Itinerary
- Day 1
Scottsdale
Start your Arizona adventure in Old Scottsdale, wandering through the downtown area with its retro wooden buildings and rodeo-inspired artwork. The local stores here really capture that classic Southwestern feel. Tonight you'll sit down for dinner with the rest of your group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Zuzu Restaurant at your resort)
Included Activities
- Explore Old Scottsdale downtown area
Landmarks/POIs Old Scottsdale - Day 2
Sedona to Grand Canyon
Drive through Red Rock Country along the Red Rock Scenic Byway, then head into bohemian Sedona to check out the shops and galleries. You'll take Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Byway, which Rand McNally ranks as one of the top five most scenic drives in America. Later, meet your Local Expert Canyon Tim at the Grand Canyon South Rim, where he'll walk you through the canyon's geology and rock formations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel along Red Rock Scenic Byway
- Explore Sedona
- Travel through Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Byway
- Meet Local Expert Canyon Tim and discover Grand Canyon wonders
Optional Activities
- Flightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon (helicopter or fixed-wing plane available)
Landmarks/POIs Red Rock Scenic Byway Sedona Oak Creek Canyon Grand Canyon South Rim - Day 3
Grand Canyon to Lake Powell
Early risers catch the sunrise over the Grand Canyon. Then you'll drive along the South Rim Desert View Drive and stop at Desert View Point to see the historic Watchtower. After that, visit the Cameron Trading Post, one of Arizona's oldest general stores. You'll head into Monument Valley Tribal Park for an off-road tour with Navajo Local Experts, followed by a Navajo cookout lunch with views of the buttes and mesas before driving to your resort on Lake Powell.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Navajo cookout lunch with traditional Navajo tacos and fry-bread), Dinner (Dinner with members of the Navajo Nation)
Included Activities
- Watch sunrise over Grand Canyon
- Travel along South Rim Desert View Drive
- Visit Desert View Point and historic Watchtower
- Visit Cameron Trading Post
- Monument Valley Tribal Park off-road exploration with Navajo Local Experts
- Navajo cookout lunch
Landmarks/POIs Grand Canyon South Rim Desert View Point Desert View Watchtower Cameron Trading Post Monument Valley Tribal Park Lake Powell - Day 4
Lake Powell
This day is yours to spend however you'd like. Relax by the resort pool overlooking Lake Powell or take part in optional activities if something interests you. By evening, head to Red Heritage, a Navajo-owned performing arts theatre, for an experience of tribal music, powwow dancers, flute playing, and live drum music served up alongside dinner and drinks.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner and drinks at Red Heritage Navajo performing arts theatre)
Included Activities
- Red Heritage Navajo performing arts experience with dinner and drinks
Optional Activities
- Gentle trip down the Colorado River past Horseshoe Bend and Petroglyph Beach
- Explore Antelope Canyon with local Navajo guide
- Relax by resort swimming pool
Landmarks/POIs Lake Powell Horseshoe Bend Petroglyph Beach Antelope Canyon Red Heritage - Day 5
Bryce Canyon
Travel across wide-open landscapes with colorful sandstone cliffs through Bryce Canyon Country on Scenic Highway 89, ranked by National Geographic as the number one drivers' drive in the world. You'll explore Bryce Canyon National Park and its otherworldly red rock pillars called hoodoos and pink cliffs. Walk along the Rim Trail with stops for photos, then take a leisurely stroll from Sunset Point to Sunrise Point.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel through Bryce Canyon Country on Scenic Highway 89
- Explore Bryce Canyon National Park
- Walk along Rim Trail with photo stops at scenic viewpoints
- Leisurely walk from Sunset Point to Sunrise Point
Landmarks/POIs Bryce Canyon National Park Sunset Point Sunrise Point - Day 6
Zion National Park
Start the day with a relaxed breakfast before heading into Zion National Park on a privately chartered open-air vehicle with live commentary from a Local Expert. You can choose to join your Travel Director for a guided hike to the Emerald Pools or take a self-guided walk along the Virgin River Walk and watch for wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Zion National Park tour via private open-air vehicle with Local Expert commentary
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Emerald Pools
- Self-guided walk along Virgin River Walk
Landmarks/POIs Zion National Park Emerald Pools Virgin River - Day 7
Departure
Say goodbye to the national parks and your fellow travelers. You'll transfer to Salt Lake City International Airport for your departure. If you'd prefer to extend your stay, a post-night hotel transfer is available instead.
Optional Activities
- Extend stay with transfer to post-night hotel
Landmarks/POIs Salt Lake City International Airport
