Canyonlands Escape
Operated by Globus
Tripcode: K8A
Overview
Destination:
United States Of America,
Start:Las Vegas, United States Of America
Finish:Las Vegas, United States Of America
Duration:7 days
Travel Period
November 2024 - November 2025
What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but a hearty yell into the canyons of the American Southwest will return with an echo from across the abyss. A night at the slot machines segues into a gauntlet of slot canyons in Zion National Park—a maze of cream, pink, and red sculpted sandstone—and the crimson amphitheaters of Bryce Canyon’s red rock hoodoos and goblins. And what prolific artists were water and wind to create such masterpieces of sand and stone in Arches National Park—with 2,000 red sandstone arches and fins carved among inexplicable balancing rock formations. As the earth below your feet retreats further from the sun, a night sky like no other eclipses the day after the sunset has spilled its painted light through the archways at dusk. More stars are in your future as your Canyonlands escape follows the tracks of horse wranglers and Native hunters in Dead Horse Point State Park outside Moab. Each dark sky night is a starry feast for the eyes from every rocky vantage point—where Native ancestral tribes and wild Mustangs once ruled its mesas 2,000 feet above the Colorado River. The grand finale is the Grand Canyon itself—one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and holy ground for its first peoples. No wonder!
What's Included
6 breakfasts.
2 lunches.
2 dinners.
Your Itinerary
Day 1 - ARRIVE IN LAS VEGAS
Welcome to Las Vegas! Meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink at 6 pm.
FREE TIME TIPS
EXPLORE MORE in Las Vegas with a dinner out in the electric "Entertainment Capital of the World." Your Tour Director can point you in the right direction. Tap your GlobusGO mobile app for the best bites, sights, and what to see and do!
Day 2 - LAS VEGAS-ZION NATIONAL PARK-BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Western Wonders
ZION NATIONAL PARK Guided sightseeing tour at Zion National Park with free time to explore. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Continue to Bryce Canyon National Park for a narrated, scenic drive through the park. Refuel at a [LF] cowboy buffet for dinner.
LOCAL FAVOURITE
TRADITIONAL TASTES Western family buffets are part of the cowboy tradition! Indulge in classic American comfort food to unwind after a day of exploring parks. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK-CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK-MOAB
Rock Stars
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Guided sightseeing includes scenic drive through the park.
CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK Enjoy a drive to Capitol Reef National Park before continuing to Moab for a free evening.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Sandstone pinnacles and hoodoos surround the naturally formed amphitheaters in Bryce Canyon National Park. Be amazed by even more extraordinary geological formations and the cultural remnants from early settlers. (B)
Day 4 - MOAB. EXCURSION TO ARCHES NATIONAL PARK & DEAD HORSE POINT STATE PARK
Dramatic Scenes
ARCHES NATIONAL PARK Guided sightseeing includes a scenic drive through the Arches National Park.
DEAD HORSE POINT STATE PARK Guided visit to Dead Horse State Park. Return to Moab for free time this evening.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LANDSCAPES Be awed by the spectacular red-rock landscape featuring more than 2,000 amazing arch formations of Arches National Park. Easy walking paths lead to hoodoos, fins, petrified sand dunes, and sandstone arches ranging in size from 3 to 300 feet! Take in the stunning views of the towering cliffs and the Colorado River. (B)
Day 5 - MOAB-MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK-GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Timeless Tribal Traditions
MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK Embark on a [LF] 4-Wheel-Drive tour with a Navajo Guide. Visit Goulding's Lodge for regional lunch, including traditional Navajo Fry Bread.
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Hear the history of Grand Canyon National Park on a fascinating guided sightseeing drive.
LOCAL FAVOURITE
EPIC RIDE Explore one of the most photographed places on earth with a 4-wheel-drive tour in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Join a knowledgeable Navajo Guide to marvel at towering sandstone rock formations, sculpted by time to soar 400 to 1,000 feet above the valley floor and surrounding mesas, buttes, and desert landscapes. This iconic symbol of the American West may look familiar to film buffs as the setting for countless movie shoots, notably John Wayne films like Stagecoach in 1939. Enjoy the hospitality of the Navajo people whose custom of welcoming guests endures in sharing the special sights and traditions here.
FREE TIME TIPS
EXPLORE MORE at daybreak or day's end to marvel at the majestic sunrise or sunset over the canyon or choose to dine out beneath the starry night sky. Your Tour Director has tips and suggestions to make the most of your stay. (B,L)
Day 6 - GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Ancestral Lands & Amazing Landscapes
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Enjoy a free day in the park. Join your Tour Director for a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SPECTACULAR SIGHTS Grand Canyon National Park spans 278 miles of the Colorado River Gorge within one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and UNESCO World Heritage site. Magnificent layers of red rock throughout the park's canyons and cliffs reveal millions of years of geological eras, which together with wind and water formed its mile-deep Colorado River Canyon. A breathtaking natural wonder for the ages!
FREE TIME TIPS
EXPLORE MORE in the Grand Canyon with an optional helicopter flightseeing tour or wander along the canyon rim, join a ranger-led program, or simply savor the sunset. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app! (B,D)
Day 7 - GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK-LAS VEGAS
Safe travels until we meet again!
Morning drive to Las Vegas. Your holiday ends at the Las Vegas McCarran International Airport or the Las Vegas tour hotel for those with post-nights. Schedule departing flights after 3 pm. (B)
Travel Partner
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