Experience the very best of eight western U.S. National Parks on our Smithsonian Journeys Custom Private Jet journey.
U.S. National Parks by Private Jet
10 days from $47,500 | includes airfare, taxes and all fees
Experience the very best of eight western U.S. National Parks on our Smithsonian Journeys Custom Private Jet journey.
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Amangani
Jackson Hole, United States
Settle into your wilderness retreat perched on a butte near Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park. Cowhide chairs and pine-stump tables are complemented by Oklahoma sandstone columns and Pacific redwood beams. Outside, take a dip in the 115-foot heated pool set like a jewel within the pristine Grand Teton landscape. Pamper yourself with a morning yoga session or relaxing reflexology after a day of hiking. Dine on sustainable ranch meats, fresh fish, and seasonal farm-to-table produce.
Number of nights: 3
Sorrel River Ranch Resort
Moab, United States
Sorrel River Ranch Resort rests in 160 acres of green pastures on the Colorado River, surrounded by the spectacular desert red rock cliffs of Moab. Your comfortable ranch house has a rustic elegance with country-chic furnishings and kitchenettes. Sit out on your private deck and listen to the sounds of the river flowing by as you admire the surrounding mesas and buttes. Enjoy lawn games before a delicious dinner at the Sorrel River Grill, and then end your night on a sweet note with s’mores by the fire pit.
Number of nights: 2
Private Ranch House
Mount Carmel, United States
Immerse yourself in the grand solitude of southern Utah’s desert expanses as you spend a couple of nights in a luxurious private ranch home perched on the crest of a canyon rim. Admire the views from the oversized deck, relax and rejuvenate in the private spa and sauna, and savor the feeling of being at one with nature—all just outside the boundaries of Zion National Park
Number of nights: 2
Amangiri
Canyon Point, United States
This remote hideaway, a 40-minute private flight from the Grand Canyon, is tucked within the luminous canyons of a protected valley in Canyon Point. Amangiri (peaceful mountain) offers both thrilling adventure experiences and a peaceful retreat set in a staggering landscape of canyons, mesas, mountains, gorges, rapid, rock, sand, and sky. Admire it all from your luxurious private mesa residence, balance beauty and harmony in the spa, and dine on seasonal produce while gazing out at the desert vistas through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Number of nights: 2
Level 3: Moderate / Active
Expectations: The sample itinerary as outlined will be taken at a moderate pace with several early morning departures and longer days so you can experience the best of these eight national parks. This program will include plenty of physical activities—such as walking, hiking, rafting, and horseback riding—in addition to activities designed to offer cultural or historical context. Each excursion entails a different level of physical expectations. We will be delighted to discuss this trip with you in detail—and customize the excursions so each day’s activity level is just right for you, your family and friends.
Hikes on this advertised itinerary will vary from 1-3 miles (up to one and a half hours in length) and include elevation gains that can affect some travelers with shortness of breath. Excursions will be taken at a leisurely pace suitable for study and along groomed trails, some with steep inclines and declines. Trails can be uneven and rocky, with uneven steps, pebbles, mud, and exposed roots. All hikes and excursions, including canyoneering and horseback riding, are optional. We will provide further details on how to prepare for each day’s activities, including weather, packing suggestions and “what to expect” with your Pre-Tour documents.
The rafting day on the Colorado River will include Class III white water rapids which means plenty of swirling waves, bubbling/rushing white water and drops. The mood and force of the river on your arrival day will depend on previous weather and water levels. No rafting experience is necessary for your day in the Cataract Canyon and you will be escorted at all times by expert river guides. All gear and equipment for your rafting journey will be provided.
This trip will also include opportunities for private, scenic helicopter and prop plane flights. These excursions will offer participants the thrill of seeing some of these iconic landscapes from a different perspective and will also allow an opportunity to cover larger areas of the American West so you and your friends and family can enjoy the most of these locations.
Canyoneering, including a full tutorial and then rappelling down narrow slot canyons ranging from 20 to 175 feet in height will be offered to those who are more adventurous and want an extreme experience, this is also an optional excursion.
This Private Jet Journey is appropriate for: Travelers who are reasonably fit, enjoy days full of discovery and adventure and are comfortable with several early mornings to see the most of our National Parks.
*We highly recommend participants check with their private physician prior to registering for this trip to be sure the program and pacing is suitable for them.
For the convenience of our travelers, Travel Guard provides an on-tour Insurance Plan. On-tour emergency evacuation insurance (up to $100,000), medical expense coverage (up to $25,000), dental expense coverage (up to $500), travel medical assistance and worldwide travel assistance (U.S. Residents only). It also includes up to $25,000 medical and up to $500 dental expense coverage, and 24-hour worldwide travel and medical assistance. Please click here to view complete coverage details.
Please visit www.TravelGuard.com/SmithsonianJourneys or call Travel Guard at 1-800-208-6142 to learn about additional (optional) coverage.