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Grand National Parks of the Southwest
8 DAYS FROM $1,549
Chicago > Moab > Arches National Park > Canyonlands National Park > Springdale > Bryce Canyon National Park > Capitol Reef National Park > Zion National Park > Grand Junction > Chicago
• Sightseeing tour of Arches &
Canyonlands National Parks • Free days to explore Bryce
Canyon, Capitol Reef and
Zion National Parks • Roundtrip Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Chicago to Grand Junction on the
California Zephyr® • 5 nights’ hotel accommodations; 2 nights’ onboard Amtrak • 5 day compact car rental
DAY 1: CHICAGO
Board Amtrak’s famous California Zephyr train at Chicago’s Union Station today for the overnight journey to Grand Junction, Colorado. Relax and enjoy comfortable accommodations onboard the train, and of course, incredible views out your window! (Overnight onboard Amtrak)
DAY 2: MOAB
Today, arrive in Grand Junction and pick up your car rental to head to Moab, nestled between Arches and Canyonlands National Park. Check into your hotel for a two-night stay and you can begin exploring or rest up for your adventures tomorrow. (Overnight in Moab)
DAY 3: ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARKS
Today, begin your sightseeing of Utah’s mighty 5, starting with Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Travel to Island on the Sky, a mesa perched 1,500 feet high offering spectacular panoramic vistas of Canyonlands National Park. Discover the dramatic arches, pinnacles, spires, balance rocks and fins of this truly breathtaking area. Relax tonight before continuing your journey through Utah’s National Parks. (Overnight in Moab)
Enjoy the day visiting Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks at your leisure. Have your camera ready as you drive along Scenic Byway UT-12 and pass slickrock canyons, towering plateaus and massive red rock formations. Drive through Waterpocket Fold reef geologic formation and witness the amazing sandstone domes resembling capitol buildings – both of which give Capitol Reef National Park its name. At Bryce Canyon, discover the largest collection of rock hoodoos and natural rock amphitheaters on earth. (Overnight in Springdale)
DAY 5: ZION NATIONAL PARK
Journey through Zion National Park, featuring picturesque trails, stunning vistas, vermillion cliffs, canyons, jagged skyline, and interesting flora and fauna. Be sure to visit popular sights, including Court of the Patriarchs, Emerald Pools, Weeping Rock, Temple of Sinawava and the Grotto. (Overnight in Springdale)
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DAY 6: GRAND JUNCTION
At your leisure today, begin the drive back to Grand Junction today. There is no rush so be sure to go back and visit any scenic vistas or hotspots you missed at any of the parks visited. (Overnight in Grand Junction)
DAY 7: OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK
Depart on Amtrak this morning from Grand Junction for your overnight journey back to Chicago. Sit back and relax onboard the California Zephyr and enjoy the spectacular desert views as you make your way east. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)
