8 DAYS • 10 MEALS

From sun-drenched mesas to rushing rivers, spectacular sights await you in the beautiful, rugged wilderness of the American Southwest.

Glories of the Great Outdoors
America’s National Parks have dazzled visitors for more than a century. Join us as we tour some of the most spectacular treasures of the Southwest. Our eight-day tour will take us through three states and three parks, where we will witness some of the greatest natural marvels Mother Nature has to offer. Stand on the rim of the Grand Canyon for a spectacular view and follow the trail of cowboys and Navajo Indians through windswept desert vistas and winding river valleys. It’s a remarkable outdoor adventure you will not soon forget!

Bright Lights, Big City
Our tour starts in that glittering cosmopolitan center of the Southwest, Las Vegas. Staying in the heart of downtown near the fabulous Fremont Street Experience. Home to ten casinos, 60 restaurants and the spectacular Vista Vision light and music show, the Fremont Street Experience offers something for everyone. It’s a fantastic way to bid farewell to city lights as you embark on a tour of the glorious outdoor splendors of the region.

Natural Wonders in the National Parks
The big city lights will pale in comparison to the natural splendors that await you. Our first stop on tour is the Grand Canyon. Averaging 4,000 feet deep, this immense gorge has long stood as a symbol of the abundant beauty of America’s natural environment. Spend two nights on the canyon’s rim at the rustic Grand Canyon Lodges. After a day of exploration, enjoy a front-row seat to the surrounding scenic treasures as you dine at the North Rim Lodge, overlooking the canyon’s gorgeous buttes and spires.

And the Grand Canyon is only the beginning! You will thrill at the sight of the towering sandstone structures of Monument Valley. In Utah’s Bryce Canyon, you will see the effect of thousands of years of erosion on colorful limestone rock, producing horseshoe amphitheaters, sharp ravines, and fragile rock formations in pink, white, yellow and red.

Utah is also home to Zion National Park, a vast expanse of 150,000 acres of wild canyon country. Our guided tour will unearth the gems of the natural wonderland, from hidden waterfalls to spectacular red and white sandstone cliffs that tower thousands of feet high.

An Exploration of Native American Culture
Our tour will also serve as an introduction to the native settlers who first made their home in the majestic cliffs and rugged desert country of the Southwest. At the Kaibab Indian Reservation, we visit Pipe Spring National Monument, a lush oasis that for centuries has sustained human settlements from Paiute Indians to Mormon pioneers.

On the way to Monument Valley, we venture deep into Native American territory as we visit the Navajo Indian Reservation. Our visit will be enriched by a Native American tour guide who describes the fascinating history of this scenic region.

Southwestern Waterways
While the Southwest is famous for its arid desert landscapes, no visit to the area would be complete without a refreshing cruise on the crystal-clear water of Lake Powell. Formed during the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam in 1963, Lake Powell is the second largest man-made lake in the United States, and serves as home to an abundance of wildlife along its shores.

Hit the Trail for Outdoor Adventure
Blaze a trail through the splendors of the great American Southwest! Relive the awe early settlers first felt when they forged their way through this rugged and inspiring territory. This exciting tour will evoke memories of beauty and wonder for years to come!

Hotel Accommodations
Day One – Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, Nevada
Days Two and Three – Grand Canyon Lodges, Grand Canyon, Arizona
Days Four and Five – Lake Powell Resort and Marina, Page, Arizona
Days Six and Seven – Best Western Zion Park Inn, Springdale, Utah