HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CANYONLAND with LAS VEGAS EXT. (85252010)

Guides
Local Guide for sightseeing in Monument Valley; services of a professional Tour Director. Host service in Las Vegas, where information is provided for independent exploration and dining.

Hotels


Las Vegas
Imperial Palace (MF);

Grand Canyon N.P.
Grand Canyon Park Lodges (NP);

Monument Valley
Gouldings Lodge (ST);

Page
Courtyard by Marriott (F);

Bryce Canyon N.P.
Bryce View Lodge (NP);

Zion N.P.
Best Western Zion Park Inn (F)

Meals
The option to prepurchase breakfast daily is available on this vacation and will include 9 full breakfasts. Please refer to the Dates & Prices box for pricing details.

Transportation
Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

Day 1:
Tue. LAS VEGAS. Welcome to exciting Las Vegas, also known as “Sin City!” Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

Day 2:
Wed. LAS VEGAS–GRAND CANYON. Cross the desert and the old Mojave gold-strike country, passing through Williams, located on historic Route 66 and Kaibab National Forest, to arrive in the GRAND CANYON by mid-afternoon. Marvel at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World as you experience the breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon. There is plenty of free time to wander along the canyon rim. You will overnight in Grand Canyon National Park.

Day 3:
Thu. GRAND CANYON–MONUMENT VALLEY. If you miss the sunset over the canyon, sunrise is just as impressive! There is time for an optional helicopter flightseeing tour of the Grand Canyon—definitely the thrill of a lifetime. Later, take a scenic drive across the Kaibab Plateau and through the amazing Painted Desert. Continue into MONUMENT VALLEY, where the weathering action of wind and water has carved the famous sandstone spires and towers that rise hundreds of feet above the valley floor. You’ll stay overnight at historic Goulding’s Lodge with its panoramic views of the valley. Take a dip in the pool and admire the western sky, or explore the Goulding’s Museum and Trading Post, part of the set built for John Wayne’s film, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon. Monument Valley has been featured in scores of movies, from John Ford’s Stagecoach to Forest Gump. Take a walk back in time with this wonderful collection of movie memorabilia and Indian artifacts.

Day 4:
Fri. MONUMENT VALLEY–LAKE POWELL–PAGE. This morning, your FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE tour is a memorable way to experience Monument Valley. Then, head to Page and visit the GLEN CANYON DAM, holding back the waters of the Colorado River in Lake Powell, the country’s second-largest man-made lake. This afternoon, consider an optional Antelope Canyon cruise, which takes you onto the lake and into the tight, winding canyons.

Day 5:
Sat. PAGE–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK. Our optional early morning flight provides another unique perspective of Lake Powell. This beautiful sightseeing flight also includes Glen Canyon Dam, Wahweap Marina, Tower Butte, and Rainbow Bridge, the largest natural arch on earth. Then, travel into Utah along the Grand Staircase to BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK. Bryce is famous for its unique geology; erosion has created bizarre shapes including slot canyons, windows, fins, and spires called “hoodoos.” Tinted with numerous colors, these rocks create a wondrous landscape. Make sure to have your camera and plenty of film with you today!

Day 6:
Sun. BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK–ZION NATIONAL PARK. Zion is an ancient Hebrew word meaning a place of refuge or sanctuary. Once a refuge for Mormon pioneers, ZION NATIONAL PARK’s striking landscapes of steep canyons and stone towers carved out by rushing streams over millions of years will mesmerize you. There is plenty of time to explore the park: take the park shuttle, see the Visitor’s Center and the museum, take a leisurely hike, bird watch, or join a Park Ranger to learn more about the animals, geology, plants, and human history. You’ll stay overnight close to Zion National Park’s borders.

Day 7:
Mon. ZION NATIONAL PARK–LAS VEGAS. This morning begins with an orientation tour of St. George, the most important Mormon community in southern Utah. We continue to Las Vegas with a mid-afternoon arrival.

Day 8:
Tue. & Wed. LAS VEGAS. Two full days at leisure. Your Local Host will have plenty of activities to choose from and will recommend favorite restaurants and shopping areas.

Day 9:
Tue. & Wed. LAS VEGAS. Two full days at leisure. Your Local Host will have plenty of activities to choose from and will recommend favorite restaurants and shopping areas.

Day 10:
Thu. LAS VEGAS. The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.

YOU CAN BOOK THIS TOUR ONLINE. Click here to check rates and availability online, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Or, to speak to one of our live, experienced travel consultants, Call us now at 1-800-942-3301.
Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/31/2010 - 9/9/2010	$1,199
9/7/2010 - 9/16/2010	$1,199
9/14/2010 - 9/23/2010	$1,199
9/21/2010 - 9/30/2010	$1,199
9/28/2010 - 10/7/2010	$1,199
10/5/2010 - 10/14/2010	$1,199
10/12/2010 - 10/21/2010	$1,199
10/19/2010 - 10/28/2010	$1,199
10/26/2010 - 11/4/2010	$1,199
11/2/2010 - 11/11/2010	$1,179
Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

City Highlights
Orientation tour in St. George; four-wheel-drive tour in Monument Valley. Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

Scenic Highlights
Grand Canyon National Park, Painted Desert, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park.

Price Details US
Breakfast Supplement per person: $151Single Room Supplement: $429Triple Room Reduction per person: $47

Related Tours
8520|Highlights of the Canyonlands

Ratings & Reviews:

This tour has no reviews yet. Have you experienced this tour? Write a review.

Related Travel Articles

• See Europe :: Travel Safely and In Style, Escorted Tours
• Cosmos Tours Travel Styles
• Europe Language Tips
• Tours :: The Most Common Questions about Escorted Tours
• About Cosmos Tours