Wonders of the American West
Wonders of the American West
Wonders of the American West
10 Days Starting and ending in Las Vegas (NV)
Visiting: Las Vegas, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Moab, Capitol Reef National Park, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Monument Valley, Durango, Grand Canyon National Park
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Tour Overview
See the best of the American West on this 10-Day guided tour. Travel to Bryce Canyon National Park to explore its rock pillars and natural amphitheaters — then feast with your fellow travelers overlooking the park’s iconic orange rock formations. In Moab, see the ancient pueblo dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park, where the Ancestral Pueblo people once lived. Meet a Navajo guide in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, where you will board ATVs, explore the valley and learn about the tribe’s history. Later, eat a traditional Navajo lunch amid the valley’s beautiful buttes and mesas. On the way to picturesque Lake Powell, stop at the Glen Canyon Dam, then lounge at the pool of your hotel. In Page, enjoy a Navajo inspired taco buffet dinner and performance. Join a Local Expert at Grand Canyon National Park for a one-of-a-kind experience: Allow the expert to guide you through the park while teaching you about how this national treasure was formed.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas
Accommodation: Paris Las Vegas
Meals Included: Dinner with Wine
Experience everything you love about Paris, right in the heart of the Strip. At Paris Las Vegas Hotel &Casino, see the City of Lights with the same passion, excitement and ambiance of Europe's mostromantic city. This evening, join your Travel Director and companions for a Welcome Dinner with wine.
Day 2: Zion National Park
Location: Bryce Canyon National Park, Las Vegas, Zion National Park
Accommodation: The Lodge at Bryce Canyon
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a brief stop in St. George, arrive in Utah's first national park, Zion National Park. Follow the pathswhere native people and pioneers once walked as you gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pinkand red. Learn about the park at the Visitor Center before taking a narrated tram ride along Zion CanyonScenic Drive alongside the rushing Virgin River and soaring canyon walls. This winding road, closed toprivate vehicles during the summer, will take you to some of the most treasured spots in the park. Thisevening, arrive at Bryce Canyon Lodge for a leisurely two nights to explore the nearby trails and vistas.
Day 3: Whimsical Bryce Canyon National Park Relaxed Start
Location: Bryce Canyon National Park
Accommodation: The Lodge at Bryce Canyon
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Start the day by travelling through Bryce Canyon National Park, the great natural amphitheater.Encounter some of Utah's most unusual, whimsical eroded rock formations that characterize thisNational Park. With your Travel Director, learn how wind, erosion and iron oxidation created thespellbinding hoodoos. Opt to explore by horseback joining a ride in the Dixie National Forest and the rimof Water Canyon Amphitheater, the first canyon in Bryce Canyon National Park. You'll then climbBristlecone Pine Ridge lined with 1,500-year-old Bristlecone Pines (one of the oldest living things on theNorth American continent.) This evening, go off the beaten path and into the woods of Bryce Canyon toview the color-changing hoodoos as the sun sets. Conclude the day feasting on a three-course dinnerwith wine while being entertained by local musicians.
Day 4: Escalante National Monument And Capitol Reef
Location: Moab, Capitol Reef National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park
Accommodation: Element Moab
Meals Included: Breakfast
Experience Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, an outstanding biological resource spanningfive life-zones, from low-lying desert to coniferous forest. As you explore this rugged land of theAncestral Puebloan and Fremont people, discover how they were experts at farming. Rock art panels,occupation sites, campsites and granaries built by their descendants still remain today. Venture to Capitol Reef National Park’s landscape of colorful canyons, ridges, buttes and monoliths. Admire itswhite sandstone cliffs resembling capitol building domes and reefs evoking barrier reefs of the sea.
Day 5: Arches National Park And Canyonlands National Park
Location: Arches National Park, Moab, Moab, Canyonlands National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
In the morning, visit the greatest concentration of natural arches in the world at Arches National Park.Some 6,000 natural sandstone arches can be found within the boundaries of the national park. Take ashort walk to Delicate Arch Viewpoint to view the iconic arch, a 52-foot freestanding natural arch that iswidely considered the most recognized landmark in Utah. Then it's on to Canyonlands National Park fora drive onto the Island in the Sky, a mesa resting 1,000 feet (305 meters) above the surroundingcountryside offering spectacular views over the dramatic sandstone formations. This evening, have yourpick of a locally sourced meal, choosing from three local restaurants.
Day 6: Mesa Verde National Park
Location: Mesa Verde National Park, Moab
Accommodation: Far View Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a deep discovery of the fascinating Mesa Verde National Park. Learn how the park protects someof the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in the United States and is considered oneof the top cultural attractions in the Western United States. Among 600 historic cliff dwellings, view theancient pueblo dwellings known as Cliff Palace, the largest cliff dwelling in the country. This evening,settle in for a relaxing stay inside Mesa Verde National Park.
Day 7: Durango Free Time And Monument Valley
Location: Monument Valley, Durango, Monument Valley
Accommodation: Goulding's Lodge Monument Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, amble through the streets of historic Durango before stopping near the iconic backdrop of Forrest Gump's last run featured in the film. Deepen your knowledge and your connection with the first peoples of this land as you travel to Monument Valley for an Authentic Cookout Dinner with membersof the Navajo Nation. Hop in an off-road, open-air vehicle to the cookout site where you’ll enjoy adelicious barbeque grilled dinner with a chance to try traditional Navajo fry-bread. Bask in the stunning red rock scenery and take in the sounds of nature as you enjoy your picnic style dinner with members ofthe Navajo Nation. Savor each moment of this insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience thatprovides a sustainable workforce for the Navajo people.
Day 8: Monument Valley To Mystery Valley Relaxed Start
Location: Monument Valley
Accommodation: Goulding's Lodge Monument Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast
Embark on an exclusive MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience into Mystery Valley’s relatively unknown haven of Anasazi Ruins and rock art. Explore this intriguing stretch of desert full of graceful geological formations, petroglyphs, scattered artefacts like broken pottery shards and breath-taking viewsof the spectacular buttes of neighbouring Monument Valley Tribal Park. A true hidden gem, your visit accompanied by a local Diné (Navajo) guide is a unique opportunity for a guided tour among ancient Indigenous ruins. Continue through the barren beauty of the desert to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park where you will board off-road open-air vehicles to explore the valley. This area is also the backdrop for many Western Hollywood hits, including "Stagecoach" and "Fort Apache." Inspired by these iconicmovies, you’ll find “John Wayne’s cabin” at nearby Goulding’s Lodge. This small structure was used forexterior shots in "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon," starring Wayne himself.
Day 9: The Wonders Of The Grand Canyon
Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley
Accommodation: Grand Canyon National Park Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Begin your final day visiting the historic Cameron Trading Post to pick up some Navajo jewelry, baskets,pottery and artwork. Continue to Desert View for one of the best views of the Grand Canyon from itswatchtower. Admire this iconic building inspired by ancient Native American watchtowers anddecorated with murals by a Hopi artist. Over this up close and personal MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®Experience, members will share stories, family histories and cultural demonstrations such as carpetweaving and traditional song and dance performances. Journey on to Grand Canyon National Park, oneof the seven natural wonders of the world. Choose to hike along the scenic Rim Trail with your TravelDirector. Alternatively, join a Local Expert, Canyon Tim, for a fascinating discussion on the wonders ofthis natural phenomenon, the local flora and fauna and how you might be able to spot local wildlife. Endyour vacation at the Grand Canyon featuring a three-course Celebration Dinner with wine.
Day 10: Return To Las Vegas
Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Las Vegas
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up to the backdrop of the Grand Canyon and enjoy some peace and tranquillity before the day trippers arrive. You may take an optional flight-seeing helicopter ride for stunning views over the Grand Canyon before your journey ends with a departure transfer to Las Vegas International Airport, arriving at 16:00.
Check out our Q&As
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Insight Vacations requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of insight vacations charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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