Since the beginning of the pandemic, national parks have continued to be among the most popular vacation destinations in the U.S. In fact, in the most recent listing of the best places to visit in the USA from US News and World Report, Grand Canyon National Park is in the No. 1 spot, followed by Yellowstone National Park, and Yosemite National Park. Among the remaining destinations in the top 10, Glacier National Park ranked 5th, with Zion National Park #6 and Grand Teton National Park at #9.
And really, it’s no surprise that these American natural treasures are so popular with visitors – from breathtaking glaciers to incredible canyons and mountain ranges, the appeal of the outdoors, easy accessibility, and natural beauty all combine to create some of the most memorable vacation destinations in the United States.
So, if you are thinking that this is the summer to check off some of America’s most spectacular destinations from your travel bucket list, you’ll be planning an unforgettable vacation! But – before you buy those plane tickets, there are some important things you’ll want to keep in mind.
First, consider what to expect during your summer visit to the national parks. While early summer often ushers in the best weather for many, it also tends to be the busiest time to visit. Both the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone will see the highest number of visitors during the summer months – in fact, Yellowstone can see upwards of one million visitors just in one month in the summer.
So, you’ll have some company. And this means that there will be lines even just getting in the parks, let alone seeing the best “spots” in each park – to say nothing of finding hotel and transportation (if you want to visit more than one park on your trip). Some parks will even require reservations to get in.
Visions of long car rides in unfamiliar areas, searching for a hotel every night (and hoping that it’s as nice as the photo online), to say nothing of the hours of research before your trip trying to figure out the “best” things to see and do in the park –hoping that you didn’t miss anything – it’s all a lot to think about. Let alone trying to avoid/make the best of the crowds.
Visiting America’s natural wonders can be breathtaking once you get there – but it all can be challenging, and the logistics can quickly become stressful.
It doesn’t have to be that way though.
If you’re ready to see America’s national parks in a stress-free way, it’s time to consider a guided tour.
Guided group tours are convenient, include expert guides that provide interesting background information on every place you visit, and are generally an easy stress-free option. When you book a guided tour of America’s national parks, you’re putting the planning into the hands of experts, whose job is to help you see and do MORE than you could possibly see and do on your own. They’ll make sure that you don’t have to worry about whether the hotels will live up to the online photo and description, nor will you have to stress about transportation. You won’t have to stress about the crowds either, as your VIP status on a tour means you’ll bypass those long lines waiting to get into the parks – and you’ll move to the front of the line at the must-see sites.
Want some time to do your own thing? There’s actually plenty of free time built into every itinerary so you can enjoy a hike at the Grand Canyon or explore the geysers at Yellowstone. And with a wide selection of personally tested optional excursions, you’ll find once-in-a-lifetime experiences available on every itinerary – experiences that aren’t always available to the general public.
With VIP sightseeing (you’re the VIP), expert tour directors, knowledgeable local guides, hand-selected hotels, authentic cuisine, and seamless transportation you’ll have everything you need to travel well without worry! All you have to worry about is packing!
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