DAY 1 - UK/AMERICA
Depart on your scheduled flight to Las Vegas. On arrival transfer to the Stratosphere Hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 2 - ZION NATIONAL PARK
Morning departure for the drive to Zion National Park, unique for its sheer cliffs, deep chasms and bizarre shapes. An afternoon walk into the park is included, along the Riverside Walk, leading you along a narrow gorge to the Virgin River (approx. 2 hours’ walk). Overnight stop in the Zion area at the Best Western or Comfort Suites.
DAY 3 - BRYCE CANYON
Morning departure for the drive to Bryce Canyon, one of America’s most remarkable National Parks, for a two night stay at Bryce View Lodge.
DAY 4 - BRYCE CANYON
Enjoy a full day at Bryce Canyon. Here, nature’s artistry has created an immense amphitheatre of cream and pink-tinted pinnacles, pillars and delicate spires. The changing light throughout the day creates an ever-varying perspective of shape and colour. We include a walk around the 8 mile long Fairyland Trail, where you pass the Sinking Ship mesa, a rock formation that looks remarkably like a sinking ship, pay a visit to Tower Bridge before climbing to the rim of the canyon for spectacular views of the fantastic ‘Hoodoos’, spires of rock soaring up from the floor of the canyon (approx. 6 hours’ walk). This evening a traditional western cookout dinner is included.
DAY 5 - LAKE POWELL
Today our journey takes us to Lake Powell, bordered by the imposing rock faces of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. We include a leisurely boat trip on this vast lake followed by an overnight stay in Page at the Best Western.
DAY 6 - GRAND CANYON
Leaving Page we travel through the Navajo Indian Reservation and then continue south through Monument Valley, the backdrop to so many Westerns and where spectacular sandstone buttes tower over the valley floor. Continue to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon for a two night stay at the Quality Inn and Suites.
DAY 7 - GRAND CANYON
Today you wake early for a sunrise walk into the Grand Canyon joining part of the Bright Angel Trail, in the company of a local guide. We will enjoy wonderful views along the whole trail (approx 4 hours’ walk). The afternoon is at leisure for you to explore under your own steam, or enjoy one of the range of optional activities available, including a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon, a unique experience which gives you magnificent close up views.
DAY 8 - SCOTTSDALE
Morning departure through the spectacular Oak Creek Canyon and the fashionable township of Sedona, beautifully situated against a backdrop of gloriously coloured rock formations. Your journey today ends in Scottsdale where you will stay for two nights at the Hospitality Suites.
DAY 9 - SCOTTSDALE
Included morning tour through the Valley of the Sun visiting Phoenix and the homes of the rich and famous in Scottsdale. The attractions you will pass include Arizona’s Territorial Capital Museum, Bank One Ballpark, the botanic gardens and the Heard Museum.
DAY 10 - PHOENIX/UK
Transfer to Phoenix Airport for your return flight to the UK.
DAY 11 - AMERICA/UK
Arrival in the UK.