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Canyon Country
8 DAYS • 10 MEALS STARTING AT £2,349 Pricing is per person, land only, double occupancy, and varies by departure date.
HIGHLIGHTS Scottsdale • Oak Creek Canyon • Kaibab National Forest • Grand Canyon • Lake Powell • Bryce Canyon National Park • Zion National Park • Las Vegas
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
• Enjoy time in Sedona and take a scenic drive through Oak Creek
Canyon. • Climb aboard Zion’s open-air tram with an expert guide. • Experience the neon-lit Las Vegas strip.
IT’S YOUR CHOICE!
Be sure to choose your option before departure. • Day 4 — Tour Monument Valley
Navajo Tribal Park with a tribe member -OR- take an adventurous canyon cruise through the Navajo and Antelope canyons. • Day 6 — Delve into the area’s native heritage at the Zion Human History
Museum -OR- venture off on your own to explore Zion independently.
CULINARY INCLUSIONS
6 Breakfasts (B) • 4 Dinners (D)
• Experience an invigorating breakfast cruise along lovely Lake Powell.
ACCOMMODATION
Day 1
Day 2
Days 3-4
Days 5-6
Day 7
Courtyard by Marriott, Scottsdale, AZ Yavapai East Lodge, Grand Canyon, AZ Lake Powell Resort, Page, AZ
ROOM UPGRADE AVAILABLE During your stay at the Lake Powell Resort you can choose to upgrade your room to a Lake View Room. CALL FOR DETAILS
Holiday Inn Express, Springdale, UT Luxor Hotel, Las Vegas, NV Due to the seasonality of the parks, hotels are reflective of the landscape’s rustic nature. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Grand Canyon South Rim
Experience America’s canyons and venture through a world of colourful vistas and the neon-lit spectacle of Las Vegas.
Day 1: Scottsdale, Arizona - Tour Begins Explore the famous canyons of the American West on a journey featuring three national parks. Start your journey in Scottsdale and join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. (D) Day 2: Scottsdale - Sedona - Grand Canyon Area Start your day in Sedona, where the sun shines against stunning sandstone formations. Soak in the inviting atmosphere and colourful vistas while browsing the arts and crafts shops of the marketplace. Admire Oak Creek Canyon, where the rock formations seem to change hue with every turn in the road. Make your way through the Kaibab National Forest before reaching the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. (B, D) Day 3: Grand Canyon Area - Lake Powell Follow the winding landscape along East Rim Drive, bringing you to Cameron Trading Post. For nearly a century, the post has acted as a haven for travellers, traders, and explorers. Continue north through the mesa-studded desert before arriving at your home for the next two evenings – overlooking the stunning blue waters of Lake Powell. Enjoy dinner and relax as you take in the picture-perfect canyon lake. (B, D)
Day 4: Lake Powell - Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park or Canyon Cruise Begin your day with an invigorating breakfast cruise along Lake Powell. Then, it’s your choice! Head to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, a sacred area, and embark on a guided tour with a tribe member -OR- take an adventurous canyon cruise through the wonderous geologic formations of the Navajo and Antelope canyons. The remainder of your day is at leisure. (B)
You can handle at least one flight of stairs, board a coach, and walk for 15-30 minutes at a time with little difficulty.
Zion National Park
Lake Powell
Bryce Canyon National Park
Day 5: Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park - Springdale, UT (Zion) Your journey continues at Bryce Canyon National Park, famous for its ethereal spires known as hoodoos. These rock formations, created over thousands of years by wind and water, display natural orange and red hues that contrast with the deep green forests in the park. Take in the sprawling vistas as you wander along Sunset Point, leading into Sunrise Point Rim Trail. Your day ends in Springdale, gateway to Zion National Park. (B)
Day 6: Zion National Park In sheer magnitude and colour, few places on Earth match the beauty of Zion National Park. Marvel at red and white sandstone cliffs as you take a full day to explore Utah’s first national park. Climb aboard Zion’s open-air tram and wind your way alongside the Virgin River and through the 2,400-foot deep, half-mile wide Zion Canyon. This afternoon, it’s your choice! Delve into the area’s Native American heritage and pioneer culture at the Zion Human History Museum -OR- venture off on your own to explore the park independently. (B) Day 7: Springdale - Las Vegas, Nevada Trade nature’s beauty for the lights of the Vegas strip. This four-mile stretch of road features neon-lit resorts and around-theclock action. Make the most of your free time to experience the best that Vegas has to offer. In the evening, toast to the end of your journey at a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers. (B, D) Day 8: Las Vegas - Tour Ends Depart for home with memories of colourful canyons and winding valleys.
MAKE MORE OF YOUR TOUR
Choose to add more time to your trip:
PRE NIGHT
SCOTTSDALE CALL FOR DETAILS
1-2 NIGHTS
POST NIGHT LAS VEGAS CALL FOR DETAILS
EVEN MORE TIME? Combine Canyon Country with another tour for one seamless, non-stop travel experience. CALL FOR DETAILS
DOUBLE Starting at £2,349 Pricing is per person, land only,
SOLO Starting at £3,099 and varies by departure date. Prices based on 17 September 2021 departure.
March – April 2021
(different itinerary – see note*) 12, 24 March 7, 9, 16, 22, 23, 30 April *Itinerary featured is for May 2021 – April 2022 tour departures. Departures prior to this date may vary. Please confirm at time of reservation.
May 2021 – April 2022
(featured itinerary) 7, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28 May 4, 18 June 9, 23 July 6, 20 August 1, 3, 8, 10, 17 September 17, 22, 24, 29 September 1, 6, 8, 13, 15 October 19, 20, 22 October 11, 25 March 1, 6, 20, 22, 27, 29 April
Please note: This trip requires a passport. An ESTA visa is required for all UK passport holders travelling to or via the USA, at your own expense. Please refer to the following website to purchase your visa: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/. It is a US Government requirement that you apply for your ESTA at least 72 hours prior to departure. Our air passengers will arrive into Phoenix and depart from Las Vegas. All transfers will depart from Phoenix airport for Scottsdale. Airport transfers are available for purchase. Grand Canyon area hotel accommodations will be confirmed 60 days prior to departure. Due to tour scheduling, arrival flights should arrive prior to 5:00 p.m. Certain departures may be confirmed outside of Grand Canyon National Park.
“The tour was even better than I expected. The pace was just right and we got great views of all the sights I wanted to see!” – Collette Traveller