Yellowstone in Winter

January 31, February 5, 2009
6 days 5 nights

This winter wonderland tour takes you to Yellowstone National Park, America's oldest and most famous park. Experience crystalline beauty when traveling by luxury-heated private snowcoach, especially made for over-snow travel, where you will have a clear view of famous landmarks such as Firehole Falls and Old Faithful. Continue into Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole to get a close-up view of elk and majestic bison as you survey by sleigh the National Elk Refuge where you will witness the world's largest wintering concentration of elk.

Flying in and out of Salt Lake City, the cultural and political center of Utah, provides the perfect opportunity to hear the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. You will enjoy Olympic Park near Park City which was the site of the 2002 Bobsled, Luge and Ski Jumping competitions. Here you will be treated to a guided tour of the park and the Olympic museum

But that's not all! The Las Vegas area also hosts some of the most spectacular scenery in the southwest. Your tour includes day trips to Red Rock Canyon where you'll be surrounded by the electric reds of unusual sandstone rock formations; Lake Havasu, home to the world-famous London Bridge; and Death Valley, a place of amazing beauty with many colorful rocks and canyons, miles of pristine sand dunes, unique evaporative salt features and even a diverse range of wildlife.

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

2 nights accommodation in Salt Lake City
1 nights accommodation in West Yellowstone
2 nights accommodation in Jackson Hole
Tour of Salt Lake City
Mormon Tabernacle Choir (choir schedule permitting)
Yellowstone National Park via chartered snow coaches
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge
National Wildlife Art Museum
Optional: Snowmobile Tour to Granite Hot Springs on Day-4, $205 per person

TRIPS INCLUDES

Round trip commercial airfare from Indianapolis
Airport transfers
Home Pick-up & Return
Transportation by coach
7 nights accommodations
Baggage handling
10 meals: 7 extended continental breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Admissions to national parks, monuments, museums, and attractions highlighted in itinerary
All taxes and gratuities except tour manager and driver
Professional Tour Director
Operated by an Interlude Travel Partner
Guaranteed Departure

PRICING DETAILS (Cost per Person)
Double	$1,919
Single	$2,179
Deposit	$450 per person
Balance Due	October 23, 2008
Cancellation Insurance:	$145 (D) $163 (S)

TRAVEL ITINERARY
Day 1: Indianapolis – Salt Lake City
Today our winter adventure begins. Schedule flights to arrive in Salt Lake City. Our tour escort will meet us at the airport at 1:00pm to start our “winter wonderland” tour. (*Please arrive at the Salt Lake Airport before 1:00pm) We’ll start by learning where most of the ceremonies for the 2002 Winter Olympics were held in Salt Lake City. We’ll check into our downtown hotel where this evening we are invited to a get–acquainted banquet to meet our fellow passengers. (D)

Day 2: Mormon Tabernacle Choir - West Yellowstone
A once in a lifetime opportunity awaits us this morning! Special seating has been arranged for us at Temple Square, where we will have a chance to hear the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir's weekly broadcast performance. (Choir’s schedule permitting). Then we’ll depart the Wasatch Mountains and drive north past the Great Salt Lake, Hill Air Force Base, and Utah's first settlement, Ogden. Soon we will enter Idaho and travel through the potato–producing fields of the Gem State. As we travel north we will pass the town of Rexburg. In 1976 the Teton Dam burst, sending a wall of water through the main street, destroying the town. Next we enter the Island Park Region. This area is world–famous for its outstanding trout fishing on the Madison and Henry Rivers. After going over Targhee Pass we will enter Montana and the town of West Yellowstone, the western gate of our nation's first national park. Overnight in West Yellowstone at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort. (B, D)

Day 3: Yellowstone National Park
This is our day to discover Yellowstone National Park, America's oldest and most famous national park, via private chartered snow coaches. With our luxury–heated snow coaches, we'll have a clear view while moving easily across the snow while listening to the insights of an experienced Yellowstone guide. As we tour the park today, we will see some of the landmarks for which Yellowstone is famous. Among these are Firehole Falls, and the world's most famous geyser, Old Faithful. After lunch and plenty of time to witness Old Faithful's dramatic display, continue on south through Yellowstone and on into Grand Teton National Park, where we will see America's youngest and most rugged mountains, the Teton Range. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as we journey to Jackson Hole, where we will spend the night at the Antler Inn. (B, D)

Day 4: Jackson Hole - Options
Enjoy a beautiful winter day in this city at the base of the rugged Teton Mountains. Today we have a choice of two fantastic winter experiences. (#1) – Just a couple miles north of Jackson is the National Elk Refuge, winter home for thousands of these majestic animals. This morning we’ll get a close–up view on our sleigh ride through the Elk Refuge. We will then visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art. With collections of nearly twenty–three hundred works of art, the museum strives to enrich and inspire appreciation of art and humanity’s relationship with nature. This afternoon we are free to explore the many shops and restaurants of this fascinating Wild West Town. (#2) – A treat is in store for us today as we head out for a *full day snowmobile tour in the mountains east of Jackson! Our destination is Granite Hot Springs so don’t forget to pack your swimsuit. Relaxing in the natural hot spring waters surrounded by snow–covered mountains followed by a delicious BBQ lunch will be an experience to remember. Overnight in Jackson back at the Antler Inn. (B) *There is an additional charge for option #2 – snowmobile tour.

Day 5: Olympic Park - Salt Lake City
As we leave Jackson this morning, we'll travel through western Wyoming surrounded by silver streams, soaring peaks, and lush meadows. Drive through the rugged Snake River Canyon, stopping in pastoral Starr Valley. Around lunchtime, arrive in Evanston for lunch on our own; Then arrive at Utah Olympic Park near Park City for touring the amazing facility that hosted events for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and continues to host World Cup events. We will see the Nordic Jumps along with the Bobsled and Luge Track, which is the fastest ice on earth. Overnight back in Salt Lake City. This evening, join the group for a farewell banquet at one of the hip new restaurants in Salt Lake City. (B, D)

Day 6: Salt Lake City - Indianapolis
Transfers to the Salt Lake Airport have been arranged through the hotel. As we travel home, we'll remember all the wonderful memories and friends we have met on our fabulous Yellowstone in Winter vacation! (B)

Commercial Air: Book Now to ensure your place on this trip because this trip operates on commercial air. Space is limited and may not be available less than 90 days before departure.

Cancellation policy: if insurance is not purchased, cancellation charges are: 91 days and earlier: full refund; 90-65 days before departure: $450; 64 and less days prior to departure: no refund. .

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