CANYONLANDS & NATIONAL PARKS OF AMERICA’S WEST

13 Days Denver To Las Vegas

Luxury Touring

Your Included Signature Experiences

Set out on a private history tour of The Brown Palace Hotel and uncover the property’s fascinating past

Enjoy a Monument Valley tour and visit a traditional Navajo home before experiencing authentic Navajo entertainment as you savour lunch

Take to the skies for an exhilarating helicopter tour to the Grand Canyon. Soar over Hoover Dam and enjoy views of Lake Mead and the Mojave Desert. After flying into the canyon, your helicopter will descend and land 3,500 feet below the rim

Day 01. Arrive Denver

Fly from London to Denver, Colorado. Be met on arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel before a Signature Experience tonight. Set out on a private history tour of your accommodation, The Brown Palace Hotel, to uncover its fascinating past A welcome dinner awaits this evening. Two Night Stay: Denver, The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection. D

Day 02. Denver

Discover Denver’s downtown area and see sights including the giant Blue Bear sculpture, historic Larimer Square and the Colorado State Capitol. Later, head to the historic city of Golden, where you’ll visit the world-famous Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, as well as Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave. The rest of the day is at leisure. B

Day 03. Denver, Rocky Mountaineer, Glenwood Springs

Board the Rocky Mountaineer for your two-day journey through the Southwest in SilverLeaf Service. Enjoy breakfast on board as you take in views of the Gross Reservoir. The train slowly gains elevation before reaching the Continental Divide. Be sure to have your camera handy as your train travels alongside the Colorado River, passing through a series of canyons. Disembark in the resort town of Glenwood Springs, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel.

Stay: Glenwood Springs, hotel as assigned by Rocky Mountaineer (three-star accommodation). BL

Day 04. Glenwood Springs, Rocky Mountaineer, Moab Reboard the Rocky Mountaineer and continue along the Colorado River into Utah, taking in the stunning red rock formations lining the cliffs in Ruby Canyon.

After crossing over the Colorado-Utah state line, look out for Mount Peale, the highest point of the La Sal Mountains. Your Rocky Mountaineer journey comes to an end in Moab. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Arches National Park, home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches. Two Night Stay: Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton. BD

Day 05. Moab

This morning, choose from a range of experiences. Hop aboard a custom 4x4 Hummer and discover Moab’s spectacular backcountry, try river rafting on the Colorado River, or take a scenic flight over Arches National Park. Afterwards, head to Canyonlands National Park for a tour of its Island in the Sky district, which sits on a huge flat-topped cliff, boasting panoramic views. B

Day 06. Moab, Monument Valley, Lake Powell

Enjoy a Monument Valley tour and visit a traditional Navajo home before experiencing authentic Navajo entertainment over lunch. Later, continue to your resort at Lake Powell. Two Night Stay: Lake Powell Resort. BLD

Day 07. Lake Powell

Today, board a raft to explore the spectacular Colorado River, floating past incredible towers of Navajo sandstone and into Navajo Canyon. B

Day 08. Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park

Journey to Bryce Canyon National Park today and see Horseshoe Bend from a totally different perspective –at the base of sheer cliffs, within the sweeping valley along the Colorado River. At Bryce Canyon, you’ll be left in awe by its exquisite geological wonders, including the sandcastle-like pinnacles known as hoodoos. Continue to your lodge in Springdale, located on the edge of Zion National Park.

Two Night Stay: Springdale Hotel. BD

Day 09. Zion National Park

Enjoy a relaxing tram tour through the park, gliding past red canyon walls as a guide reveals the history of the national park. B

Day 10. Zion National Park, Las Vegas

Leave the desert behind as you travel to the neon-lit oasis of Las Vegas. An orientation tour provides the perfect introduction to this lively city. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Two Night Stay: Las Vegas, Bellagio Hotel & Casino. B

Day 11. Las Vegas

Take to the skies today for an exhilarating helicopter tour to the Grand Canyon. Soar over the iconic Hoover Dam and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Mead and the Mojave Desert as you head towards the Grand Canyon. After flying into the canyon, your helicopter will descend and land 3,500 feet below the rim. Then fly back to Las Vegas, where you will enjoy a night tour, including a visit to the fascinating Neon Museum. Founded in 1996, the Neon Museum is a non-profit organisation dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting vintage Las Vegas signs. Afterwards, it’s time for a farewell dinner. BD

Day 12. Depart Las Vegas

Transfer to the airport today for your return flight to the UK. B

Day 13: Arrive London

Arrive back in London today.

Your Luxury Holiday Includes

Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow

Maximum of 40 guests on your land journey

Enriching Signature Experiences and Freedom of Choice Inclusions

Two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey in SilverLeaf Service

11 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L) and 5 dinners (D)

APT Tour Director, plus local guides in select locations

Overseas transfers and tipping

Upgrade To Silverleaf Plus

Upgrade to Silverleaf Plus on the Rocky Mountaineer which includes all the benefits of SilverLeaf Service, plus exclusive access to a lounge car, an elevated dining experience, signature cocktails and premium alcoholic beverages.

Price: £500 per person. Please enquire for details.

2024 DATES & PRICES

13 Day Luxury Land Tour (UTUW13F) from £8,045 per person, twin share†

2024

†Prices shown are per person, twin share, based on the 3 June 2024 departure. Please enquire for solo traveller prices.

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