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American Southwest National Parks Private Expedition
7 DAYS FROM $5,695
based on a private group of 6 people traveling together
• Explore Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks with a naturalist guide. • Raft the Colorado River through Glen Canyon and iconic Horseshoe Bend. • Venture into picturesque slot canyons, including Zion’s Narrows and Antelope Canyon.
Private Expedition Light/Moderate
DAY 1 I PHOENIX, ARIZONA Arrive in Phoenix. Transfer to your hotel in Scottsdale and explore Old Town Scottsdale on your own. Hotel Valley Ho
DAYS 2–3 I SEDONA/GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Hike through Red Rock State Park and explore Sedona's vibrant downtown, then check in to your hotel perched on the Grand Canyon's South Rim. Choose from a range of hikes, and catch the sunset from a unique viewpoint. Thunderbird or Kachina Lodge Meals: 2B, 2L, 1D
DAY 4 I GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK/ GLEN CANYON/LAKE POWELL Watch the sunrise over the canyon, then visit a Navajo trading post. Raft along the calm waters of Glen Canyon. Later, stop at the iconic Horseshoe Bend viewpoint for a spectacular panorama of the Colorado River. Lake Powell Resort | Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
DAYS 5–6 I ANTELOPE CANYON/ZION NATIONAL PARK, UTAH Trek into Antelope Canyon and choose between a range of excursions offering excellent photographic opportunities. Settle into your lodge, situated in the shadows of Zion National Park's vermillion cliffs. Take your pick of trails to iconic sites, from the Emerald Pools to the world-renowned Narrows. Desert Pearl Inn | Meals: 2B, 2L, 1D
DAY 7 I ZION NATIONAL PARK/ST. GEORGE OR LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Take a sunrise hike on Zion’s Watchman Trail. Fly home from St. George or Las Vegas. Meals: 1B
YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM
Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on your trip, and you will meet other local experts as described in the itinerary.
INFORMATION
Dates: This expedition is offered from March through October. You may request any dates during those months that are convenient for you. 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.
A traveler sits among the undulating sandstone formations of a slot canyon in Zion National Park.