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America’s Rockies & Prairies

From exploring the mesmerising national parks such as Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, Zion and Mesa Verde, to rafting the mighty Colorado River, horse riding or camping under the stars, America’s Rockies and Prairies provide infinite opportunities for those who are seeking great outdoors adventures.

 

What you’ll love most about America’s Rockies & Prairies

  • Options for building a bespoke travel itinerary are endless. Explore by motorhome, SUV or as part of an escorted tour
  • Authentic cowboy ranches set amongst the wilderness of soaring mountains and sweeping plains make for an amazing wild west adventure
  • The spectacular scenery makes it a breathtaking place to experience everything from camping, fishing, hiking, kayaking, white water rafting, rugged mountain biking trails, ghost town jaunts and four-wheel-drive tours
  • Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad tour
  • The wildlife of Yellowstone National Park that includes wild horses, vast bison herds, grizzly bears, wolf packs and bald eagles
  • The state of Utah is home to the famed Mighty Five National Parks: Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capital Reef & Zion

Where to Book

  • Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs

  • Zion National Park landscape, Utah

  • Moulton Barn, Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming

  • Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park

  • American buffalo herd, Custer State Park in South Dakota

  • View of Bryce Canyon, Utah

  • Shoshone Falls, Idaho

  • Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota

  • Grinnell Lake, Glacier National Park in Montana

  • Mount Rushmore near Keystone, South Dakota

Average temperature

Information below is based on average highest temperature for each month.

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  • 17℃
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  • -3℃
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  • 10
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  • 12
  • 13

Information above is based on the average number of days which experience some form of rainfall for each month.

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When to Visit

Below gives you information and a rating of the best time of year to visit.

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Our Ratings

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Where to book


American Sky offers luxury tailor-made tours and holidays specialising in providing expert travel advice and exceptional unhurried customer service. With a wealth of experience we will find the perfect trip for you.

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Discover North America, doesn’t do ‘one size fits all’ holiday packages. Their experienced travel specialists take great pride in curating individually tailored itineraries designed to your interests, time, and budget. So, sit back, relax, and let them help you discover North America.

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eShores specialises in tailor-made multi-centre holidays, seamlessly blending multiple destinations into one trip. Explore the beauty of Thailand, island-hop the Greek islands, or embark on an epic American road trip – anything is possible. With consultants averaging 15 years’ experience, your dream holiday is in expert hands, so you can relax and enjoy the adventure!

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At Freedom Destinations, we take the trouble out of travel. We offer everything you need in one place; a great range of hotels, tours and activities, coupled with first-class service from dedicated specialists who work with you to create your perfect itinerary. With FREEDOM you can….

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“At Just You, we’ve been crafting worldwide touring holidays specifically for solo travellers for over 20 years. There’s so much included in our tours: flights, accommodation (own rooms are guaranteed) and all breakfasts. We pack in amazing experiences, as well as free time to relax and explore. With expert Holiday Directors, we’re there for you throughout your trip.”

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Purely America is an award winning tailor-made tour operator specialising in Holidays to North America. Let their experienced team tailor-make your dream holiday. For 20 years they have only created North America itineraries, so they know it inside out.

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Riviera Travel is the UK’s leading luxury river cruise & tour company with over 38 years’ experience in crafting worldwide tours, luxury river cruises, rail holidays and UK tours. Their commitment to quality & thoughtfulness has earned them a coveted Which? recommendation.

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With over 40 years of making travel simple. Travelbag are ATOL protected so you are covered. Book with confidence. Find great prices on tailor made luxury holidays, flights, hotels and tours worldwide! Secure payments. Expert advice. UK based shops. Worldwide destinations.

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For more than 60 years, Travelsphere has been crafting amazing itineraries to destinations around the world. They take care of all the details so you don’t have to. From flights, hotels, the services of an expert Holiday Director, and a range of incredible experiences, each tour is designed to immerse you in local culture, cuisine and take you to explore all the very best sights.

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