Enchanting Canyonlands

Tour Information

10nt Tour Begins & Ends Las Vegas: 2nts Las Vegas; 1nt Grand Canyon; 2nts Lake Powell; 1nt Monument Valley; 2nts Moab; 1nt Bryce Canyon Zion National Park; 1nt Zion National Park

Optional extension in Las Vegas available - please call for details

Day 1

Fly from the UK – Las Vegas
Arrive in Las Vegas. (Sun.) Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas! At 6:30 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
Overnight Treasure Island

Day 2

Las Vegas – Grand Canyon. (Mon.)
Leave the bright neon lights of Las Vegas behind and cross the old Mohave gold-strike country, passing through Williams on historic Route 66 and the Kaibab National Forest to arrive in the GRAND CANYON. Marvel at one of the Natural Wonders of the World as you experience the dramatic views. There’s time to wander along the Canyon rim, join a ranger-led program, or perhaps just savor the sunset. (B,D)
Special Feature: Your hotel is located on the rim of the Grand Canyon, a rare opportunity for great views.
Overnight Grand Canyon Lodges

Day 3

Grand Canyon – Lake Powell. (Tue.)
For a once-in-a lifetime experience, take our optional flightseeing excursion over the heart of the Grand Canyon with incomparable views of flame-colored walls plunging 4,800 feet into the Colorado River. Later this morning we travel north to the shining shores of Lake Powell. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely boat CRUISE and the opportunity to photograph the fascinating scenes created by the sharply eroded canyon walls. Your resort features sweeping views over the lake. (B,D)
Overnight Lake Powell Resort (guaranteed lakeview room)

Day 4

Lake Powell. (Wed.)
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE today. Enjoy a leisurely FLOAT TRIP in Glen Canyon, where you’ll learn about the history, ecology, and geology of the region, or a narrated FLIGHTSEEING excursion over the shimmering blue waters of Lake Powell and fascinating Rainbow Bridge. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy all the amenities of your resort. (B)
Overnight Lake Powell Resort (guaranteed lakeview room)

Day 5

Lake Powell – Monument Valley. (Thu.)
This morning, continue into Navajo country to secluded Goulding’s Lodge in the heart of Monument Valley. Upon arrival, take a dip in the pool and admire the Western sky above or perhaps explore the Goulding’s Museum and Trading Post, home to a wonderful collection of movie memorabilia and Indian artifacts. Tonight, enjoy a NAVAJO COOKOUT. (B,D)
Overnight Goulding’s Lodge

Day 6

Monument Valley – Moab. (Fri.)
In the cool hours of morning, set out with a Navajo guide in a comfortable 4-WHEEL DRIVE vehicle to explore Monument Valley. Have your cameras ready for some incredible shots. Later this morning we continue further north to the resort town of Moab for a relaxing 2-night stay at Red Cliffs Lodge on the Colorado River. (B,D)
Special Feature: Your hotel in Moab is the Red Cliffs Lodge. Offering guests a ranch-like experience amid luxurious Western charm, Red Cliffs Lodge sits high on the banks of the Colorado River surrounded by cliffs and situated where Western favorites such as Wagon Master and Rio Grande were filmed.
Overnight Red Cliffs Lodge

Day 7

Moab. Excursion to Arches National Park. (Sat.)
This morning we visit ARCHES NATIONAL PARK, home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch and many other unusual rock formations. Next, on to CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK, a magnificent showcase of geology, then to DEAD HORSE POINT STATE PARK for a lovely picnic lunch and wine tasting while a local lecturer provides information about the history and geology of the area. The reminder of the day is yours to relax at your resort. Perhaps enjoy a relaxing massage, a game of tennis, or a hike along one of the many trails. (B,L)
Overnight Red Cliffs Lodge

Day 8

Moab – Bryce Canyon National Park. (Sun.)
A day of rich contrasts leads you to BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK. The slow erosion of ages has created fantastically sculptured rock formations resembling castle towers and cathedral spires. The natural amphitheatres and canyons glow with different lights throughout the day. You’ll overnight inside the park at Bryce Canyon Lodge. (B,L)
Overnight Bryce Canyon Lodge

Day 9

Bryce Canyon National Park – Zion National Park. (Mon.)
After a leisurely morning, descend into half-mile-deep ZION NATIONAL PARK. “Zion” means a place of peace and refuge. Relax at your lodge and enjoy the colorful sandstone walls that rise thousands of feet above the lush greenery of the canyon floor. (B,D)
Overnight Zion Lodge

Day 10

Zion National Park – Las Vegas. (Tue.)
Head for the excitement of Las Vegas, where you’ll stay at Treasure Island in the heart of the Strip. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Director. (B,D)
Overnight Treasure Island

Day 11

Las Vegas. (Wed.)
Bid farewell to your new friends. Transfer back to the airport for your return flight. (B)

Day 12

Arrival back to the UK.

What's Included

• Return transatlantic scheduled flights
• Professional Tour Director throughout the tour
• Airport transfers
• Superior hotel accommodation in hotels listed or of a similar standard
• Meals as detailed in itinerary

Activities & Sights included in the price

• Las Vegas: Farewell dinner
• Grand Canyon National Park: Sightseeing
• Lake Powell: Cruise; Choose your experience Take a float trip in Glen Canyon or a flightseeing excursion over Lake Powell
• Monument Valley: Overnight at historic Goulding’s Lodge; enjoy a Navajo cookout and 4-wheel drive tour
• Moab: Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park with picnic lunch and a Local Guide
• Bryce Canyon National Park: Sightseeing
• Zion National Park: Sightseeing