Itinerary
- Day 1
Las Vegas
You'll arrive in Las Vegas and check in at Caesars Palace on the Strip. The hotel has that Roman theme going on with plenty of restaurants and entertainment options throughout. This evening, you'll have dinner with wine and meet the other travelers on your tour.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with wine)
Landmarks/POIs Caesars Palace - Day 2
Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon
Head out to Zion National Park in Utah. You'll start at the Visitor Center to get oriented, then hop on a narrated tram ride through Zion Canyon. The drive shows off massive cream, pink, and red sandstone cliffs along the Virgin River. Since private cars don't go on this road during summer, the tram's the way to see it. By evening you'll be settled in at Bryce Canyon Lodge for a two-night stay right inside the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visitor Center at Zion National Park
- Narrated tram ride along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
Landmarks/POIs Zion National Park Zion Canyon Scenic Drive Virgin River The Lodge at Bryce Canyon - Day 3
Bryce Canyon
Spend the day exploring Bryce Canyon with its natural amphitheater and odd rock formations called hoodoos. Your Travel Director will explain how wind, erosion, and iron created them. There's an optional one-hour horseback ride available through Dixie National Forest if you're interested, going past 1,500-year-old Bristlecone Pines. Later you'll head into the woods to catch the hoodoos changing color at sunset, then come back for a three-course dinner with wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course dinner with wine)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bryce Canyon National Park with Travel Director
- Three-course dinner with wine at sunset
Optional Activities
- One-hour horseback ride in Dixie National Forest on Bristlecone Pine Ridge
Landmarks/POIs Bryce Canyon National Park Dixie National Forest Bristlecone Pine Ridge - Day 4
Bryce Canyon to Capitol Reef
Travel through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, which spans different climate zones from desert to forest. You'll see landscapes that were once home to Ancestral Puebloan and Fremont peoples. Then move on to Capitol Reef National Park to see colorful canyons and rock formations. Your Travel Director will point out the Waterpocket Fold, a geological feature that stretches almost 100 miles with cliffs, canyons, and bridges. You'll also see petroglyphs and white sandstone cliffs that look like capitol domes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Capitol Reef National Park with Travel Director
- Viewing petroglyphs and Waterpocket Fold
Landmarks/POIs Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Capitol Reef National Park Waterpocket Fold - Day 5
Lake Powell to Moab
Start at Arches National Park, which has more natural arches than anywhere else. You'll check out the Windows Section and see Double Arch up close. From there, head to Canyonlands National Park and drive onto Island in the Sky, a mesa that sits 1,000 feet above the surrounding land. You'll stop at several lookout points including Grand Viewpoint where you can see the Colorado River cutting through red rock. For dinner, you'll pick from local restaurants in Moab for a dine-around evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Arches National Park, Windows Section and Double Arch
- Drive on Island in the Sky, Canyonlands National Park
- Grand Viewpoint overlook
Optional Activities
- Dine-Around evening with hand-picked selection of local restaurants in Moab
Landmarks/POIs Arches National Park Windows Section Double Arch Canyonlands National Park Island in the Sky Grand Viewpoint Colorado River - Day 6
Moab to Mesa Verde
This afternoon you'll walk through historic Durango. Then you're off to Mesa Verde National Park to learn about the Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. The park protects some of the best examples in the US, and you'll see Cliff Palace, which is the largest cliff dwelling in the country. After exploring, you'll stay the night inside the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of historic Durango
- Guided tour of Mesa Verde National Park
- View of Cliff Palace
Landmarks/POIs Durango Mesa Verde National Park Cliff Palace - Day 7
Mesa Verde to Monument Valley
You'll visit the film location from Forrest Gump's final run, then head to Monument Valley. An off-road open-air vehicle takes you out to a cookout with members of the Navajo Nation. You'll have barbecue-grilled dinner with traditional Navajo fry-bread while surrounded by red rock scenery and enjoying the natural sounds of the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Barbecue dinner with members of the Navajo Nation featuring traditional Navajo fry-bread)
Included Activities
- Visit to Forrest Gump film location
- Off-road open-air vehicle to cookout site
- Barbecue dinner with Navajo Nation members with traditional Navajo fry-bread
Landmarks/POIs Monument Valley Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park - Day 8
Monument Valley
Start with an exclusive experience in Mystery Valley guided by a local Navajo guide. You'll see Anasazi ruins, rock art, petroglyphs, and pottery while taking in views of Monument Valley. Then you'll board off-road open-air vehicles to explore Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. You'll also visit John Wayne's Cabin at Goulding's Lodge, a small building used in the film She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mystery Valley with local Navajo (Diné) guide
- Off-road open-air vehicle exploration of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
- Visit to John Wayne's Cabin at Goulding's Lodge
Landmarks/POIs Mystery Valley Anasazi Ruins Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park John Wayne's Cabin Goulding's Lodge - Day 9
Monument Valley to Grand Canyon
Begin by stopping at Cameron Trading Post to pick up Navajo jewelry, baskets, and pottery. Head to Desert View for one of the best Grand Canyon views from its watchtower, a building inspired by ancient Native American towers. Then you're at Grand Canyon National Park. You can either hike the Rim Trail or join a Local Expert for discussion about the canyon's geology, plants, and wildlife. The day wraps up with a three-course dinner with wine and sunset views inside the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course dinner with wine and spectacular sunset views at Thunderbird Room overlooking the South Rim)
Included Activities
- Visit to historic Cameron Trading Post
- Desert View Watchtower
- Entry to Grand Canyon National Park
- Three-course dinner with wine and sunset views
Optional Activities
- Scenic hike along Rim Trail (1.4 miles roundtrip from Mather Point to Yavapai Point)
- Informative talk with Local Expert Canyon Tim about Grand Canyon geology, flora and fauna
Landmarks/POIs Cameron Trading Post Desert View Desert View Watchtower Grand Canyon National Park Rim Trail Mather Point Yavapai Point Colorado River Painted Desert - Day 10
Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
Wake up with the Grand Canyon as your backdrop and enjoy the peaceful morning before tourists arrive. There's an optional helicopter ride available for aerial views. Then you'll transfer to Las Vegas International Airport to head home. If you're staying longer in Las Vegas, a free transfer to your hotel is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Helicopter sightseeing flight over the Grand Canyon
Landmarks/POIs Grand Canyon National Park Las Vegas International Airport
