Cedar Breaks at Sunset

Day 1	LOS ANGELES
Arrive in Los Angeles and proceed to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Whether it's Universal Studios or Disneyland, the beach or Beverly Hills, there is much to see and do in the 'City of Angels'

Day 2	LOS ANGELES » DISNEYLAND » SAN DIEGO (128 mi / 206 km)
Depart Los Angeles for the short drive to Anaheim, home to Mickey Mouse and the original Disneyland. You may explore this fantasyland of magic before continuing south to sunny San Diego. Upon arrival discover some of the sites for which this city is known such as Balboa Park, the Gas Lamp District, and Seaport Village. If time permits visit the world famous San Diego Zoo or see Shamu at SeaWorld

Day 3	SAN DIEGO
Today is full of discovery while strolling the city’s many pedestrian friendly areas such as Balboa Park, the world famous San Diego Zoo or historic “Old Town”. Take the ferry across the bay from Seaport Village to Coronado Island for a relaxing walk on the beach at sunset. San Diego is a paradise for outdoor activities.

Day 4	SAN DIEGO » TEMECULA » PALM SPRINGS (135 mi / 217 km)
Leave the Pacific behind as you cross the coastal mountains, through the Temecula wine region and enter the vast Colorado Desert of eastern California. Anza Borrego Desert Park offers an unspoiled view of the eerie lunar landscape along the old Butterfield Stage route. Arrive in Palm Springs located in the heart of the Coachella Valley.

Day 5	PALM SPRINGS » PHOENIX / SCOTTSDALE (268 mi / 431 km)
Continue east through Palm Desert, Indian Wells and the vast Coachella Valley as you pass Joshua Tree National Park. Cross the Colorado River at Blythe and enter the “Grand Canyon State” of Arizona. Arrive late afternoon in Phoenix – the “Valley of the Sun.” Enjoy an evening at leisure in this Southwestern resort town that combines a rustic Western atmosphere with luxury

Day 6

PHOENIX / SCOTTSDALE » SEDONA » GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK (226 mi / 364 km)

Depart north through the desert landscape of barren rock and Saguaro cactus into the Verde Valley. Take a side trip to visit Montezuma Castle, an imposing 5-storey ruin of a Native American cliff dwelling built into a white limestone cliff. Then continue north to secluded Sedona. Ascend through Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff then on to Grand Canyon National Park. Spend your afternoon strolling along the South Rim of this awe-inspiring spectacle of colorful ever-changing rock formations

Day 7	GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK » MONUMENT VALLEY » PAGE / LAKE POWELL (298 mi / 485 km)
Take time this morning to discover the sunrise over the Grand Canyon's South Rim and then leave the canyon behind as you enter Navajo country and the Painted Desert. Take a popular route through sparsely populated Indian Country to Monument Valley, where isolated monoliths of red sandstone tower 1,000 ft ( 305 m) above the valley floor. Arrive in Page, site of massive man-made Lake Powell.

Day 8

PAGE / LAKE POWELL » CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT » BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK (158 mi / 254 km)

Before leaving Page, be sure to visit Lake Powell. Learn about life in the early days of the canyon and the building of this remarkable engineering wonder at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center. Heading north through Kanab, make the detour to see Cedar Breaks National Monument with magical rock formations in vivid hues, a foretaste of Bryce Canyon National Park. Continue to Bryce, the land of Hoodoos. There are easy walks offered along the rim or make it a trek and descend into the spires of enchanting Bryce Canyon.

Day 9

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK » ZION NATIONAL PARK (81 mi / 130 km)

Take advantage of the short drive time today to spend some more time in Bryce Canyon National Park in the morning. Then head south to Zion National Park, a monument of time carved by wind and water and well known for geological features with names like The Three Patriarchs, Bridge Mountain, White Throne and the hidden Temple of Sinawava. If you wish to see more of the area, visit the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument as well.

Day 10	ZION NATIONAL PARK » LAS VEGAS (159 mi / 256 km)
Depart this morning for Las Vegas. On the way, take a short detour and visit Nevada’s oldest State Park, Valley of Fire. The rough floor and jagged walls of the park contain brilliant formations of eroded sandstone and sand dunes that often appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun's rays. From the fantastic works of nature to the man-made miracle in the desert – welcome to Las Vegas!

Day 11	LAS VEGAS
This is a day at leisure. Las Vegas is a city that never sleeps. The “Strip” will mesmerize you with its dazzling lights, casino action and opulent hotels with their lavish shows and headline performers. Try your hand with “Lady Luck” or see one of the famous shows. Take the time to visit the well known resorts with their individual themes and a myriad of attractions or just relax poolside.

Day 12

LAS VEGAS » DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK / RIDGECREST (255 mi / 408 km)

Depart westward deep into the Mojave Desert to Death Valley National Park, an area of unexpected contrasts. Here you’ll find the lowest point in the Western hemisphere; mountains over 11,000 ft (3,353 m); large sand dunes; isolated valleys and volcanic craters. Cross the high desert over the Towne Pass and make it a point to look back into Death Valley at the overlook. Imagine what the original immigrants thought after completing the same journey on foot…hence the name Death Valley. Enjoy spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada mountains as you descend into neighboring Panamint Valley before continuing to Ridgecrest.

Day 13	DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK / RIDGECREST » LAKE ISABELLA » LOS ANGELES (220 mi / 354 km)
Today, head west to Lake Isabella and follow the beautiful Kern River through the southern end of Sequoia National Forrest to Bakersfield. Then, turn south and travel through the San Gabriel Mountains to the megalopolis of Los Angeles.

Day 14	LOS ANGELES
Spend the day at leisure, or take the opportunity for last minute sightseeing before your departure.