Rockin' the Rockies
Tour Duration 15 Nights - From £2499*
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Wonders of the Wild West!
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Rockin’ the Rockies is your 15-night escorted journey through the best of the American West! With expert guides and stunning landscapes, you’ll explore vibrant cities, historic towns, and iconic landmarks.
Your adventure begins in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by breathtaking mountains. From there, you’ll head to Ogden, a quirky town with pop culture flair. Next, marvel at the rugged beauty of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Yellowstone National Park, with its geothermal wonders and wildlife.
Continue to Bozeman, Montana, and experience the charm of the town made famous by the TV show Yellowstone. Then, get a taste of cowboy culture in Cody, Wyoming, before stepping back in time in Deadwood, South Dakota, where legends like Calamity Jane roamed.
No trip to South Dakota is complete without Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial, and the dramatic rock formations of Badlands National Park will leave you in awe. Next, experience Cheyenne’s world-famous Frontier Days, the largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration in the world. The tour ends in Boulder and Denver, Colorado, where outdoor adventures and urban excitement blend seamlessly.
With shorter travel days, comfortable transport, and a relaxed pace, Rockin’ the Rockies lets you soak up every moment of the American West. Don’t miss out—book your spot today!


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After arriving in Salt Lake City and checking into your hotel, your guide and driver will have a welcome meeting in the hotel so you can meet your fellow travellers.
Today we bid farewell to Salt Lake City and make the short journey to Ogden, Utah - home of the famous singing group The Osmonds. We will escort you to the Historic 25th Street area - from its Frontier days to the eclectic energy of today, it's safe to say that you haven't been to Ogden until you have been to HE25! You wouldn’t visit New Orleans without hitting Bourbon Street. You wouldn’t visit Memphis without checking out Beale Street. So you don’t come to Ogden without making time for Historic 25 Street.
As we say goodbye to Utah, we travel via Idaho Falls to Jackson Hole where we are literally on Yellowstone National Parks doorstep. The combination of wildlife, wide-open spaces, jagged peaks, and Wild West culture is what makes Jackson one of the top year-round destinations in the world. The unique elk antler arches around the Jackson Town Square are one of the most photographed spots, then there’s the food and art…After check in and a short time to relax and enjoy your new surroundings, we will spend the evening enjoying local dining and entertainment spots
Today it is time to visit the world's first national park. Yellowstone became the first national park in March 1872, for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife, geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and view wonders like "Old Faithful". We'll spend the day enjoying beautiful surroundings before returning to Jackson for another evening of local entertainment.
After breakfast we will say goodbye to Montana and head back into Wyoming for the Wild West Town of Cody! Here we will visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West which is home to five museums documenting the saga of the Wild West: the Draper Natural History Museum, Cody Firearms Museum, Whitney Western Art Museum, Buffalo Bill Museum, and Plains Indian Museum, which hosts a traditional powwow every June. This evening we'll enjoy music and dining in the downtown area.
Today in the self-proclaimed “Rodeo Capital of the World” we'll learn about all things pioneer, in this spirited community that preserves its history and celebrates its position as a gateway to Yellowstone. Steer yourself to downtown’s Irma Hotel, built by Buffalo Bill himself. Catch The Wild Bunch reenacting a shootout in front of the hotel in summer, which is Cody’s most vibrant season. Take a Cody Trolley Tour to see the Buffalo Bill Reservoir, pioneer homes, and the historic district. Stroll through Old Trail Town, which features 25 restored historic buildings just off the Yellowstone Highway. Then this evening, we'll visit the Cody Nite Rodeo which is a unique and thrilling event that offers visitors a taste of the authentic cowboy experience. Enjoy both seasoned professionals and amateur riders competing in various events, including bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping. We'll witness the bravery and athleticism of the riders as they take on the challenges of riding bucking broncos and fierce bulls, in this truly unforgettable experience that captures the essence of the American cowboy!
This morning after breakfast we will travel to Buffalo, Wyoming which is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Big Horn Mountains. Buffalo's main street has more than a dozen historic buildings, including the Occidental Hotel where Owen Wister's Virginian finally "got his man." Then it is time to make our way to Deadwood...The discovery of gold in the southern Black Hills in 1874 set off one of the great gold rushes in America. In 1876, miners moved into the northern Black Hills. That’s where they came across a gulch full of dead trees and a creek full of gold and Deadwood was born. Practically overnight, the tiny gold camp boomed into a town that played by its own rules that attracted outlaws, gamblers and gunslingers along with the gold seekers. Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane made names for themselves here. It's now your time to find out about these colourful characters whilst walking the streets of present-day Deadwood!
Today we will travel the short distance to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Where you will see American History, Alive in Stone...Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. Then, we will make our way past the Crazy Horse Memorial, a monumental work in progress carved into Thunderhead Mountain. Then, it is back to Deadwood for more Wild West fun!
It's another day of rodeo action and behind-the-chutes tours, trick riding and a wild-horse race. Visit the Native American Village, an old frontier town, a saloon, dancing, a chuck wagon cook-off, pancake breakfasts and an art show that carry through the frontier theme. A carnival midway, an air show, top-name entertainment, professional bull riding shows and several parades including antique carriages and automobiles ar also on offer at Frontier Days.
It's sad but true - your tour has come to an end, and our team will make sure you get to the airport for your journey home!
NEXT DEPARTURE 7th JULY 2025


SCHEDULED DEPARTURE DATES
Our Rockin’ The Rockies Escorted Group Tours are scheduled to depart:
7th July 2025
If these dates are not suitable, please call us on 01738 643737 to discuss our small group option.
BOOKING INFORMATION
At Travelling Time we offer exceptional value for money on our Southern Style escorted tour. We include transportation to suit your group size, hotel accommodation, meals as described and all attractions listed in our itineraries.
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