THE AMERICAN WEST Travelling Well Includes…
• Insider stories about the national parks during filmed narratives by filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan
• Inside-the-park accommodations at Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks • Tauck Exclusive champagne welcome & dinner cruise on Lake Powell • Tauck-only excursion by private boat to a mystical slot canyon & places most visitors don’t see • Flightseeing over Rainbow Bridge & a Colorado River float trip through Glen Canyon • An informative presentation on the Grand Canyon’s geology and history at the canyon’s rim • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as detailed • 17 meals, service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
Rim of the Grand Canyon. For dinner this evening on the canyon’s rim, choose from fine dining at El Tovar, or more casual fare at the Arizona Room or the Bright Angel Café. Listen for the rustling winds in the canyon tonight. Meals BD
3. GRAND CANYON & LAKE POWELL CRUISE The Colorado River has chiselled its way down the sandstone strata of the Grand Canyon – more than 1.6 kilometres deep and about 446 kilometres 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. A local geologist is on hand today to share expert insights on the canyon’s history and ecology, and then 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. This evening experience a true highlight of your trip – a private Lake Powell dinner cruise aboard a sleek yacht exclusively for Tauck guests only. 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 299-kilometre-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 anywhere. We’ll take you to see its hidden wonders by air on an included 30-minute morning flightseeing excursion* showcasing incredible views of the red-rock sculptures found here, including Rainbow Bridge, the world’s largest natural
arch – about as tall as the Statue of Liberty! See more of nature’s architecture up close on an optional small plane flight to Monument Valley*, followed by a four-hour driving tour through the Navajo Tribal Park, available at an additional cost (see Monument Valley Option on page 39). Today’s explorations include a Tauck-only guided excursion by private boat on Lake Powell to the incredible sandstone slot canyons of the Navajo Nation, hidden to most visitors, where beams of sunlight put on an amazing show. Enjoy dinner tonight at your resort on the shores of the lake. Meals BD
5. RIVER FLOAT TRIP & BRYCE CANYON This morning’s leisurely float trip* on the muddy waters of the Colorado River – there are no rapids on this stretch of the river – takes you through Glen Canyon; your experienced river adventure guide imparts a wealth of knowledge about the canyon as you glide past colourful walls of Navajo sandstone. Leave Arizona and drive through iconic Utah landscapes that have served as ideal locations for movie and TV westerns over the years. Arrive this afternoon 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. 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 for the park’s abundant wildlife, including elk, coyotes, marmots, and prairie dogs, as you explore the park from your sought-after accommodations at The Lodge at Bryce Canyon. A classic 1920s rustic-style national park lodge listed on the National
ENJOY ONE COMPLIMENTARY NIGHT BEFORE YOUR HOLIDAY BEGINS!
Thanks to our travel partner, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, you can spend one extra night at this fabulous resort – one of the finest resorts in the Southwest – prior to the start of America’s
Canyonlands, with our compliments! Available before all 2016 departures of America’s Canyonlands, your complimentary night can be combined with other savings and promotions – enquire at time of booking for details (subject to availability, deposit required at time of booking).
To book contact your preferred agent or call 0800 810 8020
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