America the Beautiful: From Moab to Mount Rushmore

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1 2016 America the Beautiful: From Moab to Mount Rushmore + DENVER EXTENSION 13 D AY S 15 D AY S W I T H E X T E N S I O N Nature & Wildlife Tour Go west and discover the America of legends and folklore. Journey through a place where adventurers and explorers can revel in extraordinary landscapes and the pioneering spirit. From the graceful sandstone sculptures of Moab and stern stone faces of Mount Rushmore to the wildlife of Yellowstone and landscapes of the Rocky Mountains, this is America at its most majestic, certain to inspire and amaze.

2 2016 Overview AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL: FROM MOAB TO MOUNT RUSHMORE Your tour includes 12 nights in handpicked hotels Breakfast daily, 3 three-course dinners with beer or wine Expert Tour Director Private deluxe motor coach Guided sightseeing and select entrance fees Your tour highlights The bleak otherworldly beauty of the Badlands Crazy Horse Monument and Mount Rushmore Old Faithful, the iconic geyser in Yellowstone The striking Grand Tetons The dramatic Arches in Moab The endless, impressive Rockies Where you ll go Cody Sheridan Yellowstone National Park Devils Tower Grand Teton National Park Jackson SOUTH DAKOTA Rapid City Badlands National Park Mt. Rushmore WYOMING Park City Rocky Mountain National Park UTAH Arches National Park Denver Moab COLORADO Rapid City, South Dakota 2 nights Day 1: Arrival in Rapid City Arrive in Rapid City, South Dakota and settle into your hotel. Day 2: The Badlands & Mount Rushmore, welcome dinner Set out to see a series of attractions that will stir the emotions of pride and patriotism. Visit Badlands National Park, a desolate landscape of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires Stop at Wall Drug, South Dakota s favorite general store Stand in awe of Mount Rushmore, the monumental site Enter the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center Enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers this evening. Sheridan, Wyoming 1 night Day 3: Devils Tower & Crazy Horse Cross into Wyoming, making several stops before continuing on to the city of Sheridan for the evening. Visit the soaring Devils Tower National Monument, a sacred site for Native Americans View the Crazy Horse Monument, the world s largest mountain sculpture and memorial for the legendary Lakota Chief Cody, Wyoming 1 night Day 4: The Buffalo Bill Museum Make your way through scenic northern Wyoming, passing mountains and wildlife including buffalo. Then, visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, founded in 1921 by Buffalo Bill s foster son Johnny Baker. Discover the life, times and legend of William Buffalo Bill Cody View Buffalo Bill s show outfits See Frederick Remington s Portrait of a Ranch Hand as well as Sitting Bull s bow and arrows OVERNIGHT STAYS 2 nights Rapid City, South Dakota 1 night Sheridan, Wyoming 1 night Cody, Wyoming 2 nights Jackson, Wyoming 1 night Park City, Utah 2 nights Moab, Utah 2 nights Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado 1 night Denver, Colorado 35 MA XIMUM GROUP S I ZE FOR TH I S TOUR With our Right Size Advantage, your group will never get in the way of your experience. ABOUT YOUR HOTELS Our 3- and 4-diamond accommodations are handpicked to ensure quality and comfort. Jackson, Wyoming 2 nights Day 5: Yellowstone National Park, dinner Travel to Yellowstone, the world s first national park (so designated in 1872). Enjoy an excursion through the wonders of Yellowstone National Park Explore hot springs and geysers, including the iconic Old Faithful View wildlife including bison, grizzly bears, elk and wolves Day 6: Grand Teton National Park Enjoy a free morning in Jackson, one of the West s premier arts communities, and then spend the afternoon in Grand Teton National Park. Explore the Grand Tetons, the youngest mountain range in the Rockies Take short walks to view the park s unique wildlife Park City, Utah 1 night Day 7: Travel to Park City Enjoy the open spaces and fantastic scenery as you travel south to Park City, a popular ski resort that s also known for hosting the Sundance Film Festival.

3 2016 Itinerary AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL: FROM MOAB TO MOUNT RUSHMORE Moab, Utah 2 nights Day 8: Travel through the Wasatch Mountains Make your way through the soaring peaks of the Wasatch Mountains as you travel through the Central Utah Valley en route to Moab. Day 9: Arches National Park Spend a free morning in Moab or add an excursion. + Colorado River Raft Trip This afternoon, immerse yourself in the red rock sculptures carved by nature as you explore Arches National Park, home to more than 2,000 arches, spires, domes, pinnacles and fins. Enjoy a free evening in Moab or add an excursion. + Canyonlands by Night Show Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado 2 nights Day 10: Travel through the Rockies Travel through the Rockies and across the Continental Divide. Pass the charming mountain town of Glenwood Springs, the rugged Glenwood Canyon and Vail, the famed ski resort Post-tour extension Denver 2 nights Day 13: Sightseeing tour of Denver Explore Colorado s capital city on a tour led by a local guide. Enter the Molly Brown House View the Botanic Gardens and the Denver Mint Pass through the city s vibrant art and museum districts Day 14: Free day in Denver Enjoy a free day in Denver or join our optional excursion to Pike s Peak. + Pike s Peak Day 15: Departure (excluding early morning departures) Transfer to Denver airport for your flight home. Extension is available on select departure dates. Space is limited. Minimum of 10 travelers is required. Day 11: Rocky Mountain National Park Set out to explore the wonders of Rocky Mountain National Park. Drive along the Trail Ridge Road, which soars to 12,000 feet in elevation (weather dependent) Take several short trail walks Look out for wildlife including elk, bighorn sheep, moose and bears Denver, Colorado 1 night Day 12: Denver via Boulder, farewell dinner Stop in Boulder on your way back to Denver, where you ll share a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers. Day 13: Departure Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay to explore Denver.

4 2016 Customize your experience AAB16_0815 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL: FROM MOAB TO MOUNT RUSHMORE Create a more personal journey by adding optional excursions that speak to your interests. Excursions offered on the same day will occur at different times, so there s no need to choose you re free to do as much or as little as you d like. Save $10* when you book your excursion up to 20 days before your tour departs. Please note: Excursions that require advance reservation will only have this discounted price listed. Day 9: Colorado River Raft Trip $59/$69* (4 hours, departs in the morning) Take a leisurely rafting trip down a tranquil stretch of the Colorado River, where you ll see some of the most majestic sights of the American West. You ll float through the majestic Castle Valley and past the Fisher Towers during your time on the river. Though your raft will ride a current, you ll travel through the river s mildest stretch. Day 9: Canyonlands by Night Show $79/$89* (2.5 hours, evening with dinner) Kick off your evening with a cowboy-style, Dutchoven dinner before boarding a flat-bottomed boat. Cruise through the Colorado River and take note of the passage of time etched on the Canyonland walls. During tonight s show, watch as lights and shadows create ever-shifting colors on the red rock canyons, and listen to the story about the formation, creation and history of the Moab area. Extension optional excursions Day 14: Pike s Peak $45/$55* (6 hours, departs in the morning) Ascend to the summit of Pike s Peak, the mountain that inspired America the Beautiful. Nikola Tesla conducted some of his most electrifying experiments here, but you ll be swept away by the awe-inspiring views. On this excursion, take a bus to the base of Pike s Peak, and then enjoy a scenic train ride on a cog railway up the mountain. High atop the Rockies, you ll have time to explore on your own before returning to Denver. Please note: This excursion includes high elevations, which may be difficult for some travelers. *Optional excursions may be purchased up to 20 days prior to departure or while on tour. Some select optional excursions require advance booking. Pre-purchased optional excursions cannot be canceled within 20 days prior to departure or while on tour. Go Ahead accepts payment by cash, Visa or MasterCard for optional excursions purchased on tour. Excursions require a minimum number of participants to operate. Details and prices are subject to change. Due to seasonal hours of operation and availability, some excursions may not operate. If this occurs, you will be refunded any payments made for that excursion post-tour. Please note: If you have received an optional excursion as a promotional offer and it was canceled during your tour, you will not be eligible for a refund, as promotional offers are not redeemable for cash.

5 SAMPLE HOTELS FOR America the Beautiful: From Moab to Mount Rushmore Rapid City, South Dakota 2 nights Adoba Eco Hotel 3-star centrally located A full-service, award winning, premier downtown location, and environmentally responsible converge seamlessly at the New Adoba Eco Hotel Rapid City. This eco-friendly Rapid City hotel represents a new spirit for sustainability in South Dakota. Sheridan, Wyoming 1 night Holiday Inn Sheridan-Convention Center 3-star centrally located With two restaurants and a bar & grill, the Holiday Inn Sheridan Convention Center is the perfect place to unwind after a day of sightseeing. You can enjoy the prime Angus Beef at the Sugarland Mining Company or grab a burger and the game at Scooter's Bar & Grill. Guests can also enjoy the indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna, as well as the 24-hour fitness center. Guest rooms come equipped with satellite TV, coffeemakers, wireless high-speed internet access, hair dryers and irons with ironing boards. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are also available. Cody, Wyoming 1 night Holiday Inn Cody 3-star centrally located Our Cody hotel's location is near Buffalo Bill Village, Yellowstone and just blocks away from an array of fun attractions. During your stay in Cody, Wyoming, this hotel's friendly staff will take care of your needs. Relax in the outdoor, heated pool or burn off a few calories in the well-equipped fitness center. We offer the only full-service accommodations of all the hotels in Cody, WY, which means we provide exceptional room service, an on-site restaurant and lounge and more! Jackson, Wyoming 2 nights Elk Country Inn 3-star centrally located Nestled at the base of the majestic Grand Teton Mountains, within five blocks of the boutiques, restaurants and theaters of Jackson Town Square, the Elk Country Inn welcomes guests to Jackson, Wyoming. The 76

6 contemporary guestrooms in the main building of the Elk Country Inn with traditional décor, include cable television with premium channels, microwave ovens and refrigerators. Park City, Utah 1 night TBA Moab, Utah 2 nights Ramada Inn Moab 3-star centrally located The Ramada Inn Moab is located in the heart of downtown Moab next to the Mill Creek Parkway in full view of the impressive La Sal Mountains and surrounded by towering red rock cliffs and just minutes to Arches National Park, the Colorado River, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, beautiful 18 hole golf course, and biking trails. The hotel's well appointed, southwestern inspired guestrooms are designed to enhance subtle desert hues and earthy accents to provide you the perfect relaxation following a day of sightseeing and adventure. OR River Canyon Lodge 3-star centrally located People visiting Moab, Utah, want a hotel that provides the comfort and amenities that make a vacation everything it should be. A long day hiking in nearby Arches National Park or riding your bike along the winding roads of Moab, will leave you in serious need of rest and rejuvenation. The River Canyon Lodge is a Moab hotel that understands your needs and can be your partner in discovering all that Utah has to offer. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado 2 nights TBA Denver, Colorado 1 night Hilton Garden Inn 3-star centrally located Experience the thrill of the Rockies and downtown Denver from the gracious comfort of your guest room at Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown Hotel. From our tranquil guest rooms and full range of amenities to our unmatched convenience to downtown Denver attractions, no downtown Denver hotels compare. We promise you won't be disappointed when you stay at our Downtown Denver Hilton Garden Inn. OR

7 Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Downtown - 3-star centrally located The welcoming Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Downtown Convention Center hotel is located just steps from the Colorado Convention Center and within walking distance of Denver's best entertainment, dining and shopping districts. This Denver hotel offers a stylish and convenient base in the heart of downtown