Itinerary Details
America's Canyonlands Escape
Day 1: ARRIVE IN LAS VEGAS Welcome to Las Vegas! Meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink at 6 pm.
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Las Vegas with a dinner out in the electric “Entertainment Capital of the World.” Your Tour Director can point you in the right direction. Tap your GlobusGO mobile app for the best bites, sights, and what to see and do!
Day 2: LAS VEGAS–ZION NATIONAL PARK–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Western Wonders Take a guided sightseeing tour in Zion National Park with free time to explore the stunning landscapes. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and pass through the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel featuring magnificent rock structures and memorable views on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway and Tunnel passage. Continue to Bryce Canyon National Park and fill your plate at a [LF] cowboy-style buffet for dinner. (B,L,D)
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TRADITIONAL TASTES Western family buffets are part of the cowboy tradition! Indulge in classic American comfort food to unwind after a day of exploring parks.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PARK PERFECTION Meaning a place of peace and refuge known to nourish the soul, Zion is a land of sandstone walls rising thousands of feet above the valleys and cliffs high above the canyon floor’s lush greenery and snaking Virgin River. Designated as a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places, the winding 1.1-mile Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel eases travel between Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks.
Day 3: BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK–MOAB Rock Stars Marvel at the magnificent wonders of Bryce Canyon National Park with a narrated scenic drive through the park. Be awed by the colors from Sunset Point and gaze out at the Bryce Amphitheater from Bryce Point for unforgettable views of the dramatic hoodoos (rock spires). Continue to magnificent Moab for a free evening to explore downtown shops and restaurants or marvel at the Dark Sky night for world-class stargazing. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Sandstone pinnacles and hoodoos surround the naturally formed amphitheaters in Bryce Canyon National Park. Be amazed by even more extraordinary geological formations and the cultural remnants from early settlers.
Day 4: MOAB. EXCURSION TO ARCHES NATIONAL PARK & DEAD HORSE POINT STATE PARK Dramatic Scenes Guided sightseeing in Arches National Park includes a scenic drive with insight into indigenous culture and tribal connections to the park. See the site of the historic petroglyphs near Wolfe Ranch for a look into ancient culture and communication. Visit Dead Horse State Park, home to fascinating nocturnal desert animals and sweeping scenic views. Gaze over the spectacular canyons at Dead Horse Point, high above famous gooseneck bend in the Colorado River. Return to Moab for free time this evening. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LANDSCAPES Be awed by the spectacular red-rock landscape, featuring more than 2,000 amazing arch formations of Arches National Park. Easy walking paths lead to hoodoos, fins, petrified sand dunes, and sandstone arches ranging in size from 3 to 300 feet! Take in the stunning views of the towering cliffs and the Colorado River.
Day 5: MOAB–MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Timeless Tribal Traditions Embark on a [LF] 4-wheel-drive tour with a Navajo Guide in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Visit Goulding’s Lodge for regional lunch, including traditional Navajo Fry Bread. Stroll through the history of ‘The West’ at Goulding’s Trading Post Museum and reminisce with photos from classic Western movies filmed here in the sweeping backdrops of Monument Valley. Continue to Grand Canyon National Park and hear the history of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World on a fascinating guided sightseeing drive. (B,L)
LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE Join a knowledgeable Navajo Guide to explore one of the most photographed places on earth and marvel at towering sandstone rock formations, sculpted by time to soar 400 to 1,000 feet above the valley floor and surrounding mesas, buttes, and desert landscapes. This iconic symbol of the American West was the setting for countless movie shoots, including Stagecoach with John Wayne in 1939. Enjoy the hospitality of the Navajo people who continue the custom of welcoming guests while sharing the special sights and traditions here.
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EXPLORE MORE at daybreak or day’s end to marvel at the majestic sunrise or sunset over the canyon or choose to dine out beneath the starry night sky. Your Tour Director has tips and suggestions to make the most of your stay.
Day 6: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Ancestral Lands & Amazing Landscapes Enjoy a free day in the Grand Canyon National Park. Join your Tour Director for a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SPECTACULAR SIGHTS Grand Canyon National Park spans 278 miles of the Colorado River Gorge within one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and UNESCO World Heritage site. Magnificent layers of red rock throughout the park’s canyons and cliffs reveal millions of years of geological eras, which together with wind and water formed its mile-deep Colorado River Canyon. A breathtaking natural wonder for the ages!
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in the Grand Canyon with an optional helicopter flightseeing tour or wander along the canyon rim, join a ranger-led program, or simply savor the sunset. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app!
Day 7: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK–LAS VEGAS Safe travels until we meet again! Morning drive to Las Vegas. Your vacation ends at the Las Vegas McCarran International Airport or the Las Vegas tour hotel for those with post-nights. Schedule departing flights after 3:30 pm. Want to explore more of Las Vegas? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)
