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Colourful Trails
of the Southwest
9 nights / 10 days
Starts in Phoenix and ends in Albuquerque
Journey past the Grand Canyon, ancient Puebloan cliff dwellings
and natural arches near Moab, exploring the Old West as the
sun sets against a sandstone backdrop.
Day 1: Arrive Phoenix/Scottsdale Check into your hotel and in the
evening meet your Travel Director and fellow Travellers for a
welcome reception. Meals(s): Welcome Reception Included. Hotel:
The Saguaro
Day 2: Scottsdale - Sedona - Grand Canyon National Park The Valley
of the Sun shines brightly as you traverse desert landscapes, passing
sanguaros and red rock formations en-route to the artists' enclave of
Sedona. Arrive at the Grand Canyon and meet a Local Specialist who
will share insights into the canyon's geological marvels. Skirt the
South Rim to see the Colorado River, and watch how the light plays
on its layered cliff-face. Meals(s): Full Breakfast. Hotel: National Park
Lodges
Day 3: Grand Canyon National Park - Monument Valley - Bluff Rise
early for an optional flightseeing over the Grand Canyon and then
trace the scenic South Rim of the Grand Canyon along Desert View
Drive. Continue to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park where you'll
board 4X4 vehicles to navigate the iconic red valley landscape
guided by a member of the Navajo Nation and Local Specialist.
Savour the flavours of the Southwest this evening as you dine at the
resort's fine dining restaurant, Duke's. Meals(s): Full Breakfast and
Dinner Included. Hotel: Desert Rose Resort
Day 4: Bluff - Canyonlands National Park - Moab (2 nights) Sit back
and watch the scenery unfold as you drive along Utah's Scenic
Byway 191 between Bluff and Moab. Arriving at Canyonlands National
Park, we ascend the Island in the Sky mesa and admire the
spectacular scenery below. This evening, we 'Connect With Locals'
over an exclusive 'Be My Guest' dinner with wine at a local grill in
Moab. Meals(s): Full Breakfast Included , Be my Guest Dinner. Hotel:
Homewood Suites
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