Day 1
Relax in Phoenix
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Your Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon tour begins at 5:30 PM at Four Seasons
Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. A transfer is included from Phoenix Sky Harbor
International Airport to Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Meet your travel
companions at the welcome reception and dinner tonight at your luxury desert resort.
Lodging
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
Day 2
From Sedona's red rocks to the ultimate Grand Canyon tour
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Kick off your Southwest and Grand Canyon tour with a visit to Sedona – home to famous redrock formations with whimsical names like the Mittens and the Rabbit Ears, and the backdrop
for many western movies and TV shows – for some time to explore and have lunch on your own
in this intriguing town shaped by early settlers, cowboys, artists and Hollywood celebrities. Wind
through Oak Creek Canyon en route to Grand Canyon National Park. Arrive at your inside-thepark lodge on the South Rim of the amazing Grand Canyon, carved over millions of years by
the Colorado River, and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your
choice of restaurants on the canyon's rim at El Tovar, the Arizona Room or Bright Angel Café.
Lodging
Kachina Lodge
Day 3
The Grand Canyon and a Lake Powell cruise
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You just might want to take advantage of your lodge's ideal location on the South Rim by
waking early enough to catch one of nature's grandest shows – a Grand Canyon sunrise! Learn
about the geology and wildlife of the region from a local geology expert in a perfect location,
right on the rim. And no Grand Canyon tour would be complete without exploring the canyon
rim and Canyon Village as you please, witnessing the rugged landscape's vast grandeur and
changing colors as the sun climbs in the sky. Travel through the Navajo Reservation en route to
the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell, one of the largest man-made
lakes in the world, for a two-night stay. Tonight, a true highlight – a private Lake Powell dinner
cruise aboard the sleek double-decked yacht Canyon Princess.
Lodging
Lake Powell Resort
Day 4
Flightseeing and adventure at Lake Powell
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See remote corners of 186-mile-long Lake Powell – created from the Colorado River by the
Glen Canyon Dam in the 1960s – from a variety of perspectives. First take an included early
morning, 45-minute flight* to see the unusual red-rock formations reflecting in the lake; view
Rainbow Bridge, the world's largest natural arch. Back on land, embark on an off-road
adventure* to explore some of the incredible sandstone slot canyons in the Navajo Nation –
among the most beautiful in the Southwest, hidden to most visitors – where beams of sunlight
put on an amazing show. You also have the possibility today (at an additional cost of $199) to
take a four-hour excursion to Monument Valley* in the Navajo Nation, made famous as a
setting of many westerns by director John Ford; combine aerial sightseeing with a land tour by
a Navajo guide through rock buttes and spires – ask at time of booking.
Lodging
Lake Powell Resort
Day 5
Rafting on the Colorado River and on to Bryce Canyon
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This morning’s float trip* on the muddy waters of the Colorado River takes you through Glen
Canyon; your experienced river adventure guide imparts a wealth of knowledge about the
canyon as you glide past colorful walls of Navajo sandstone. Utah’s iconic landscapes have
served as ideal locations for movie and TV westerns over the years; view them on an afternoon
drive to Bryce Canyon National Park – a wondrous land of pines, pinnacles and oddly sculpted
formations known as hoodoos, resembling the towers of fairy-tale castles. Magnificent spires,
tinted with shades of pink, orange and red, put on a captivating show as the light changes
throughout the day. Keep an eye open for the park’s abundant wildlife, including elk, coyotes,
marmots, and prairie dogs, as you explore the park from your sought-after accommodations at
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon. Listed on the National Historic Register, The Lodge is nestled in a
forest of towering ponderosa pines in the heart of the park.
Lodging
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon
Day 6
Explore Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks
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If you rise early this morning, you’ll be rewarded with an awe-inspiring Bryce Canyon sunrise,
as the light of dawn slowly spreads across the hoodoos and other unique geological features
steps from your room at The Lodge at Bryce Canyon! Spend the morning at leisure, perhaps
venturing out on one of the park’s renowned hiking trails to observe a great variety of bird
species, beautiful wildflowers and diverse wildlife. After lunch, travel across southwestern Utah
to Zion National Park, where colorful sandstone canyons and 3,000-foot-high palisades tower
above the lush greenery of the canyon floor. The park’s shuttle system and network of hiking
trails afford access to its key geologic features – thriving vegetation includes cottonwood trees
and dry desert plants; wildlife ranges from mule deer to hundreds of bird species. Spend the
night at the restored Zion Lodge, the only hotel accommodation inside the park.
Lodging
Zion Lodge
Day 7
From Zion National Park to a finale in Las Vegas
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The morning is yours to explore Zion’s diverse geological features at leisure; its dramatic peaks
and cliffs, odd geologic formations, desert oases featuring abundant pools and waterfalls, and
mighty canyons splashed with vivid colors are all equally compelling. The Paiutes believed this
place to be the home of their coyote spirit, Sinawava, while early Mormon visitors referred to it
as “the natural temples of God.” Highlights include a trio of peaks known as the Three
Patriarchs; the Emerald Pools, fed by waterfalls cascading over the canyon walls; and the veil
of spring water trickling over Weeping Rock. Depart Zion National Park for a memorable
journey across the vast, colorful vistas of the northeastern Mojave Desert. Then get ready for a
bit of culture shock as you arrive in Las Vegas, Nevada – a city that truly never sleeps, offering
non-stop entertainment and fancifully themed casinos. Accommodations tonight are at the Four
Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, providing easy access to the famed Strip – and yet the hotel is a
welcoming oasis unto itself. Wrap up your Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon tour with a
farewell reception and dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, one last chance to share
travel memories with new friends.
Lodging
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
Day 8
Journey home
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Tauck's comprehensive Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon tour ends in Las
Vegas. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas to Las
Vegas McCarran International Airport. Checkout time at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is
12:00 PM; allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in at the airport.
*For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions, participation is at your
own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required.
Note: Tours of April 13 & 17, May 18 and June 8 will stay at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
in Scottsdale on night 1; tour of May 22 will stay at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa on
night 7.
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