Essentials

Tour Info

Summary of nights

19 days including return travel, 18 nights: Denver 2, Estes Park 2, Glenwood Springs 2, Rock Springs 1, Jackson Hole 2, Yellowstone National Park 2, Billings 2, Medora 2, Rapid City 3.

Transport

Rental car of your choosing for the duration of your trip in the USA.

Accommodation

The accommodation on this holiday consists of 3-star lodges and 3 and 4-star hotels – some of which are historic.

Trip suitability

This is an active outdoor journey where you may find yourself hiking in rocky and hilly terrain. A moderate level of fitness is advisable, as is some walking experience. If you have a disability, special requirements or plan on travelling with children, please call us and we will be able to advise accordingly.

Guides

Certain tours and guided experiences are included with this holiday. Please see Included Excursions. Recommended excursions can be done independently or speak to your consultant to arrange optional guided experiences where possible.

Clothing & special equipment

Bring practical, comfortable clothing and a light-weight jumper or jacket. For the hiking, light and supportive walking boots with good grip are essential. Shorts and T-shirts are also a must when travelling in late spring, summer or early autumn, as are a sun hat and sunglasses. Protective clothing such as a fleece and/or waterproof outer shell are advisable at any time of the year, and if you plan on hiking throughout the duration of your trip then hiking poles are also an asset.

Please get in touch before departure if you have any doubts and we can advise appropriately.

Weather

From the high peaks of the Rockies to the flat grasslands of the prairies, the different elevations in this part of the United States play a huge factor in determining the weather, and the best time to visit. The whole region has a significant annual variation in temperature, much like its varying altitudes, and benefits from little rainfall. Summers are typically pleasantly warm – only occasionally hot – spring and autumn are mild, and winters are very cold. Up in the mountain ranges the weather can become an adventure in itself so the most stable months to visit are between June and September.