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Unlock your pioneer spirit on this US National Parks adventure. Begin in sunny Scottsdale, then wander through the red-rock artistry of Sedona before boarding a scenic train through the Kaibab Forest to the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon National Park. Journey onward to the striking desert beauty of Page and Lake Powell, savor a picnic surrounded by towering sandstone in Zion National Park, and marvel at the ghostly hoodoos that guard Bryce Canyon.
8 days, 1 country and 10 cities
7 nights accommodation
7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
Balanced
Howdy folks! Arrive in Phoenix and transfer to Scottsdale on your own. Spend the afternoon at leisure before meeting your new travel partners for dinner.
Your trek through America’s frontier history begins in the Sonoran Desert. Journey through the luminous orange and red landscapes of Sedona, then travel through Oak Creek Canyon to the historic railroad town of Williams. This evening, enjoy a special dinner hosted at a local Western restaurant.
Discover Flagstaff today, beginning at Walnut Canyon National Monument to spot cliff dwellings and learn about the Sinagua people who lived here 800 years ago. Continue to the Museum of Northern Arizona to explore the cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau over a guided pottery-making class. Later, enjoy free time to explore Route 66 just steps from your hotel.
Board the historic train to the Grand Canyon, passing the vanilla-scented Ponderosa Pines and Kaibab National Forest. Tales of Old West legends bring the landscapes to life as you arrive at the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Walk the rim and learn from a Local Specialist how this extraordinary marvel developed over the past 40 million years.
Visit Desert View’s Pueblo-style Watchtower to support the Grand Canyon Conservancy and the Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage Site. Continue to Page and witness the sweeping vistas of Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado River carves its way through the red rock canyons.
Travel through stunning scenery to Zion National Park. Connect to history while exploring lush rivers, seasonal waterfalls, and towering sandstone cliffs. Later, continue to Bryce Canyon National Park, home to its famous red-orange-pink hoodoos.
Step into an amphitheater of towering sandstone spires in Bryce Canyon. Learn how these pink, orange, and rusty-red hoodoos were formed over millennia and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.
Bid farewell to the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon as you journey to Las Vegas. Stop in St. George, Utah, for lunch on your own before being transferred to Las Vegas International Airport or your hotel if extending your stay.
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