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Wild West Cowboys and Buffalos 2010

An 8-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $1,475

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Starting Price:	$1,475
Tour Length:	8 Days
Countries Visited:	See Description

Book 6,10 or 12 months in advance save up to 10%
Young Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off tours
Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free
Triple Room Discount available

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Family

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-DWWA-0

Cities Visited:
Jackson, Yellowstone, Cody, Deadwood, Tatanka, Black Hills, Keystone

Travelers of all ages can have a rip-roarin'' good time on this journey through the cowboy towns of Jackson, Cody, Sheridan and Keystone. Bring the whole family to Yellowstone, ride a genuine 1880 steam train, and gaze up at Mt. Rushmore.

Sightseeing Highlights

Jackson View the famous landmark of tangled elkantlers; enjoy an evening of western entertainment.
Grand Teton National Park Journey through dramaticscenery and stop at beautiful Jenny Lake.
Yellowstone National Park Stay inside the park andexplore this wonderland of nature; join an educational ParkRanger-led wildlife tour.
Cody Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center andlearn about the Wild West.
Bear Country USA Enjoy a leisurely drive throughthis unique wildlife park and see young bears up-close.
Hill City Ride through the scenic Black Hillsaboard the historic steam engine1880 Train.
Black Hills Spend two nights in the gold rushboomtown of Keystone; explore the area and feel the spirit of theWild West.
Keystone Join in a fun golf tournament at the goldmine-themed Holy Terror Mini Golf.
Mount Rushmore View this great American icon byday and by night.
Crazy Horse Behold the spectacle of this giantNative American memorial.
The Ranch at Ucross Stay on a real working duderanch; meet real cowboys and experience life on a ranch; enjoy anevening campfire with s''mores; choose from a range of includedactivities.

Dining Highlights

7 full breakfasts
1 three-course dinner
Special Chuckwagon Highlight Dinner and Show in Jackson
Special Ranch-style Highlight Dinner at the Ranch at Ucross
Farewell Dinner with drinks in Keystone

11 included meals in total (see day by dayitinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes two-bedded rooms withprivate facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggagehandling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seatsand onboard restroom.
The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional TourDirectors.
A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book withmap.
Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 8.

Day 1 - Arrive Salt Lake City
Welcome to Salt Lake City! After landing at the airport, you''ll bewhisked away to your hotel. Meet your Tour Director this afternoon.This evening join us at 6:00pm for a Kick-off Party at the hotel.Hotel: Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel

Day 2 - Salt Lake City - Jackson
Put on your cowboy hats, pull up your boots and get ready to creatememories that will last a lifetime. Today your Tour Director willreveal a Hidden Treasure! Heading north, skirt the Great Salt Lakeand enter Wyoming for your first encounter with the mighty RockyMountains. Follow trails blazed by rugged mountain men centuriesago, cross the famous Oregon Trail and follow the historic SnakeRiver to the authentic Old West town of Jackson. Passing throughthe town''s famous landmark arch of tangled elk antlers, walk backinto history as you explore the Town Square with its westernboardwalks, craft boutiques and ice cream shops - all surrounded bythe majestic Rockies. Come nightfall enjoy a western-styleChuckwagon Highlight Dinner and Show. (Full breakfast / Highlightdinner) Hotel: Antler Inn

Day 3 - Jackson - Grand Teton National Park - Yellowstone NationalPark (2 nights)
This morning, as an option, perhaps rollick down the Snake River ona fun and educational wilderness float trip. Later, discover thedramatic Grand Teton National Park and beautiful Jenny Lake, andjourney on into the world''s first national park, spectacularYellowstone. This is truly a wonderland of over 10,000 geysers,fumaroles, hot springs, mud pots and steam vents, highlighted witha visit to Old Faithful, which has been spouting steam water everyhour for thousands of years. At the Visitor Center, learn amazingfacts about Yellowstone and kids have a bit of fun earning theirJunior Ranger Badge. (Full breakfast) Hotel: National Park Lodges

Day 4 - Yellowstone National Park sightseeing
Early morning is the best time to spy on some of the shy creaturesthat inhabit the forest. On a morning Park Ranger-led wildlifewalk, search for the more than 60 species of mammals includingbear, beaver, bison, marmot, elk and moose, as well as 200 speciesof birds. Later on, discover Yellowstone''s most amazing naturalwonders, including the thundering Yellowstone Falls, a multitude ofhot gushing geysers, as well as an otherworldly collection ofbrilliantly colored simmering thermal springs, bubbling mud pools,hissing steam vents… Your senses will be assaulted by theroar of steam, the thunder of a waterfall, the bellowing of bison,the smell of sulfur pools and awe-inspiring views at every turn -sights and sounds that make for an experience you''ll be talkingabout for years. (Full breakfast)

Day 5 - Yellowstone - Cody - The Ranch At Ucross
Travel down, down, down into the Shoshone Canyon and the ruggedAbsaroka Mountains until you reach the rustic Wild West town ofCody, named after Buffalo Bill Cody. Explore the Buffalo BillHistorical Center and the world''s largest collection of westernartifacts. This afternoon, enjoy stunning scenery as you cross theBig Horn Mountains and Bighorn National Forest. Then get ready fora taste of the true Wild West and cowboy lifestyle as you arrive atthe Ranch at Ucross in Clearmont, an old-west working dude ranchlocated in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains. Your time on theranch is sure to be one of the highlights of your Wild Westadventure! This evening, when the dinner bell calls all hands tochow, put on your finest cowboy duds and kick up your heels at atypical ranch-style Highlight Dinner. End the evening under thestars ''round a roaring fire with gooey s''mores and entertainingcampfire stories. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner) Hotel: The Ranch at Ucross

Day 6 - The Ranch At Ucross - Deadwood - Keystone (2 nights)
After a hearty breakfast, enjoy activities galore on the ranch -all included! Learn about life on a working ranch as you rub elbowswith true wranglers. Saddle up for a horseback ride through thesage-covered hills. See how far you can cast that fishing line tocatch Brown or Rainbow Trout in Piney Creek. Challenge yourtraveling mates to a game of tennis or horseshoes… withbragging rights for the rest of the trip at stake! Or simply relaxpoolside and take in the serenity of this wonderful resort. Earlyafternoon, re-board the motorcoach and head east through thenational grassland to the famous Black Hills of South Dakota. AtThunderhead Mountain, gaze in awe at the Crazy Horse Memorial, theworld''s largest sculpture. A work in progress, as artisans carvethe figure of the famous Lakota warrior out of an entire mountain,it will measure 563 feet high and 641 feet wide when completed!Reach the quaint "City of Gold" Keystone, once a gold miningboomtown. This evening watch the moving ceremonial lighting atMount Rushmore before retiring to your hotel. (Full breakfast) Hotel: White House Resort

Day 7 - Keystone & Black Hills excursion
The first stop this morning is Bear Country USA, a wildlife parkfeaturing the world''s largest private collection of American BlackBear. Enjoy a leisurely drive through this spectacular and uniquewildlife park and then walk through the Wildlife Center, whereyoung and smaller animals frolic in their outdoor exhibits. Next,visit Mount Rushmore National Park. You may have seen pictures ofMount Rushmore, but they pale in comparison to seeing this majesticsite in person. It took 400 artisans 14 years to carve the 60-footsculptures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincolnand Theodore Roosevelt out of the mountain. Then it''s… AllAboard! Ride onboard the 1880 Train, an authentic steam enginetrain, from Hill City back to Keystone. Hear the bellow of theengine and the whine of the whistle as you wind your way throughsome of the most beautiful scenery in the Black Hills. At the HolyTerror Mini Golf, sign up for a miniature golf tournament! Namedafter the last active gold mine in Keystone, the course will haveyou screaming "mulligan" as you putt around gold-flecked boulders,up steep hills, down through the mine slew and around the waterwheel and bubbling stream. Later, there is time to relax or take aplunge in the hotel swimming pool. This evening, join your fellowadventurers at a Farewell Dinner. Toast to your Wild Westadventures of the past week and share delightful memories thatyou''ll cherish for a lifetime. (Full breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Day 8 - Keystone - Depart Denver
Follow the trail to old Fort Laramie, the best-known milepost onthe Oregon Trail, where you can still see 150-year-old wagon wheelruts cut deep into the soil by thousands of pioneers heading West.At the fort''s living history exhibits, gain a deeper understandingof the harsh and often unforgiving world of the pioneer family asthey fought distance, unforgiving terrain and weather to reachOregon… and the native tribes who gave their lives trying toprevent it. Your Wild West adventure comes to an end at the MileHigh city of Denver where stops are made at Denver InternationalAirport or, if you''re extending your stay, at the tour hotel in theheart of Downtown Denver. (Full breakfast)Please do not schedule any flights before 8:00pm

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So it pays to get together with your family and friends! 9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. Share a Room and Save!** When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.


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Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Jackson
Yellowstone
Cody
Deadwood
Tatanka
Black Hills
Keystone

Save $300 per couple on Europe land vacations!

Discover the beauty and magic of Europe during Autumn, Winter and Spring with Trafalgar. From November through April, Europe takes on a unique radiance - Autumn's vast forest of trees adorned with rich red and burnt orange leaves, snow capped mountains in Winter and fields of vibrant color during Spring. It is the season for grand carnivals, opera and symphony, and the chance to experience a fairytale white Christmas with Magical light illuminations and all the trimmings of the festive season.

And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months.

*Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. **Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20

Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations!

Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream.

Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours.

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

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