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Dreamers, visionaries, and unsung heroes shaped the preservation of three great national parks of the American West – Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion – so all who came after would experience their magnificence and relish the moment.
Start “climbing" it at the incredible Grand Canyon… stay on it through the Painted Desert… into Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell… past the Vermillion, White, Grey and Pink Cliffs… on to the pinnacles and hoodoos of Bryce Canyon… and right into the cliffs and valleys of Zion National Park. “It" is the Grand Staircase of the Escalante – a vast, unbroken expanse of colorful sedimentary rock layers that took nature over 200 million years to create, and envisioned by a 19th-century geologist as a series of gigantic “steps" stretching across the Southwest. And all these wonders are part of it…
Highlights
- Hear insider stories about the national parks during filmed narratives made by filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan
- Champagne welcome & private yacht dinner cruise on stunning Lake Powell
- Inside-the-park accommodations at three national parks – Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion
- Flightseeing over Lake Powell and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
- Insights into the Grand Canyon's ecology from a geology expert
- A gentle float trip on the Colorado River through Glen Canyon
- Private Lake Powell cruise and guided tour
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as detailed
- 17 meals, service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
Itinerary
The Journey
Day 1: Relax in Phoenix, tour begins at 5:30 pm at Four Seasons Resorts. Here you meet your travel companions at the welcome reception and have dinner at your luxury desert resort.
Day 2: Start at the famous red-rock formation Sedona’s red rocks. Later, wind through Oak Creek Canyon en route to Grand Canyon National Park. Arrive at your inside-the-park lodge on the South Rim of the amazing Grand Canyon. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your choice of restaurants on the canyon’s rim at El Tovar, the Arizona Room, or Bright Angel Cafe.
Day 3: Start your day off with a Grand Canyon sunrise, then explore the canyon rim and Canyon Village as you, please. Travel through the Navajo Reservation en route to the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell, for a two-night stay. Tonight, aboard the highlighted private Lake Powell dinner cruise on a sleek double-decked yacht Canyon Princess.
Day 4: Early Morning, take an included 45-minute flight over remote corners of 186-mile-long Lake Powell. This afternoon aboard an open-air Jeep tour in the Navajo Nation in the Southwest. You can take an optional four-hour excursion to Monument Valley in the Navajo Nation at an additional cost combine aerial sightseeing with a land tour by a Navajo guide (ask at time of booking).
Day 5: This morning’s float trip on the Colorado Rover takes you through Glen Canyon with an experienced river adventure guide. Next view Utah’s iconic landscapes this afternoon on the drive to Bryce Canyon National Park. Tonight, you will be staying at The Lodge at Bryce Canyon, listed on the National Historic Register.
Day 6: Rise early this morning to view the sunrise at Bryce Canyon National Park then spend the rest of the morning at leisure, it is suggested to venture out on one of the hiking trails. After lunch, travel across southwestern Utah to Zion National Park. Spend the night at the restored Zion Lodge, the only accommodation inside the national park.
Day 7: This morning is yours to explore Zion National Park’s diverse geological features in leisure activities then depart Zion for a memorable journey across the northeastern Mojave Desert. Arrive in Las Vegas, Nevada accommodation tonight will be at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas then wrap up the tour with a farewell reception and dinner at the hotel.
Day 8: Tour ends fly home at any time, there is a transfer included from Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. Checkout time at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is 12:00 PM; allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in at the airport.
Explore Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks with Tauck for a comparable land adventure.
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Departures & Rates
The following 2024 departures are in AUD, 1 room, 2 guests: (Classic Departure of up to 48 guests)
15 April from $8,250
22 April from $8,250
6 May from $8,250
13 May from $8,250
20 May from $8,250
10 June from $8,250
15 July from $7,250
2 September from $8,250
9 September from $8,250
23 September from $8,250
7 October from $8,250
Speak to one of our Travel Specialists for any other availabilities.
Important Terms
- Cancellation for Land Tours 60 days or more before departure - Loss of Deposit.
- Cancellation 8 days before departure - 25% total cost of tour
- Cancellation 7 days or less before departure - 50% of total cost of tour
*Rates are subject to availability and seasonality and may change without notice. Rates are based on two adults sharing. For solo travellers or single person occupancy rates or further information on terms and conditions, please contact our Travel Specialists at time of booking.
Accommodation
Night 1
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
A 42-inch LCD TV with a DVD player, an MP3 docking station, a deep soaking tub and separate shower, coffee/tea-making facilities and a gas fireplace are just some of the amenities provided. Guest rooms, located in Southwestern-style casitas, have a private patio or terrace. There are swimming pools, two courts for tennis and golf and a fitness Center. Crescent Moon specializes in regional cuisine influenced by the flavors of the Sonora Desert and Mexico while Talavera puts a new spin on the traditional steakhouse with intriguing steak and seafood pairings.
Night 2
Kachina Lodge
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA
Situated within Grand Canyon National Park, close to the rim of the Grand Canyon, the modern Kachina Lodge is an excellent staging point for exploration. Comfortable guest rooms have a full bath, a safe, a refrigerator, television, telephone and in-room coffee-making facilities. Its ideal in-the-park location, surrounded by nature’s spectacular masterpiece, makes a stay here memorable.
Nights 3 & 4
Lake Powell Resort
PAGE, ARIZONA
Located right on the shores of Lake Powell, Lake Powell Resort puts guests in the midst of all the wonders of this incredible spot. Guest rooms feature TV, coffee maker, refrigerator and a hair dryer. Enjoy the two swimming pools and other resort facilities in between your Lake Powell explorations and adventures.
Night 5
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK, UTAH
The only “in-park” lodging at Bryce Canyon National Park, The Lodge at Bryce Canyon offers a rustic 1920s elegance – down to replicas of the lodge’s original hickory furniture; this beautiful “in-the-park” lodge is on the National Historic Register. Cozy, rustic guest cabins feature a gas log fireplace and a private porch. This quiet and relaxed atmosphere, without televisions, allows the guest to get reacquainted with nature. Dine in the Bryce Canyon Dining Room, surrounded by the majestic Ponderosa Pine forest and the inspiring beauty of the park.
Night 6
Zion Lodge
ZION NATIONAL PARK, UTAH
Zion Lodge is the only hotel in Zion National Park. Designed in the classic national park lodge style by architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood in the 1920s, rebuilt after a fire in the 1960s and beautifully restored to its original rustic glory in the 1990s, Zion Lodge features hotel-style accommodations as well as historic cabins with two double beds, full bath, gas log fireplace and private porch. While there may be no TV to distract one from nature’s beauty, all guest rooms feature air conditioning, phones, radio alarm clocks and hair dryers, as well as a private balcony or porch. Red Rock Grill, Zion Lodge’s restored dining room, boasts spectacular views of the park’s magnificent surroundings.
Night 7
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Located at the south end of the Strip steps from Las Vegas’ famous nightlife, entertainment to world-class gaming, the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is a non-gaming oasis of tranquility in the midst of the city’s “glitz, gambling and glamour.” Generously proportioned guest rooms abound with thoughtful Four Seasons touches, such as the signature marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub, separate shower and thick terry bathrobes, and amenities including a 42-inch plasma screen TV, in-room coffee and tea maker, CD player, down duvets and pillows (hypoallergenic pillows are available on request), hair dryer, refrigerated private bar, in-room safe, iron and ironing board. The outdoor pool, with arbors for shade, is inviting after a long day, as is the Health Club with its Workout Room overlooking the pool. Four Seasons guests also have access to the adjacent Mandalay Bay Beach offering a wave pool, a lazy river, three pools and 2,700 tons of real sand. Or perhaps you’ll seek relaxation and rejuvenation at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. The elegant and cozy Verandah Bar and Lounge is the perfect place to end the day with a nightcap.
