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7 D AY S F R O M $ 5 , 2 4 5 based on a private group of 6 people traveling together
• Explore Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, hiking to iconic sites. • Delve into the past among the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park. • Join a Navajo guide for a jeep tour of Monument Valley and a traditional lunch.
DAY 1 I GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO Arrive in Grand Junction and independently transfer to your hotel. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Junction DAYS 2–3 I CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK, UTAH/MOAB/ ARCHES NATIONAL PARK Travel to Island in the Sky in Canyonlands National Park and spend the day hiking to arches and viewpoints, then enjoy dinner overlooking the Colorado River in Moab.
Private Expedition
Light/Moderate
The next day, rise early to explore Arches National Park, choosing trails to some of its 2,000 sandstone arches, and stop at a viewpoint for a picnic. Red Cliffs Lodge | Meals: 2B, 2L, 1D
YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM
DAY 4 I CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK See the 2,000-year-old petroglyphs of Newspaper Rock State Historical Monument, and then explore the sandstone spires known as the Needles in Canyonlands National Park. Later, head to historic Bluff and settle into your hotel. Desert Rose Inn | Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
Dates: This expedition is offered from May through October 15. You may request any dates during those months that are convenient for you.
DAY 5 I MONUMENT VALLEY/BLUFF Join a native guide for a jeep tour of Monument Valley and its enormous sandstone buttes. Hear a Navajo perspective of local history, and enjoy a traditional lunch. Desert Rose Inn | Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D DAYS 6–7 I MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, COLORADO/DURANGO Drive through Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and visit the famous Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park. Continue to Durango for a final dinner. Transfer to the airport for your flight home the next morning. Leland House and Rochester Hotel Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on your trip, and you will meet other local experts as described in the itinerary. INFORMATION
Prices are per person; based on double occupancy, group size, and selected dates; and subject to availability. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.
D A S o H
D The cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde date back 1,400 years.
Above: Delicate Arch overlooks swirls of red sandstone in Utah’s Arches National Park.
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