Bryce Canyon, Zion and magnificent Grand Canyon tour takes in the natural and human history of three of North America's most popular national parks by raft, plane, and 4-wheel-drive vehicle; explore from inside-the-park lodges and hotels with a final night in glitzy Las Vegas.

Day 1 - Relax in Phoenix
Your Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon national parks 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 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 a local geology expert 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. A lecture on the ecology of the Southwest is followed by a private dinner tonight.

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, set off on a four-wheel-drive off-road adventure* to hidden Antelope Canyon, whose sandstone walls seem to change color. You have an option (at an additional cost of $199) 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

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: The Lodge at Bryce Canyon, 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 the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas gives you one last chance to share travel memories with new friends.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV

Day 8 - Journey home
This comprehensive Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon tour ends in Las Vegas. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. Checkout time at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas 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.

ACCOMMODATIONS

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 you 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, minibar, 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: Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Located at the south end of the Strip steps from Las Vegas’ famous nightlife, entertainment to world-class gaming, the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is a non-gaming oasis of tranquility in the midst of the city’s “glitz, gambling and glamour.” Generously proportioned guest rooms abound with thoughtful Four Seasons touches, such as the signature marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub, separate shower and thick terry bathrobes, and amenities including a 42-inch plasma screen TV, in-room coffee and tea maker, CD player, down duvets and pillows (hypo-allergic pillows are available on request), hair dryer, refrigerated private bar, in-room safe, iron and ironing board and wired or wireless Internet access. The outdoor pool, with arbors for shade, is inviting after a long day, as is the Health Club with its Workout Room overlooking the pool. Four Seasons guests also have access to the adjacent Mandalay Bay Beach offering a wave pool, a lazy river, three pools and 2,700 tons of real sand. Or perhaps you’ll seek relaxation and rejuvenation at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. The elegant and cozy Verandah Bar and Lounge is the perfect place to end the day with a nightcap.

Value Includes:
* Inside-the-park accommodations at three national parks – Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion; stay on the Grand Canyon's rim, and in historic lodges at Bryce and Zion
* Flightseeing over sculpted landscapes to see Rainbow Bridge, the world's largest natural arch, and other unique formations
* Sightseeing at Lake Powell in the Glen Canyon Recreation Area includes a four-wheel-drive vehicle adventure that takes you to the hidden sandstone walls of Antelope Canyon
* Insights into the Grand Canyon’s ecology from a geology expert from the perfect vantage point – looking out over the rim of the canyon
* A fascinating interpretive lecture on the ecology of the Southwest – the wildlife, geology, climate and plants – at Lake Powell
* A gentle float trip on the Colorado River through Glen Canyon
* Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as detailed
* 17 meals (7 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 7 dinners), service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage

PRICES
From approx $2,560 US per person double occupancy