8 DAY NATIONAL PARKS OF THE WEST ROAD TRIP
DESTINATIONS — LAS VEGAS
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DAY 1
Destination Las Vegas Meals included Hotel 3 Gold Coast Hotel, or similar
Begin your adventure under the neon lights of Las Vegas, an oasis in the desert of southern Nevada. You’ll lose track of time along the Strip, where resorts with elaborate themes offer an array of options, including 24-hour casinos, innovative dining options from big-name chefs, and variety shows and concerts starring legendary headliners. Whether you choose to stay in a luxury resort or in more modest accommodation, excitement is in store. If you like high-end shopping, prepare to stroll through The Forum Shops at Caesars or The Shops at Crystals and Via Bellagio.
For budget-friendly shopping, head to the north end of the Strip to the Fashion Show Mall or to the Las Vegas Premium Outlets. For a unique experience, visit the Downtown Container Park, an openair center with boutiques, restaurants, bars and live music. Less than an hour from the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, Valley of Fire State Park features spectacular attractions of a very different sort. At the oldest state park in Nevada, you’ll see magnificent sandstone formations that are 150 million years old, ancient petroglyphs and abundant wildlife. Many of the park’s animals, including bobcats, jackrabbits and coyotes, are nocturnal, giving a different meaning to ‘nightlife’.
DAY 2
Destination Las Vegas Bryce Canyon Meals included Hotel 3 Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn, or similar
Today, travel to Bryce Canyon National Park through Virgin River Gorge and the natural amphitheater of Cedar Breaks National Monument. Once in Bryce Canyon, take the park’s 38-mile (61 km) scenic drive to acclimate yourself and select where to return to sightsee or hike. Do not miss a hike to the expansive Bryce Amphitheater. This impressive natural landscape sits below the Rim Trail hiking path and is filled with hoodoos, which are brightly colored, tall, thin rock spires. Experience both sunrise and sunset, photographing the views from overlooks such as Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point and Bryce Point. Stay after dark to see the vast, star-filled night sky.
DAY 3
Destination Bryce Canyon Capitol Reef NP Moab Meals included Hotel 3 Hyatt Place Moab, or similar
Travel through Capitol Reef National Park, famous for its white sandstone domes and the towering monoliths of ‘Cathedral Valley’. Arches National Park is the site of more than 2,000 natural arches, many accessible through a variety of hiking trails that accommodate all levels. Moab is at the confluence of the Colorado and Green rivers and is an epicenter of river rafting.
DAY 4
Destination Moab Canyonlands NP Page Meals included Hotel 3 La Quinta Inn & Suites Page, or similar
Today, explore Canyonlands National Park, carved by the Colorado River and featuring a dramatic desert landscape of mesas and canyons, before visiting Natural Bridges National Monument with three natural bridges viewable from
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Bridge View Drive or from hiking trails to the bridges themselves. Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park is known for its towering sandstone buttes and has been the location for many Hollywood movies. The nearby town of Page, Arizona, straddling the border of Utah and Arizona, is the gateway to Lake Powell, popular for houseboating, fishing, kayaking and rafting.
DAY 5
Destination Page Meals included Hotel 3 La Quinta Inn & Suites Page, or similar
Today, embark on a peaceful half-day smooth water rafting adventure on the Colorado River. The trip begins with a ride through a 2-mile long tunnel to the base of Glen Canyon Dam where you will walk to your river raft with sandstone walls soaring 700 feet above you. Your friendly guide will help you aboard a roomy 32-foot raft. Then sit back and relax as you take in the sights and stories of the Colorado River in Glen Canyon including the rich natural and human history of the region.
You’ll make a beach stop, where you can take a short hike to see a petroglyph panel and even take a quick dip in the cool river. Back aboard your river raft, you’ll float through iconic Horseshoe Bend. Look for rainbow trout in the crystal- clear water, dozens of birds nesting on the banks of the river and possibly a herd of big horn sheep along the way. Your raft trip ends at historic Lees Ferry, where you’ll board our buses for the ride back to River Headquarters.
DAY 6
Destination Page Zion National Park Meals included Hotel 3 La Quinta Inn & Suites Zion Park Springdale, or similar
Zion National Park is famous for its steep red cliffs, canyons and towering rock formations as well as cascading waterfalls and rivers. A hike along the Virgin River to explore its waterfalls and hanging gardens is a must-do as well as a hike through water in the narrowest section of Zion Canyon, with walls 1,000 feet tall (300 meters) and the river just 20 to 30 feet (six to nine meters) wide.
This area is a favorite for photographers of all levels due to its amazing light and structure. If you are lucky, you may get to view some of the park’s wildlife, including California condors, mountain lions and bighorn sheep. A five–mile (eight km) scenic drive along the Kolob Canyons Road allows visitors to experience the crimson canyons and view the dramatic overlooks.
DAY 7
Destination Zion National Park Leake Mead - Hoover Dam Las Vegas Meals included Hotel 3 Gold Coast Hotel, or similar
Returning to Las Vegas, explore Lake Mead National Recreation Area and the spectacular Hoover Dam with great hiking trails to the dam’s base or natural hot springs and activities for all interests and ages.
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DAY 8
Destination Las Vegas Meals included Accommodation N/A
Enjoy your last moments in Las Vegas and depart at your leisure.
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Inclusions
WHAT'S INCLUDED Incredible sightseeing, including a peaceful rafting trip along the Colorado River through Glen Canyon and the Horseshoe Bend, explore the dramatic hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, view the wonderland of sandstone arches in Arches National Park, and hike amongst toweing rock formations and cascading waterfalls in Zion National Park 7 nights accommodation in convenient 3-star accommodation Included bucket-list rafting trip on the Colorado River through Glen Canyon and Horsehoe Bend Comprehensive Discovery Guide Program Documentation
SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS Embark on a peaceful half-day rafting trip on the Colorado River through Glen Canyon and Horsehoe Bend Explore the dramatic hoodoos of Bryce Canyon View the wonderland of sandstone arches in Arches National Park Hike amongst towering rock formations and cascading waterfalls in Zion National Park Discover the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas and it's many casinos, restaurants and shopping malls
Fine Print
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Group Size Group size varies from package to package. Depending on the services provided, the group size might range from private 2 person experiences up to coaches of 60 people depending on your selected holiday.
Tour Styles - This package is a Independent style. To meet the needs of various types of travellers, we choose to operate various types of tours and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels -
Independent - On these packages you will travel from city to city on your own, exploring at your own pace. We have arranged transportation in most cases and day tours for you to see the destination. Enjoy the time and flexibility to linger longer or pick up the pace and see as much as possible. Partially Escorted - A portion of these packages runs as a group tour where you will be escorted by an expert tour leader. Another portion is independent, whether conducted by rail, cruise or land, and you will travel between destinations on your own, with free time to explore at your own pace. Fully Escorted - This tour is fully escorted by an expert English - speaking guide who will accompany you throughout the tour.
Children Children must share a room with parents at all times and are charged the same price as adults.
EXCLUSIONS Personal expenses Optional activities Anything not mentioned in the itinerary Travel insurance (highly recommended) Tipping/Gratuities Car Rental Transportation between cities Parking Fees
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