National Park Explorer
11 days / 10 nights
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What to expect:
Grand Canyon National Park » Canyonlands National Park » Arches National Park » Grand Teton National Park » Yellowstone National Park » Salt Lake City » Bryce Canyon National Park » Zion National Park » Las Vegas » Los Angeles
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Included in this Tour:
♦ Accomodation for 10 nights, including taxes and porterage,
♦ Air–conditioned motorcoach and guide for the entire tour,
♦ Admissions to: Montezuma’s Castle, Flaming Gorge and all National Parks.
Extras:
♦ Helicopter tours in Grand Canyon National Park or Las Vegas,
♦ Night tours of Las Vegas,
♦ Universal Studios,
♦ Disneyland,
♦ Disney’s California Adventure.
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Places you'll enjoy staying:
DAY 1 » Phoenix/Scottsdale - Days Inn Fashion Square,
DAY 2 » Grand Canyon - Canyon Plaza Quality Inn, Grand Canyon National Park Lodges or Holiday Inn Express,
DAY 3 » Moab - River Canyon Lodge, Super 8 or Best Western Greenwell,
DAY 4 » Rock Springs - Days Inn or Quality Inn,
DAY 5 » ackson Hole - Days Inn,
DAY 6 » Yellowstone - Days Inn, Holiday Inn Express or Brandin Iron,
DAY 7 » Salt Lake City - Shilo Inn,
DAY 8 » Bryce - Bryce View Lodge,
DAY 9 » Las Vegas - Circus Circus,
DAY 10 » Las Vegas - Circus Circus. |
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Hotels before and after tour:
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Los Angeles » Phoenix/Scottsdale (400 m / 644 km)
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Board your motorcoach in Los Angeles, settle back and enjoy the scenery while traveling through the Mojave Desert across the Colorado River into Arizona. Discover the unique charm of our desert oasis, Phoenix/Scottsdale, a blend of southwestern architecture and magnificent saguaro cactus. This is your introduction to the American West!
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Phoenix/Scottsdale » Sedona » Grand Canyon (237 m / 381 km)
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Morning departure through the garden desert of Arizona, visiting Montezuma’s Castle, the ancient Indian cliff dwellings of the Sinaguas tribe. The journey continues to the lovely city of Sedona and then through Oak Creek Canyon. The area, known for its spectacular landscapes, has been the setting of many movies. The day ends with a visit of the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
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Grand Canyon » Monument Valley » Canyonlands » Moab (322 m / 515 km)
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Morning departure along the south rim of the Grand Canyon into the Painted Desert. Your trip continues on to spectacular Monument Valley, home of the Navajo Indian, an enchanted land of buttes and spires. On the way to Moab you will have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of another wonderful National Park in southern Utah: Canyonlands. Its rugged beauty is only a prelude to your next day’s journey.
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Moab » Arches » Flaming Gorge » Rock Springs (290 m / 462 km)
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Continue your tour with yet another magnificent National Park: Arches, a symphony of colors and shapes, created by the forces of nature. True to its name, Flaming Gorge will enchant you with unforgettable sights. You will reach Rock Springs in the afternoon.
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Rock Springs » Grand Teton » Jackson Hole (239 m / 382 km)
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Early morning departure for a visit to Grand Teton National Park, with its jagged granite peaks reflecting into a myriad of alpine lakes. Its lush forests are home to antelope, mule deer, chipmunks and colorful blue jays. You continue to picturesque Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the town that epitomizes the true Wild West.
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Jackson Hole » Yellowstone (107 m / 172 km)
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Enjoy a day of discovery in America’s first national park: Yellowstone. The park has many special features such as geysers, mud volcanoes, bald eagles, and herds of bison roaming freely on the prairies. You have a whole day to explore this natural wonder. With some luck you might even catch a glimpse of a bear!
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Yellowstone » Salt Lake City (323 m / 517 km)
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Travel south to Utah’s State Capital, Salt Lake City, host of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Visit Temple Square, the Mormon Tabernacle and the State Capitol before your arrival at the hotel.
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Salt Lake City » Bryce (284 m / 454 km)
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Depart Salt Lake City for Bryce Canyon. Spend some time enjoying the unforgettable landscape: an intricate design of sandstone pinnacles and grottos. This park has a stunning array of colors and shapes that even the most talented artist would have difficulties capturing.
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Bryce » Zion » Las Vegas (238 m / 381 km)
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Morning sightseeing of another impressive National Park: Zion. The park’s plateaus and stunning landscapes will leave you breathless. The park is a popular attraction for rock climbers. Continue along the Virgin River to the Mojave Desert and the state of Nevada. In the afternoon, arrive in Las Vegas, the city of lights.
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Las Vegas
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Enjoy a day of leisure in Las Vegas. You have the choice visiting some of the spectacular hotels, taking one of the many optional excursions offered, or simply relaxing by the pool. Las Vegas has something for everyone and you have the whole day to explore this world-famous city.
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Las Vegas » Los Angeles (269 m / 430 km)
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The morning is free to enjoy Las Vegas. Relax at the pool, shop or visit any of the many attractions in this bustling resort. Option to end tour in Las Vegas or at noon, depart west through the deserts of southern California. Arrival in the Los Angeles area in the afternoon.
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