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Day 1
ARRIVE PHOENIX - SCOTTSDALE
Howdy partners! Check into your hotel and spend the afternoon getting to know this desert oasis. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the hotel's pool before gussying up for the 6 p.m. Kick-off Party where you'll meet your Travel Director and spend some time jawin' with your travelling buddies.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 2
SCOTTSDALE - SEDONA - WILLIAMS
A drive through the Sonoran Desert brings you to Montezuma Castle National Monument, one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. Take a minute to ponder the Sinagua Indians' life here in the desert before heading to Sedona in spectacular Red Rock Country. Climb into a jeep for a rip-roarin' ride into spectacular Dry Creek Basin. At the old Van Deren Cabin, learn what it was really like to be a cowboy in the Old West. After a stunning drive through Oak Creek Canyon and ponderosa pine forests, arrive in the historic railroad town of Williams—right on old Route 66 and gateway to the Grand Canyon.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 3
WILLIAMS - GRAND CANYON RAILWAY - GRAND CANYON
This morning, watch out for the infamous Cataract Creek Gang, as lowly a group of varmints that ever rode the range! Then, climb aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway, you'll pass through majestic Ponderosa Pines, the high desert and the Kaibab National Forest while hearing tall tales and folklore about the area. Keep your eye out for wildlife—it's not uncommon to spot elk, mule deer and pronghorn antelope sauntering through this wild and woolly region. Nothing on earth can prepare you for the Grand Canyon, one of the natural wonders of the world, more than 1.7 billion years in the making! With a Local Expert, you'll learn how the Grand Canyon was formed and become a rock expert yourself as you examine samples from the colourful sedimentary layers formed as the sea washed in again and again. As the sun sets, join your Travel Director for an unforgettable walk along the rim.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 4
GRAND CANYON - MONUMENT VALLEY - LAKE POWELL (2 NIGHTS)
Fred Grofe was so stunned by the spectacular beauty of the sunrise over the Grand Canyon, he composed his Grand Canyon Suite in 1931. But all you have to do is watch—and maybe whistle—in amazement as the skies glow and brighten with the coming day. Drive along Desert View Drive, featuring jaw-dropping views of the Grand Canyon, before entering Navajo Country. Here you can poke around the historic Cameron Trading Post and hunt for a great piece of Southwest Native American art. Next stop: the Code Talkers Exhibit in Kayenta. Learn how the Navajos were one of America's greatest secret weapons in World War II and why GIs were ordered to protect the Wind Talkers with their lives. You'll also see why Monument Valley is a favourite location for movie directors. As you're bouncing along the valley floor in an open-air vehicle, you can just imagine John Wayne leading the U.S. Cavalry on a ride along the magnificent mesas. Wrap up your exciting day at a lakeside resort tucked into the red rock at amazing Lake Powell. Kick off your boots and have some fun at a poolside pizza dinner! After, enjoy a super cool slide show presentation by a Local Expert all about the striking geology and survival strategies of the desert wildlife of the Canyonlands.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 5
LAKE POWELL FREE TIME
Enjoy a free day to roam the range. Optional activities include a fun float down the Colorado River, a cruise on spectacular Lake Powell to Antelope Canyon with views of Glen Canyon Dam. Or maybe you'll dive into some of the many aquatic activities at Lake Powell Marina—the choice is yours!
Day 6
LAKE POWELL - ZION & BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARKS (2 NIGHTS)
You'll be awestruck by the towering cliffs and massive canyon walls of Zion Canyon. Riding the park's shuttle, marvel at how the Virgin River cut through the sandstone to create one of Mother Nature's most stupendous wonders. Enjoy hiking? There's an easy trek to the Emerald Pools, where splendid views and waterfalls will make the family happier than a crowd of cowpokes at chow time. There's also a more strenuous hike to Angel's Landing, which will prove a big pay-off with its amazing views of the canyon. Leaving Zion, drive along the Mount Carmel Highway and watch out for more spectacular formations like the Great Arch of Zion and the distinctive Checkerboard Mesa. Soon you'll arrive at magical Bryce Canyon for the last two nights of your Wild West adventure.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 7
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING & FREE TIME
Exploring Bryce Canyon is like entering a weird and eerie world, with sandstone spires called hoodoos creating a landscape that is a playground for the imagination. Explore the rim of a great amphitheatre stopping at various look-outs to snap pictures of fairytale castles, wondrous cathedrals, meandering trails and secret hideaways, all carved out of stone by Mother Nature. This afternoon you're free to blaze your own trail. Later, put on your cowboy boots and Stetsons for a Western Farewell Dinner filled with good food and good fun.
Day 8
BRYCE - DEPART LAS VEGAS
Travelling down through the scenic Virgin River Gorge, make your way into southern Nevada and to fabulous Las Vegas, where your adventures in the great West come to an end. A complimentary transfer takes you to Las Vegas International Airport, or if you're extending your stay, to the hotel in Las Vegas. Please do not schedule flights before 6:30 p.m.