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America's Canyonlands AMERICA’S CANYONLANDS Red rocks sculpted by nature define Bryce Canyon National Park (left) and stunning Antelope Canyon UTAH STORIES BY NEVADA Tauck On-tour Exclusive! Filmed Bryce Canyon National narratives by Ken Burns and Zion National Park Park (8,300 ft.) (4,000 ft.) Dayton Duncan share personal Kanab Lake Powell stories of the dreamers, Page Las Vegas Monument visionaries, idealists and unsung Grand Canyon Valley National Park Glen Canyon heroes whose passions and (7,200 ft.) politics shaped the preservation Oak Creek Canyon of three national parks – Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion. Sedona Tauck takes you behind-the-scenes with commentary by the creators of “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.” Phoenix / Scottsdale Maximum Elevation: 8,300 ft. ARIZONA 1. ARRIVE PHOENIX Tour begins: 5:30 PM, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. A transfer is included from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to emanate from the town’s natural energy fields or you wish to to the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. Join us for a experience the scenic beauty of the stunning red-rock landscapes welcome cocktail reception and dinner tonight. Meals D that earned it designation as one of the most beautiful places on Earth, you will soon see why Sedona continues to attract 2. SEDONA / THE GRAND CANYON travelers’ – and movie makers’ – attention. Join us for a guided The vibe in Sedona is inspirational and humbling. Whether you walking tour of this mystical place and enjoy lunch on your own. are seeking the feeling of well-being and balance that is said America’s Canyonlands sets the stage for the week’s travels 20 Watch video highlights at www.tauck.com/video Tauck Value Includes: • Inside-the-park accommodations at three national parks – Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion; stay on the Grand Canyon’s rim, and in historic lodges at Bryce and Zion • Sightseeing at Lake Powell in the Glen Canyon Recreation Area includes a four-wheel-drive vehicle adventure that takes you to the hidden sandstone walls of Antelope Canyon • Insights into the Grand Canyon’s ecology from a geology expert from the perfect vantage point – looking out over the rim of the canyon • Flightseeing over sculpted landscapes to see Rainbow Bridge, the world’s largest natural arch, and other unique formations • A fascinating lecture on the wildlife, geology, climate and plants of the Southwest at Lake Powell • A gentle float trip on the Colorado River through Glen Canyon Float past canyon walls millions of years in the making on the Colorado • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as detailed • 17 meals (7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners); service with some awe-inspiring sights on your drive through Oak Creek charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and Canyon to your lodge on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Dine your porterage way tonight, choosing from fine dining at El Tovar, or more casual fare at the Arizona Room or Bright Angel Café. Meals BD Antelope Canyon in the Navajo Nation – one of the most beautiful 3. GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK sandstone slot canyons in the Southwest, hidden to most visitors, The Colorado River chiseled its way down the sandstone strata of where beams of sunlight put on an amazing show. Meals BD 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 5. RIVER FLOAT TRIP / BRYCE CANYON your own journey just a few steps from your lodge with a Grand This morning’s float trip* on the muddy waters of the Colorado Canyon sunrise, a truly magical spectacle that defies comparison River takes you through Glen Canyon; your experienced river anywhere! A local geologist is on hand today to share expert adventure guide imparts a wealth of knowledge about the canyon insights on the canyon’s history and ecology, before we cross as you glide past colorful walls of Navajo sandstone. Utah’s the Navajo Reservation and the Painted Desert en route to Glen iconic landscapes have served as ideal locations for movie and Canyon National Recreation Area for a two-night stay at Lake TV westerns over the years; view them on an afternoon drive Powell. A lecture on life in the Southwest for flora and fauna, to Bryce Canyon National Park – a wondrous land of pines, as well as water’s important role in the ecology of the region, is followed by a private dinner. Meals BD 4. LAKE POWELL / FLIGHTSEEING & MORE 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 or land. 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 Learn about to see more of nature’s architecture up-close on an optional Navajo traditions four-hour flightseeing excursion and tour to Monument Valley,* on an optional available at an additional cost (see Monument Valley Option on excursion to page 23). Embark on a four-wheel-drive vehicle adventure* to Monument Valley Call your travel agent or Tauck at 800-468-2825 www.tauck.com 21 Spend a memorable night at a lodge near the Grand Canyon’s rim STAY INSIDE THE NATIONAL PARKS Experience the great national parks of the West as a true insider, from sought-after, classic national park lodges – several of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places – situated right inside Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks. Tauck guarantees memorable stays at these wonderfully rustic pinnacles and oddly sculpted formations known as hoodoos, inside-the-park accommodations, many of which are sold out a year resembling the towers of fairy-tale castles. Magnificent spires, or more in advance. tinted with shades of pink, orange and red, put on a captivating show as the light changes throughout the day. Keep an eye open KACHINA LODGE for the park’s abundant wildlife, including elk, coyotes, marmots, and prairie dogs, as you explore the park from your sought-after Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona accommodations at historic Bryce Canyon Lodge. Listed on the Thrill to a majestic Grand Canyon sunset – or awaken early to catch an National Historic Register, the lodge is nestled in a forest of equally awesome sunrise – from contemporary lodge accommodations towering ponderosa pines in the heart of the park. Meals BLD at Kachina Lodge, ideally located just steps from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in the heart of the national park. 6. WONDERS OF BRYCE CANYON & ZION BRYCE CANYON LODGE If you rise early this morning, you’ll be rewarded with an awe-inspiring Bryce Canyon sunrise, as the light of dawn slowly Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah spreads across the hoodoos and other unique geological features Listed on the National Register of steps from your room at Bryce Canyon Lodge! Spend the Historic Places, Bryce Canyon Lodge morning at leisure, perhaps venturing out on one of the park’s features both motel-style rooms renowned hiking trails to observe a great variety of bird species, and historic western cabins with beautiful wildflowers and diverse wildlife. After lunch, journey private porches, nestled in a forest of across southwestern Utah to Zion National Park, where colorful ponderosa pines – boasting a rustic sandstone canyons and 3,000-foot-high palisades tower above elegance that’s authentic right down to replicas of the Lodge’s the lush greenery of the canyon floor. The park’s shuttle system original 1920s hickory furnishings. and network of hiking trails afford easy access to its key geologic features. Thriving vegetation includes cottonwood trees and dry ZION LODGE desert plants; wildlife ranges from mule deer to hundreds of bird Zion National Park, Utah species. Spend the night in cabins at the restored Zion Lodge, the The only inside-the-park lodging within only hotel accommodation inside the park. Meals BLD the 146,000 acres of Zion National Park, Zion Lodge – designed by 7. ZION NATIONAL PARK / LAS VEGAS architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood The morning is yours to explore Zion’s diverse geological features in the 1920s, rebuilt after a fire in at leisure; its dramatic peaks and cliffs, odd geologic formations, the 1960s and beautifully restored desert oases featuring abundant pools and waterfalls, and mighty to its original glory in 1990 – features historic cabins with gas-log canyons splashed with vivid colors are all equally compelling. fireplaces as well as hotel-style accommodations. The recently The Paiutes believed this place to be the home of their coyote renovated dining room in the main lodge, the Red Rock Grill, offers spirit, Sinawava, while early Mormon visitors referred to it as spectacular views of Zion’s magnificent surroundings. “the natural temples of God.” Highlights include a trio of peaks known as the Three Patriarchs; the Emerald Pools, fed by 22 Watch video highlights at www.tauck.com/video 8 DAYS FROM $2,560 PLUS AIRFARE (7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 7 Dinners) BEGINS PHOENIX Apr 8, 11, 18, 22, 25, 29 May 2, 6, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 30 Jun 3, 6, 10, 13, 20, 27 Jul 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep 2, 5, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, 30 Oct 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, 14, 17 Dates in blue indicate Small Group Departures with no more than 26 Tauck guests, priced from $3090 per person double.
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