Mount Rushmore National Memorial - The Crazy Horse Memorial - Badlands National Park - Wild West city of Deadwood - Battle of Little Bighorn site - The world’s first national park, Yellowstone - Grand Teton National Park - Canyonlands National Park - Arches National Park - Mesa Verde National Park - Monument Valley - The iconic Grand Canyon National Park - Bryce Canyon National Park’s unique geology - Zion Canyon National Park - The neon-lit city of Las Vegas - Stay on the Las Vegas Strip

Day 1 - UK - Denver

Depart on your flight to Denver today. On arrival we'll transfer you to your overnight hotel.

Day 2 - Rapid City

Your adventure begins in earnest today with a journey to Rapid City. On the way we're going to stop at Cheyenne and the former military and trading outpost of Fort Laramie. This is where chief Red Cloud signed the treaty that gave the supposedly worthless Black Hills to the Sioux. Just six years later, Custer discovered gold in the Black Hills, prompting the Gold Rush and ultimately causing the Battle of Little Bighorn.​
There's a treat in store tonight as we head to Fort Hays Chuckwagon supper and cowboy music show located on the film set of 'Dances with Wolves'. B,D

Day 3 - Mount Rushmore and Badlands

Your day begins with a visit to Mount Rushmore, with its famous granite sculptures of Presidents Roosevelt, Lincoln, Washington and Jefferson. You're also going to see the Crazy Horse Memorial this morning.

The highlights keep on coming today with an afternoon tour of Badlands National Park. Here you'll discover an eerie world which has been carved over millions of years by the forces of nature.​ B

Day 4 - Deadwood

You're heading into 'wild west' territory today with a drive through the Black Hills to Deadwood, a town created on the back of the Gold Rush. The entire city is a national historic landmark, and there's time for you to have a good look around before we head to Sheridan for the night.​ B

Day 5 - Little Big Horn Battlefield

The highlight of your day is a visit to the historic battlefield site of the Battle of Little Bighorn. A guided tour gives you the chance to relive Custer's Last Stand and get a fascinating insight into one of the most famous battles in western history. B

Day 6 - Yellowstone National Park

After your tour today you'll be able to say that you have set foot in the world's first national park. Yellowstone is a wonderland of spouting geysers, hot springs, boiling pools and bubbling mud pots. On your tour you'll see the extraordinary Yellowstone Canyon with its waterfall twice the height of Niagara and, of course, 'Old Faithful', which erupts every 93 minutes. The park is also a wildlife sanctuary with bears, elk, moose and herds of buffalo all roaming freely, so keep your eyes peeled for sightings. B

Day 7 - Grand Teton National Park

The next national park you'll tick off your list is Grand Teton. Famed for its beautiful landscapes dominated by snow-capped peaks, lakes and glaciers, you can take in these exceptional sights today. B

Day 8 - Salt Lake City

We'll head in to Utah today for an overnight stay in the state capital, Salt Lake City. Founded by the Mormons, the city is set on the shores of the Great Salt Lake and at the foot of spectacular mountains. There will be time this afternoon to explore the city. B

Day 9 - Canyondlands National Park 

Today we make our way to Canyonlands National Park, an incredible rugged landscape of canyons carved by the Colorado River. The islands in the Sky district of the park offers expansive views from many overlooks of the canyon wilderness below. Later we'll arrive in Moab for an overnight stay where you have the opportunity to take an optional sunset jet boat ride on the Colorado River. This scenic trip gives you the chance to view the red rock cliffs from the water and is followed by a cowboy style dinner. B

Day 10 - Arches National Park

​Your next base is Cortez, which we reach via a visit to Arches National Park. When you view what is the world's greatest concentration of red sandstone arches, you'll understand just how it got its name! B

Day 11 - Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park is also within reach from Cortez, and it's where your tour takes you today. This archaeological masterpiece is famed for its cliff dwellings, with Cliff Palace having more than 200 rooms. B

Day 12 - Monument Valley

Today we visit Monument Valley, instantly recognisable as the setting for many spaghetti westerns. An optional tour narrated by an expert Navajo guide is available if you'd like to find out more about this fascinating destination. B

Day 13 - Grand Canyon

As highlights go, the Grand Canyon is hard to beat, and today is the day that you get to see this iconic natural wonder. It's a breathtaking sight however viewed, but an optional helicopter flight gives you the thrilling chance to see it from the air.​ Stop just outside of the National Park and enjoy a Navajo Taco from the Native Grill supported by our Travelsphere Cares programme, before continuing to Kanab. B,L

Day 14 - Bryce Canyon National Park

Today we visit Monument Valley, instantly recognisable as the setting for many spaghetti westerns. An optional tour narrated by an expert Navajo guide is available if you'd like to find out more about this fascinating destination. B

Day 15 - Zion National Park

A day of contrasts begins with a tour of Zion National Park, to see sheer cliffs and mesmerising rock formations. Equally enthralling is your destination tonight, the man-made wonder that is Las Vegas, where a night tour is one option. B

Day 16 - Las Vegas - UK

We'll transfer you to the airport today for your return flight to the UK. B

Day 17 - UK

You'll arrive back in the UK today.

To book call Travelsphere on 01858 415 405. To book online click here. Request a brochure click here.

Grand Canyon - Canyon Spirit Helicopter Flight from £269

The Canyon Spirit is a Grand Canyon helicopter tour that departs from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon taking you over the beautiful Kaibab National Forest. Please note: This excursion has limited availability and we recommend to pre-book in advance.The maximum weight limit per person is 136.4 kg / 21.43 stone. Anyone over this will be required to purchase an additional seat.

Sunset jet boat tour on the Colorado river with dinner from £128

The Sunset Jet Boat Tour takes place on a scenic stretch of the Colorado River. Once you board the boat you’ll be whisked away into a different world where stunning riverscapes are lined with beautiful red rock cliffs. On this thrilling trip your guide will explain a little about the geology and the history of the Canyonlands area. You'll travel downriver for forty-five minutes before you turnaround and return and dinner is served.

Monument Valley - open vehicle tour with Navajo guide £65

The only way to see Monument Valley is on an authorized guided tour in a four wheel drive vehicle. We use the services of the Navajo Tribe of Native Americans, who will teach you about their heritage and culture, as well as show you the incredible scenery in Monument Valley itself. 1½ hours - Moderate Walking - A very special journey

Las Vegas by Night from £25

Prepare to be absolutely dazzled by the city whose lights beat them all! Get into the mood of this unashamedly brash neon city as we “Cruise” the world-famous ‘Strip’ and downtown area. Evening Tour - Walking - Must See!