11 days Enchanting Canyonlands (Tour AM)
Tour: AM - 11 Day Tour from Las Vegas to Las Vegas
If you haven’t stood before fairy chimneys or squatting goblins, then you haven’t been on a vacation that truly rocks. Leading you to the nation’s most fascinating chasms, hoodoos, and other rock formations, this canyonlands vacation is as multilayered as the ancient tiers of stone that formed them. Starting under the neon lights of Las Vegas, you’ll make your way to the flame-colored walls of six national parks throughout Arizona and Utah, including Grand Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Parks. Rock on with a 4-wheel drive ride through the Navajo Nation’s majestic Monument Valley and experience the unique Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel. Backcountry barbecues, rustic and resort lodges, all within a stone’s throw of the nation’s most spellbinding views only deepen your canyonlands experience. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Moab so you can plan your day your way.
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Las Vegas, NV | Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. |
| 2 | Las Vegas - Grand Canyon National Park, AZ | Leave the bright neon lights of Las Vegas behind and cross the old Mojave gold-strike country. Travel on a stretch of the legendary Route 66 to Grand Canyon National Park. There’s time to wander along the canyon rim, join a ranger-led program, or simply savor the sunset. |
| 3 | Grand Canyon National Park - Lake Powell | For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, take our optional flightseeing excursion over the heart of the Grand Canyon for incomparable views of crimson canyon walls plunging 4,800 feet into the Colorado River. Later this morning, we travel north to the shining shores of Lake Powell, created in 1963 when the Glen Canyon Dam held back the waters of the mighty Colorado River, forming a vast blue lake surrounded by beautiful sandstone walls. |
| 4 | Lake Powell | This morning, explore Globus Local Favorite Antelope Slot Canyon with a local Navajo guide. The rest of the day is free in Lake Powell, where sparkling blue water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls and beaches. |
| 5 | Lake Powell - Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park | This morning, continue into Navajo country to Goulding’s Lodge in the heart of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. As you approach the lodge, witness one of the most dramatic and photographed points on earth, iconic symbols of the American Southwest. Upon arrival, take a dip in the pool and admire the Western sky above or perhaps explore the Goulding’s Museum and Trading Post, home to a wonderful collection of movie memorabilia and Native American artifacts. Tonight, travel with a Local Guide into the red rock backcountry for a private Globus Local Favorite Navajo country cookout. . |
| 6 | Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park - Moab, UT | In the cool hours of morning, set out on a Globus Local Favorite 4-wheel-drive backcountry tour through Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park with a Local Navajo Guide. Later, we continue north to Moab, an outdoor mecca near stunning natural landmarks and world-class hiking for a relaxing 2-night stay. Enjoy dinner with a southwestern flair in downtown Moab. |
| 7 | Moab - Excursion to Arches National Park - Canyonland National Park - Dead Horse Point State Park | This morning, we visit Arches National Park, home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch. Be on the lookout for the elusive desert big horn sheep high on the cliff sides. Next, on to magnificent Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park for aerial views of winding river through deep red rock canyons. Explore more of Moab with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions. |
| 8 | Moab - Capitol Reef National Park - Bryce Canyon National Park | This morning, drive along Utah’s Journey Through Time Scenic Byway and through Capitol Reef National Park. Continue through the land of natural bridges, narrow canyons, and expansive views to Bryce Canyon National Park. |
| 9 | Bryce Canyon National Park | A day of rich contrasts leads you to a full day to explore Bryce Canyon National Park. |
| 10 | Bryce Canyon National Park - Zion National Park - Las Vegas | After breakfast, say goodbye to the hoodoos and descend into a stunning ½-mile-deep canyon for Zion National Park. Enjoy scenic views of high desert landscape, soaring cliffs, narrow canyons and the Virgin River on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway and Tunnel to Zion National Park. Experience traveling through an engineering marvel, the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, built in the 1920s to connect Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce National Parks. Enjoy a boxed picnic lunch on the front lawn of Zion Lodge with free time to explore. Continue to Las Vegas where your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner. |
| 11 | Las Vegas | Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning |