Day 1: Home - Scottsdale, Arazona

Explore the most famous canyons of the American West on a journey featuring three national parks. Begin in colourful Scottsdale where you will join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. (D)

Day 2: Scottsdale - Sedona - Grand Canyon

Stunning Sedona awaits. Soak in the imaginative atmosphere and colourful vistas while browsing the arts and crafts shops of the marketplace. Admire Oak Creek Canyon, where the rock formations seem to change hue with every turn in the road. Later, travel through the spectacular Kaibab National Forest before reaching the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. (B, D)

Day 3: Grand Canyon - Lake Powell

“Grand” is not a strong enough word for today. This morning, take the time to explore the Grand Canyon. Theodore Roosevelt once said, “This is one of the great sights which every American, if he can travel at all, must see.” Behold those same breathtaking views as we travel along East Rim Drive. Later, a short ride brings you to Cameron Trading Post. For nearly a century, the post has acted as a haven for travellers, traders and explorers. Continue north through mesa-studded desert before arriving at your home for the next two evenings – a lovely hotel overlooking the stunning blue waters of Lake Powell. Later we will enjoy dinner at Lake Powell and some time at leisure. (B, D)

Day 4: Lake Powell - Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park or Canyon Cruise

Begin your day with an invigorating breakfast cruise along lovely Lake Powell. Then, it’s your choice! Travel through the territory of the Navajo nation and arrive in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, a sacred Navajo land featuring iconic sandstone spires; enjoy a fascinating tour, narrated by a Navajo tribe member and a stop at a Hogan, a traditional Navajo hut -OR- you may take a canyon adventure cruise through the wonderous geologic formations of the Navajo and Antelope canyons. (B)

Day 5: Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park - Springdale, UT (Zion)

Hoodoos! Today, travel to spectacular Bryce Canyon National Park, famous for its Hoodoos. These rock formations, created over thousands of years by wind and water, carry natural orange and red hues, the product of iron oxidising within the rock. Enjoy a walk along the Sunset Point to Sunrise Point Rim Trail. (B)

Day 6: Zion National Park

In sheer magnitude and colour, few places on earth match the beauty of Zion National Park’s red and white sandstone cliˆs. Take a full day to explore Utah’s first national. park. Climb aboard Zion’s open-air tram and wind your way alongside the Virgin River and through the 2,400 foot deep, one-half-mile wide Zion Canyon. This afternoon, it’s your choice! Visit the Zion Human History Museum to learn more about the park -OR- continue to enjoy time in the great outdoors exploring the park independently. (B)

Day 7: Springdale - Las Vegas, Nevada

Today, trade nature’s beauty for the lights of the Vegas strip. This four-mile stretch of road features neon lit resorts and round-the-clock action. (B, D)

Day 8: Las Vegas

Your tour ends in Las Vegas.

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What's Included In Your Tour

Culinary Experience

• MEALS: 10 meals (6 Breakfasts & 4 Dinners)
• Experience an invigorating breakfast cruise along lovely Lake Powell.

Accommodation

• Day 1 Courtyard by Marriott, Scottsdale, AZ
• Day 2 Grand Canyon Lodges, Grand Canyon, AZ
• Days 3, 4 Lake Powell Resort, Page, AZ
• Days 5, 6 Majestic View Lodge or Holiday Inn Express, Springdale, UT
• Day 7 Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, NV