2010: NATIVE SOUTHWEST & ROCKY MOUNTAINS (8590)

Details

Tour Operator

Cosmos

Offer

Offer valid through 12/31/2009

Duration

12 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Scottsdale	Welcome to Arizona, the Grand Canyon State. 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	Tucson	Travel to Tucson, known for its mild climate and colorful heritage. Your city tour includes a visit to the historic neighborhood of El Encanto Estates, the University of Arizona, downtown, and the MISSION SAN XAVIER DEL BAC, known as the 'White Dove of the Desert.' Built over 200 years ago, this church is one of the finest examples of Spanish Mission architecture in the United States. Later, visit the ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM, which tells the story of the Sonoran Desert region. More than 300 species of live animals and 1,200 species of indigenous plants are exhibited in naturalistic habitats. Tonight, relax and enjoy your desert surroundings.
Day 3	Tucson	Visit the giants of the desert at SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK, where you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of thousands of saguaro cacti. Found only in the Sonoran Desert, these cacti can live to be 150 years old and grow as high as 45 feet tall. Journey on to historic Tubac, Arizona's oldest European settlement, and visit the ruins of the fort, explore artist studios, and enjoy shopping for everything from Southwestern spices to regal paintings of Western life. The rest of the day is at leisure for shopping, visiting art galleries, or perhaps enjoying some authentic Southwest cuisine. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for places to shop and dine.
Day 4	Las Cruces	Take a step back in time and visit Tombstone, 'The Town Too Tough to Die.' It creates images of gunfights and dusty streets that Doc Holliday, Wyatt Earp, Johnny Ringo, Ike Clanton, and a host of other Western legends walked over 125 years ago. This is the most authentic Western town left in the United States! Watch the gunslingers battle it out on Main Street, enjoy entertainment in the local saloon, or perhaps find yourself an authentic cowboy hat and boots. Later, we cross into the 'Land of Enchantment,' New Mexico. We arrive in the late afternoon in Las Cruces, nestled in the Mesilla Valley.
Day 5	Albuquerque	This morning we visit WHITE SANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT, one of the world's great natural wonders. Here, great wave-like dunes of sand have engulfed 275-square miles of desert and created the world's largest gypsum sand dune. Early afternoon arrival in Albuquerque, where you'll enjoy a city tour that includes a walking tour of Old Town. This evening is at leisure or perhaps join us on our optional outing up to 10,378-foot Sandia Peak for a ride on one of the world's longest aerial tramways.
Day 6	Santa Fe	Enjoy a leisurely morning before departing for Santa Fe. Nestled at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine a year and is praised for its art community, cuisine, opera, and spas. After we explore the town on a walking tour we'll visit the GEORGIA O'KEEFFE MUSEUM, featuring the paintings of one of America's best-known artists. Inspired by the stunning vistas and stark contrasts of the New Mexico landscape.
Day 7	Santa Fe	Morning visit to BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT, where the ancestors of the modern Pueblo people built thriving communities about 600 years ago. Explore the Visitor Center and see some of the Ancestral Pueblo dwellings found among the pink mesas and canyons. The remainder of the day is free to discover Santa Fe's one-of-a-kind stores, to explore the galleries, or to enjoy a fascinating exhibit in one of Santa Fe's 16 museums.
Day 8	Durango	We journey north with time to stop and stroll the streets of unique Taos. This picturesque setting has been home to celebrities like frontiersman Kit Carson, English novelist D.H. Lawrence, and movie stars Julia Roberts and Val Kilmer. As we continue northwest we'll cross over the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and the impressive 650-foot gorge below. Then, journey into the Rocky Mountains of northern New Mexico and Colorado. This afternoon finds us in the Wild West town of Durango. The evening is free to explore the historic downtown area or perhaps enjoy a stroll along the Animas River.
Day 9	Kayenta	Our first stop this morning is MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This park offers a look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years. See some of the best preserved cliff dwellings in the United States, including Cliff Palace, Balcony House, and Long House. Continue to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, which preserves one of the most stunning landscapes on earth with its collection of striking spires, mesas, and sandstone buttes. Tonight, join our optional Navajo cookout followed by local Navajo entertainment.
Day 10	Grand Canyon National Park	Our morning FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TOUR takes us into the heart of MONUMENT VALLEY. See the twin buttes of 'the Mittens,' the 'Totem Pole,' and other iconic sites. Many of these have appeared on television programs, commercials, and Hollywood movies, from John Ford's She Wore a Yellow Ribbon to Thelma & Louise. We continue south and enter GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Experience breathtaking views, with plenty of time to wander along the Canyon Rim and take photos. We overnight inside Grand Canyon National Park.
Day 11	Scottsdale	Before departing the Grand Canyon there is time for optional morning flightseeing over the Canyon-definitely the thrill of a lifetime! Then, travel through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon and on to Sedona in the heart of Red Rock Country. Enjoy time to browse the shops and galleries or take in the breathtaking beauty. We return this afternoon to Scottsdale. Join us tonight for our optional farewell dinner-the perfect ending to your southwest holiday!
Day 12	Scottsdale	The vacation ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

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US$ Price Details

Breakfast Supplement per person:
$63

Single Room Supplement:
$600

Triple Room Reduction per person:
$118

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Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.