Rocky Mountains Holidays

Day 1 : Arrival Denver

Before heading off into the mountains take time out to explore this cosmopolitan city. Visit the Colorado State Capitol building filled with the areas architectural gems, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science or LODO (lower downtown) an area of 20 plus square blocks filled with hip restaurants, shops and galleries.

Day 2 : Denver to Cheyenne

Distance: 102 miles

Named after the Cheyenne Indian people which once inhabited this area of Wyoming. It's wild and woolly past is reflected in the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, well worth a visit. A trip to an authentic Wild West Saloon in the evening will set you on your way. We recommend the "Nagle Warren", a quirky B&B.

Days 3-4 : Cheyenne to Custer State Park

Distance: 264 miles

An early start today as you head off to South Dakota and Custer State Park, home to a herd of 1,500 bison that roam freely through the 73,000 acres of spectacular scenery.
This State's attractions boast famous Mount Rushmore, the impressive Crazy Horse Memorial, Jewel Cave National Monument, Wind Cave National Park and the Badlands.

Day 5 : Custer State Park to Sheridan

Distance: 235 miles

Sheridan owes its beginning to two trappers who built a cabin along the little Goose River in 1873. It rapidly became a centre of ranching set against a backdrop of wild open plains to the east and the jagged Big Horn Mountains to the West. We recommend to experience this area you stay at The Ranch in Ucross for great home cooking and sing-along beside the piano in the evening.

Days 6 - 7 : Sheridan to Yellowstone National Park

Distance: 240 miles

America's oldest national park and one of the best examples of unspoilt wilderness. At 2.2 million acres it houses the world's most extensive areas of geyser activity. It is also the favourite park of many, not because of its thermal fireworks, but because of its wildlife. Don't be surprised to see black bear as you drive through the park.

Days 8 - 9 : Yellowstone National Park to Jackson

Distance: 80 miles

The Grand Teton National Park has eight large lakes, glistening glaciers and year-round snow capped mountains. Watch the sunrise over the Tetons and be amazed by the pink and crimson mist that clings to the mountains. Your overnight stay is Jackson, a very stylish western cowboy town.

Day 10 : Jackson to Steamboat Springs

Distance: 385 miles

Wake early and make the most of a spectacular day's drive through the Rocky Mountains to quaint Steamboat Springs. Stroll along the Victoria style boardwalk and dine in one of the many western restaurants, a great place to sample Rocky Mountain oysters. Browse through the antique shops or for the more adventurous zoom down the Yampa River on a tube.

Day 11 : Steamboat Springs to Denver

Distance: 160 miles

Make the most of your last morning and rise early for some last minute shopping. 

Maybe you want to extend your stay and spend more time in Yellowstone or the Grand Tetons. Perhaps you wish to cross the border into Arizona-the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley? Our fly drive holidays are tailor-made, call Bon Voyage to discuss the options available to you.