The Classic Lodges & Parks of the West

The Classic Lodges & Parks of the West

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The Classic Lodges & Parks of the West

11 Days Starting in Rapid City, South Dakota and ending in Salt Lake City, Utah

Visiting: Rapid City, South Dakota, Rapid City, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Cody, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park, Jackson, Salt Lake City, Utah, Salt Lake City

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

AY-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Safari Tours, Small Group

Activities:

Walking

From: $4886 $4509 Operator discount: -$378

NB: Prices correct on 22-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

Embark on "The Classic Lodges & Parks of the West" adventure tour, a journey through some of America's most iconic landscapes and historic sites. Begin in Rapid City, South Dakota, and explore the stunning Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, and the legendary Mount Rushmore. Experience the Wild West in Deadwood and the serene beauty of Spearfish Canyon. Traverse the vast plains of Wyoming, visit the historic Ucross Ranch, and delve into the frontier history at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody. Discover the natural wonders of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and unwind in the charming town of Jackson. Conclude your adventure in Salt Lake City, Utah, with its rich pioneer history and vibrant downtown. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural heritage, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking scenery, all while staying in classic lodges that reflect the spirit of the American West.

Highlights

  • Visit Badlands National Park to see some of the most spectacular scenery in the region.

  • Explore Wall Drug, known for its quirky roadside signs.

  • Experience a Buffalo Safari in Custer State Park.

  • Visit the world’s largest Mammoth Site in Hot Springs.

  • See the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

  • Tour the historic Old West town of Deadwood.

  • Enjoy lunch at the historic Ranch at UCross in Wyoming.

  • Explore Yellowstone National Park, including Old Faithful Geyser and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.

  • Tour Grand Teton National Park on the way to Jackson.

Places You'll See

The Rushmore Hotel

State Game Lodge At Custer State Park

Spearfish Canyon Lodge

Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village - Cody

Yellowstone National Park Lodges

Rustic Inn At Jackson Hole Creekside

Radisson Hotel Downtown Salt Lake City

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Rapid City,South Dakota

Location: Rapid City, South Dakota

Accommodation Name: The Rushmore Hotel

At 6pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
ARRIVE IN RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA Welcome to Rapid City! At 6pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.

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Day 2: Rapid City,Badlands National Park,Custer State Park

Location: Rapid City

Accommodation Name: State Game Lodge at Custer State Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


RAPID CITY–BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK–CUSTER STATE PARK Legends of the West After breakfast, enjoy an orientation tour of Rapid City. Visit Badlands National Park to see some of the most spectacular scenery in the region. Afterward, there’s time to explore Wall Drug, known for its quirky roadside signs. Continue to Custer State Park for a backcountry adventure; a [LF] Buffalo Safari with a local expert and Chuckwagon Cookout. (B,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM Awaken your adventurer’s spirit on a Buffalo Safari in Custer State Park. This U.S. national mammal and historic mainstay of indigenous peoples, the American Bison is a native species of North America whose numbers were reduced from some 60 million across the great bison belt grasslands from Alaska to the Atlantic to a mere 540 or so by the late 1880s. Standing 6 feet tall and weighing up to 2,000 pounds, these formidable and majestic mammals have been restored in numbers due to conservation efforts of the 20th century.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Enjoy an overnight stay at the historic State Game Lodge in Custer State Park. This gracious stone and wood lodge is set in a beautiful mountain valley, surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest. Built in 1920 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the lodge served as the “Summer White House” for President Calvin Coolidge and was visited by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.


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Day 3: Custer State Park. Excursion To Hot Springs & Crazy Horse Memorial

Location: Custer State Park

Accommodation Name: State Game Lodge at Custer State Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


CUSTER STATE PARK. EXCURSION TO HOT SPRINGS & CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL Wild & Wooly Discoveries Travel to Hot Springs to visit the world’s largest [LF] Mammoth Site. Next, Crazy Horse Memorial, built in honor of the fearless Sioux Chief whose renown is derived from the Battle of Little Bighorn. The remainder of the day is yours to relax in Custer State Park. Perhaps try some fly-fishing, mountain biking, or take a nature walk. (B,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
HISTORIC SITES Dig deeper into prehistoric South Dakota with a visit to the Mammoth Site and Museum. Tour the world’s largest mammoth research facility and active dig site, where scientists are currently excavating remains of mammoths that were trapped and died in the pond more than 26,000 years ago. After a short tour, you’ll have time to stroll the sidewalks of the dig area and see the paleontology laboratory. Imagine this landscape when the more than 60 Mammoths found to date roamed and ruled in the Pleistocene era in North America.


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Day 4: Custer State Park,Mount Rushmore,Deadwood,Spearfish Canyon

Location: Mount Rushmore

Accommodation Name: Spearfish Canyon Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


CUSTER STATE PARK–MOUNT RUSHMORE–DEADWOOD–SPEARFISH CANYON Statesmen, Sheriffs & Sharpshooters Visit one of the world’s largest stone monuments – Mount Rushmore National Memorial – to see the solid granite faces of four legendary American presidents majestically carved more than a thousand feet overhead. Continue to the historic Old West town of Deadwood for a tour with a Local Guide. Afterwards, drive the scenic Spearfish Canyon for an overnight at the exclusive Spearfish Canyon Lodge. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE The legendary town of Deadwood is home to the ghosts of the Wild West, where bold frontiersmen and optimistic gold miners set down stakes in this untamed mining town. Hear the rip-roaring stories of legends like Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Potato Creek Johnny while exploring the streets where shoot-outs and sheriffs ruled the day.


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Day 5: Spearfish Canyon,Ucross Ranch,Wyoming,Cody

Location: Cody, Wyoming

Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village - Cody

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


SPEARFISH CANYON–UCROSS RANCH, WYOMING–CODY Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch... Continue across the grassy plains of Wyoming and soak in the expansive blue skies. Enjoy lunch at the historic [LF] Ranch at UCross with free time to enjoy a variety of activities. Next, cross the Bighorn Mountains via Shell Creek Canyon to Buffalo Bill’s Wild West town of Cody, Wyoming. (B,L)

LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES You’re invited to lunch at The Ranch at UCross – smack in the middle of the Wyoming landscape that’s rich in the history of the American West. Explore activities to get in the cowboy spirit in the region where writers, sculptors and artists have found inspiration for years. See gentle horses, sweeping scenery, and plenty of trout in the river make this the perfect place to get away from it all.


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Day 6: Cody,Yellowstone National Park

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Location: Yellowstone National Park

Accommodation Name: Yellowstone National Park Lodges

Meals Included: Breakfast


CODY–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Frontier Treasures Visit Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a fascinating tribute to frontier America. Depart for Yellowstone National Park, America’s first national park, where wild animals roam freely in vast meadows and forest. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES The mission of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West is to connect people to the stories of the American West. Here in the town named for Bill Cody (Buffalo Bill), you’ll find a wealth of historic artifacts, artwork, and amazing insight to the historic American West and Native American culture in this complex founded in 1917 to continue the vision of Col. William F. Cody – named by the NY Times as ‘among the nation’s most remarkable museums.’


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Day 7: Yellowstone National Park

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Location: Yellowstone National Park

Accommodation Name: Yellowstone National Park Lodges

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK America’s First National Park A full day’s adventure in this vast national park! See the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with its Upper and Lower Falls. Watch for herds of bison in Hayden Valley, and view many of Yellowstone’s geothermal sites, including Old Faithful Geyser. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Designated as a national park by law 150 years ago, President Ulysses S. Grant worked to preserve and protect the wild landscapes, native heritage, spectacular wildlife, and extraordinary geologic and ecological phenomena that make this Rocky Mountain paradise a treasure today and for future generations to treasure. From geysers to grizzlies and great bison, no one leaves the park without being changed forever by the natural wonder witnessed in any of its 2.2 million acres of pristine wilderness.


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Day 8: Yellowstone National Park,Jackson

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Location: Yellowstone National Park

Accommodation Name: Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole Creekside

Meals Included: Breakfast


YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON Glacial Giants This morning, tour Grand Teton National Park on your way to Jackson for a 2-night stay at the Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Is it any wonder that Grand Teton National Park draws millions of visitors each year? With its magnificent peaks and glacial landscapes, this Rocky Mountain marvel is the perfect pairing of natural grandeur and frontier spirit of the town of Jackson. Find serenity on the shores of gorgeous glacier-fed Jenny Lake and stroll along the shore before continuing to Jackson. This evening, why not visit the Antler Arches, enjoy a drink at the iconic Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, or shop for the perfect cowboy hat?


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Day 9: Jackson

Location: Jackson

Accommodation Name: Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole Creekside

Meals Included: Breakfast


JACKSON Peak Experiences Today is at your leisure to explore on your own, enjoy your resort, or perhaps take an optional float trip down the Snake River. (B)

FREE TIME TIPS
EXPLORE MORE in Jackson with an optional float trip along the Snake River, stroll along the downtown boardwalks to enjoy a drink at one of the local saloons, or explore one of the many galleries that call Jackson home.


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Day 10: Jackson,Salt Lake City,Utah

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Accommodation Name: Radisson Hotel Downtown Salt Lake City

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


JACKSON–SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH This is the Place! Follow the Snake River and lovely Star Valley en route to Utah. Wind along the shores of beautiful Bear Lake before climbing through the Wasatch Mountains and on to the Great Salt Lake Basin and Salt Lake City. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Director. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT The capital city of Utah was first established in 1847 by early pioneer settlers led by Brigham Young, who exclaimed, “This is the right place,” upon seeing its vistas and verdant landscapes. More recently, the city played host to the 2002 Olympics and now offers a vibrant downtown with a variety of stores, attractions, and restaurants.


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Day 11: Salt Lake City

Location: Salt Lake City

Accommodation Name: Radisson Hotel Downtown Salt Lake City

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want more time to explore Salt Lake City? Additional nights are available for purchase.
SALT LAKE CITY Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more in Salt Lake City? Additional nights are available for purchase. (B)

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What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation in various lodges and hotels including The Rushmore Hotel in Rapid City, State Game Lodge at Custer State Park, Spearfish Canyon Lodge, Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village in Cody, Yellowstone National Park Lodges, Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole Creekside, and Radisson Hotel Downtown Salt Lake City.

  • Meals

    Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, and 5 dinners.

  • Tours and Activities

    Orientation tour of Rapid City, visit to Badlands National Park, Buffalo Safari in Custer State Park, visit to the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, tour of Crazy Horse Memorial, visit to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, tour of Deadwood, lunch at Ucross Ranch, visit to Buffalo Bill Center of the West, full day adventure in Yellowstone National Park, tour of Grand Teton National Park, and farewell dinner in Salt Lake City.

  • Local Guides

    Expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides.

  • Small-Group Discoveries

    Limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure, ensuring extra space and personalized experiences.

What's Not Included

  • Additional Nights

    Additional nights in Salt Lake City are available for purchase but are not included in the tour package.

  • Optional Activities

    Optional float trip down the Snake River in Jackson is not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.

Meals

Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 5 dinners

Notes

Routes and areas visited in Yellowstone are subject to weather and road conditions.

This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where some facilities may not meet the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not feature televisions and other routinely expected amenities.

Small Group

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

Yellowstone National Park

Accommodation

Stay at The Rushmore Hotel in Rapid City, State Game Lodge at Custer State Park, Spearfish Canyon Lodge in Spearfish, Holiday Inn Buffalo Bill Village in Cody, Yellowstone National Park Lodges, Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole Creekside, and Radisson Hotel Downtown Salt Lake City.

Mode of Transport

Travel by coach through the scenic landscapes of South Dakota, Wyoming, and Utah, with stops at national parks, historic sites, and charming towns along the way.

Check out our Q&As

  • What activities are available at Custer State Park?

    At Custer State Park, you can enjoy a backcountry adventure with a Buffalo Safari led by a local expert, followed by a Chuckwagon Cookout. Additionally, you have the option to relax, try fly-fishing, mountain biking, or take a nature walk.

  • What can I expect to see at Badlands National Park?

    At Badlands National Park, you will see some of the most spectacular scenery in the region. The park is known for its dramatic landscapes, including sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires.

  • What is special about the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs?

    The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs is the world's largest mammoth research facility and active dig site. It features remains of mammoths that were trapped and died in a pond more than 26,000 years ago. You can tour the site and see the paleontology laboratory.

  • What historical figures are associated with Deadwood?

    Deadwood is associated with legendary figures of the Wild West such as Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Potato Creek Johnny. The town is known for its rich history of frontiersmen and gold miners.

  • What can I do at Ucross Ranch in Wyoming?

    At Ucross Ranch, you can enjoy lunch and have free time to engage in various activities that capture the cowboy spirit. The ranch offers a scenic landscape with gentle horses, sweeping scenery, and trout-filled rivers.

  • What will I see at Yellowstone National Park?

    At Yellowstone National Park, you will see the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with its Upper and Lower Falls, herds of bison in Hayden Valley, and many geothermal sites including the famous Old Faithful Geyser.

  • What can I do in Jackson on my free day?

    In Jackson, you can explore on your own, enjoy your resort, or take an optional float trip down the Snake River. You can also stroll along the downtown boardwalks, visit local saloons, or explore the many galleries in the area.

  • What is the significance of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West?

    The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is a tribute to frontier America and offers a wealth of historic artifacts, artwork, and insights into the historic American West and Native American culture. It was founded to continue the vision of Col. William F. Cody, also known as Buffalo Bill.

  • What can I expect to see in Grand Teton National Park?

    In Grand Teton National Park, you will see magnificent peaks and glacial landscapes. You can find serenity on the shores of glacier-fed Jenny Lake and enjoy the natural grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.

  • What is the historical significance of Salt Lake City?

    Salt Lake City was established in 1847 by early pioneer settlers led by Brigham Young. It is known for its vistas and verdant landscapes and played host to the 2002 Olympics. The city offers a vibrant downtown with a variety of stores, attractions, and restaurants.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

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My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

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11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

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Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

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    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.

    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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