America's Canyonlands
Escorted Coach Tour
Stay at the most sought after lodges right in the heart of three of Amer
ica's most popular national parks - Grand Canyon, Bryce 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 amphi-theatres at Bryce Canyon and on to the odd geological formations of Zion National Park. Enjoy aerial sightseeing over Lake Powell, floating the Colorado River through Glen Canyon, and hiking wild-flower 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!
1. Arrive Scottsdale Tour begins: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess at 5:30 PM. Welcome to the Southwest! Take a private transfer from the airport to your luxury resort, where the afternoon is spent enjoying amenities such as three swimming pools, tennis, and golf. Join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner. Meals D
2. Montezuma Castle. See Montezuma Castle National Monument, the deserted cliff dwellings of one of the oldest known civilizations. Journey to Sedona, a town surrounded by towering red rock formations. Wind through intriguing Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff, arriving at the magnificent Grand Canyon. Over one mile deep and 277 miles long, it is one of nature's most spectacular examples of erosion. Spend the night at the breathtaking rim of the Canyon. Meals BD
3. Compeling images of the American Southwest
It is easy to be mesmerized by the Grand Canyon's grandeur and chameleon-like colors. Spend the morning amidst the majesty of this natural wonder, exploring the canyon rim and Canyon Village. Travel through a Navajo Reservation en route to Page, Arizona. Arrive at Lake Powell for two nights at the Lake Powell Resort. Meals BD
4. Perspectives on Lake Powell. Glen Canyon Dam transformed the Colorado River into a massive lake 186 miles long. Fringed by fjord-like canyons, there is no lake like it on earth! To see the "hidden" sites of Lake Powell, Tauck includes sight-seeing today by air, and by water or by jeep. There is no better way to enjoy the majesty of the region than by taking an early morning 30-minute flight over remote reaches of the lake. Colourful patterns of water are surrounded by many unusual red rock formations, including rainbow Bridge, the world's largest natural "arch", or bridge. Resembling the "arc" of a rainbow, this amazing rock arch spans 275ft across the river, rising 309ft in the air - approximately the height of the Statue of Liberty! Rainbow Bridge is of great historical importance, as for centuries it has been a sacred site to local American Indian tribes. Until the formation of Lake Powell, Rainbow Bridge and much of the surrounding area were virtually unaccessible; this sightseeing journey offers in-depth insights. You may choose an opportunity to take an optional four-hour flightseeing excursion and tour from Lake Powell to the vivid desert landscapes of Monument Valley (at additional cost). Explore one of America's most scenic, and one of the most photographed, regions with a Navajo guide; it is resplende
nt with colourful mesas, buttes and spires. Later, you have a choice of sightseeing - take a boat excursion to remote lake areas, or travel on a four-wheel-drive jeep adventure to Antelope Canyon. A "hidden" canyon to most visitors, the narrow sandstone walls of this "corkscrew" slot canyon appear to be sculpted. A mesmerizing experience ensues when mysterious oranges, reds and yellows appear with the passing sun. Meals BD
5. Rafting on the Colorado River and on to Bryce Canyon. Enjoy the excitement of a float-trip through Glen Canyon, a scenic part of the Colorado River. The Navajo sandstone cliffs are colorful, creating a dramatic backdrop of red-and-buff cliffs against a blue southwestern sky. Continue by motor coach to Kanab, Utah, a town that is truly the quintessential image of "the west" and enjoy a lunch complimented by an ecological RAVEN lecture. Bryce Canyon National Park is a land of pines and pinnacles, an immense semi-circular rock amphitheatre where visions of oddly sculptured formations form tableaus of beauty. Travel the rim road where before you lies a city of stone cathedral spires carved by nature's chisel; it is tinted with shades of pink, orange and red. Your accommodation this evening, Bryce Lodge, is nestled in a lush forest of towering ponderosa pine trees; the lodge is listed o
n the National Historic Register. Meals BLD
6. Explore Bryce and Zion National Park. During your fee morning perhaps take a hike on Bryce Canyon trails to seek out more dramatic views, wildflowers, birds and wildlife. This afternoon, travel to Zion National Park, where your lodge is located in the heart of the park. Meals BLD
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 you one last chance to share travel memories with new friends. Meals BLD
8. Journey Home. Tour ends: Las Vegas. Fly out anytime; check-out time is 12:00 noon. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in. Note: An airport transfer is not included. Meals B
B = Breakfast. L = Lunch. D = Dinner.
Monument valley option – £90 per person.
Explore a world of sandstone monoliths that truly is the essence of the American West. This aerial sightseeing adventure takes you from the Grand Canyon to Monument Valley, viewing sights that can only best be appreciated by air. Land at Monument Valley, where a Navajo guide takes you through an incredible landscape of colorful buttes, mesas and spires. Fly on to Page for the evening.
2008 Departure dates:
Apr: 03, 10, 22, 26, 29
May: 01, 06, 08, 10, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29
Jun: 05, 10, 12, 19, 26
Jul: 03, 10, 17, 24, 31
Aug: 07, 14, 21, 28
Sep: 02, 04, 06, 09, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30
Oct: 02, 04, 07, 09, 11, 14, 16, 18
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2008 Price per person in £'s |
Single |
Twin |
Triple |
| April-June |
£1335 |
£1075 |
£995 |
| July-August |
£1279 |
£1029 |
£949 |
| September-October |
£1369 |
£1105 |
£1025 |
Triple room is room with 2 beds plus a rollaway
17 meals included.
Special Airfares: Airfare to Phoenix and from Las Vegas is additional. Just America offers special round-trip airfares, subject to availability; inquire at time of booking.
Note: The canyon areas of the Southwest are relatively remote. Hotels and services, although chosen from the best available, may not compare with facilities found in more populated areas.
Night 1 Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, AZ
Night 2 Kachina or Thunderbird Lodge, Grand Canyon, AZ
Nights 3 & 4 Lake Powell Resort, Page, AZ
Night 5 Bryce Canyon Lodge, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Night 6 Zion Lodge, Zion National Park, UT
Night 7 Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, NV
