Itinerary Details
Enchanting Canyonlands
Day 1: ARRIVE IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas! Arrive in Las Vegas and step into the energy of one of the world’s most exciting cities. At 6:00 p.m., meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome drink—the perfect way to toast the adventure ahead.
ENHANCED FREE TIME
Explore more in Las Vegas with time to discover the bright lights, bold flavors, and the legendary Las Vegas Strip. Try your luck, classic Vegas style, with cards or slots, or head out for a memorable dinner and show. Your Tour Director has tips and suggestions to help make the most of your night.
Day 2: LAS VEGAS–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA Life is Grand Leave the sparkle of Las Vegas behind and travel across the storied Mojave, with a stretch of legendary Route 66 leading you toward one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. Arrive in Grand Canyon National Park and enjoy time to walk the rim, join a ranger-led program, or simply watch the canyon glow as the sun begins to set. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Grand Canyon National Park spans 278 miles of the Colorado River on the ancestral homelands of 11 associated Tribes. Stand at the rim and take in sweeping vistas carved by water, wind, and time—an unforgettable introduction to the scale, color, and drama of the American Southwest.
Day 3: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK–LAKE POWELL Taking the Plunge This morning, consider an optional flightseeing adventure over the heart of the Grand Canyon for a breathtaking perspective on crimson walls dropping 4,800 feet to the Colorado River below. Later, travel north to the brilliant blue waters of Lake Powell, where sandstone cliffs rise dramatically above the shoreline, creating a striking contrast of water, rock, and desert sky. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Set among the red-rock canyons and mesas of the Colorado Plateau, Glen Canyon reveals a landscape shaped by the Colorado River, its tributaries, wind, and time. Here, Lake Powell’s vast blue waters frame a region rich in natural beauty, exploration, and more than 10,000 years of cultural history.
Day 4: LAKE POWELL Spend Your Day Your Way This morning, explore more of Lake Powell 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, where sparkling water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls and beaches. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
Discover more at Lake Powell with time to enjoy the resort’s amenities or choose an optional experience that reveals the landscape from a fresh perspective. Take to the skies for aerial views of Lake Powell, Rainbow Bridge, and Glen Canyon Dam, or relax on an optional panoramic boat ride across the lake’s shimmering waters.
Day 5:
LAKE POWELL–MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK Campfire Stories This morning, travel into Navajo country to Goulding’s Lodge, set in the heart of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. As the iconic buttes and mesas rise into view, you’ll understand why this is one of the most photographed landscapes in the American Southwest. Enjoy free time to relax by the pool beneath wide desert skies or visit Goulding’s Museum and Trading Post, home to movie memorabilia and Native American artifacts. Tonight, journey with a Local Guide into the red-rock backcountry for a private [LF] Navajo country cookout. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
Gather around the fire for an authentic Navajo-guided experience. Savor stories and food at a private cookout surrounded by unforgettable canyon views. Hear the legends and folklore that bring this remarkable place vividly to life during an immersive evening in the natural environment of Monument Valley.
Day 6:
MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK–MOAB, UTAH Four-Wheeling & Weaving Stories In the cool morning air, set out on a [LF] 4-wheel-drive backcountry tour through Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park with a Local Navajo Guide. Later, continue north to Moab, a red-rock adventure hub surrounded by towering mesas, sandstone arches, and dramatic canyon landscapes. Settle in for a relaxing 2-night stay, then enjoy dinner with a southwestern flair in downtown Moab. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
Explore Monument Valley with a local Navajo guide in an open-air safari vehicle, venturing into exclusive areas of the park in the coolness of morning. Take in dramatic desert formations and sweeping views while learning about the customs, traditions, and stories of the Navajo Nation.
Day 7:
MOAB. EXCURSION TO ARCHES NATIONAL PARK-CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK-DEAD HORSE POINT STATE PARK Red-Rock Reverie Today reveals some of Utah’s most unforgettable red-rock scenery. Begin in Arches National Park, home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch, and watch for desert bighorn sheep along the cliffs. Continue to Canyonlands National Park before visiting [LF] Dead Horse Point State Park for sweeping views of winding rivers, deep canyons, and layered desert landscapes. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE
Take in the vast beauty of Canyonlands National Park, where deep canyons stretch across the Colorado Plateau in a maze of crimson cliffs, mesas, and river-carved stone. At Dead Horse Point State Park, look out over the Colorado River as it curves through a dramatic gooseneck canyon 2,000 feet below. The unique geology and striking desert landscape make it one of Utah's most photographed natural attractions.
Day 8:
MOAB–CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Rugged Beauty This morning, follow Utah’s Journey Through Time Scenic Byway through Capitol Reef National Park, where towering red-rock walls rise above historic orchards planted by pioneers more than a century ago. Continue past natural bridges, narrow canyons, sweeping viewpoints, and sculpted desert terrain on the way to Bryce Canyon National Park. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Travel one of North America’s most spectacular drives through rugged, remote, and remarkably varied scenery. Along Journey Through Time Scenic Byway and Capitol Reef National Park, see a landscape folded, twisted, and shaped over millions of years—where slickrock, steep canyons, and bold desert colors create one of the American Southwest’s most memorable scenic journeys. Capitol Reef National Park is shaped by the Waterpocket Fold, a massive wrinkle in the Earth's crust that has created a labyrinth of colorful cliffs, domes, and hidden canyons. The result is a landscape that feels both ancient and otherworldly.
Day 9:
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Rock Stars Enjoy a full day to experience the beauty of Bryce Canyon National Park, a masterpiece created by time, where limestone spires, amphitheaters, and glowing canyon walls create one of the Southwest’s most distinctive landscapes. Bryce’s trail system offers something for every level, from gentle strolls along the rim to unforgettable hikes deep into a surreal landscape of stone spires and natural amphitheaters. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Discover Bryce Canyon’s fantastically sculpted hoodoos—rock formations that resemble castle towers, cathedral spires, and storybook figures. As the light shifts throughout the day, the canyon glows in vivid shades of orange, red, and gold, creating unforgettable oopportunities for photography, hiking, and exploration.
Day 10:
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK–ZION NATIONAL PARK– SPRINGDALE Stones that Touch the Sky After breakfast, say farewell to Bryce Canyon’s hoodoos and descend toward the soaring sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park. Travel the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway and Tunnel, an engineering marvel built in the 1920s to improve travel through Zion and southern Utah, with sweeping views of high desert, narrow canyons, and the Virgin River along the way. Enjoy a boxed picnic lunch at Zion Lodge with free time to explore, before continuing to [LF] Red Cliffs Lodge Zion in Springdale for an overnight stay and farewell dinner. (B,L,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Zion, known as a place of peace and refuge, surrounds you with sandstone walls that rise thousands of feet above lush canyon floors and the winding Virgin River. It’s a grand finale of color, scale, and serenity in one of America’s most beloved national parks.
LOCAL FAVORITE
Red Cliffs Lodge Zion is nestled amid the striking red-rock landscapes of Southern Utah and offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by spectacular desert scenery. The lodge combines modern comfort with easy access to the region's natural wonders, making it an ideal base for exploring nearby parks, scenic trails, and breathtaking canyon vistas. A tranquil place to conclude your journey through the American Southwest.
Day 11:
SPRINGDALE–LAS VEGAS Safe Travels Until We Meet Again! Depart Springdale this morning and return to Las Vegas for a seamless airport transfer to the Harry Reid International Airport. Leave with memories of canyon sunsets, red-rock horizons, and unforgettable national park moments. Please schedule departing flights after 1:30 p.m. Want to explore more in Las Vegas? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)
