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This 14 night tour includes the most impressive cities and National Parks in the Rockies. We would suggest either the only non-stop flight to Denver (with British Airways) or numerous scheduled flights from London and regional airports with same day connections through to Denver. We offer this fly-drive tour between May 1st - October 5th when the weather in the more elevated regions such as Yellowstone National Park is conducive to touring by car. Outside of these dates there is a risk of snowfall and road closures.

Itinerary Summary Denver 2 nights - Sheraton Denver Hotel Estes Park (Rocky Mountain National Park) 1 night - Holiday Inn Of The Rockies Keystone (Mount Rushmore) 2 nights - Mt Rushmore Whitehouse Resort Sheridan 1 night - Holiday Inn Yellowstone National Park 2 nights - Grant Village Lodge Jackson Hole (Grand Teton National Park) 1 night - Wagon Wheel Village Inn Vernal (Dinosaur National Monument) 1 night - Best Western Antlers Inn Moab (Arches National Park) 2 nights - Best Western Greenwell Inn Mesa Verde National Park 1 night - Far View Lodge Colorado Springs 1 night - Quality Inn Garden of the Gods Total 14 nights

Flights
We are very proud to work with British Airways and have negotiated special inclusive tour rates exclusive for this itinerary giving you a great deal on non-stop flights with one of the finest carriers in the world. Should you be interested we can also extend special reduced travel rates in British Airways World Traveller Plus, Club World and FIRST.

Accommodation
The accommodation we have chosen represents a good mix between moderate, clean and comfortable properties that most importantly have good locations. This is particularly important in National Park areas such as Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Mesa Verde, we have made absolutely no compromise on location. By selecting these properties we have tried to keep a balance between cost, convenience and the standard of accommodation offered, we would be more than happy to discuss alternative properties or upgrades with you.

Sometimes the hotels named in this itinerary are not available at the time of booking. Under these circumstances Complete North America will book alternative accommodation of a similar standard. Such changes will be confirmed in writing to you at the time of booking confirmation. If you are not completely happy with the alternative hotel we will happily discuss other possibilities with you in the same location.

Financial Protection
By booking this complete package with Complete North America you benefit from reduced rates on flights, accommodation and car rental along with complete financial protection. We are fully bonded with the Civil Aviation Authority and this package is ATOL protected under ATOL No.5368.

Arrival at Denver, Colorado.

Depart London Heathrow – 15:30
Arrive Denver – 18:20
Journey Time – 9 hours 50 minutes

Arrival into Denver, pick up rental car and proceed to your overnight hotel located downtown on the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall. Denver is an exceptionally clean city with a fantastic downtown area with many cultural, sporting, educational, and tourist activities. The city has wonderful sunshine and mild weather with any outdoor or indoor activity just minutes away. You have a full day here to enjoy.
Hotel : Sheraton Denver Hotel

Denver - Estes Park, Colorado.

Driving distance – 65 miles

Drive to Boulder and then on north to Estes Park at the East Entrance to the Rocky Mountain National Park. Time for exploring in the park and looking around the shops of Estes Park.
Hotel : The Holiday Inn of the Rockies

Estes Park - Keystone, South Dakota.

Driving distance – 382 miles

Make an early start today and travel down the Big Thompson Canyon to Loveland and then north to Cheyenne. A Short time for touring in Cheyenne, then proceed north to visit the Fort Laramie National Historic Site. Continue north to the southern Black Hills of South Dakota with overnight stay in the area of Keystone, at the base of Mt Rushmore.
Hotel : Mt Rushmore Whitehouse Resort

Keystone, South Dakota.

Full day to enjoy the southern Black Hills with Mt Rushmore, Custers State Park, Rushmore Cave, Bear Country USA, Reptile Gardens, Crazy Horse Memorial, the new museum in Rapid City (The Journey), Needles Highway, Iron Mountain Road, so much to see. Spend a second night in Keystone.
Hotel : Mt Rushmore Whitehouse Resort

Keystone - Sheridan, Wyoming.

Driving Distance – 257 miles

Travel to the Northern Black Hills for a short stop at Deadwood to visit the historic gambling community, then onto Spearfish and the Devils Tower National Monument (the first National Monument in the USA). Pass through Gillette, a rich mining community and across the Wyoming Plains to Sheridan for your overnight stay.
Hotel : Holiday Inn

Sheridan - Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

Driving Distance – 237 miles

Pass over the Big Horn Mountains to Cody to visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and the Old Trail Town. Then enter the East Entrance of Yellowstone Park by way of the Shoshone National Forest (first USA National Forest to the world's first national park).
Hotel : Grant Village on the shores of Lake Yellowstone, high range rooms.

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

Full day for exploring in the Yellowstone Park where we recommend the Canyon with the Upper and Lower Falls and the area of Norris Thermal Basin. Possible visit to Mammoth on this date.
Hotel : Grant Village on the shores of Lake Yellowstone, high range rooms.

Yellowstone National Park – Grand Teton National Park - Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Driving Distance – 105 miles

Spend the morning in nearby Old Faithful Thermal Basin to see famed Old Faithful and other hot springs and geysers in this location. Then in the afternoon travel through Grand Teton National Park and on into Jackson for the evening.
Hotel : Wagon Wheel Village – Wyoming Suite.

Jackson Hole - Vernal, Utah.

Driving Distance – 290 miles

Travel from Jackson south across the Wyoming Plains to Rock Springs. Then follow the road along the Flaming Gorge National Recreation area and on through the Unitah Mountains and into Utah.
Hotel : Best Western Antler’s Inn

Moab - Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado.

Driving Distance – 130 miles

This morning you will travel south to enter Colorado near to Cortez and then up to Mesa Verde National Park to visit some of the ancient cliff dwellings. Overnight within the Park.
Hotel : Far View Lodge

Mesa Verde National Park – Colorado Springs

Today you travel through the cowboy town of Durango where the railroad still runs right down the main street before you climb back into the Rocky Mountain range and travel along Wolf Creek Pass at over 10000ft in elevation. Continue across the central valley (San Luis Valley) to Pueblo where you pick up Interstate 25 north to Colorado Springs. Spend time here and don't miss driving through the beautiful Garden of the Gods City Park. How much you can do today will depend on your arrival time however the airport in Denver is not far tomorrow so whatever you cannot fit in today you have time to do in the morning.
Hotel: Quality Inn Garden of the Gods

Departure for U.K.

The drive time to Denver International Airport is approximately 1hr 30mins and with your flight not leaving until late evening you have plenty of time to explore Colorado Springs. Visit Pikes Peak (drive or cog-railway to the top of a 14,000 foot Colorado Mountain), Garden of the Gods Park, towering sandstone rock formations that sit against the backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and often brilliant blue skies. Visit the US Olympic Training Center, Broadmoor Hotel, Will Rogers Shrine, Seven Falls Park, Manitou and Old Colorado City shopping areas or even call in at the US Air Force Academy on your way back to Dennver Airport, the beautiful chapel (not open to the public on Sundays) is just a short walk from the Visitor's Center.

Depart Denver - 20:40
Arrive London Heathrow - 12:45 (Next day)
Journey Time - 9 hours 05 minutes

Real American Rockies - Photo Album

We are pleased to be able to display a selection of photographs from this Flydrive

Prices (in Pounds Sterling)

The prices shown below are 'per person'.

Please note during certain special events a supplement may apply to the above prices. A member of our team will advise if your planned departure date coincides with one of these dates.

Cost Includes ....

• British Airways non-stop flights
• UK & US Airport taxes
• 14 nights room only accommodation
• 14 days economy car rental based on Alamo ‘Gold Rate’ (Intermediate for Triple/Quad Rates). Click here for details.
• Exclusive travel documentation package including personalised maps, itinerary and driver directions along with all applicable tickets and vouchers.
• Due to the varying and frequently changing fuel surcharges imposed by all carriers from time to time the costs above do not include these charges. Any applicable charge will be confirmed to you at the time of enquiry or booking.

Travelling out of season
During the period from October - May many areas on this itinerary become affected by snowfall and road closures. The Rockies take on a new kind of beauty at this time of year and we are happy to tailor an itinerary that allows you to experience this beauty but at the same time takes into account the areas that will be inaccessible during this time. For example vehicle access to Yellowstone is severely limited in winter so we may need to look at alternative arrangement to get you into the park. Please contact as member of our team to discuss winter itineraries to the American Rockies.

Weather
During the operational dates of this fly drive tour you will pass through a variety of different climates which vary dramatically throughout the year. For this reason we recommend you take layered clothing so than you can be as adaptable to the current conditions as possible.

During the Summer months, June - October, the weather should be favourable in all areas and particularly warm in the Canyon regions around Moab and Vernal.

During the Autumn / Winter months, October-May weather is less predictable and snowfall and road closures are common in many areas with driving access to Yellowstone National Park prohibited.

Hotel Availability
Sometimes the hotels named in this itinerary are not available at the time of booking. Under these circumstances Complete North America will book alternative accommodation of a similar standard. Such changes will be confirmed in writing to you at the time of booking confirmation. If you are not completely happy with the alternative hotel we will happily discuss other possibilities with you in the same location.

Hotel Upgrades
During this itinerary you will visit some of America's most dramatic scenery and rugged terrain. Accommodation often consists of clean comfortable motor lodges not luxury resorts or deluxe hotels. We have in many cases recommended such motor lodges that we have worked with for many years and have our contacts in America check on a regular basis. That said for those wanting to make this experience extra special, in some locations we are able to offer you upgraded accommodation for an additional cost, please see our recommendations below.

• Denver - The Brown Palace
• Yellowstone National Park - Old Faithful Inn
• Jackson Hole - The Wort Hotel
• Moab - Sorrel River Ranch
• Colorado Springs - The Broadmoor

Best days to travel, seat assignments, special requests and flight upgrades

• British Airways operate non-stop flights daily to Denver so subject to availability you can select the travel date that best suits you. Should you wish to fly with an alternative carrier we would also be happy to prepare a quote for you.
• Where available we will be delighted to pre-assign your seats numbers and take care of any special meal requests according to your preference at the time of booking.
• We have exceptional deals on upgrades with British Airways to World Traveller Plus, Club World and FIRST.
• We have discounted prices for British Airways regional flights to Heathrow, please ask for details and if you are flying from Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland? Read about special deals for connecting flights here.

Car Rental in America

• You are required to have a full British driving license and should take both parts of your license with you. If you have driving offences this may prevent you from renting a car in America, please check with a member of our staff before making your booking.
• We have reduced rates on a variety of car classes so please ask for details if you would like to consider upgrading from the 'Economy' category included in single/double prices or the 'Mid-size' category included with Triple/Quad prices.
• To rent a vehicle you must be at least 25 years old. Drivers between the ages of 21-25 can rent a car in America but please call us so we can explain the process and supplements involved.
• We strongly recommend renting a GPS satellite navigation system. There is a supplement for this but the benefits make this a worthwhile investment in our opinion and in the opinion of our past customers who consistently recommend Sat Nav via comments left on our Blog. Sat Nav takes the hassle of map reading away and allows you more time to enjoy your drive. Please ask a member of our team for a price to include this for you as it must be pre-booked and is subject to availability.

Travel Insurance
Whilst it is not compulsory to take our travel insurance, it's imperative that you do not travel without comprehensive travel insurance. Our adult premium is £49 per person for 2 weeks (Age restrictions do apply), however we do have rates for family policies and annual travel insurance, please call for details. In all cases taking our travel insurance will require acceptance of the medical health declaration and all pre-existing conditions should be declared to the insurance company.

All travellers must hold a full 10 year machine readable British Passport and have no criminal convictions to travel to the United States without the need for a visa. For more details on passport requirements please visit www.usembassy.org.uk

Ready to book?

Call our booking line on 0845 263 7100

(Mon-Fri. 09.00-18.00 or Sat 10.00-17.00)

A member of our team will be happy to answer any questions you have before processing your booking and the initial non-refundable deposit payment of £150.00 per person. We will endeavour to secure your flights and take care of any special meal requests during this call. The remaining components of your holiday will be put in place and a written 'Confirmation/Invoice' detailing everything we have confirmed on your behalf will be sent by regular mail along with a receipt for the deposit to your nominated contact address. We try to complete this whole process within 7- 10 working days of accepting your order and deposit, however meeting this target is very much dependant on the speed of response from our hotel and tour partners in North America.

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