Best of the Canyonlands
This thrilling 7 Day tour, Best of the Canyonlands, showcases some of the incredible highlights and iconic landmarks lining your route from Denver to Las Vegas. Discover U.S. National Parks, vibrant deserts, Native American history, and stories of the Wild West on this journey. Visit favorite cities in Colorado, Utah, Arizona and Nevada adding an exciting chapter to your vacation memory book.
Travel down from the delightful Mile High City, Denver, as you make your way to bustling Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit alpine reminiscent Vail brimming with Old World charm. Stops in UNESCO-listed Mesa Verde and Canyonlands National Park provide a feast for the eyes. Pass through the badlands. Marvel at the gorgeous South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Learn about Ancestral Pueblo people and view their incredible cliff dwellings. Witness the spectacular, 52-foot tall, Delicate Arch in Arches National Park. Join Navajo hosts for a traditional cookout.
7 Days • fr. $2,825
Tour Highlights & Offers
Tour Includes
- SCENIC DRIVE along Desert View Drive
- ADMIRE the sights along Route 66
- VIEW iconic Delicate Arch in Arches National Park
- VISIT Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
- EXPLORE Vail, Colorado
- SEE the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park
- WITNESS Monument Valley
- JOIN local specialists in Monument Valley and Grand Canyon National Park
- ENJOY Las Vegas
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Handcrafted Highlights
- All porterage and local charges included
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
- VIP entry to many sights
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
Hotel Details
- Hyatt Regency Downtown in Denver, Colorado (1 night)
- Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn in Moab, Utah (2 nights)
- Gouldings Lodge in Monument Valley, Arizona (1 night)
- Harrah's Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada (1 night)
- One of the National Park Lodges in the Grand Canyon National Park (1 night)
Day 1
ARRIVE DENVER Location Information Description
Denver, United States
Channel your inner pioneer as you embark on an epic encounter with the peaks, canyons and deserts of what was once the treacherous Wild West. Start your expedition in Denver, exploring the Mile High City at your leisure.
This evening meet your Travel Director and fellow expeditioners for a Welcome Reception.
Dinner
Sheraton Denver Downtown
Day 2
DENVER - VAIL - MOAB Location Information Description
Denver, United States
Start off your trip with breakfast as you prepare for the day of exploration ahead.
Location Information Description
Vail, United States
Descend into the foothills of the Rockies and cross the Continental Divide en route to the alluring alpine village of Vail. The launch-pad to powder days enjoyed within a world of startling white, Vail's enchanting old-world feel will linger in your mind throughout your trip.
Location Information Description
Moab, United States
Journey to Moab, whose rugged beauty was immortalized on the big screen by the legendary John Ford in the 1940s. Admire the blazing rocky red cliffs as the sun sets or explore this gateway to a myriad of adventures - tonight is yours to enjoy on your terms.
Breakfast
Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn
Day 3
CANYONLANDS AND ARCHES NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION Location Information Description
Moab, United States
Tread lightly through the captivating landscapes of Utah’s Canyonlands and Arches as you explore Mother Nature’s profound mark on the surrounding geology. Deep canyons, towering spires and mesas give way to thousands of fiery sandstone arches during today’s encounter with two soul-stirring national parks. See iconic Delicate Arch and if you like, take a short hike to the view point for an up close look. Reconnect with nature and admire how the land has adapted to the ravages of wind, water and time. Then, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Breakfast
Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn
Day 4
MOAB – MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK – MONUMENT VALLEY Location Information Description
Mesa Verde National Park, United States
This morning, you'll arrive at the UNESCO-listed Mesa Verde National Park. Enjoy a rare opportunity to delve into the history and culture of the once-flourishing community of the Ancestral Pueblo people. Explore their beautifully preserved dwellings created from the sandstone cliff centuries ago and look down at the massive Cliff Palace, the largest cliff dwelling in the world.
Location Information Description
Oljato - Monument Valley, United States
This evening, join generous Navajo hosts for a traditional cookout Regional Dinner against the surreal backdrop of Monument Valley.
Breakfast, Dinner
Gouldings Lodge
Day 5
MONUMENT VALLEY - GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Oljato - Monument Valley, United States
Explore the arresting beauty of Monument Valley this morning as you join a Local Specialist for a drive in an open-air vehicle past its towering sandstone buttes and mesas that rise up from the barren landscape. Continue through the ancestral home of the Navajo, arriving at Cameron Trading Post for a quick shopping stop and perhaps a taste of traditional fry bread.
Location Information Description
Grand Canyon, United States
Driving along the scenic Desert View Drive, we skirt the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and gaze into its mesmerising multi-coloured depths before meeting another Local Specialist to gain insights into its geologic life.
This grand adventure almost at its end. Join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner to reminisce over the epic landscapes encountered throughout the journey.
Breakfast, Dinner
National Park Lodges
Day 6
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK - LAS VEGAS Location Information Description
Grand Canyon, United States
Rise early to catch the first rays of light as they illuminate the canyon.
Location Information Description
Las Vegas, United States
Begin your journey to Sin City. Desolation gives way to desert oases as you travel back in time past motels, diners and gas stations towards the dazzling lights of Las Vegas.
Breakfast
Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel
Day 7
DEPART LAS VEGAS Location Information Description
Las Vegas, United States
Your exhilarating adventure through the canyon lands has unfortunately come to an end. Grab some breakfast as you prepare to say farewell to your friends or consider extending your stay at Horseshoe, Las Vegas. A complimentary transfer will be provided at whatever time you'd like to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
Breakfast
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Cancellation Policy
- 60 days or more prior to departure the deposit is non-refundable
- 59-16 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 15-8 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 90% of total price*
- On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $200 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
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