8 days Canyon Country Adventure (AV)
8 Day Tour from Phoenix to Las Vegas -- You’ll want to warm up your vocal cords before delivering a big ‘Helloooo’ across the echoing canyons of Arizona and Utah. Beauty, awe, and wonder also resound from Phoenix to Las Vegas on this sojourn through three fascinating national parks, Lake Powell, and the sandstone landscapes of the Navajo Nation. From spectacular sunrise to sunset of the Grand Canyon, you’ll also be dazzled by the desert hues of Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, and Antelope Slot Canyon. Unleash your explorer’s spirit with a Navajo guide aboard a 4-wheel drive through the monoliths, buttes, and mesas of Monument Valley. Color your world in the cactus-studded, red panoramas of Sedona before trying your luck under the neon lights of Vegas too!
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARRIVE IN PHOENIX | Welcome to sunny Phoenix! -- At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. |
| 2 | PHOENIX - SENDOA - GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK | Spectacular Sedona!! Depart Phoenix and travel north through cactus-studded scenery for an orientation tour of Sedona, “Arizona’s Scenic Sensation.” Enjoy free time in Sedona or join an optional jeep tour through magnificent red rock canyons. Arrive this afternoon at Grand Canyon National Park, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The spectacular beauty of this famous attraction draws more than 5 million visitors a year from around the globe. Spend the next two nights inside the park. This evening, be sure to watch the spectacular sunset. Breakfast |
| 3 | GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK | The Grandest Adventure -- If you missed the sunset, sunrise is just as impressive! Today is free to explore everything the canyon has to offer. You may want to enjoy optional flightseeing over the Grand Canyon—definitely the thrill of a lifetime or set out to explore the Grand Canyon and learn about its geology and how the canyon was carved. You may wish to join a Ranger talk in the Amphitheater, venture down part of Bright Angel Trail, or visit the geology museum. Breakfast |
| 4 | GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK - MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK - LAKE POWELL | Southwestern Secrets & Sights -- Head to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, where the weathering action of wind and water has carved the famous sandstone spires and towers that rise hundreds of feet above the valley floor. On a Globus Local Favorite 4-wheel-drive back country tour with a knowledgeable Navajo guide. Then enjoy a traditional Globus Local Favorite Navajo Fry Bread tasting. On to Lake Powell for a 2-night stay, with free time to relax or maybe stroll along Wahweap Marina. Beakfast, Dinner |
| 5 | LAKE POWELL | Wonders of Wind & Water -- This morning, explore Globus Local Favorite Antelope Slot Canyon with a local Navajo guide. Be mesmerized by an amazing fantasy world of stone, created by wind and water. Learn the history of this amazing canyon and take advantage of the incredible photo opportunities. The rest of the day is free in Lake Powell, where sparkling blue water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls and sandy beaches. Breakfast |
| 6 | LAKE POWELL - BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK | Rock Stars -- Depart from the splendid views of Lake Powell and travel Utah’s scenic back roads to spectacular Bryce Canyon National Park. Spend time in the park capturing the magnificent contrasts of bright red, yellow, and pink pillars called “hoodoos.” Years of erosion have carved colorful sandstone into thousands of spires, arches, and mazes for an unforgettable sight. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant this evening. Breakfast, Dinner |
| 7 | BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK - ZION NATIONAL PARK - LAS VEGAS | Stones that Touch the Sky -- Today, see nearby Zion National Park, a spectacle of massive stone formations whose colors change with the light of the day and the season. To the Mormon pioneers, it was a haven of beauty resembling natural temples and cathedrals. Enjoy a boxed picnic lunch on the front lawn of Zion Lodge with free time to explore before continuing to Las Vegas for a brief city tour. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 8 | LAS VEGAS | Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more in Las Vegas? Additional nights are available for purchase. Breakfast |