Escorted - Yellowstone, Salt Lake Temple & Western Heritage
Aug 12, 2027 - Aug 18, 2027
Yellowstone & Western Heritage with a bonus!
*Once-in-a-lifetime EXCLUSIVE: Salt Lake Temple Open House Tour - First public access since 1893!*
In 2027, Salt Lake City will host one of the most anticipated cultural events in the American West: the Salt Lake Temple Open House. This rare event offers the public a unique opportunity to walk through the historic Salt Lake Temple - an experience that will not happen again in our lifetime.
During the open house, visitors of all backgrounds are invited inside to explore its architecture, craftsmanship, and history before it is rededicated.
What a memorable way to better understand Utah's history & the pioneers who settled the region!
7 Day(s) | 10 Meals
Highlights
- Motorcoach transportation to Hartford/Bradley Airport (based on minimum number)
- Roundtrip Air Flights from Hartford/Bradley to Salt Lake City, UT
- Six (6) nights hotel accommodations
- 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 3 Dinners
- *ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXCLUSIVE: Salt Lake Temple Open House Tour - First public access since 1893!*
- Mormon Tabernacle Choir Rehearsal
- 2 Days to visit Yellowstone National Park
- Scenic Float Trip on the Snake River
- Chuckwagon dinner & live cowboy music at Cody Cattle Co
- Cody Rodeo
- Buffalo Bill Center of the West
- Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary
- Friendship Tours Escort
- Please Note - * This tour requires average physical activity. Participants should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground or unpaved trails. This tour covers areas of higher altitudes including overnight locations above 6,000 ft. and touring above 8,000 ft.
Itinerary
Day 1
A Warm Western Welcome in Salt Lake City * Motorcoach to Hartford/Bradley Airport for your flights to Salt Lake City * Welcome Dinner * Visit Temple Square & Attend the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir rehearsal (schedule permitting) Overnight: Salt Lake City, Utah (D)
Day 2
Salt Lake Temple Open House, Bear Lake & Jackson Hole * Tour the newly renovated Salt Lake Temple during its 2027 Public Open House * Scenic stop at beautiful Bear Lake, the "Caribbean of the Rockies" * Travel through picturesque Star Valley * Explore the shops, galleries and Western charm of Jackson Hole Overnight: Jackson, Wyoming (B)
Day 3
Snake River Float & Yellowstone National Park * Scenic Snake River Float Trip * Visit Jackson Lake Lodge for spectacular Teton views * Enter magnificent Yellowstone National Park *Travel through wildlife-rich Hayden Valley * Visit the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and its dramatic waterfalls Overnight: W. Yellowstone, Montana (B)
Day 4
Old Faithful & Cody's Cowboy Spirit *Explore Yellowstone's colorful geothermal features, including Fountain Paint Pots * Witness the eruption of legendary Old Faithful * Travel to Cody, Wyoming * Chuckwagon Dinner at the Cody Cattle Company * Live Cowboy Music Show * Exciting Professional Rodeo Overnight: Cody, Wyoming (B, D)
Day 5
Buffalo Bill & Dinosaur Discovery * Tour the Buffalo Bill Center of the West * Visit the Wyoming Dinosaur Center * Behind-the-scenes museum experience * Hands-on Fossil Dig Activity Overnight: Riverton, Wyoming (B, L)
Day 6
Wild Mustangs & Western Heritage * Visit the Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary * Learn about Native American culture and the wild mustangs * Explore the Fremont County Museum * Scenic drive back to Salt Lake City * Farewell Dinner Overnight: Salt Lake City, Utah (B, D)
Day 7
Farewell to the West Depart for home with unforgettable memories of the American West. Return flights to Hartford/Bradley where your motorcoach awaits. (B)
Departure Locations
New Britain
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
57 Village Square Rd, New Britain - Across from Costco/Target
Manchester
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
Manchester, Park & Ride Commuter Lot, Buckland Street & Pleasant Valley Road
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
Meet at Bradley Airport
Pricing
DOUBLE - PER PERSON
$5350
SINGLE - PER PERSON
$6250
Policies
Payment Policy
DEPOSIT: $900 pp due with reservations; FINAL PAYMENT: April 1, 2027Cancellation Policy
If a passenger cancels from deposit date to April 1, 2027 the cancellation fee is $700 pp; April 2, 2027 to May 14, 2027 the cancellation fee is $1500 pp; no refunds if cancelled after May 14, 2027. All cancellation fees are plus any non-refundable airline fees.
Trip Protection Policy
TRIP PROTECTION COVERAGE
Trip Protection Coverage is strongly recommended. Friendship Tours offers Travel Protection insurance through two providers: NTA Travel Protection Plan and Travel Insured International. Travel Protection offers coverage for Cancellation for Covered Medical Reasons, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical Services, Travel Delay, & more. Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) coverage can be purchased from either provider (see timing guidelines below) and will reimburse up to 75% of prepaid nonrefundable trip costs if canceled at least 48 hours prior to your trip for a non-covered reason. Please see the attached pricing for the AON/NTA Insurance. Please call for pricing on a Travel Insured International Policy.
Insurance Premiums are non-refundable. Terms and conditions apply.
The NTA (AON) Travel Protection Plan is based on the cost of the trip and offers 3 levels of insurance: Basic, Enhanced, or Enhanced with CFAR. Emergency medical coverage is secondary coverage. The pre-existing medical condition exclusion can be waived by purchasing the Enhanced Plan or the Enhanced with CFAR Plan within 14 days of initial trip payment.
To enroll: https://nta.aontravelprotect.c... Tour Operator Location #076068 OR call AON 1-800-388-1470.
Travel Insured International Worldwide Trip Protector (WTP) plans are based on each person's age as well as the cost of the trip and offer several levels of coverage including Platinum and Deluxe. Emergency medical coverage is primary coverage. Policy must be purchased within 14 days (for Deluxe) or 21 days (for Platinum) of your initial payment to have the pre-existing medical condition exclusion waived and to purchase CFAR coverage. Bundles for cruises and flights are also available.
To enroll: https://www.friendshiptours.net/protection-plan Agency #18649