There are some moments that take your breath away: gazing into the endless grandeur of the Grand Canyon with your loved ones by your side; sharing an awed silence over Bryce Canyon’s twisting sandstone spires and curious hoodoos. Make 2016 your year to explore America’s greatest landscapes — whether celebrating solo or exploring with your closest kin; witnessing their beauty for the first time or introducing a new generation to your favorite places. Let us inspire you with our expert insights and take you on an unforgettable journey with Trafalgar through treasured parks and iconic American communities.
You’ll come away humbled by the magnitude of seven national parks when you travel on Trafalgar’s Scenic Parks Explorer tour — from the otherworldly formations of Utah’s Moab desert to the majesty of the Grand Tetons, contrasted with steaming geysers and bubbling mudpots of Yellowstone National Park.
Travel Tip: The iconic image of Zion National Park is of majestic Zion Canyon, making for some of the most striking photographs.
Traversing Colorado’s rocky peaks, Utah’s national parks, Mesa Verde and the Grand Canyon, the Best of the Canyonlands trip touches some of Earth’s most astounding natural structures.
Travel Tip: An evening hike in Arches National Park not only bestows cooler temperatures, but the sinking sun sets the sky ablaze in a rainbow of hypnotic shades.
On a National Parks Wonders itinerary, glean a deeper understanding of historic Old West communities like Sheridan and Cody, Wyoming, and Jackson, Idaho, gateways to Yellowstone and Grand Teton, along with visits to the national monuments of Devils Tower and Mount Rushmore.
Travel Tip: One of our favorite spots in Yellowstone is Mammoth Hot Springs, where cascading mineral terraces are formed from the area’s geothermal activity and elk roam in droves during late summer and autumn.
No matter whether you choose to explore America’s national treasures or venture to far-flung locales around the world, your journey promises deeper, more enriching encounters. Together with Trafalgar’s seasoned Travel Directors, we’ll put the focus entirely on you and your personalized experience.