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Best of The Canyonlands


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Enjoy 7 Days Best of The Canyonlands Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Denver, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and Moab.


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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Denver

 
Arrive Denver.
Airport Transfer

Welcome to Denver, the Mile-High City. Upon arrival, you have a complimentary transfer to your hotel.

Denver Airport Transfer picture
Food and Dining

The rest of the day is free. This evening meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception.

Hotel

Stay at Adam’s Mark (SF).


Day 2 - Moab

 
Denver - Arches National Park - Moab.
Bus

Journey today via the ski resort of Vail into the heart of the Colorado Rockies. From here, follow the Colorado River to Arches National Park.

Sightseeing

Enjoy views of Red Rock canyons, balancing rocks and the largest number of natural stone arches in the world. There is plenty of time to take photos of the unusual and spectacular landscapes.

Bus

Then on to nearby Moab for the night. (FB)

Hotel

Stay at Canyonlands Inn (MF).


Day 3 - Kayenta

 
Moab - Mesa Verde - Kayenta.
National Parks

Travel south for a highlight visit to the striking ruins of Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sightseeing

Tour the well-preserved cliff dwellings and get an insight into the daily lives of the ancient Anasazi who lived here for over 700 years.

Bus

Then travel into Arizona and on to Kayenta, in the center of the Navajo Reservation. (FB,D)

Hotel

Stay at Holiday Inn Kayenta (MF).


Day 4 - Grand Canyon

 
Kayenta - Monument Valley - Grand Canyon.
Sightseeing

Your first stop today is Monument Valley, where a local guide takes you to the major sites in this sacred place. The vistas here are unfor­gettable. Then travel to the majestic Grand Canyon. Carved by the Colorado River over the last 5 million years, it is a wonder to behold. Over­night on the South Rim, with plenty of time to take in the Canyon's breathtaking scenery. (FB)

Hotel

Stay at National Park Lodges (MF).


Day 5 - Las Vegas

 
Grand Canyon - Las Vegas.
Sightseeing

This morning, you might want to take an optional flightseeing tour for spectacular bird's eye views of the Canyon.

Bus

Later, journey across the desert to Las Vegas, the mecca of gambling and capital of jet-set glamour. (FB)

Hotel

Stay at Las Vegas Hilton (SF).


Day 6 - Las Vegas

 
Golfing

A full day at leisure to enjoy the many activities avail­able in this colorful playground. Perhaps play a round of golf, pamper yourself at a spa, go shopping or simply relax by the pool.

Gambling

Be sure to try your luck with the "one-armed bandits" or another game of chance.

Nightlife

Tonight you might want to see a dazzling Las Vegas show. (FB)


Day 7 - Las Vegas

 
Depart Las Vegas.
Airport Transfer

Trans­fer to Las Vegas McCarran Airport for your homebound flight. Extra nights are avail­able if you wish to extend your stay. (FB)


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