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8-Day USA Tour of Arizona and Utah from Phoenix: Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon | 1 Country and 10 Cities | 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Explore the Grand Canyon with 'Canyon Tim', local geologist
• Visit Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Historic Cameron Trading Post, Lake Powell, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Wild West Junction, Flagstaff and Page
• Scenic Drive in Red Rock Country, Oak Creek Canyon and Desert View in Arizona, Grand Canyon Railway journey through the Kaibab Forest
• Iconic Train journey aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway
• Visit Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Historic Cameron Trading Post, Lake Powell, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Wild West Junction, Flagstaff and Page
• Scenic Drive in Red Rock Country, Oak Creek Canyon and Desert View in Arizona, Grand Canyon Railway journey through the Kaibab Forest
• Iconic Train journey aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway
8 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Phoenix - Scottsdale
Howdy folks! Arrive in Phoenix and transfer to Scottsdale on your own. You can spend the afternoon at leisure before your journey kicks off with an evening shindig to meet your new travel partners.Meals: B：Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded(Kickoff Party)Stay: Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch - 2
Day 2 — Scottsdale - Sedona - Williams
Your trek through America's frontier history begins in the Sonoran Desert. Stampede through the luminous orange and red landscapes of Sedona with your choice sightseeing. Then, it's on through Oak Creek Canyon to the historic railroad town of Williams, where we'll Connect With Locals and enjoy a Be My Guest experience dinner hosted by the owners of local western restaurants.
Sonoran Desert
Oak Creek Canyon
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Grand Canyon Railway - 3
Day 3 — Williams - Flagstaff - Williams
Discover all that Flagstaff has to offer today. Head to Walnut Canyon National Monument to spot cliff dwellings and learn all about the Sinagua people who lived here over 800 years ago. Enjoy a scenic self-guided 0.9-mile loop trail that allows visitors to explore the dwellings up close, as well as breathtaking views of the canyon and its diverse plant and animal life.
Enjoy lunch on your terms in downtown Flagstaff before you Dive into Culture at the Museum of Northern Arizona learning all about the cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau over a guided pottery-making class. The remainder of your evening is free for you to explore Route 66 just steps away from your hotel.
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Grand Canyon Railway - 4
Day 4 — Williams - Grand Canyon
Cut dirt and board your train to the Grand Canyon for some Family Fun, passing the vanilla-scented Ponderosa Pines and through the Kaibab National Forest. Tales of Old West legends are brought back to life as they travel with you along the rugged landscapes.
We arrive at the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Walk the rim and learn from a Local Specialist how this extraordinary feat of nature developed over the past 40 million years.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: National Park Lodges Grand Canyon - 5
Day 5 — Grand Canyon - Lake Powell
Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you visit Desert View's Pueblo-style Watch tower and support the Grand Canyon Conservancy and their development of the Desert View Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage Site. Enjoy lunch on your own in Page before heading over to the iconic Horseshoe Bend. You'll witness the Colorado River carving through the red rock canyons with sweeping vistas as far as the eye can see.
Afterward, you can choose to join a Navajo Local Guide for a tour through one of the magical slot canyons surrounding the region. In the evening, join an optional MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Red Heritage, a Navajo owned and operated Native American Performing Arts Theater, for a show of powwow dancing, flute playing and live drum music while enjoying a tasty dinner.
Colorado River
Horseshoe Bend
Lake Powell
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas - 6
Day 6 — Lake Powell - Zion National Park - Bryce Canyon
Explore yet another great natural triumph in Zion National Park by shuttle or on foot. Connect to history following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. Soak in the lush vegetation, wild rivers, roaring waterfalls and towering white and pink cliffs. Perhaps challenge yourself with a hike to the Emerald pools before taking the scenic Mount Carmel Highway admiring views of waterfalls and slick rocks, watching out for spectacular formations like the Great Arch of Zion and the distinctive Checkerboard Mesa. The red-orange-pink hued hoodoos of Bryce Canyon are your final stop for today.
Continue the fun over an optional barbeque dinner at Ebenezeer's Show and Dinner feasting on salmon, flat iron steaks and grilled chicken and tasty sides while taking in an energizing live country music show.
Zion National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn - 7
Day 7 — Bryce Canyon
Take your seat in an amphitheater of the must-see, towering sandstone spires of Bryce Canyon. Bask in these pink, orange and rusty-red limestone spires, known as hoodoos, that seem to rise from the desert floor. Explore the rim, learning how the canyon was formed over millennia by the erosion of sandstone and limestone, before spending the afternoon at leisure.
Choose to blaze your own trail on a one-hour horseback ride in the Dixie National Forest, climbing Bristlecone Pine Ridge with 1,500-year-old Bristlecone Pines (one of the oldest living things on the North American continent). Our adventure through the Old West almost at its end, we get gussied up for a dinner.Bryce Canyon National Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn - 8
Day 8 — Bryce Canyon - Las Vegas
Hoodoos to your back and high-living ahead, depart on the last leg of your journey to Las Vegas with a stop in St. George, Utah for lunch on your own. You'll be transferred to Las Vegas International Airport, or your hotel if you're extending your stay.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 7-night hotel accommodation
- 1 Kickoff Party, 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Trip Highlights: Dinner in the Old West, The Route to Sedona, Museum of Northern Arizona - Prehistoric Pottery, Stays with Stories: Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, Journey On The Grand Canyon Railway, Meet Canyon Dave, Grand Canyon Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site, Visit Horseshoe Bend, Visit Zion National Park
Not included
- Service fee for travel director and driver
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)
- Travel insurance
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 4–31 days before | 20% | Cancellation Made Within 4 days to 31 days prior to departure, Refund 20% of total purchase amount |
| 32–62 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 32 days to 62 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 63+ days before | 200% | Cancellation Made 63 or more days prior to departure, only $200 charge handling fee by person |
Important info
Special notes
- Important info:
- We recommend bringing a flashlight for use in the National Parks. Lighting is often limited on the walking paths at night. The highest elevation point for this guided vacation is 9000 ft. / 2740 m.
- Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
- Non-US citizens please check if visas are needed with your nearest consulate.
- Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1.
- To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure. - Travel insurance:
- We highly recommend guests purchase travel insurance prior to your trip.
- Your insurance should cover trip interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, and evacuation and repatriation cover including during pandemic events. - Luggage:
- Travelling with the local operator entitles each guest to travel with one suitcase not exceeding 23kg (50lbs) in weight, with the dimensions of 76cm x 46cm x 25cm (30” x 18” x 10”). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12”x11”x6” (30x28x14 cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Telescopic handles or wheels not permitted.
- Internal flights: Luggage allowance is limited to 1 piece per person (maximum of 20Kg/44lbs) and 1 hand luggage per person (maximum of 7Kg/15lbs).
- We strongly recommend that you test the weight of your baggage prior to travel. You should be able to lift and comfortably transport it for short distances.
- Baggage allowances vary from airline to airline and you should check with your chosen carrier for details prior to travel. - Border crossings and visa requirements:
- Each guest must ensure that their passport is valid for at least six months beyond the conclusion of their trip and that they have acquired all necessary visas and permits. You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas before the departure of your guided holiday. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your trip. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks before your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your Travel Agent and the local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting well in advance to determine which visas they require and how to obtain them.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Triple room bookings are available on the majority of our tours, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 5 – 17, we do not accept children under the age of 5. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Triple room bookings are available on the majority of our tours, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 5 – 17, we do not accept children under the age of 5. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
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