Tauck Value Includes:
Hear insider stories about the national parks during filmed narratives by filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan
Inside-the-park accommodations at three national parks – Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion
A private dinner cruise on stunning Lake Powell aboard the double-decked yacht Canyon Princess, complete with a champagne welcome
An off-road adventure to explore the remarkable slot canyons of the Southwest, hidden to most visitors
Insights into the Grand Canyon’s ecology from a geology expert from the perfect vantage point – looking out over the rim of the canyon
Float past canyon walls millions of years in the making on the Colorado
through Oak Creek Canyon to your lodge on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Choose from fine dining at El Tovar, or more casual fare at the Arizona Room or Bright Angel Café. Meals BD
3. GRAND CANYON & LAKE POWELL CRUISE The Colorado River chiseled its way down the sandstone strata of the Grand Canyon, over one mile deep and 277 miles long, on a journey that has lasted millions of years. You may wish to start your own journey just a few steps from your lodge with a Grand Canyon sunrise, a truly magical spectacle that defies comparison anywhere! A local geologist is on hand today to share expert insights on the canyon’s history and ecology, before we cross the Navajo Reservation and the Painted Desert en route to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area for a two-night stay at Lake Powell. An interpretive lecture precedes a true highlight – a private Lake Powell dinner cruise aboard the sleek double-decked yacht Canyon Princess. Meals BD
4. FLIGHTSEEING & MORE AT LAKE POWELL The Glen Canyon Dam took 17 years to fill up Glen Canyon, transforming the Colorado River into 186-mile-long Lake Powell! Fringed by fjord-like canyons, it’s one of the largest man-made bodies of water ever created – there’s no lake like it on Earth. With Tauck, you’ll be able to see its hidden wonders by air; an included 30-minute morning flight* showcases incredible views of the red-rock sculptures found here – including Rainbow Bridge, the world’s largest natural arch, about the same height as the Statue of Liberty! You’ll be able to see more of nature’s architecture up-close on an optional four-hour flightseeing excursion and tour to Monument Valley,* available at an additional cost (see Monument Valley Option on page 21). Embark on an off-road adventure* to explore some of the incredible sandstone slot canyons in the Navajo Nation – among the most beautiful in the Southwest, hidden to most visitors – where beams of sunlight put on an amazing show. Meals BD
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Flightseeing over sculpted landscapes to see Rainbow Bridge; a gentle float trip on the Colorado River through Glen Canyon; a fascinating lecture on Southwestern wildlife, geology and plants
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as detailed
17 meals (7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners); service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
5. RIVER FLOAT TRIP & BRYCE CANYON This morning’s float trip* on the muddy waters of the Colorado River takes you through Glen Canyon; your experienced river adventure guide imparts a wealth of knowledge about the canyon as you glide past colorful walls of Navajo sandstone. Utah’s iconic landscapes have served as ideal locations for movie and TV westerns over the years; view them on an afternoon drive to Bryce Canyon National Park – a wondrous land of pines, pinnacles and oddly sculpted formations known as hoodoos, resembling the towers of fairy-tale castles. Magnificent spires, tinted with shades of pink, orange and red, put on a captivating show as the light changes throughout the day. Keep an eye open
Venture off-road to hidden slot canyons where sunlight puts on a terrific show
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