Itinerary Details
Canyon Country Adventure
Day 1: ARRIVE IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA Welcome to sunny Phoenix! At 6:00 p.m., meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2: PHOENIX–SEDONA–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARKSpectacular Sedona Depart Phoenix and travel north through cactus-studded scenery for an orientation tour of Sedona, “Arizona’s Scenic Sensation.” Enjoy free time in Sedona or join an optional jeep tour through magnificent red rock canyons. Arrive this afternoon at Grand Canyon National Park, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The spectacular beauty of this famous attraction draws more than 5 million visitors a year from around the globe. Spend the next two nights inside the park. This evening, be sure to watch the stunning sunset. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
Explore more in Sedona on an optional excursion with a knowledgeable local guide for a 4-wheel adventure in the American Southwest. Be surrounded by the amazing views of Sedona’s iconic red rock formations on an adventure through unsurpassed panoramic vistas of the desert canyon landscapes.
Day 3: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Wonders of Wind & Water Today is free to explore everything the canyon has to offer. You may want to enjoy optional flightseeing over the Grand Canyon— the thrill of a lifetime or set out to explore the Grand Canyon and learn about its geology and how the canyon was carved. You Consider joining a ranger talk in the Amphitheater, venture down part of Bright Angel Trail, or visit the geology museum. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Grand Canyon National Park spans 278 miles of the Colorado River on the ancestral homeland of 11 Associated Tribes. Marvel at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World as you experience the dramatic views across one of the most spectacular examples of landscapes carved by water and wind found anywhere in the world—unmatched in the awe-inspiring vistas it offers visitors on the rim.
Day 4: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK–MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK–LAKE POWELLSouthwestern Secrets & Sights Head to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, where the weathering action of wind and water has carved the famous sandstone spires and towers that rise hundreds of feet above the valley floor. Enjoy a traditional [LF] Navajo fry bread tasting and explore Monument Valley on a [LF] 4-wheel-drive backcountry tour with a knowledgeable local Navajo guide. Then on to Lake Powell for a 2-night stay, with free time to relax or stroll along Wahweap Marina. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURE & TRADITION Join a Navajo guide on a 4-wheel-drive backcountry tour to explore the area’s oddly shaped red-sandstone monoliths, buttes, and mesas—the setting for some of John Ford’s most memorable and classic western films. Hear fascinating stories of legends and folklore that bring this remarkable region to life and enjoy fresh, authentic Navajo fry bread.
Day 5: LAKE POWELL Spend Your Day Your Way in Lake Powell Explore more of the Lake Powell area with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
SLOTS OF GOLD
Step into one of the Southwest's most breathtaking natural wonders on a guided visit to Upper Antelope Canyon. Follow a local Navajo guide through the canyon's smooth, sculpted sandstone walls as sunlight filters through the narrow passageways, creating the glowing colors and dramatic light beams that made this iconic slot canyon famous around the world.
WATER'S EDGE
Experience the spectacular scenery of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on this half day float trip along the Colorado River. Enjoy peaceful waters, dramatic red rock cliffs, and incredible views.
The rest of the day is free in Lake Powell, part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, where sparkling blue water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls and rocky beaches. (B)
Day 6:
LAKE POWELL–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK, UTAH Rock Stars Depart from the splendid views of Lake Powell and travel Utah’s scenic backroads to spectacular Bryce Canyon National Park. Spend time in the park capturing the magnificent contrasts of bright red, yellow, and pink pillars called “hoodoos.” Years of erosion have carved colorful sandstone into thousands of spires, arches, and mazes for an unforgettable sight. Return to the hotel for dinner and leisure time this evening. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Explore Bryce Canyon’s fantastically sculpted rock formations called hoodoos that resemble castle towers, cathedral spires, and squatting goblins. As the light changes throughout the day, the canyons glows in distinct oranges, reds, and yellows, creating a striking background for photographic masterpieces. And stars? The Bryce Canyon area is one of the best places for stargazing thanks to its remote location and lack of pollution. On some nights, more than 7,500 stars are visible!
Day 7:
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK–ZION NATIONAL PARK–SPRINGDALE Stones that Touch the Sky Travel on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway and Tunnel to nearby Zion National Park, a spectacle of massive stone formations whose colors change with the light of the day and the season. Designated as a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places, the winding 1.1-mile Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel eases travel between Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. Enjoy a boxed picnic lunch on the front lawn of Zion Lodge with free time to explore before continuing to Springdale for an overnight stay and farewell dinner. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Meaning “a place of peace and refuge known to nourish the soul,” Zion’s sandstone walls rise thousands of feet above the valleys and cliffs high above the canyon floor’s lush greenery and snaking Virgin River.Day 8:
SPRINGDALE–LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Safe travels until we meet again! This morning, travel to Las Vegas for a seamless transfer to the Harry Reid International Airport. Please schedule flights after 1:30 p.m. Want to explore more in Las Vegas? Additional nights are available for purchase. (B)
