Tour America's Wild West and Surreal Landscapes

Please note the following itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Day 1: Arrive Las Vegas

An entertainment oasis surrounded by desert, with a reputation almost as big as the fortune's many have made (and lost) here, Sin City is a place unlike any other. The entertainment capital of the world, Vegas is famed for its glittering casinos, all you can eat buffets and shotgun weddings ordained by none other than Elvis himself! After settling in to your hotel and meeting up with your Travel Director this afternoon, the bright lights and lively antics of Vegas will undoubtedly lure you in. Take a walk down the Strip, where the city's finest hotels and grandest casinos can be found, or head over to the Downtown area to explore the artsy Fremont East district.

• Stay: Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino

Day 2: Las Vegas - Flagstaff

Get your kicks on Route 66. Heading east, you'll take your place in road tripping history as you cruise down the most iconic road in the United States. Along the way, you'll stop off in the famous towns of Kingman and Seligman, known as the “Birthplace of Historic Route 66”, for a glimpse of all things Americana, complete with classic motels, kitsch petrol pumps and steaming slices of apple pie. Arrive in Flagstaff and rest up before tomorrow's full-day excursion to see the extraordinary landscapes of the Grand Canyon.

• Stay: Days Hotel by Wyndham (2 nights)

Day 3: Grand Canyon Excursion

Nothing can quite prepare you for your first glimpse of the Grand Canyon. One of the world's 7 natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage site, it's estimated to be around 2 billion years old, with a layer of rock at the bottom of the canyon said to be some of the oldest exposed rock on the planet. Take your time exploring the incredible geology of the land, or to make your visit extra special, why not treat yourself to an Optional Experience^ that could see you flying in an aircraft over the North and South rims. Feeling distinctly in awe you'll then visit the Grand Canyon Village, which boasts some impressive national historic landmarks and historical buildings.

Optional experiences available at additional costs

• North Canyon Tour Helicopter Flight. Bell Aircraft
• Grand Kingdom - 40 Min. EcoStar Helicopter Flight
• Grand Discovery Air Tour South Rim - 45 Min. Fixed-Wing Aircraft Flight

Day 4: Flagstaff - Lake Powell - Page

This morning before you depart your Flagstaff hotel, enjoy an Iconic Breakfast at Charly's Pub & Grill. You will then make a stop at Wupatki National Monument, a landscape dotted with over 2700 pueblo ruins built by the ancestors of the Hopi, Zuni and Navajo people. Driving on through the Painted Desert, named for its rainbow of colorful sedimentary layers stretching some 418 kilometers into the horizon, you'll then arrive at sparkling Lake Powell. America's second largest man made reservoir and something of a mirage in an otherwise landlocked desert. Tonight, you'll spend the evening in the Arizonan city of Page.

• Stay: Super 8 by Wyndham, Page
• I​ncluded Meals: Breakfast

Optional experiences available at additional costs

• Top of the World Tour with Tower Butte Landing
• Red Heritage Dinner Show

Day 5: Page - Horseshoe Bend - Monument Valley - Kayenta

Giving the term ‘iconic' a whole new meaning, Horseshoe Bend is first up on today's roll call of phenomenal sites. Carving a perfect horseshoe shape through the 366 meters sandstone cliffs, test your nerve as you peak over the edge before we Make Travel Matter exploring Monument Valley in an open air vehicle with a local Navajo guide. Immortalised as the setting for countless movies and TV shows, Monument Valley is an emblem of the wild west, with its rusty red spindles and grand buttes thrusting 366 metres skyward from the barren valley below. Named 'Valley Between the Rocks' by the Navajo people who have lived here for centuries, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the geological importance to the Navajo people and their culture.

• Stay: Kayenta Monument Valley Inn
• Included Meals: Breakfast

Optional experiences available at additional costs

• Monument Valley
• Dreamcatcher Kit Workshop

Day 6: Kayenta - Four Corners - Mesa Verde National Park - Durango

The first stop of today will see you standing in the exact spot where Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico meet at Four Corners, before heading on to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Mesa Verde National Park. Home to the Pueblo people for over 700 years, Mesa Verde protects nearly 5000 archeological sites including 600 cliff dwellings, and offers a fascinating glimpse into Native American history. Not done with historical insight just yet, you'll then finish today in the old Colorado mining town of Durango, which boasts tasteful hotels, lovely tree lined streets and Victorian-era saloons reminiscent of the town's wild west history.

• Stay: Hampton Inn Durango

Day 7: Durango - Moab

Take in a final glimpse of Durango before arriving into Moab, Utah's adventure capital. Surrounded by rugged, rusty red canyons, this place is basically a pilgrimage for mountain bikers and hikers alike looking to escape civilization in the otherworldly landscapes.

• Stay: Aarchway Inn, Moab (2 nights)

Optional experiences available at additional costs

• Mild2Wild Moab Jeep Tour

Day 8: Arches National Park and Free Time

Another day, another icon, this time courtesy of Arches National Park. Over 2500 naturally formed sandstone arches cover the landscape here, more than anywhere else on earth. After seeing them for yourself, standing in absolute amazement the one question you'll likely be asking, is ‘how?'. A highlight of the park and the most photographed of all the sites, is Delicate Arch. Standing 60 feet (18 meters) tall and in stark contrast to the horizontal planes surrounding it, this natural wonder is one of the enduring symbols of the American West.

• Included Meals: Breakfast

Optional experiences available at additional costs

• Sunset Canyonlands National Park Tour– Fixed Wing Sightseeing

Day 9: Moab - Canyonlands National Park - Dead Horse Point State Park - Goblin Valley State Park - Torrey

Strong coffee and a big breakfast are the two requirements this morning to prepare for another action packed day of sightseeing on your USA canyon tour. First up is Canyonlands, Utah's largest national park that boasts sky high canyons, deep craters and majestic buttes, forming a surreal landscape. Stopping by the ‘Island in the Sky' mesa for spectacular views and sheer sandstone cliffs, you'll then travel on to Dead Horse Point, another soaring mesa that sits 2000 feet (610 meters) above the Colorado River and is one of the most photographed vistas in the world. From one bizarrely named place to the next, you'll continue on to the colorful and wonderful Goblin Valley State Park, where sandstone goblins and twisted formations create a striking resemblance to the surface of Mars. After an enthralling day, you'll spend the night relaxing in the quiet town of Torrey.

• Stay: Broken Spur Inn & Steakhouse
• Included Meals: Breakfast

Optional experiences available at additional costs

• C​anyonlands National Park

Day 10: Torrey - Capitol Reef National Park - Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument - Bryce Canyon National Park

Named the ‘Land of the Sleeping Rainbow' by Native Americans, Capitol Reef's colorful landscapes, towering domes and slot canyons will be your first port of call today. It's here you'll also find Waterpocket Fold, a 160 kilometer long crack in the earth's crust that's well worth a look. Driving along Byway 12, we challenge you to drag your eyes away from the windows as you twist and turn through Dixie National Forest, with soaring ponderosa pines stretching into the distance as far as the eye can see. As if the sights couldn't get any better, you'll then stop off at the 260 million year old Grand Staircase, named for its uniquely striped layers of rock, before finishing yet another spectacular day amidst the sunset colored spires of Bryce Canyon.

• Stay: Bryce View Lodge (2 nights)
• Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Bryce Canyon National Park and Free Time

Have we saved the best till (almost) last? That will be the question on everyone's lips as you venture into Bryce Canyon National Park, where repeated freezes and thaws of the park's soft sandstone and limestone landscape over millions of years, have created the fascinating formations you'll find here. Stand in amazement in front of the multicoloured ‘hoodoos' and vast amphitheatres, then take a stroll along one of the many juniper lined trails to the viewpoints hugging the rim of the Paunsaugunt Plateau.

• Included Meals: Breakfast

Optional experiences available at additional costs

• Bryce Canyon National Park
• Ebenezer's Dinner and Show
• Ruby's Horseback Adventures

Day 12: Bryce Canyon - Zion National Park - Depart Las Vegas

Traveling back to Vegas today you'll make one final stop at Zion National Park. Marvel at the soaring red and white cliffs and vast canyons that stand in stark contrast to the soft wildflower meadows and hanging gardens that can also be found here, as a result of the park's lower elevation in comparison to the others. Traveling along the Virgin River Gorge for your final drive, you'll no doubt be feeling reflective about the incredible sights and experiences you've witnessed over the past 12 days. Your trip will come to an end at McCarran International Airport, or at Golden Nugget Hotel for those extending their stay in Sin City.

• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Multiple departure between March 2024 and October 2025, Below pricing is based on 07 July 2024 departure.

Twin share from $2,550 per person / from $3,177 for sole use

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Please note that prices are land only and subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice.

Your accommodation includes:

• Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino
• Days Hotel by Wyndham Flagstaff (2 nights)
• Super 8 by Wyndham, Page
• Kayenta Monument Valley Inn
• Hampton Inn Durango
• A​archway Inn, Moab (2 nights)
• Broken Spur Inn & Steakhouse
• Bryce View Lodge (2 nights)

Will I need a passport/visa?
Passports are needed when travelling outside of your home country. Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the conclusion of your trip. You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your guided holiday. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your trip. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks prior to your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your Travel Agent and the local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting well in advance to determine which visas they require and how to obtain them.

Authentic COVID-19 vaccination certificate (electronic or paper showing date and time of vaccination(s)) with final or booster dose given at least 15 days before departing is required for this trip.