Pioneer Adventures of the Old West 2010
Howdy Partner! This tour is great for families - that's why we call it a family experience! Montezuma's Castle, the Grand canyon railway, Lake Powell - the kids will love it all while you enjoy the fact that Trafalgar takes care of everything for you! National Parks include Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon.Scottsdale
Grand Canyon National Park
Lake Powell
Bryce Canyon National Park
Las Vegas
Montezuma Castle Visit the site of an ancient Sinagua Indian cliff-dwelling. Sedona Explore Dry Creek Basin on an exciting 4WD Jeep adventure. Flagstaff Visit the Lowell Observatory for an evening of stargazing. Grand Canyon Railway Railway Travel to the Grand Canyon on the historic Grand Canyon Railway. Grand Canyon National Park Stay inside the park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historic Cameron Trading Post Browse for Native American arts and crafts. Kayenta Learn about the Navajo Code Talkers and their role during WWII. Monument Valley Join a local guide for an informative excursion by openair vehicles through this spectacular region. Zion National Park Explore the towering canyon walls and massive rock formations aboard the park shuttle. Bryce Canyon National Park Discover this whimsical landscape; enjoy a Wild West evening, complete with a cowboy dinner and rodeo entertainment. Lake Powell Enjoy the lakefront resort's facilities at your leisure. 7 full breakfasts 1 three-course dinner Special poolside pizza party dinner at Lake Powell Farewell Dinner with drinks and rodeo entertainment in Bryce10 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary) First Class hotel accommodation includes two-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes. Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seats and onboard restroom. The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional Tour Directors. Train journey aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway from Williams to Grand Canyon National Park. A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map. Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 8.
Highlights
Whats Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Dining Highlights
First Class Travel Highlights
Details
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 1/1/2010
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Phoenix | Arrive Phoenix - Scottsdale : Howdy partners! After landing at Phoenix International Airport, you'll hitch a ride to your all-suite hotel in Scottsdale where you'll meet your Tour Director this afternoon. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the hotel's pool before gussying up for the 6:00pm Kick-off Party where you'll spend some time jawin' with your traveling buddies. Hotel: Embassy Suites Phoenix - Scottsdale |
| Day 2 | Flagstaff | Scottsdale - Sedona - Flagstaff : Today your Tour Director reveals a Hidden Treasure. A drive through the Sonoran Desert brings you to Montezuma Castle National Monument, one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. Take a minute to ponder the Sinagua Indians' life here in the desert before heading to Sedona, in spectacular "Red Rock Country." Climb into 4WD Jeeps for a rip-roarin' ride into spectacular Dry Creek Basin. At the old Van Deren Cabin, learn what it was really like to be a cowboy in the Old West. After a stunning drive through Oak Creek Canyon, arrive in Flagstaff, a former Route 66 outpost. This evening you'll visit the Lowell Observatory, a National Historic Landmark, where Pluto was discovered in 1930. Whether you and your family are cafesual stargazers or avid astronomers, you'll love viewing infi nite and ever-changing skies through the powerful observatory telescopes and learning more about our amazing galaxy. Truly, your first day here in the West has been out of this world! (Full breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Radisson Woodlands Hotel |
| Day 3 | Grand Canyon National Park | Flagstaff - Grand Canyon Railway - Grand Canyon National Park : Guard your wallets and purses! The infamous Cataract Creek Gang, as lowly a group of varmints that ever rode the range, has come to town to rob unsuspecting vacationers! Climbing aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway, you'll pass through majestic Ponderosa Pines, the high desert and the Kaibab National Forest while hearing tall tales and folklore about the area. Keep your eye out for wildlife - it's not uncommon to spot elk, mule-deer and pronghorn antelope sauntering about in this wild and woolly region. Nothing on earth can prepare you for the Grand Canyon, one of the natural wonders of the world. To get your legs a-workin', maybe hike the Bright Angel Trail or explore Grand Canyon Village. If you're truly adventurous, take an optional helicopter or fixed-wing flight over the canyon for once-in-a-lifetime, eagle-eye views. As the sun sets and shadows dance mysteriously in the Grand Canyon, join your Tour Director for an unforgettable walk along the rim. (Full breakfast) Hotel: National Park Lodges |
| Day 4 | Lake Powell | Grand Canyon - Monument Valley - Lake Powell : Fred Grofe was so stunned by the spectacular beauty of the sunrise over the Grand Canyon, he composed his Grand Canyon Suite in 1931. But all you have to do is watch - and maybe whistle - in amazement as the skies glow and brighten with the coming day. Drive along Desert View Drive, featuring jaw-dropping views of the Grand Canyon, before entering Navajo Country. Here you can poke around the Historic Cameron Trading Post and hunt for a great piece of Southwest Native American art. Next stop: the Code Talkers Exhibit in Kayenta. Learn how the Navajos were one of America's greatest secret weapons in WWII and why GIs were ordered to protect the Wind Talkers with their lives. You'll also see why Monument Valley is a favorite location for movie directors like John Ford. Bouncing along the valley floor in an open-air vehicle, you can just imagine John Wayne leading the U.S. Cavalry on a ride along the magnificent buttes and mesas. Your exciting day ends at a lakeside resort at Lake Powell. Now c'mon, partner, pull off your boots and have yourself some fun at a poolside pizza party! (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner) Hotel: Lake Powell Resort |
| Day 5 | Lake Powell | Lake Powell at leisure : Enjoy a free day to roam the range. Optional activities include a fun float down one of the most beautiful stretches of the Colorado River, a cruise on spectacular Lake Powell to Antelope Canyon with views of Glen Canyon Dam or to Rainbow Bridge, one of the most photographed geological wonders in the American West. Or maybe you'll dive into some of the many aquatic activities at Lake Powell Marina - the choice is yours! (Full breakfast) |
| Day 6 | Bryce Canyon National Park | Lake Powell - Zion National Park - Bryce Canyon National Park (2 nights) : We reckon you'll be awestruck by the towering cliffs and massive canyon walls of Zion Canyon. Riding the park's shuttle, marvel at how the Virgin River cut through the sandstone to create one of Mother Nature's most stupendous wonders. Enjoy hiking? There's an easy trek to the Emerald Pools, where splendid views and beautiful waterfalls will make the family happier than a crowd of cowpokes at chow time. There's also a more strenuous hike to Angel's Landing, which will prove rewarding when you gaze at amazing views of the canyon. Leaving Zion, drive along the Mount Carmel Highway for spectacular views of Zion Canyon, the Great Arch of Zion and the distinctive Checkerboard Mesa. Soon you'll arrive at historic Ruby's Inn at Bryce Canyon for the last two nights of your Wild West adventure. (Full breakfast) Hotel: Ruby's Inn |
| Day 7 | Bryce Canyon National Park | Bryce Canyon National Park sightseeing & at leisure : Exploring Bryce Canyon is like entering a weird and eerie world, with sandstone spires called hoodoos creating a landscape that is a playground for the imagination. Explore the rim of a great amphitheater stopping at various look-outs to snap pictures of fairytale cafestles, wondrous cathedrals, meandering trails and secret hideaways, all carved out of stone by Mother Nature. This afternoon you're free to blaze your own trail. You might join an honest-to-goodness genuine cowboy for a horseback ride through Bryce's red-rock canyons or take an invigorating hike. Then put on your cowboy boots and Stetsons for a Farewell Cowboy Dinner filled with good food and good fun. Afterwards, mosey on over to the Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo to watch bronco busters and cowboys test their skills in the wildest competition to ever hit the West (Memorial Day to Labor Day). It's an evening you won't soon forget! (Full breakfast / Farewell dinner) |
| Day 8 | Las Vegas | Bryce - Depart Las Vegas : Traveling down through the scenic Virgin River Gorge, make your way into southern Nevada and to fabulous Las Vegas, where your adventures in the great west come to an end. A complimentary transfer takes you to Las Vegas International Airport, or if you're extending your stay, to the tour hotel in Las Vegas. (Full breakfast) Please do not schedule any flights before 4.00pm |
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