Itinerary Details
Enchanting Canyonlands
Day 1: ARRIVE IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Las Vegas with the free time to stroll the bright lights of the Strip, maybe throw a few dice, or try your hand at the slot machines. Your Tour Director has all the tips you need to experience Vegas in style. Check your GlobusGO mobile app for maps and dining suggestions as well!
Day 2: LAS VEGAS–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA Life is Grand Leave the bright neon lights of Las Vegas behind and cross the old Mojave gold-strike country. Travel on a stretch of the legendary Route 66 to Grand Canyon National Park. There’s time to wander along the canyon rim, join a ranger-led program, or simply savor the sunset. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Grand Canyon National Park spans 278 miles of the Colorado River on the ancestral homeland of 11 Associated Tribes, Marvel at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World as you experience the dramatic views across one of the most spectacular examples of landscapes carved by water and wind found anywhere in the world—unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors on the rim.
Day 3: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK–LAKE POWELLTaking the Plunge For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, take our optional flightseeing excursion over the heart of the Grand Canyon for incomparable views of crimson canyon walls plunging 4,800 feet into the Colorado River. Later this morning, we travel north to the shining shores of Lake Powell, created in 1963 when the Glen Canyon Dam held back the waters of the mighty Colorado River, forming a vast blue lake surrounded by beautiful sandstone walls. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SCENIC TREASURES Tucked among the red rocks canyon and mesas on the Colorado Plateau, Glen Canyon has been carved by the Colorado River, its several tributaries, powerful wind, and time. Sharing this spectacular region of the American Southwest is Lake Powell and its vast blue waters. Explore the history of more than 10,000 years of culture and exploration with stories that highlight the deep connection between the landscape and the people who have called it home.
Day 4: LAKE POWELL Earth, Wind & Water This morning, explore [LF] Antelope Slot Canyon with a local Navajo guide. The rest of the day is free in Lake Powell, where sparkling blue water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls and beaches. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE
NATURAL WONDERS Join a local Navajo guide to explore the spectacular shapes, light, and geological wonders of Antelope Slot Canyon. You’ll be mesmerized by an amazing fantasy world of stone, created by wind and water. Learn the history of this amazing canyon—a photographer’s dream!
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE at Lake Powell to enjoy all the amenities your resort offers. Consider an optional flightseeing trip over Lake Powell for a new perspective of the vast rugged area, the famous Rainbow Bridge and Glen Canyon Dam or a relax on an optional panoramic boat ride on Lake Powell.
Day 5: LAKE POWELL–MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARKCampfire Stories This morning, continue into Navajo country to Goulding’s Lodge in the heart of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. As you approach the lodge, witness one of the most dramatic and photographed points on earth, iconic symbols of the American Southwest. 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 Native American artifacts. Tonight, travel with a Local Guide into the red rock backcountry for a private [LF] Navajo country cookout. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURE & TRADITION Join a Navajo guide for an authentic experience and private cookout around the fire. Enjoy stunning views of the red rock canyons and hear fascinating stories of legends and folklore that bring this remarkable region to life.
Day 6: MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK–MOAB, UTAH Four-Wheeling & Weaving Stories In the cool hours of morning, set out on a [LF] 4-wheel-drive backcountry tour through Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park with a local Navajo guide. Later, continue north to Moab, an outdoor mecca near stunning natural landmarks and world-class hiking for a relaxing 2-night stay. Enjoy dinner with a southwestern flair in downtown Moab. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE Explore Monument Valley in an open-air safari vehicle to discover exclusive areas of the park in the coolness of morning. Be awed by the amazing landscapes and desert rock formations while learning about the beautiful customs and traditions of the Navajo Nation.
Day 7: MOAB. EXCURSION TO ARCHES NATIONAL PARK–CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK–DEAD HORSE POINT STATE PARK Spend your day your way in Moab This morning, visit Arches National Park, home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch. Be on the lookout for the elusive desert big horn sheep high on the cliff sides. Next, on to magnificent Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park for aerial views of winding river through deep red rock canyons. Explore more of Moab with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Explore the magnificent views of Canyonlands National Park to see deep canyons stretching across the Colorado Plateau, an intricate canyon labyrinth with a million crimson hues. Then, on to Dead Horse Point State Park to see a vast mesa with an incredible view of the Colorado River as it twists through a gooseneck canyon 2,000 feet below.
Day 8: MOAB–CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARKRugged Beauty This morning, drive along Utah’s Journey Through Time Scenic Byway and through Capitol Reef National Park. Continue through the land of natural bridges, narrow canyons, and expansive views to Bryce Canyon National Park. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SCENIC WONDERS Enjoy Journey Through Time Scenic Byway and Capitol Reef National Park amid dramatic and diverse, remote, and ruggedly beautiful landscapes. Drive through the pristine environment where the land bends into a giant ripple having been tortured and twisted over millions of years. Marvel at the twists and turns over hogbacks, slick rock, and through steep canyons along one of North America’s most spectacular drives.
Day 9: BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARKRock Stars A day of rich contrasts leads you to a full day to explore Bryce Canyon National Park. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Explore Bryce Canyon’s fantastically sculpted rock formations called hoodoos that resemble castle towers, cathedral spires, and squatting goblins. As the light changes throughout the day, the natural amphitheaters and canyons glow between distinct oranges, reds, and yellows creating a striking background for photographic masterpieces. Spend the day hiking into the park’s natural amphitheaters, photographing the changing light on the hoodoos, or searching for one of the dozens of species that call this unique place home.
Day 10: BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK–ZION NATIONAL PARK–SPRINGDALE Stones that Touch the Sky After breakfast, say goodbye to the hoodoos and descend into a stunning ½-mile-deep canyon for Zion National Park. Enjoy scenic views of high desert landscape, soaring cliffs, narrow canyons and the Virgin River on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway and Tunnel to Zion National Park. Experience traveling through an engineering marvel, the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, built in the 1920s to connect Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce National Parks. Enjoy a boxed picnic lunch on the front lawn of Zion Lodge with free time to explore. Continue to Springdale where your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATIONAL PARK PERFECTION Meaning a place of peace and refuge known to nourish the soul, Zion’s sandstone walls rise thousands of feet above the valleys and cliffs high above the canyon floor’s lush greenery and snaking Virgin River.
Day 11: SPRINGDALE–LAS VEGASSafe travels until we meet again! Depart this morning for Las Vegas. Please schedule flights from the Las Vegas Airport after 1:30 pm. Want to explore more in Las Vegas? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)
