NEVADA
Zion National Park (4,000 ft.)
Kanab Las Vegas
Grand Canyon National Park (7,200 ft.)
Sedona CALIFORNIA Phoenix ARIZONA Maximum Elevation: 8,300 ft.
UTAH COLORADO
Bryce Canyon National Park (8,300 ft.)
Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam Monument Valley MEXICO NEW
and this experience really let me see the true beauty of our wonderful world. The tour overall was AWESOME!
“ ” – Seth, age 11 I loved to communicate with others
Day 1 – Arrive Phoenix, Arizona Tour begins: Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North at 5:30 PM. A transfer is included from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Join fellow family travelers for a welcome reception and dinner. Meals D
Day 2 – Red rocks & the amazing Grand Canyon Visit the picturesque town of Sedona, surrounded by towering red-rock formations with names like Coffeepot, Cathedral and Thunder Mountain. The scenery you’ll see around here is awe-inspiring, but nothing compares to the Grand Canyon, over one mile deep and 277 miles long. Geologists say that half of the Earth’s history is represented in the canyon’s rocks, terraced buttes and mesas. Spend the night near the rim of the canyon in Grand Canyon National Park; you will be able to enjoy nature’s masterpiece after the day’s crowds depart – sure to be a highlight of your family’s stay here. Dine at a choice of park restaurants this evening. Meals BD
Day 3 – Sunrise in the Grand Canyon, sunset at Lake Powell Witnessing the sun rise – and set – in the Grand Canyon is one of those eye-opening experiences that will long be remembered and cherished by families of every age. Get up before the sun does and join us for a sunrise hike along the rim of the canyon; the locals are already awake so keep your eyes peeled for mule deer and squirrels in the cactus-studded landscape. Drive over to the East Rim as you depart the Grand Canyon this afternoon en route to Page, Arizona; we’ll stop along the way to show you different perspectives of the canyon from a variety of look-out points. Man-made Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is your destination for the next two nights; your resort accommodations are the perfect gateway for a lot of lakeside diversions and watersport activities. Meals BLD
Day 4 – Flightseeing over Rainbow Bridge & Lake Powell Take off to see more of Mother Nature’s handiwork on an included flightseeing* excursion over the world’s largest natural bridge this morning; Rainbow Bridge spans 275 feet across Rainbow Creek in an almost perfect parabolic arch. This afternoon, you’ll have a choice
16 Red Rocks & Painted Canyons
Discover a palette of natural and cultural sights, from brightly colored headdresses of the Navajo Nation to the
clay-red landscapes of western canyons
of fun ways to explore Lake Powell or the local area. Hop aboard a boat for a cruise on Lake Powell, where you’ll discover spectacular views of Glen Canyon Dam, or you can take an off-road adventure by 4-wheel-drive vehicle* to one of the mysterious slot canyons of the Southwest. Often difficult to reach and explore on your own, these remote canyons are revered for their special beauty and change color as the sun moves overhead. You also have the option (at an additional cost of $199 per person) to go on a 4-hour flightseeing excursion to Monument Valley in the morning; see box on page 17 for details. Everyone ends this action-packed day back at the resort where dinner is included at your leisure. Meals BLD
Day 5 – Rafting in Glen Canyon & a cowboy town Float down the Colorado River aboard a pontoon raft as you drift through Glen Canyon* – quietly spotting the animals who live amid the colorful sandstone landscapes. Enjoy a change of pace and scenery
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