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CANYON COUNTRY ADVENTURE

Tour Code - AV

8 days Scottsdale to Las Vegas Scottsdale, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Zion National Park, Las Vegas

All inclusive prices starting at: $1679


From Scottsdale, travel north to watch the sun set upon the spectacular Grand Canyon. Travel west to Lake Powell to enjoy an afternoon cruise. Enjoy an 4-wheel-drive excursion to the stunning rock formations of Monument Valley. More splendid views await you in Utah's Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. Venture on to Las Vegas to take in a show or try your luck at the casinos.

Meals

  • Breakfast - 7
  • Lunch - 0
  • Dinner - 4

Standard Features

SEDONA: 4x4 Jeep tour
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK: Sightseeing; overnight lodging near the rim
LAKE POWELL: Cruise
MONUMENT VALLEY: 4-wheel-drive guided excursion
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK: Sightseeing
ZION NATIONAL PARK: Sightseeing
LAS VEGAS: Orientation tour; farewell dinner
MEALS: American breakfast daily (B), 4 three-course dinners (D) including a farewell dinner in Las Vegas
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

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Day by Day

DayDescription
1

SCOTTSDALE.

Welcome to sunny Scottsdale! At 6 pm, meet your travelling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.

2

SCOTTSDALE - SEDONA - GRAND CANYON.

This morning, depart from Scottsdale and travel north through cactus studded scenery for a break in Sedona, "Arizona's Scenic Sensation." Take a scenic 4x4 JEEP TOUR to the top of Mogollon Rim, where you can admire the majestic rock formations and rugged lowland desert. Then, set out for one of America's most beautiful drives as you journey through Oak Creek Canyon, home to brilliantly hued cliffs and rugged spires of sandstone. Arrive this afternoon at the GRAND CANYON, 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. This evening, be sure to watch the spectacular sunset. (B,D) SPECIAL FEATURE: Your hotel is located near the rim of the Grand Canyon, a rare opportunity for great views and a significant extra when traveling with Globus.

3

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK.

Today, set out to explore the Grand Canyon. Early birds may choose to greet the day with a spectacular sunrise at the canyon's rim! On your guided tour, learn about the Grand Canyon's geology and how the canyon was carved. Take scenic Hermit Road with stops along the way revealing extraordinary views of the deep inner gorge and numerous red buttes and ravines. This afternoon you are free to explore at your own pace. Perhaps venture down part of Bright Angel Trail or take a nature walk with a ranger to learn about the region's native flora and fauna. (B)

4

GRAND CANYON - LAKE POWELL.

If you missed the sunset, sunrise is just as impressive! After breakfast your Tour Director will suggest optional flightseeing over the Grand Canyon - definitely the thrill of a lifetime. Then, leave via Desert View Point for more magnificent perspectives. On to lake Powell, were sparkling blue water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls and sandy beaches. The majestic beauty of this vast man- made lake can be appreciated on the afternoon CRUISE. See gigantic Glen Canyon Dam and the "tapestry" walls of Antelope Canyon. Free time later for a leisurely stroll along Wahweap Marina on the shores of Lake Powell. (B,D)

5

LAKE POWELL. EXCURSION TO MONUMENT VALLEY.

This morning, head to MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK, where the weathering action fo the wind and water has carved the famous sandstone spires and towers that rise hunderds of feet above the valley floor. Enjoy a 4-WHEELDRIVE TOUR of Monument Valley with a knowledgeable Navajo guide who shares their culture and how it is influenced by the area. Explore the area's oddly shaped red sandstone monoliths, buttes, and mesas - the setting for some of John Ford's most memorable films. (B)

6

LAKE POWELL - BRYCE CANYON - ZION NATIONAL PARK.

Depart from the splendid views of Lake Powell and head for Utah's BRYCE CANYON. Drive through the park, with photo stops to capture the magnificent contrasts of bright red, yellow, and pink pillars called "hoodoos". Years of erosion have carved colourful sandstone into thousands of spires, arches, and mazes for an unforgettable sight. Next, see nearby ZION NATIONAL PARK, a spectacle of massive stone formations whose colours 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, and they called it "Little Zion".(B,D)

7

ZION NATIONAL PARK - LAS VEGAS.

Tour Zion Canyon this morning before continuing to Las Vegas. Arrive in Las Vegas for an orientation tour of one of America's most popular vacation destinations. Your resort hotel is located in the heart of the "Strip" for easy access to all the mega-casinos and amusement parks. This evening your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner. (B,D)

8

LAS VEGAS

The vacation ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Las Vegas McCarran Airport. (B)

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Dates/Prices

NB: All prices listed are per person

May 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
04 May 201211 May 2012On Request $1679 USD $2235 USD Hotel List
18 May 201225 May 2012On Request $1679 USD $2235 USD Hotel List

Jun 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
01 Jun 201208 Jun 2012On Request $1679 USD $2235 USD Hotel List
15 Jun 201222 Jun 2012On Request $1679 USD $2235 USD Hotel List
29 Jun 201206 Jul 2012On Request $1679 USD $2235 USD Hotel List

Jul 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
13 Jul 201220 Jul 2012On Request $1679 USD $2235 USD Hotel List
27 Jul 201203 Aug 2012Open $1679 USD $2235 USD Hotel List

Aug 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
10 Aug 201217 Aug 2012Open $1679 USD $2235 USD Hotel List
24 Aug 201231 Aug 2012On Request $1679 USD $2235 USD Hotel List

Sep 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
07 Sep 201214 Sep 2012On Request $1679 USD $2235 USD Hotel List
14 Sep 201221 Sep 2012On Request $1679 USD $2235 USD Hotel List
21 Sep 201228 Sep 2012Open $1679 USD $2235 USD Hotel List
28 Sep 201205 Oct 2012Open $1679 USD $2235 USD Hotel List

Oct 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
05 Oct 201212 Oct 2012Open $1679 USD $2235 USD Hotel List
12 Oct 201219 Oct 2012On Request $1679 USD $2235 USD Hotel List

Accommodation Prices

Pre & Post TourCityStart DateEnd DateSingle PriceTwin PriceTriple Price
POSTLas Vegas01 Jan 201231 Dec 2012 $ USD $ USD $ USD
PREScottsdale01 Jan 201231 Dec 2012 $118 USD $75 USD $61 USD

Charges

TypeNamePrice
OPTIONALGratuity70 USD

CANYON COUNTRY ADVENTURE

Tour Code - AV

8 days Scottsdale to Las Vegas Scottsdale, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Zion National Park, Las Vegas

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Optional Excursions

To help plan your leisure time, as well as your pre-tour budgeting, here is a list of optional excursions that may be offered on this tour. Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, group interests, and general feasibility for your tour. Please note prices may be based on the previous year and are subject to change. Full terms and conditions are contained in the important travel documents.

PriceDetails
199  USD

Name: ECO-STAR GRAND CANYON HELICOPTER FLIGHTSEEING
Location: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Description: This experience will be a highlight of your holiday. Fly over the widest and deepest portion of the Grand Canyon. You will see the amazing views of the Dragon Corridor, Colorado River and other geologic features and formations over a billion years old. If you have ever wanted to see the Grand Canyon from a bird's eye view this is the trip for you. Fly in our first class state of the art ECO-Star helicopter with specially designed windows and seating for 180 degrees of virtually unobstructed views. This is a comfortable, climate controlled helicopter with quiet ride technology for a more comfortable Grand Canyon helicopter tour experience. Grab your camera and enjoy this spectacular journey to the Grand Canyon. (30 minute flight).
175  USD

Name: GRAND CANYON HELICOPTER FLIGHTSEEING - NORTH CANYON TOUR
Location: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Description: Explore impressive Dragon Corridor, the deepest and widest part of the Canyon, and one of the most remarkable panoramas of the Grand Canyon. The Tower of Ra, a 6,076-foot butte named in the 1800s after the Egyptian sun god, comes into view, as do other fanciful rock formations resembling temples and shrines. Fly in a comfortable, climate controlled helicopter with specially designed windows for optimum viewing. (30 minute flight, weather dependent).
13  USD

Name: GRAND CANYON IMAX
Location: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Description: Fly like a condor over the rim and into the Canyon, be drenched in the power of the raging Colorado River without ever leaving your seat at the Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center. And relive the history and mystery of one of the most storied natural wonders of the world. From the mysterious Anasazi who inhabited the Canyon 4,000 years ago, viewers at The National Geographic Visitor Center will travel through Grand Canyon history to join Major John Wesley Powell as he challenges the unexplored Canyon and raging Colorado River in 1869. (40 minute multimedia presentation).
 
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