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National Park; over one mile deep and 277
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miles long, the canyon was carved over millions
of years by the Colorado River. Dine at your
choice of restaurants at El Tovar, the Arizona
Room or Bright Angel Café tonight. Meals BD
3. GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
It’s easy to be mesmerized by the massive scope and awesome
gran deur of the Grand Canyon. You may want to awaken
early, take a short walk from your lodge on the South Rim, 4. LAKE POWELL / FLIGHTSEEING
and watch the sun rise over the canyon – a truly unforgettable The Glen Canyon Dam took 17 years to “fill up” Glen
sight! Enjoy an entertaining talk by geology expert Canyon Canyon, transforming the Colorado River into 186-mile-long
Dave on the rim and explore Canyon Village as you please; Lake Powell! Fringed by fjord-like canyons, it’s one of
traverse the Navajo Reservation and the Painted Desert to the largest man-made bodies of water ever created; there’s
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area for a two-night stay at no lake like it on earth. While enjoying the lake’s scenic
Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas. A lecture on water’s role in splendor from your lakefront resort, Tauck takes you to
ecology is followed by a private dinner tonight. Meals BD see its hidden wonders by air, and by water or by land.
An included 30-minute morning flight* affords incredible
views of red-rock formations – including Rainbow Bridge,
the world’s largest natural arch, about the same height as
the Statue of Liberty! An optional four-hour flightseeing
excursion and tour to Monument Valley* is available at an
additional cost (see Monument Valley Option on page 23).
Later, set off on a boat excursion* to remote lake areas, or
embark on a four-wheel-drive vehicle adventure* to amazing
Antelope Canyon – hidden to most visitors. Meals BD
5. RIVER FLOAT TRIP / BRYCE CANYON
Check out nature’s awesome handiwork on an inspiring
float trip* along the Colorado River through Glen Canyon;
your river adventure guide imparts a wealth of knowledge
about the canyon as you glide past colorful walls of Navajo
sandstone. Say goodbye to Arizona and set across Utah
landscapes that over the years have often served as locations
for movie and TV westerns. Arrive in Bryce Canyon
National Park, a wondrous land of pines, pinnacles and
oddly sculpted formations known as hoodoos, resembling
the towers of fairy-tale castles. Before you lie magnificent
spires, tinted with shades of pink, orange and red, which put
Tauck takes you off-the-beaten path to Antelope Canyon on a show as the light changes throughout the day. Whether
Call your travel agent or Tauck World Discovery at 800-468-2825 www.tauck.com 21
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