ENCHANTING CANYONLANDS W/ LAS VEGAS EXTENSION
Day 1 - Arrive Las Vegas. (Sun.) Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas! This evening, join your Tour Director for a Welcome reception. (WR) 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 or perhaps join a ranger-led program. Also included in your tour is admission to the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC IMAX THEATER , where you - ll discover a Grand Canyon that would take a lifetime to experience. (B,D) Day 3 - Grand Canyon - Lake Powell. (Tue.) For a once-in-a lifetime experience, take our optional flightseeing excursion; a helicopter flight 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) Day 4 - Lake Powell. Choose Your Experience. (Wed.) A GLOBUS PLATINUM EXCLUSIVE, select how you wish to spend your day. Choose between a leisurely RAFTING TRIP in Glen Canyon where you - ll learn about the history, ecology, and geology of the region or 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) 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 Musuem and Trading Post, home to a wonderful collection of movie memorabilia and Indian artifacts. Tonight, enjoy a NAVAJO cookout . (B,D) Day 6 - Monument Valley - Moab. (Fri.) In the cool hours of morning, set out with a Navajo guide in a comfortable allterrain 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. Day 7 - Moab. Arches National Park. (Sat.) This morning we visit ARCHES NATIONAL PARK, home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, such as the world-famous Delicate Arch and many other unusual rock formations. Next, it's on to CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK, a magnificent showcase of geology where you - ll see the remarkable effects of millions of years of erosion. The remainder of the day is yours to relax at your resort. Perhaps enjoy a wine tasting, a relaxing massage, a game of tennis, or a hike along one of the many trails. (B) 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,D) 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) Day 10 - Zion National Park - Las Vegas. (Tue.) En route to Nevada, stop in St. George to view one of the first Mormon temples in Utah. Then head for the excitement of Las Vegas, where you - ll stay at Treasure Island in the heart of the Strip. A Farewell Dinner is hosted this evening by your Tour Director. (B,D) Day 11 - Las Vegas. (Wed.) Bid farewell to your new friends as you transfer after breakfast to Las Vegas McCarran Airport for your flight home. (B) Day 12 - Las Vegas. (Thu.) The day is yours to explore more of Las Vegas. Try your luck in the casinos, explore the famous "Strip," enjoy a glittering show with top entertainers, or just relax by your hotel's pool. (B) Day 13 - Las Vegas. (Fri.) The vacation ends this morning after breakfast with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B) |
