The Wild West Story

Start and finish in Denver on this spectacular drive.

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The Wild West Story

A round trip drive, starting and finishing in Denver, this itinerary offers a circular route overview through Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota and Utah. This itinerary works well in either direction, or simply take part of the itinerary for a more in-depth exploration of a smaller area.

Day 1: Denver
Day 2: Cheyenne
Day 3: Rapid City
Day 6: Ucross
Day 7: Cody
Day 8: Yellowstone National Park
Day 10: Jackson Hole
Day 12: Vernal
Day 13: Grand Junction
Day 15: Moab
Day 16: Mesa Verde National Park
Day 17: Colorado Springs
Day 18: Denver

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The West where spectacular scenery awaits including Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Buffalo Bill country, Yellowstone and Mesa Verde National Park Meet real cowboys, stay on a ranch, visit Cody…

Day 1: Denver
Depart UK arrive Denver.
One night Denver

Day 2: Cheyenne
Pick up the hire car that awaits you and drive north to Cheyenne, take the Street Trolley Tour, a narrated tour detailing the town’s Wild West past.
One night Cheyenne

Day 3: Rapid City
Today you will travel into the Black Hills of South Dakota, famous for its granite needles, lakes and green forests. Visit the Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. A “must-see” and only a short drive away are The Badlands.
Three nights Rapid City

Day 6: Ucross
Traverse the cowboy country from South Dakota into Wyoming; passing through the town of Deadwood, a Gold Rush town and home to the famous Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane.
One night Ucross

Day 7: Cody
A short drive will take you to Cody, Buffalo Bill country. Arriving early afternoon will be time to visit the famous Buffalo Bill Museum; seven acres of American history. In the evening visit the rodeo show where real cowboys round up cattle.
One night Cody

Day 8: Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park, home to Bison, Wolves, Elk, Moose and birdlife. There are 10,000 thermal features, and endless lush forests and spectacular blue lakes.
Two nights Yellowstone

Day 10: Jackson Hole
Depart Yellowstone for The Grand Teton National Park where the magnificent Tetons rise from the valley. The famous Snake River flows through the park and white water rafting is a favourite pastime.
Two nights Jackson Hole

Day 12: Vernal
South to Rock Springs, skirting the Flaming Gorge National Recreation area and into the State of Utah.
One night Vernal

Day 13: Grand Junction
A short and scenic drive will take you into the State of Colorado to the delightful town of Grand Junction. Near Grand Junction is the Colorado National Monument and well worth a visit.
Two nights Grand Junction

Day 15: Moab
Drive to Moab, where you can visit the spectacular National Parks, Arches and Canyonlands
One night Moab

Day 16: Mesa Verde National Park
Today the short drive will take you to The Mesa Verde National Park, a World Heritage Site where you will see the famous Indian dwellings of the Pueblo Indians that date back to 1200 AD. You could include Durango for the famous Durango – Silverton steam train.
One night Mesa Verde

Day 17: Colorado Springs
Located on the plains at the foot of Pikes Peak. Visit the “Gardens of the God’s” red rock formations set against a back drop of the 14,000 feet Pikes Peak.
One night Colorado Springs

Day 18: Denver
Drive to Denver, for your scheduled flight to the UK