This tour ROCKS! Literally, you will see almost every kind of rock formation you can think of. The National Parks and Monuments we see here are full of arches, monoliths, mesas, and so much more. And Antelope Canyon, that’s one of those places you have to see to believe.
The Concept
These cross country trips are designed so that you can see and do a lot of things in a relatively short time. We use custom built full size touring coaches which are designed to accommodate 21 passengers very comfortably with a lot of special amenities. Some of these amenities include card tables for the avid players, a kitchen, Wi-Fi, 110 volt outlets, and a couch in the back. Just being able to get up and walk around or lie down and take a nap is a great advantage. We also prepare hot lunches on board and carry our own tables and chairs so we can have picnics at some of the most beautiful places in America. The idea is to create a “family” atmosphere which is easy to do with so few people on each tour. These are not ordinary bus trips.
The Trip
On all the trips, except those with special exclusions, we have vans pick up passengers within 130 travel miles of Rolla and then meet up with the motorcoach to head out toward the destination (see next section for more details). Each day we will typically see or do one thing in the morning and then another in the afternoon. Since there is so much to see and do, we usually depart by 8:00 am and arrive at our destination city around 6:00 pm that evening. Dinner is on your own; however, we will drive to a neighborhood restaurant if there’s not one very near the hotel. On the last day, we arrive back in Missouri in the early afternoon. If we picked you up, we will take you back home, and everyone else will go to Rolla to get their car.
The Cost
The price of each trip includes the motorcoach, lodging, hotel breakfasts, lunches and the cost of all venues shown. It also includes the shuttle to and from your home if you live within 130 travel miles from Rolla (if there are several people at the same location, this 130 mile criteria will be extended). If you live outside the 130 miles and you drive to Rolla, everyone in the car will receive a $100 discount. If you live inside 130 miles and choose to drive to Rolla, you will receive a $50 discount.
The price is based on 2 persons per room. If 4 people share a room, the cost will be reduced by $30 per night each person. If you want a single room, the additional cost is $70 per night. To reserve a seat, you must send a $200 deposit per person. The remainder is due 45 days prior to the trip. The price does not include gratuity for the driver and hostess; however, you can include this with your final payment if you like.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel more than 45 days prior to the beginning of the trip, you will receive back all but a $50 per person processing fee and any credit card fees that may apply. If you cancel between 45 and 15 days prior, you will receive a 50% refund. If we are able to fill the spot you vacated, you will receive back all of your money except credit card and processing fees. If you have to cancel less than 15 days prior or have to leave during the trip, you will receive a refund of any hotel costs and venues we are able to cancel. If you want a cancellation waiver to cover the potential loss if you have to cancel inside of 45 days, the cost is $100 per person (or $75 for the 5/6 day tours). Our cancellation waiver provides no coverage however, once the trip begins.
**Itineraries and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to circumstances beyond our control. Every effort will be made to operate tours as planned, but alterations may occur after the itinerary has been published.**
Tour stops
Hays, KS
Wings Over the Rockies Museum
Colorado National Monument
Arches National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Zion National Park
Antelope Canyon
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Bents Fort National Historic Site
Strataca Salt Mine
Fort Scott
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This tour ROCKS! Literally, you will see almost every kind of rock formation you can think of. The National Parks and Monuments we see here are full of arches, monoliths, mesas, and so much more. And Antelope Canyon, that’s one of those places you have to see to believe.
This is a wonderful tour, my husband and I highly recommend it. Very relaxing but keeps your interest up with different tours every day. USA TOURS finds the most interesting places to break up travel days, we were off the bus for breaks often enough.
Bus is very comfortable and the meals prepared are delicious. The card tables encourage interaction and we have made good friends over the 3 trips we have taken with USA TOURS.
Awesome tour! Went last October/November and had a great time. Each park was gorgeous, and I was so surprised by how different each one was from the others. Arches was awe-inspiring, Bryce Canyon was otherworldly, Zion was gorgeous, and Canyonlands and Capitol Reef each had a different stark beauty. And, then there was Antelope Canyon – a place that really defies description. Bents Fort and Strataca Salt Mine were both so interesting. There wasn’t a single stop I didn’t enjoy and learn something new. Then, there was the tour experience itself. The bus was comfortable and well-equipped, and I can’t say enough about the USA Tours staff – they are top-notch. Our driver did everything in his power to ensure our days went smoothly and that we enjoyed each and every destination. The food was delicious and the hotels were all clean and comfortable. We made great new friends, ate at fun restaurants, and just generally had a wonderful time. Thanks for a great experience, USA Tours!