Experience the very best of the American West! Starting in Arizona, visit Scottsdale, Sedona, Glen Canyon and the Grand Canyon, before crossing into Utah to enjoy Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park. The journey ends with the bright lights of Las Vegas. This escorted tour includes:
Round trip scheduled flights
Accommodation as specified
7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 7 dinners
Air-conditioned motorcoach transportation
Services of a Tauck Tour Director
Family friendly
Itinerary
Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Phoenix. Upon arrival transfer to the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. You’ll enjoy a welcome reception and dinner this evening, with your new fellow travelling companions.
Accommodation
Four Seasons Resort, Scottsdale at Troon North
Four Seasons Resort offers majestic views from every terrace and balcony. 25 intimately grouped, low rise adobe casitas house the 188 guestrooms and the 22 suites, which feature gas fireplaces and oversized bathrooms with deep soaking tubs. Some also have outdoor fireplaces, plus plunge pools and garden showers in their courtyards.
Visit the picturesque town of Sedona, surrounded by towering red-rock formations with names like Coffeepot, Cathedral and Thunder Mountain. The scenery is awe-inspiring. Next, it’s on to Grand Canyon National Park, the matriarch of national parks! Spend the night near the canyon’s rim from where you will be able to enjoy nature’s masterpiece after the day’s crowds depart. This is sure to be a highlight of your family’s adventure. Dine at a choice of park restaurants this evening.
If you choose to do so, watching the Grand Canyons glorious sunrise is worth the early start to your day. Enjoy some time exploring the area, whilst keeping an eye out for mule deer, squirrels and other wildlife roaming the cactus-studded landscape. Next, it’s a guided driving tour of the Canyon’s East Rim and stops at several scenic points including Desert View Lookout. The next destination is a unique, man-made lake in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area – Lake Powell. Have fun at the evening,s private pizza party taking place at your lakefront resort, followed by a campfire and s’mores!
Accommodation
Lake Powell Resort
Accommodations at this property offer a Native American aura and are traditionally furnished. All rooms feature a HD television, mini-refrigerator and Keurig coffee-maker, triple sheet bedding, Eco-friendly bathroom amenities and a balcony or patio. By selecting a View room you can take in jaw-dropping views of Wahweap Marina with its stunning sunsets against the postcard backdrop of Tower Butte, Antelope Island and Navajo Mountain. Deluxe view rooms enjoy spectacular views of Lake Powell, including Wahewap Bay, Lone Rock and Castle Rock. There are also a selection of suites available with varying amenities. House boating options on Lake Powell are also available, ranging from 46ft to 72ft and offering different levels of luxury.
Take to the skies and discover Mother Nature’s handiwork on a flightseeing excursion over the world’s largest natural bridge; Rainbow Bridge spans 275 feet across Rainbow Creek in an almost perfect parabolic arch. This afternoon, take a private lake cruise and guided tour to view Antelope Canyon, one of the colourful slot canyons in the Navajo Nation. They are revered for their special beauty and change color as the sun moves overhead. You also have the option (at an additional cost) to go on a 4-hour flightseeing excursion to Monument Valley in the morning.
Accommodation
Lake Powell Resort
Accommodations at this property offer a Native American aura and are traditionally furnished. All rooms feature a HD television, mini-refrigerator and Keurig coffee-maker, triple sheet bedding, Eco-friendly bathroom amenities and a balcony or patio. By selecting a View room you can take in jaw-dropping views of Wahweap Marina with its stunning sunsets against the postcard backdrop of Tower Butte, Antelope Island and Navajo Mountain. Deluxe view rooms enjoy spectacular views of Lake Powell, including Wahewap Bay, Lone Rock and Castle Rock. There are also a selection of suites available with varying amenities. House boating options on Lake Powell are also available, ranging from 46ft to 72ft and offering different levels of luxury.
This morning is an adventure – floating along the Colorado River and through Glen Canyon aboard a pontoon raft. Next its a change of pace and scenery with a taste of western entertainment during lunch in Kanab, Utah, a favourite location for famous cowboy movies. You’ll be staying in Bryce Canyon National Park tonight, naturally painted in shades of pink and orange.
Accommodation
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon
A National Historic Landmark, the décor and atmosphere maintain sympathetic to its distinguished heritage, so there are no televisions. Choose from a guestroom, suite, studio or cabin, all offer a coffee-maker and heat control and some feature a fireplace.
Wake up to nature’s palette of brilliant colours in the canyon and get a closer look at the whimsical hoodoos and intricately carved pillars of rock just a short walk from your lodge. Weather permitting, you can saddle up for an exciting trail ride on a horse or a mule, accompanied by a cowboy who highlights hidden sights in this geologic fantasyland. Depart for Zion National Park this afternoon. On arrival enjoy a private tram tour of the park’s highlights.
Accommodation
Zion Lodge
There is a choice of rustic-style accommodations, including hotel guestrooms and suites which feature 37″ flat screen televisions and are air-conditioned. The 40 cabins feature fireplaces and private porches and are within walking distance of the main lodge.
The morning is at leisure to explore as you wish. Read the rocks in Zion’s cliff-and-canyon landscapes, take a hike through narrow pink-coloured gorges and dramatic canyons or discover creamy-pink Navajo Sandstone cliffs that reach up to 2,200 feet in height! Travel to Las Vegas for an overnight stay and a farewell dinner amidst the city’s blazing neon lights..
Accommodation
Four Seasons Hotel, Las Vegas
The stylish and well-appointed guestrooms offer the very best in comfort and privacy while providing a peaceful retreat in which to relax and unwind throughout your stay. With 15 different guestrooms and suite types, you are sure to find the perfect haven for your stay. Each room offers amply amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, a coffee-maker, and views of either the Las Vegas Strip or the nearby sports stadium.
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