Itinerary
- Day 1
Denver
Your adventure kicks off in Denver, sitting a mile high and surrounded by some of the country's best natural landscapes. This is where it all begins for your Southwest journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Denver Downtown)
Landmarks Denver - Day 2
Denver to Glenwood Springs
Board the Rocky Mountaineer for a two-day train experience across the region. You'll cross the Continental Divide and pass by the Colorado River before pulling into Glenwood Springs, a historic town known for its hot springs. Dinner tonight is with your fellow travelers at a local spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with fellow travelers at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Glenwood Springs hotel TBD)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey with panoramic views of rugged canyons and valleys
- Dinner with fellow travelers at a local restaurant
Landmarks Glenwood Springs Continental Divide Colorado River - Day 3
Glenwood Springs to Moab
The train continues through spectacular mountain scenery as you head toward the Colorado-Utah border. Red rock sandstone starts showing up more, and by the time you reach Moab, you're surrounded by terrain built for outdoor exploration and access to two national parks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Homewood Suites by Hilton)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountaineer train journey with scenic mountain views
Landmarks Moab - Day 4
Moab
Two national parks on the agenda today. Hike through Arches National Park and check out the red rock features, then move on to Canyonlands. Island in the Sky gives you wide valley views, and you'll finish at Dead Horse Point State Park standing on dramatic sandstone cliffs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Homewood Suites by Hilton)
Included Activities
- Hiking in Arches National Park
- Visit to Canyonlands National Park
- Island in the Sky viewpoint at Canyonlands National Park
- Dead Horse Point State Park
Landmarks Arches National Park Canyonlands National Park Island in the Sky Dead Horse Point State Park - Day 5
Moab to Bryce
Travel along Scenic Byway 24 through Utah desert terrain. Capitol Reef National Park shows off its distinctive white curved walls, then you head to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument for the Million Dollar Road drive with layered reds and oranges everywhere. You'll be staying in Bryce tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Capitol Reef National Park
- Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Landmarks Capitol Reef National Park Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Scenic Byway 24 Million Dollar Road - Day 6
Bryce
Spend time exploring Bryce Canyon and its famous hoodoos, those rock formations that look like fairy chimneys. Morning hike gets you close to the geology, then you'll walk Sunset Point and Sunrise Point Rim Trail for big valley views. By evening, you're in Springdale just outside Zion National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express), Hotel (Hyatt Place)
Included Activities
- Bryce Canyon National Park exploration
- Sunset Point Rim Trail walk
Optional Activities
- Morning hike through Bryce Canyon
Landmarks Bryce Canyon National Park Sunset Point Sunrise Point Springdale - Day 7
Springdale
All day at Zion National Park with its red and white sandstone cliffs. The open-air tram winds through Virgin River along the 2,400-foot deep Zion Canyon. Afternoon is yours to decide, either hike independently or stop by the Human History Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express), Hotel (Hyatt Place)
Included Activities
- Zion's open-air tram ride through Zion Canyon with expert guide
Optional Activities
- Independent hiking in Zion National Park
- Zion's Human History Museum visit
Landmarks Zion National Park Virgin River Zion Canyon Zion's Human History Museum - Day 8
Zion to Las Vegas
Head from Utah's canyons to Las Vegas and its energy. You'll have a farewell lunch with your travel group, then the evening is open for exploring the neon-lit Strip however you'd like.
- Meals
- Lunch (Farewell lunch with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paris Hotel)
Included Activities
- Farewell lunch with travel companions
Optional Activities
- Las Vegas Strip exploration and entertainment
Landmarks Las Vegas - Day 9
Las Vegas Departure
Time to leave Las Vegas and the painted canyons behind as you depart for home, ending your Southwest adventure.
