Solo USA National Parks, Mount Rushmore & Little Bighorn – 17 Days
Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, Arches, Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon for solo travellers, with flights.
Tour overview
This 17-day holiday is a grand tour of the American West's national parks, designed for people travelling on their own with a room of your own and no single supplement. Return flights from London are included, and a holiday director hosts the group, which numbers between fifteen and twenty-seven. You stay fifteen nights in hotels, plus a night in flight, with breakfast daily.
From Denver you travel to the Black Hills for Mount Rushmore and the Wild West town of Deadwood, then visit the Little Bighorn battlefield. Two nights near Yellowstone bring geysers and wildlife, with a day in Grand Teton National Park.
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Heading south through Salt Lake City, you explore Canyonlands and Arches, the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde and Monument Valley. The Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion follow before the holiday ends in Las Vegas.
The physical rating is low. This holiday suits solo travellers who want to see the great parks of the West in good company.
Trip highlights
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Mount Rushmore (Day 3)
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Little Bighorn (Day 5)
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Yellowstone (Day 6)
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Arches (Day 10)
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Monument Valley (Day 12)
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The Grand Canyon (Day 13)
Your route
25 stops from Denver to Las Vegas
- Denver Day 1
- Fort Laramie Day 2
- Rapid City Days 2–3
- Mount Rushmore Day 3
- Crazy Horse Memorial Day 3
- Badlands National Park Day 3
- Deadwood Day 4
- Sheridan Day 4
- Little Bighorn Battlefield Day 5
- Cody Day 5
- Old Faithful Day 6
- West Yellowstone Days 6–7
- Grand Teton National Park Day 7
- Salt Lake City Day 8
- Canyonlands National Park Day 9
- Moab Day 9
- Arches National Park Day 10
- Cortez Days 10–11
- Mesa Verde National Park Day 11
- Monument Valley Day 12
- Grand Canyon Day 12
- Kanab Days 13–14
- Bryce Canyon National Park Day 14
- Zion National Park Day 15
- Las Vegas Days 15–16
Why choose this tour
Ten national parks and monuments, with flights. A room of your own with no single supplement.
Best suited to
- Solo travellers
- Nature and scenery lovers
- Photographers
- Travellers who value company
Day-by-day itinerary
17 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom
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Day 1 · Denver Denver
Fly to Denver.
- Hotel
- Aloft Denver Gateway Park
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Day 2 · Black Hills, Rapid City Rapid City
The Black Hills.
- Hotel
- Elevation Inn & Suites
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Mount Rushmore Mount Rushmore
Presidents in granite.
- Hotel
- Elevation Inn & Suites
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Deadwood, Sheridan Deadwood
The Wild West.
- Hotel
- Ramada Plaza Sheridan
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Little Bighorn Battlefield, Cody Little Bighorn
Custer's last stand.
- Hotel
- The Cody
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone
Geysers and wildlife.
- Hotel
- Crosswinds Inn
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Grand Teton National Park Grand Teton
Jagged peaks.
- Hotel
- Crosswinds Inn
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Salt Lake City Salt Lake City
The Mormon city.
- Hotel
- Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Canyonlands National Park, Moab Canyonlands
A rugged landscape.
- Hotel
- Aarchway Inn
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Arches National Park, Cortez Arches
Natural arches.
- Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Mesa Verde National Park Mesa Verde
Cliff dwellings.
- Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Monument Valley Monument Valley
Film country.
- Hotel
- Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 13 · Grand Canyon, Kanab Grand Canyon
The great canyon.
- Hotel
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Kanab
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 14 · Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce Canyon
Rock spires.
- Hotel
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Kanab
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 15 · Zion National Park, Las Vegas Zion
Sheer cliffs.
- Hotel
- Flamingo Las Vegas
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 16 · Las Vegas Fly home
Fly to the UK.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 17 · United Kingdom Arrive home
Land in the UK.
Where you stay
- Denver (1 night) Aloft Denver Gateway Park
- Rapid City (2 nights) Elevation Inn & Suites
- Sheridan (1 night) Ramada Plaza Sheridan
- Cody (1 night) The Cody
- West Yellowstone (2 nights) Crosswinds Inn
- Salt Lake City (1 night) Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites
- Moab (1 night) Aarchway Inn
- Cortez (2 nights) Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde
- Grand Canyon (1 night) Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel
- Kanab (2 nights) La Quinta Inn & Suites Kanab
- Las Vegas (1 night) Flamingo Las Vegas
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights from London
- Accommodation 15 nights with a room of your own
- Meals 15 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- Transfers and coach travel
- National park entrance fees
- Mount Rushmore and Little Bighorn
- Holiday director throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 13 lunches and 14 dinners
- ESTA
- Most lunches and dinners
- Optional excursions
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are travelling as a couple
- You dislike long drives
- You want most meals included
- You want an active holiday
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £6,509 per person, including flights. 4 upcoming departures.
Flights from UK airports.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is this only for solo travellers?
Yes, everyone has a room of their own with no single supplement.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights from London.
Do I need anything to visit the USA?
UK citizens need an approved ESTA before travelling to the United States.
How long are the drives?
Some days involve several hours on the road between parks.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily and a few other meals.
Who hosts the holiday?
A holiday director travels with the group.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary