Americas Canyonland

Day 1 - Relax in Phoenix
Your Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon tour begins at 5:30 PM at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. A transfer is included from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. Meet your travel companions at the welcome reception and dinner tonight at your luxury desert resort nestled in the Arizona mountains.

Meals: Dinner
Lodging: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix, AZ

Day 2 - From Sedona's red rocks to the ultimate Grand Canyon tour
Kick off your Southwest and Grand Canyon tour with a visit to Sedona - home to famous red-rock formations with whimiscal names like the Mittens and the Rabbit Ears, and the backdrop for many western movies and TV shows - for a guided walking tour that takes a look at the early settlers, cowboys, artists and Hollywood celebrities who shaped this intriguing town. Wind through Oak Creek Canyon and Flagstaff en route to Grand Canyon National Park. Arrive at your inside-the-park lodge on the South Rim of the amazing Grand Canyon, carved over millions of years by the Colorado River, and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your choice of restaurants on the canyon's rim at El Tovar, the Arizona Room or Bright Angel Café.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Kachina Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

Day 3 - Compelling images of the American Southwest
You just might want to take advantage of your lodge's ideal location on the South Rim by waking early enough to catch one of nature's grandest shows - a Grand Canyon sunrise! Learn about the geology and wildlife of the region from geology expert Canyon Dave in a perfect location, right on the rim. And no Grand Canyon tour would be complete without exploring the canyon rim and Canyon Village as you please, witnessing the rugged landscape's vast grandeur and changing colors as the sun climbs in the sky. Travel through the Navajo Reservation en route to the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, for a two-night stay. After a private dinner tonight, attend a lecture on the role of water in the region's ecology.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, Page, AZ

Day 4 - Perspectives on Lake Powell
See remote corners of 186-mile-long Lake Powell - created from the Colorado River by the Glen Canyon Dam in the 1960s - from a variety of perspectives. First take an included early morning, 30-minute flight* to see the unusual red-rock formations reflecting in the lake; view Rainbow Bridge, the world's largest natural arch. Back on land, choose either a Lake Powell boat trip*, or a four-wheel-drive adventure* to hidden Antelope Canyon, whose sandstone walls seem to change color. You have an option (at an additional cost of $195) to take a four-hour excursion to Monument Valley* in the Navajo Nation, made famous as a setting of many westerns by director John Ford; combine aerial sightseeing with a land tour by a Navajo guide through rock buttes and spires - ask at time of booking.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, Page, AZ Map

Day 5 - Rafting on the Colorado River and on to Bryce Canyon
Led by a river adventure guide, take a float trip* down the Colorado River, admiring Glen Canyon's sandstone walls before setting off for Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park. Have lunch en route as you travel across quintessential western landscapes as seen on both the big and small screens. Arrive in Bryce Canyon National Park, where you'll immediately be awed by towering rock pinnacles, strangely sculptured hoodoos and immense semi-circular rock amphitheatres. Keep an eye out for elk, coyotes, marmots, and prairie dogs while driving the canyon rim road. Overnight at a classic national park lodge listed on the National Historic Register.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Bryce Canyon Lodge, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT

Day 6 - Explore Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks
During your free morning, perhaps rise early to watch the sun rise over the hoodoos, or hike on Bryce Canyon's trails to seek out more dramatic views of the park's remarkable features, wildflowers, birds and wildlife. America's Canyonlands began with a Grand Canyon tour, followed by Bryce Canyon - and continues next to Zion National Park, boasting steep canyon walls, odd geologic formations, and a complex ecological system ranging from desert plants to lush greenery on the canyon floor. You'll spend the night in historic Zion Lodge, the only accommodation within the national park itself.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Zion Lodge, Zion National Park, UT

Day 7 - From mountain majesty to glitz, glitz, glitz
Spend the morning exploring the color-splashed canyons, waterfalls and pools of Zion National Park at your leisure. Then depart Utah and traverse the northeastern Mojave Desert to the glamour and glittering lights of Las Vegas, Nevada, highlighted by themed casinos, headline entertainers, and a host of other attractions. Wrapping up your Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon tour with a farewell reception and dinner at Caesars Palace Las Vegas - where your rooms are in the deluxe Forum Tower - gives you one last chance to share travel memories with new friends.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Caesars Palace Las Vegas, NV

Day 8 - Journey home
This comprehensive Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon tour ends in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Caesars Palace Las Vegas to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. Checkout time at Caesars Palace is 11:00 a.m.; allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in.

Meals: Breakfast

* For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions, participation is at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required.

Night 1: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Pheonix, Arizona

Set in the desert mountains of Phoenix, the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa welcomes your family with friendly service and lots to do. Settle into your spacious guest room with a balcony or patio and enjoy amenities such as high-speed Internet access, cordless phones, bathrobes and hair dryer, iron and ironing board, mini bar, coffee maker and in-room safe. Grab a complimentary inner-tube and float along the resort's Lazy River, with 1,600 linear feet of meandering streams and channels until you find the 89-foot waterslide! Or take a dip in one of four different swimming pools, each with its own theme. There's a Tennis Center with 8 premier hard, lighted courts; the Wildfire Golf Club; the Revive Spa; and paths around the property to explore. With 10 choices of dining venue – from the elegant Restorante Tuscany to Blue Sage for Southwestern cuisine to casual dining at the poolside Just a Splash for burgers and sandwiches to Starbucks right in the lobby – there's no excuse for being hungry or thirsty for long.

Night 2: Kachina Lodge
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Situated within Grand Canyon National Park, close to the rim of the Grand Canyon, the modern Kachina Lodge is an excellent staging point for exploration. Comfortable guest rooms have a full bath, a safe, a refrigerator, television, telephone and in-room coffee-making facilities. Its ideal in-the-park location, surrounded by nature’s spectacular masterpiece, makes a stay here memorable.

Night 3 & 4: Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas
Page, Arizona

Located right on the shores of Lake Powell, Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas puts guests in the midst of all the wonders of this incredible spot. Guest rooms feature TV, coffee maker, refrigerator and a hair dryer. Enjoy the two swimming pools and other resort facilities in between your Lake Powell explorations and adventures.

Night 5: Bryce Canyon Lodge
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

The only “in-park” lodging at Bryce National Park, Bryce Canyon Lodge offers a rustic 1920s elegance – down to replicas of the lodge's original hickory furniture – this beautiful "in-the-park" lodge is on the National Historic Register. Cozy, rustic guest cabins feature a gas log fireplace and a private porch. This quiet and relaxed atmosphere, without televisions, allows the guest to get reacquainted with nature. Dine in the Bryce Canyon Dining Room, surrounded by the majestic Ponderosa Pine forest and the inspiring beauty of the park.

Night 6: Zion Lodge
Zion National Park, Utah

Zion Lodge is the only hotel in Zion National Park. While there is no TV to distract one from nature’s beauty, all guest rooms feature air conditioning, phones, radio alarm clocks and hairdryers, as well as a private balcony or porch. There is complimentary Internet access in the lobby. Red Rock Grill, Zion Lodge's recently renovated dining room, boasts spectacular views of the magnificent surroundings.

Night 7: Caesars Palace Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada

From the moment you walk through the doors of Caesars Palace Las Vegas, you know you've arrived at one of the most prestigious resorts in the world. Impeccable service, luxury, and all of the little details that make the difference between an ordinary visit and a spectacular experience are yours. Featuring a wealth of standard amenities, guest rooms exude a cool, only-in-Vegas vibe including a cozy sitting area, wardrobe closet and the signature Caesars-style marble bathroom. Four opulent outdoor swimming pools tempt those looking to cool off in the desert heat. There are numerous dining and imbibing venues from which to choose.

Inclusive Prices

Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel accommodations, motor coach transportation, sightseeing, admissions, luggage handling, the flight trip to the Rainbow Bridge National Monument, the float trip on the Colorado River in Glen Canyon, and the services of the Tauck Director, local drivers and guides are included. A representative will meet you at Phoenix International Airport and provide you with transportation JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, regardless of the day and time of your arrival, provided you have furnished us with accurate flight information at least two weeks prior to the start of your tour. We will also provide transportation from Caesar’s Palace to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport on the day of your departure.

Hotel and Lodge Accommodations – This price includes all hotel and lodge accommodations with private baths. The Tauck standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Although the quality of may differ slightly from place to place, this standard remains uncompromised. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot where available and are not recommended for comfort.

Some accommodations within the national parks are operated by the National Park Service. Service staffs in these facilities are often part-time employees who are relatively inexperienced; therefore, service may not compare to choice of hotels in other locations.

Meals – Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary.

Tour Director – America’s Canyonlands is conducted by a Tour Director who will remain with the group throughout the duration of the tour. Your Tour Director is a professional, fully trained employee of the Tour Operator.

Gratuities Included – All appropriate gratuities for hotel and restaurant staffs and local guides are included.

No Options Sold – Your Tour Directors will assist you with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance, but they will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed and pleasant experience for you.

Not Included

Airfare to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be purchased from us for travel originating in the United States.

Hotel Rooms Before and After Tours – To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, you may wish to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following your tour. As a service, we will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through us. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult the Extend This Journey section on this website and discuss it with the reservations agent when you book your tour.

Luggage Responsibility – Although every effort is made to handle your luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and group carrier handling. It is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. Please refer to the Protection Plan for more information.

Personal Expenses – Phone calls, room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, mineral water, soft drinks, laundry, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees and services, airport departure transfers, airport and departure taxes, and other optional or incidental extras are not included and may be significant.

Tour Director Gratuities – The customary gratuities to the Tour Director and driver are not included. Gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a group.

Value Includes:

Inside-the-park accommodations at three national parks – Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion
Choice of sightseeing at Lake Powell – a cruise on the lake provides lots of possibilities for exploration, or a four-wheel-drive vehicle adventure takes you to the hidden sandstone walls of Antelope Canyon
Insights into the Grand Canyon’s ecology from geology expert Canyon Dave, from the perfect vantage point – looking out over the rim of the canyon
A fascinating interpretive lecture on the ecological role of water in the Southwest at Lake Powell
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as detailed
17 meals, service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage