continue on to explore the Flaming Gorge and Red Canyon. Overnight in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
Mon 09 Oct 23 - Rock Springs - Jackson
Depart Rock Springs and travel along the Wind River Gorge. Continue north over the high chaparral of Wyoming and arrive in Jackson by early evening. Enjoy exploring the rustic Old West with a walk around the old-fashioned town square of Jackson.
Tue 10 Oct 23 - Jackson - Grand Teton - Yellowstone
The short drive today gives you the chance to leisurely explore Grand Teton National Park. In Yellowstone, explore the diverse geothermal features of America's first national park. Old Faithful and Mammoth Hot Springs are the most famous sights of the park. Yellowstone's wildlife roam the park freely, so prepare yourself for bison, deer, elk, moose and possibly a bear.
Wed 11 Oct 23 - Yellowstone - Salt Lake City
You will cross a small portion of the Gem State of Idaho en route to the Mormon State of Utah and its capital, Salt Lake City. Visit the famed Temple and the Tabernacle.
Thu 12 Oct 23 - Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon
Cross the Wasatch Mountain Range to reach the natural wonders in southern Utah. Visit Bryce Canyon National Park to view its fanciful spires and rock formations.
Fri 13 Oct 23 - Bryce Canyon
A full day to further explore Bryce Canyon National Park. Alternatively, it is just a short drive to Zion National Park and some of the world's most incredible sandstone formations formed millions of years ago by the powerful hand of nature.
Sat 14 Oct 23 - Bryce Canyon - Lake Powell/Page
After having discovered the natural wonders of Bryce Canyon National Park, drive east via Kanab to Page where the red desert meets deep blue Lake Powell.
Sun 15 Oct 23 - Lake Powell/Page - Monument Valley - Cortez
Leave early to explore the Navajo Indian Reservation, the Trading Post of Cameron, and drive through the Painted Desert to beautiful Monument Valley's red sandstone spires and monoliths. Continue to Cortez.
Mon 16 Oct 23 - Cortez - Mesa Verde - Durango
Depart Cortez for the ruins of Mesa Verde, established to "preserve the works of man," the first national park of its kind. Continue to the charming old gold-mining town of Durango.
Tue 17 Oct 23 - Durango - Taos
Enjoy magnificent scenery this morning while strolling along Durango's Main Street lined with southwestern boutiques. Depart Durango and pass Pagosa Springs en route to the state of New Mexico, The Land of Enchantment. Your destination for this evening, the artist's colony of Taos.
Wed 18 Oct 23 - Taos - Santa Fe - Taos
This morning, explore the remarkable Taos Indian Pueblo, a virtually unchanged village inhabited for over 800 years by as many as 1,400 Taos Indians. In the afternoon, drive south to Santa Fe, the oldest capital city in the United States. Explore Santa Fe's historic center on a short walking tour. Enjoy the unique atmosphere which has made Santa Fe a mecca for artists. Return to Taos for the night.
Thu 19 Oct 23 - Taos - Denver
Today, head north through New Mexico into the state of Colorado. The mountainous terrain of Colorado will surround you, providing panoramic scenery enroute to Denver. Visit historic Larimer Square in downtown Denver before proceeding to your hotel
Fri 20 Oct 23 - Denver Departure
Return your car at the airport before your departure flight.
Car details & Inclusion
Full size - 2/4 Doors -Automatic - A/C
FCAR
Chevrolet Malibu Or Similar
5 Passengers/4 Cases
Inclusions
Unlimited mileage
Collision Damage Waiver (Zero Excess)
Theft Protection Waiver (Zero Excess)
1 Million USD Liability Cover (EP/SLI)
Local Sales Tax/es
Airport Surcharges/Fees
Homeland Security Fee
Customer Facility Charge
Mechanical Assistance
Offer Includes
- Return flights from London Heathrow
- Airport taxes
- 14 nights accommodation as per Itinerary
- Car Hire for Full Duration
Meal Plans
- As per Itinerary