High Plains Highlights - 2010/11 Itinerary
- Ride Route 66 & explore the breath-taking Grand Canyon
- Travel back to the "wild west" at Monument Valley
- Explore the remarkable rock forms at Bryce and Zion
Route 66 & Grand Canyon
Leaving Las Vegas we are struck by the contrast of the bustling city to the stark desert around. Crossing the Hoover Dam we continue along Route 66 and the memorabilia filled town of Williams before striking north to the south rim of the Grand Canyon where we have time to walk and explore.
Monument Valley
Entering Navajo Reservation Land we stop off to admire the classic panorama of Monument Valley, its eroded tabletop mountains silhouetted against the sky. The entire area is a giant showcase for the power and beauty of the forces of nature.
Bryce & Zion NP
Leaving Arizona, we cross the Colorado River into Utah. We pause on the way to admire the dramatic sandstone slots of Antelope Canyon near the impressive 125m high Glen Canyon Dam. It is difficult to prepare oneself for the psychedelic wind-eroded landforms of Bryce, and the contrast between this parched environment and the oasis of Zion NP - a huge gorge with cliffs thousands of feet high, framing the rock pools and waterfalls of the valley below.
Itinerary:
Day 1 Join the tour in Las Vegas. Days 2/3 Route 66 to the Grand Canyon Crossing the Hoover Dam, we drive along Route 66 to the south rim of the Grand Canyon where we have time to walk, explore and enjoy unforgettable views. Day 4 Monument Valley Entering Navajo Reservation Land, we stop off to admire the classic panorama of Monument Valley and take an optional jeep trip through this iconic landscape. Day 5 Canyonlands and Bryce Canyon Leaving Arizona, we cross the Colorado River into Utah. Pausing at the scenic Lake Powell and the dramatic sandstone slots of Antelope Canyon, we reach the wind-eroded landforms of Bryce. Days 6/7 Zion Canyon A huge gorge with cliffs thousands of feet high, framing the rock pools and waterfalls of the valley below. We have time for walks before returning to Vegas. Day 8 Tour ends in Las Vegas.
Accommodation: 7nts hotels/motel.
Transport: Maxi-wagon.
Comment: Be prepared for early starts in order to make the most of each day. Walks are optional.
Group: Approx. 9 to 12.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader/driver
Trip Reference: VV2010
Details
- Tour Operator
- Adventure Center
- Offer
- Offer valid through 6/30/2010
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2010 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2010/11 brochure, due to be published in October 2009.
The price of a Single Room Option does not necessarily guarantee a single room for every night of the tour.For more information, please refer to the trip dossier / more details for this tour.
Single rooms are available for this tour at a supplement from US$ 665, depending on availability.
