DISCOVER AMERICAN CANYONLANDS

Above: Hikers wade through the Virgin River in Zion National Park

Highlights

• Peer into high-powered telescopes on a behind-the-scenes tour of historic Lowell Observatory.

• Photograph the magnificent Antelope Canyon during a walk with a Navajo guide.

• Meet a scientist from the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute, and set out on foot together along the South Rim.

• Hike Zion’s famous Narrows, and take in the spectacular sculpted rock formations of Bryce Canyon.

DAY 1 | LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Arrive at any time.

DAYS 2–3 | ZION NATIONAL PARK

Depart early for the sandstone slot canyons of Zion, Utah’s oldest national park, where monumental cliffs of cream, pink, and red pierce the sky. Catch the shuttle into the park, and hike to the tiered Emerald Pools and cascading hanging gardens. The next day, set out on a guided hike to the Narrows. Splash, wade, and swim in the cool water of the river that cuts through this stunning slot canyon. Soak up the beauty of the high plateaus, towers, temples, mesas, and some of the planet’s tallest sheer sandstone walls.

DAY 4 | PAGE, ARIZONA

Hike through Bryce Canyon National Park, famed for its maze of multicolored rock pinnacles called hoodoos. Continue on to Page, Arizona, the gateway to Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and beautiful Lake Powell.

DAYS 5–6 | GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Join a local Navajo guide at Antelope Canyon, a stunning natural sandstone cathedral located on Navajo land and accessible only with an authorized guide. Later, go on a short hike to Horseshoe Bend, and stand on steep vermillion cliffs overlooking a spectacular natural bend in the Colorado River. Enjoy lunch at a family-owned Navajo food truck, a G Adventures–supported project, before continuing on to the aweinspiring Grand Canyon. Spend the entire next day exploring this ancient gorge with an expert from the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute. Set out on foot along the South Rim, gaining insights on geology, botany, and local human history; view iconic park structures at the Historic Village District; then descend below the canyon rim along the Bright Angel Trail to see 2,000-year-old rock art and 250-million-yearold fossils. Also pay a visit to the historic Kolb Studio, established here in 1904 by photography pioneers Emery and Ellsworth Kolb.

DAYS 7–8 | LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Go on a behind-the-scenes tour of Lowell Observatory to see the giant telescopes, and learn about the study of astronomy, as well as enjoy a lecture on Mars. Return to Las Vegas, by way of Seligman, Arizona—the birthplace of Route 66. Check out the historic general store and original motels as you discover the legacy of the U.S. early transcontinental highway system. On our last day, depart at any time.

8 DAYS FROM $ 3,299 PER PERSON.

AIRFARE TO/FROM IS NOT INCLUDED.

MY OWN ROOM OPTION: + $1,359

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 15

Dates

2023: Departures available May–October

2024: Departures available May–October

Please visit our website for departure dates.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

All transport between destinations and to/from included activities, and activities as listed in the itinerary. Optional activities are at an additional cost.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Comfortable, mid-range hotels (7 nights)

MEALS INCLUDED

7 breakfasts, 2 lunches. Allow an additional $430–$560 per person for meals not included.

TRANSPORTATION

Private vehicle

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

If you’re booked, you’re going.