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- 801-487-7200
Basics
- Activity Type:
- Sightseeing
- Length:
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
Description
Stay at the most sought-after lodges right in the heart of three of America's most popular national parks - Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion! The rugged American West presents landscapes found nowhere else in the world. From the vastness of the Grand Canyon tour the unusual rock amphitheaters at Bryce Canyon and on to the odd geologic formations of Zion National Park. Enjoy aerial sightseeing over Lake Powell, floating the Colorado River through Glen Canyon, and hiking wildflower-lined trails. You have a choice between a boat trip and a jeep adventure. See ancient cliff dwellings at Montezuma Castle. And end this incredible Canyonlands travel adventure amid the glamour, glitz and allure of ever-popular Las Vegas. Discover for yourself why every year this is a popular Grand Canyon tour - and one of Tauck’s most popular tours anywhere in the world!
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Night 1: The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess - Scottdale, Arizona
A member of the Leading Hotels of the world, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is one of the finest resorts in the area; mission-revival styling blends well with its desert setting, and the McDowell Mountains serve as a stunning backdrop. Recreational facilities are unmatched, with one of the swimming pools boasting the longest waterslide in the state. Well-appointed guestrooms feature upscale amenities and the service is impeccable.Night 2: Kachina Lodge / Thunderbird Lodge - Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Situated within Grand Canyon National Park, close to the rim of the Grand Canyon, the modern Kachina Lodge is an excellent staging point for exploration. Comfortable guestrooms have a full bath, a safe, a refrigerator, television, telephone and in-room coffee-making facilities. Its ideal in-the-park location, surrounded by nature’s spectacular masterpiece, makes a stay here memorable.Located between El Tovar and Bright Angel Lodge in the heart of Grand Canyon National Park, the contemporary Thunderbird Lodge lies close to the canyon rim. Like the Kachina Lodge, all guestrooms offer in-room coffee, television, telephone, refrigerator, safe, and full bath. The location of the Thunderbird Lodge at the rim of the Grand Canyon is ideal for exploring this incredible natural wonder.
Night 3 & 4: Lake Powell Resorts & Marina - Page, Arizona
Located right on the shores of Lake Powell, Lake Powell Resorts & Marina puts guests in the midst of all the wonders of this incredible spot. Enjoy the two swimming pools and other resort facilities in between your Lake Powell explorations and adventures.Night 5: Bryce Canyon Lodge - Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Bryce Canyon Lodge offers a rustic 1920s elegance - down to replicas of the lodge's original hickory furniture - this beautiful “in-the-park” lodge is on the National Historic Register. This quiet and relaxed atmosphere, without televisions, allows the guest to get reacquainted with nature.Night 6: Zion Lodge - Zion National Park, Utah
Zion Lodge is the only hotel in Zion National Park. All rooms feature air conditioning, phones, radio alarm clocks and hairdryers. Red Rock Grill, Zion Lodge's recently renovated dining room, boasts spectacular views of the magnificent surroundings.
Night 7: Caesars Palace - Las Vegas, Nevada
From the moment you walk through the doors of Caesars Palace, you know you've arrived at one of the most prestigious resorts in the world. Impeccable service, luxury, and all of the little details that make the difference between an ordinary visit and a spectacular experience are yours. Featuring a wealth of standard amenities, guestrooms exude a cool, only-in-Vegas vibe including a cozy sitting area, wardrobe closet and the signature Caesars-style marble bathroom.Additional Details:
Day 1: Relax in Scottsdale
Take a private transfer from the airport to your luxury resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, and enjoy the pool, tennis, or golf in the afternoon. Your Zion, Bryce Canyon and the incomparable Grand Canyon tour begins at the hotel at 5:30 p.m. Meet your travel companions at the welcome reception and dinner tonight.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, AZ
Day 2: From ancient cliff dwellings to the ultimate Grand Canyon tour
Kick off your Grand Canyon tour with the ancient cliff dwellings at Montezuma Castle National Monument. Journey to Sedona, surrounded by red rock formations. Wind through Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff. Arrive at your lodge near the Grand Canyon, carved over millions of years by the Colorado River a mile below the rim and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the geology and wildlife of the region from geology expert Canyon Dave during your stay.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Kachina or Thunderbird Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
Day 3: Compelling images of the American southwest
No Grand Canyon tour would be complete without exploring the canyon rim and Canyon Village, 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.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, Page, AZ
Day 4: Perspectives on Lake Powell
See remote corners of 186-mile-long Lake Powell from a variety of perspectives. First take an included early morning, 30-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, choose either a Lake Powell boat trip, or a four-wheel-drive jeep adventure to hidden Antelope Canyon. You have an option (at an additional cost of $180) to take a four-hour excursion to Monument Valley; combine aerial sightseeing with a land tour by a Navajo guide through rock buttes and spires - ask at time of booking.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, Page, AZ
Day 5: Rafting on the Colorado River and on to Bryce Canyon
Float down the Colorado River, admiring Glen Canyon’s sandstone walls before traveling to Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park. En route, have lunch in the town of Kanab, complemented by an ecological RAVEN lecture. Arrive in Bryce National Park, where you''ll immediately be awed by towering rock pinnacles, strangely sculptured hoodoos and immense semi-circular rock amphitheatres. Keep an eye out for elk, coyotes, marmots, and prairie dogs while driving the canyon rim road. Overnight in a lodge listed on the National Historic Register.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Bryce Canyon Lodge, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Day 6: Explore Zion National Park
During your free morning, perhaps hike on Bryce Canyon trails to seek out more dramatic views, wildflowers, birds and wildlife. America''s Canyonlands began with a Grand Canyon tour, followed by Bryce Canyon - and continues next to Zion National Park, featuring steep canyon walls, odd geologic formations, and a complex ecological system ranging from desert plants to lush greenery.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Zion Lodge, Zion National Park, UT
Day 7: From mountain majesty to glitz, glitz, glitz
Spend the morning exploring the color-splashed canyons of Zion National Park. Travel through the northeastern Mojave Desert to the glamour and glittering lights of Las Vegas, Nevada, highlighted by themed casinos, headline entertainers, and other attractions. A farewell reception and dinner gives one last chance to share travel memories with new friends.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV
Day 8: Journey home
Tauck''s comprehensive Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon tour ends in Las Vegas, Nevada. Flight departure times vary, but the hotel check out time is 12:00 p.m. Note: an airport transfer is not included.
Meals: Breakfast
