Cowboy Country Motorhome Holiday

Bubbling geysers & wild buffalo in Yellowstone National Park
Iconic Mount Rushmore
Denver: the Mile High City
Marvel at the night sky from fantastic & remote campgrounds

Take to the road through this remote and stunningly beautiful region.

Journey into the Wild West of Wyoming and the Dakotas on this thrilling trip through America’s Rocky Mountains. Visit iconic Mount Rushmore, witness the bursting geysers of remote Yellowstone National Park, see a rich Native American heritage and discover the cowboy culture that has shaped this captivating region.

Yellowstone Grand Prismatic Spring Wyoming

Day 1 & 2 (Arrival and overnight in Denver)

UK to Denver

Fly into the Mile High City, a picturesque metropolis surrounded by the stunning Rocky Mountains, and spend a night before collecting your motorhome.

Day 1 & 2 (Arrival and overnight in Denver)

Day 3 (Denver to Cheyenne - 102 Mi)

Denver to Cheyenne

Wyoming’s capital city is an intriguing mix of frontier-town and a modern city. Stroll through the city centre and visit the Wyoming State Museum. Here the region’s history is traced from pre-historic times, through the Native American tribes that first inhabited the area to the more recent history of cattle driving and exploration.

Distance approx: 102 Mi
Time to travel approx: 1 hour 35 minutes

Day 4 (Cheyenne to Wind Cave N.P. - 250 Mi)

Cheyenne to Wind Cave National Park

Your first full day of driving hits the long, straight roads of Nebraska. Zip through this prairie state where the expanse of flat, featureless landscape is itself a spectacle to behold. Cross into South Dakota and arrive at your campground near the intriguing Wind Cave National Park. Our suggested campground is basic, with no power hook-ups, but sees wild deer and buffalo visiting regularly and offers fantastic night sky views. Visit Wind Cave National Park with its incredible natural phenomena like strong barometric winds and boxwork cave walls.

Distance approx: 250 Mi
Time to travel approx: 3 hour 50 minutes

Day 4 (Cheyenne to Wind Cave N.P. - 250 Mi)

Day 5 (Wind Cave N.P. to Mount Rushmore - 37 Mi)

Wind Cave National Park to Mount Rushmore

Today it is a short drive through the Black Hills to the iconic Mount Rushmore. Marvel at the faces of presidents Washington, Jefferson, T. Roosevelt and Lincoln, gazing out eternally across this immense landscape. Lesser known but only 30 minutes’ drive away is the under-construction Crazy Horse Memorial, well worth a visit, to commemorate this Lakota tribe warrior.

Distance approx: 37 Mi
Time to travel approx: 50 minutes

Day 5 (Wind Cave N.P. to Mount Rushmore - 37 Mi)

Day 6 (Mount Rushmore to Devil's Tower - 125 Mi)

Mount Rushmore to Devil's Tower

Today’s journey takes you back into Wyoming, through a land that has been the setting for many a Wild West movie. Travel through the town of Deadwood, the setting for much of Dances with Wolves, before arriving at spectacular Devil’s Tower, made famous by Close Encounters of the Third Kind. The Devil’s Tower Campground is within sight of this geological oddity.

Distance approx: 125 Mi
Time to travel approx: 2 hours 20 minutes

Day 7 (Devil's Tower to Cody - 309 Mi)

Devil's Tower to Cody

Set off early for your drive west and take the scenic northern route through Bighorn National Forest, stopping at the intriguing Medicine Wheel, an ancient point of gathering for the native Crow people. Arrive into the cowboy town of Cody where you can discover the Buffalo Bill Historical Society.

Distance approx: 309 Mi
Time to travel approx: 5 hours 15 minutes

Day 8 (Cody to Yellowstone N.P. - 77 Mi)

Cody to Yellowstone National Park

Continue westward, through the remarkable Shoshone Canyon, to the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park. This remote expanse of wilderness is home to an amazing array of wildlife from wolves and coyotes to moose and buffaloes. The Grant Village Campground lies inside the park and is open from approximately late June to late September. Spend a day exploring this wonderful and varied national park. Visit the Old Faithful geyser which shoots boiling water high into the air as regularly as clockwork; discover Grand Prismatic Spring, where algae changes the colour of the water from blue to orange, green and red; then visit Yellowstone’s twin waterfalls, one of which is twice the height of Niagara.

Distance approx: 77 Mi
Time to travel approx: 1 hours 40 minutes

Day 8 (Cody to Yellowstone N.P. - 77 Mi)

Day 9 (Yellowstone N.P. to Colter Bay - 62 Mi)

Yellowstone National Park to Colter Bay Village

Leave the mighty Yellowstone National Park behind and move on to the less well known but still spectacular Grand Teton National Park. We recommend the Colter Bay Village campground, a lakeside retreat with awesome views toward the peaks of Grand Teton.

Distance approx: 62 Mi
Time to travel approx: 1 hours 30 minutes

Day 9 (Yellowstone N.P. to Colter Bay - 62 Mi)

Day 10 (Colter Bay to Lander - 140 Mi)

Colter Bay Village to Lander

The stark landscape of the great divide basin sits in sharp contrast to the peaks and forests of the national parks you are leaving behind. These are the traditional lands of the Shoshone and Arapahoe tribes and they still live in this region today. Finish today in the town of Lander at the welcoming Sleeping Bear RV Park.

Distance approx: 140 Mi
Time to travel approx: 2 hours 30 minutes

Day 11 (Lander to Laramie - 223 Mi)

Lander to Laramie

The railroad town of Laramie has long been a staple of Wild West folklore and still today visitors can see the classic frontier architecture of the storefronts in downtown Laramie. En route, detour into Medicine Bow National Forest for gorgeous mountain vistas.

Distance approx: 223 Mi
Time to travel approx: 3 hours 30 minutes

Day 12 (Laramie to Fort Collins - 65 Mi)

Laramie to Fort Collins

Make a side trip to the Medicine Bow National Forest before heading south and back into Colorado. Fort Collins is a delightful town with a great restaurant scene as well as easy access to an array of outdoor sports.

Distance approx: 65 Mi
Time to travel approx: 1 hours 10 minutes

Compact Motorhome

Our C19 Motorhome Range

Capacity:Sleeps up to 3 people. 6.15 metres long
Features of your motorhome:

'Peace of Mind Insurance'

24 hour customer assistance

Double bed over the cab and single dinette bed

Walk through cabin from the front seats

Air conditioning

Heating

Gas hob

Microwave

Hot and cold running water

Flush toilet

Shower

Radio

Dining area

Min Rental age: 21

Pre Pay Extras

Pre-Payable Extras:

There is an additional charge for the miles you cover on your trip so save money and pre-purchase mileage packs. 500 miles from £110. Extra miles will be charged at $0.34 per mile when you return the motorhome

Unlimited mileage = £609 for 7-21 days

We can offer an 'Early Bird Departure' which includes a transfer to the rental depot, first in line service and earlier vehicle collection, from £285

Local Pay Extra

Extras Paid at the Depot:

One-way fee

Personal kits - these include sleeping bags, pillows, sheets and towels, from $55 per person

Provisioning kits - these include pots, pans, cookware and crockery, from $100 per vehicle

Generator - an optional extra from $7 per day

Excess mileage

Colorado Road Safety Fee ($2+tax per day) for Denver rentals; Surcharge ($5+tax per day) on Newark and Philadelphia Rentals

Refundable security deposit ($500)

Additional Info

Your motorhome rental includes ‘Peace of Mind’ insurance, with no upselling at the depot as you sometimes get with car hire. Peace of Mind insurance includes third party cover for bodily injury, property damage and personal injury protection for authorised drivers. Supplemental Liability Insurance is also included providing excess liability insurance up to US$1million and your excess for vehicle loss or damage is capped at $1,000 providing the terms and conditions of the rental agreement have been met

Motorhomes cannot be collected on the same day you arrive into the US or Canada on an international or overnight flight, for your own safety

At the end of your rental schedule your flight out for evening or the following day

Motorhome collection begins at 1PM and is completed by 4PM

Motorhomes must be returned between 9-11AM

Minimum hire period is 7 days

All motorhomes have automatic transmission

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Pricing

All prices shown represent a from price per person based on low season travel unless otherwise stated.
Availability of tour components and flights seats change continually, affecting the final price. The lead-in price given is therefore for guidance only.
To obtain a tailored quote for you and your party, please call one of our travel experts today.

This fly drive itinerary runs all year round

from 1st December 2023 - 16th December 2024

from £2,199pp

from 1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

from £2,239pp

Supplements

Resort Fee/Tourist Tax - required by some hotels at check in (subject to change)
There is a mandatory surcharge of $2 per day (payable locally) for Denver rentals for the Colorado Road Safety Fee

Important Info

Important info

Campgrounds
With approx. 16,000 campgrounds for you choose from across the USA and Canada, you're spoilt for choice. Call and speak with our travel experts who will happily work with you to plan your next tailor-made motorhome experience. Alternatively you can visit www.koa.com (Kampgrounds of America) where you will find information on over 600 full facility campgrounds in some of the most scenic locations across the USA and Canada.

Important Info when renting a motorhome

Drivers must be over 21 years old and able to provide a full valid driving license

There is no surcharge for additional drivers

A minimum rental period of 7 nights applies

Under no circumstance are you allowed to pick-up the motorhome vehicle, directly after a transatlantic flight

No Sunday departures permitted

Rental centres are open every day during normal working hours except for Sundays and national holidays

You must call the rental centre in the morning to arrange a pick up time, which is normally from 1pm

A $500 deposit payable by credit card and is required when collecting your vehicle

No refunds are given on unused mileage, and additional mileage will be charged when dropping off your vehicle

An Unlimited Mileage Package upgrade is available and will not restrict your distance covered. Ask a member of our team for more details

If traveling with young children, it is recommended to bring your own child seat as these are not provided by the rental centre

You will be given a full orientation of your vehicle before departing the rental centre to ensure your are comfortable with the operation and maintenance of your motorhome

You must return your vehicle by 11am on your last day or a late charge fee of $25 per hour will apply

We recommend you avoid booking a morning or early afternoon flight on your last day as you will require this time to return the vehicle and get back to the airport

Inclusions

Return international flights and airline taxes

2 nights accommodation in Denver

Compact Motorhome C-19

3 x 500 mile (USA) of 800 km (Canada) packs

Exclusions

Gratuities

Additional fuel

Campground fees

Locally applied tourist levies

Local site entrance fees

Optional excursions