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15 Days 1 Country 9 Cities
Iconic Rockies With Western Canada
Departure date
Phoenix (AZ), USA
Return date
Las Vegas, USA
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- These departures will operate as per the 2017 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of booking.
- Airport arrival will be at 1:30 p.m., please be aware when booking your flights.
- Note: For water activities on Day 5, participation is at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required
- Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip.
- Lead your cavalry through the canyons and mesas of the Old West before the sun rises over the Grand Canyon.
- Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
- Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Website Terms of Use page.
- Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).
- For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.
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15 Days 1 Country 9 Cities
Iconic Rockies With Western Canada
Departure date
Phoenix (AZ), USA
Return date
Las Vegas, USA
Book and Pay By:
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Early payment discount
Was: PP
Save: PP
Code: XXXXX
Extensions available for this trip
Secure your trip with a deposit today
Please read our Trip Notes before booking
iNotes
- These departures will operate as per the 2017 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of booking.
- Airport arrival will be at 1:30 p.m., please be aware when booking your flights.
- Note: For water activities on Day 5, participation is at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required
- Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip.
- Lead your cavalry through the canyons and mesas of the Old West before the sun rises over the Grand Canyon.
- Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
- Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Website Terms of Use page.
- Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).
- For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.
About this trip
Saddle up, you're in for a wild ride through the land of cattle drives, gun-toting bandits and the Grand Canyon. The legends of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy are never far as you awaken your inner cowboy exploring the aquatic wonders of Lake Powell, Monument Valley's mesas and the eerie red spires of Bryce Canyon.
Trip type: Family Experience
Trip code: DCPA
7 Nights
accommodation
10 Meals
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7 full breakfasts
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3 dinners (including Be My Guest)
On-trip Transport
All transport shown.
Highlights
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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Scenic drives through Oak Creek Canyon, Desert View Drive in Arizona, Mount Carmel Highway
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Iconic train journey aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway
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Visit Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Historic Cameron Trading Post, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park
What's Included
Dining
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7 full breakfasts
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3 dinners
(including Be My Guest)
What's Included
Travel Highlights
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Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
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Hand-picked Insider Experiences
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Optional Experiences and free time
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All porterage and local charges included
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
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VIP entry to many sights
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Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
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Day 1
Arrive Phoenix – Scottsdale Day 1 - Arrive Phoenix – ScottsdaleHowdy folks. Saddle up for a ride from Phoenix to Scottsdale, spending the afternoon at leisure before your journey kicks off with an evening shindig to meet your new travelling pardners.
Hotel
Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town
Meals
- Kick-Off Party
Hotel
Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town
Meals
- Kick-Off Party
Day 2
Scottsdale – Sedona – Williams Day 2 - Scottsdale – Sedona – WilliamsYour trek through America's fascinating frontier history takes families through the Sonoran Desert. Stampede through the luminous orange and red landscapes of Sedona for your choice sightseeing, traversing Red Rock Country by jeep or Red Rock Magic Trolley. Then on through Oak Creek Canyon to the historic railroad town of Williams, to enjoy a slap-up Be My Guest dinner hosted by the mayor, John Moore.
Hotel
Grand Canyon Railway
Meals
- Full Breakfast
- Be My Guest Dining
Hotel
Grand Canyon Railway
Meals
- Full Breakfast
- Be My Guest Dining
Day 3
Williams – Grand Canyon Railway – Grand Canyon National Park Day 3 - Williams – Grand Canyon Railway – Grand Canyon National ParkCut dirt and board your caboose to the Grand Canyon passing the vanilla-scented Ponderosa Pines and through the Kaibab National Forest-tales of Old West legends brought back to life as they travel with you along the rugged landscapes now home to elk, mule deer and pronghorn antelope. Hundreds of miles of rusty red stone layers carved deep within the earth's crust by the Colorado River flow along the full extent of the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Walk the rim and learn from a Local Specialist how this extraordinary feat of nature developed over the past 40 million years.
Hotel
National Park Lodges
Meals
- Full Breakfast
Hotel
National Park Lodges
Meals
- Full Breakfast
Optional Experiences
North Canyon Tour Helicopter Flight
Your tour takes you over the Kaibab National Forest and into the deepest portion of the Grand Canyon, through the Dragon Corridor, and continues to the North Rim, where you view the incredible geological differences between the North and South Rims. During your return to the South Rim, enjoy breathtaking views of temples, shrines and rock formations sculpted by time while flying above the widest portion of the mighty Colorado River. Subject to weather conditions. Flight duration: 25-30 minutes.
Adult Price: US$219.00
North Canyon Tour Helicopter Flight, Bell Aircraft (April 1 - October 31)
Your tour takes you over the Kaibab National Forest and into the deepest portion of the Grand Canyon, through the Dragon Corridor, and continues to the North Rim, where you view the incredible geological differences between the North and South Rims. During your return to the South Rim, enjoy breathtaking views of temples, shrines and rock formations sculpted by time while flying above the widest portion of the mighty Colorado River. Subject to weather conditions. Flight duration: 25-30 minutes.
Adult Price: US$219.00
Grand Kingdom EcoStar Helicopter Flight
Fly the EC 130, the “newest and quietest” helicopters in the Grand Canyon with larger windows, and all seats facing forward. Embark on this 45-50 minute tour of the Eastern Grand Canyon that combines with the renowned beauty of The North Canyon tour. Enjoy spectacular views of the Painted Desert and Colorado River. Subject to weather conditions. Flight duration: 40-50 minutes.
Adult Price: US$309.00
Grand Discovery South Rim Airplane Tour
The original air tour of the Grand Canyon and the best value! Board an ultra-quiet small aircraft for a 40-45 minute Grand Discovery flight over the Grand Canyon. The Vistaliner airplanes feature oversize windows that make every seat the best seat and allows for post card quality pictures! This tour covers the most famous and beautiful parts of the Grand Canyon including the Eastern Zuni Corridor, the Confluence and the North Rim and returns through the Western Dragon Corridor. Subject to weather conditions. Flight duration: 40-50 minutes.
Adult Price: US$159.00
Day 4
Grand Canyon National Park – Monument Valley – Lake Powell (2 Nights) Day 4 - Grand Canyon National Park – Monument Valley – Lake Powell (2 Nights)Start your historic passage to Navajo country with a mesmerising sunrise over the Grand Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and jaw-dropping views along the South Rim as you trace the Desert View Drive route toward Cameron Trading Post in search of traditional Native American arts, crafts and jewellery. In an open-air vehicle, bounce along the imposing mesas and buttes rising up between the big blue Utah sky and expansive red floor of Monument Valley, once favoured by movie director John Ford as the movie home of the Wild West, toward a lakeside resort tucked into the red rock at the scenic family holiday hotspot of Lake Powell.
Hotel
Lake Powell Resort and Marinas (Lake View Rooms)
Meals
- Full Breakfast
- Dinner
Hotel
Lake Powell Resort and Marinas (Lake View Rooms)
Meals
- Full Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 5
Lake Powell Day 5 - Lake PowellToday belongs to the 21st century and is yours to roam the range with your kin, but if you're at a loose end, choose to take an optional float down the Colorado River, cruise on Lake Power to Antelope Canyon, or spend the day learning how to wakeboard, kayak or zip around Lake Powell on a ski tube.* Even cowboys need a day off now and then.
Meals
- Full Breakfast
Meals
- Full Breakfast
Optional Experiences
*Float Trip Down the Colorado River
This float trip lets you enjoy all the sights and stops of Glen Canyon in a convenient half-day format. It starts with a two-mile tunnel drive (and dinosaur tracks!) before you board your river craft. It continues to Petroglyph Beach and its fascinating artifacts. You’ll look up in awe at the soaring cliffs above Horseshoe Bend as you learn the stories of the ancestral Puebloan people who lived here. Afterward, you’ll enjoy a stunning motor-coach ride back from Lees Ferry to Page, passing Vermillion Cliffs, beautiful orchards, and historic structures along the way. Approx. duration: 3.5 hours
Adult Price: US$115.00
Antelope Canyon Cruise*
With a shoreline longer than the entire west coast of the United States, Lake Powell is the second largest man-made lake in the country and one of the top destinations for sightseeing cruises. Be sure to bring your camera on this scenic 90-minute cruise through the Canyons. View towering Navajo Sandstone geologic formations with stunning red and burnt orange rocks, sandy beaches, and sapphire blue waters. Learn about the famous slot canyons and sculpted cracks in the sandstone that are often less than 10 feet wide but can be several hundred feet deep. A photo stop will also be made at the crest of the Glen Canyon Dam, the second largest concrete arch dam in the United States which is more than 600 feet above the Colorado River. Approx. duration: 1.5 hours
Adult Price: US$54.00
Day 6
Lake Powell – Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks (2 Nights) Day 6 - Lake Powell – Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks (2 Nights)Polish those chaps for a ride toward Zion Canyon, tracing yet another great natural triumph by park shuttle or on foot. Bundle up your brood for a quick hike to the Emerald Pools-waterfalls and the lush landscape are a veritable oasis for pioneers traversing the desert just days before. Drive the scenic Mount Carmel Highway admiring the sweeping views of waterfalls and slick rocks, watching out for more spectacular formations like the Great Arch of Zion and the distinctive Checkerboard Mesa. The red-orange-pink hued hoodoos of Bryce Canyon are your final stop for today.
Hotel
BW Plus Ruby's Inn
Meals
- Full Breakfast
Hotel
BW Plus Ruby's Inn
Meals
- Full Breakfast
Day 7
Bryce Canyon National Park Sightseeing Day 7 - Bryce Canyon National Park SightseeingTake your seat in an ampitheatre of tall sandstone spires-the same vantage point Paiute Indians used to admire the colourful carvings of Mother Nature by day, by night, winter and summer centuries ago. Explore the rim of Bryce Canyon, riddled with fairytale castles, cathedrals, meandering trails and secret hideaways, yours to explore before spending the afternoon at leisure to blaze your own trail. And so our adventure through the Old West comes to an end. It's time to get all gussied up for a Western Farewell hoedown filled with good food and fun.
Meals
- Full Breakfast
- Farewell Dinner
Meals
- Full Breakfast
- Farewell Dinner
Day 8
Bryce Canyon National Park – Depart Las Vegas Day 8 - Bryce Canyon National Park – Depart Las VegasHoodoos to our back and high-living lies ahead as we depart on the last leg of our journey to Las Vegas, through the scenic Virgin River Gorge. A transfer will take you to Las Vegas International Airport, or if you're extending you stay, to the Paris Las Vegas. Y'all come back now, y'hear?
Meals
- Full Breakfast
Meals
- Full Breakfast
Available Departures
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Be My Guest
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Local Specialists
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Highlights
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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Scenic drives through Oak Creek Canyon, Desert View Drive in Arizona, Mount Carmel Highway
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Iconic train journey aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway
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Visit Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Historic Cameron Trading Post, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park
What's Included
Dining
-
7 full breakfasts
-
3 dinners
(including Be My Guest)
What's Included
Travel Highlights
-
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
-
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
-
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
-
Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
-
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
-
Optional Experiences and free time
-
All porterage and local charges included
-
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
-
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
-
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
-
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
-
VIP entry to many sights
-
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
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