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Best of the Canyonlands 2009
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Encounter unusual rock sculptures and gaping canyons of Arizona and Utah, and explore the deserted cliff dwellings left by the Pueblo people. Highlights Arches National Park
Mesa Verde
Monument Valley
Grand Canyon
Las Vegas Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights Vail Stroll through the quaint streets of this famous alpine village.Arches National Park See natural stone arches, balancing rocks and spires.Mesa Verde National Park Site of ancient Indian cliff dwellings.Monument Valley Tour the Navajo lands with a Native guide.Grand Canyon Visit this captivating national park and enjoy a tour of the Canyon's South Rim.Las Vegas Spend two exciting nights in the entertainment capital of the world.Painted Desert Journey through this scenic region of colorful badlands.Route 66 Stop in Seligman and Kingman along this historic highway.Dining Highlights 1 Welcome Reception with your Tour Director in Denver6 Full breakfasts.1 three-course dinner in the hotel1 specialty dinner at a local restaurant in the Grand Canyon8 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary) First Class Travel Highlights The services of one of Trafalgar's professional Tour Directors on tour.Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Denver International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in Denver and on Day 7 from the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas to Las Vegas International Airport.Travel on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.You'll stay in two-bedded rooms with private facilities.All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcafese per person) and local taxes.A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal |
| Call (800) 311-7838 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8185528 | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Denver | Arrive Denver :
Welcome to Denver, nicknamed the - Mile-High City!Denver is a vibrant city with 300 days of annual sunshine and the breathtaking Rocky Mountains as its backdrop. A complimentary transfer is provided to the Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this evening to welcome you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
Hotel: Sheraton Denver Hotel | | Day 2 | Moab | Denver - Vail - Arches National Park - Moab :
Today's spectacular journey takes us west and up into the heart of the Rockies. Climbing over Independence Pass Scenic Drive,we cross the Continental Divide and travel through areas that epitomize the grandeur of classic mountain scenery. We arrive at picturesque and fashionable Vail, one of America's most popular mountain resorts.There is time to wander Vail Village's quaint pedestrian alleys lined with chalets,boutiques and galleries.Fromhere,we join the Colorado River, following its path through more spectacular Rockies scenery. As we continue eastwards and enter the state of Utah, the landscape changes to stunning red rock landscapes.We visit Arches National Park, home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, such as the world-famous Delicate Arch. Enjoy enchanting vistas and ample photo opportunities of red rock canyons, balancing rocks and unusual rock formations. The extraordinary features of the park create a landscape of contrasting colors and textures that is unlike any other in the world. Later we arrive in the nearby town of Moab where you have the option of a cowboy-style dinner followed by a unique sound and light boat ride down the Colorado River. (Full breakfast)
Hotel: Ramada Inn | | Day 3 | Kayenta | Moab - Mesa Verde National Park - Kayenta :
Our journey today takes us deep into breathtaking Native American lands.This morning's highlight is a visit to the ruins of Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site protecting 4000 known archeological sites including 600 cliff dwellings, built between the 6th and 12th century. We tour some of the well-preserved cliff dwellings on the top of the Mesa Verde Plateau and view the imposing cliff dwellings built right into the canyon walls, some comprising more than 100 rooms. There is time to visit the museum depicting the story of the Ancestral Pueblo people who once lived and thrived on this 8,000-foot plateau, and get an insight into their daily lives. As we continue exploring the park, we enjoy photo stops including superb views of the Cliff Palace from a great vantage point.This afternoon our Tour Director shares a Hidden Treasure with us before we arrive in Kayenta, in the heart of the Navajo Reservation. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn Kayenta | | Day 4 | Grand Canyon National Park | Kayenta - Monument Valley - Grand Canyon National Park :
Today we drive to awe-inspiring Monument Valley, a landscape made famous when director John Ford began filming movies here.We set out with a local guide in special vehicles to explore the major highlights of this unusual and inspiring landscape. Visit some famous movie sites used as backdrops for western films and marvel at the dramatic buttes and mesas of this incredible terrain. Later we travel through the scenic Painted Desert and stop at Historic Cameron Trading Post, a showplace of fine Native American and Southwestern Art.We then arrive at Grand Canyon National Park, the world's most spectacular gorge, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms the senses with its immense size.We enter the park from the East Entrance and drive along the scenic Desert View Drive.We stop at Desert View Lookout for spectacular views before arriving at
Grand Canyon Village where we overnight, right inside the park, surrounded by pinion and juniper woodlands! There is time to take in the canyon's beautiful scenery on your own, before joining your Tour Director for a walk along the rim at sunset.Witness the effects of the sunset as the sun paints the canyon walls in warm yellows, golds and reds contrasting with deep dancing shadows and silhouettes. This evening we get together for our specialty dinner inside this wonder of Mother Nature. (Full breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: National Park Lodges
| | Day 5 | Las Vegas | Grand Canyon - Las Vegas (2 nights) :
Early risers won't want to miss sunrise over the canyon before breakfast! Optional flightseeing tours by helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft are available for the experience of a lifetime with spectacular bird's eye views of the canyon. Heading west toward Nevada, we drive along parts of famous Route 66, also
known as the - Mother Road. En route we stop at two iconic posts along Route 66 - Seligman and Kingman, two delightful towns which retain all the flavor of the old road. Later we cross the Colorado River, skirt the riverside city of Laughlin and head for Las Vegas for a two-night stay in this mecca of entertainment, gambling and jet set glamour. Bid farewell to your Tour Director and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to discover all this incredible city has to offer! (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Las Vegas Hilton | | Day 6 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas at leisure :
Spend a full day on your own and enjoy the many activities available. Perhaps delight in a round of golf, an hour by the pool, go shopping at the exclusive Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace, or try your luck with the "one-armed bandit" or any other game of chance.This evening perhaps stroll along the fabled Strip and enjoy pirates sinking a galleon at Treasure Island, water fountains performing a musical ballet at the Bellagio, and a spectacular light show changing the color of the - Lake of Dreams at the Wynn Hotel. (Full Breakfast) | | Day 7 | Depart Las Vegas | Depart Las Vegas :
Bid farewell to Las Vegas as your vacation comes to an end. A complimentary transfer is provided to Las Vegas International Airport. (Full Breakfast) |
| | * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
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