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16 National Parks Walk 10 nights / 11 days Starts and ends in Las Vegas Zion, Bryce, Arches and Grand Canyon National Parks offer the best trails in Southwest USA. Hike into the belly of the Grand Canyon down to Plateau Point, enjoy a sunset view or opt for a scenic flight for a bird's eye view. Explore the backroads of Monument Valley with a Navajo guide and observe strange red rock formations in Arches and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Skirt the switch-back trails in Zion up to Angels Landing for views of the valley below. This dedicated walking tour means you can explore the national parks the way they were meant to be - on foot and with camera at the ready! Max 13 persons Small group tour Made for you Day 1: Las Vegas Welcome to the neon city in the Nevada desert, Las Vegas. This brash, iconic city offers travellers the chance to explore the over-the-top resort hotels, see a show, shop or simply indulge in a spot of people watching. A welcome meeting will be held at approximately 18:00 hrs. in the evening with free time afterwards to explore the cityscape at night and see the neon lights in all their glory. Hotel: Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Day 2: Las Vegas - Zion National Park After leaving Las Vegas, drive through the Mojave Desert before arriving in the state of Utah and at your destination for today, Zion National Park. Zion Canyon was named by the early Mormon settlers of Utah, who thought of it as their ‘promised land’. Some of the best hiking in the desert terrain of Southwest USA can be found here, in and around the fertile Virgin River Gorge. With a two-night stop, you'll have plenty of time to explore. Upon arrival, you leader will take you on a walk to Emerald Pools as an introduction to Zion National Park, as well as Western USA. Hotel: La Quinta Inn & Suites (Or Similar) (2nights) Day 3: Zion National Park Today is about exploring Zion National Park and one option, albeit a challenging one, is to ascend 760 meters (2,500ft.) to experience unbeatable panoramic views of the entire national park from the top of Angels Landing. Angels Landing is definitely not for the faint-hearted, although if you can hold your nerve on this strenuous trail, fortune certainly favours the brave. Day 4: Bryce National Park Leaving Zion we climb in elevation to almost 8,296ft and traverse a high plateau to Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon is a fascinating natural amphitheatre of pink, orange and white sandstone spires, known locally as hoodoos. There are a variety of scenic overlooks and trails that range from easy to moderate in difficulty. The Navajo or Peek-a-Boo Loop trails will enable you to hike right in amongst these unique rock formations with your tour leader or alternatively remain on the rim and photograph the ever-changing shadows and hues as the sun makes its way across the wide-open sky. Hotel: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn (Or Similar) Days 5-7: Arches National Park - Canyonlands National Park Stunning red sandstone arches have been created over millions of years by the whipping winds that brush down the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. The park offers leisurely hikes through spectacular sandstone landscapes with intriguing names like the

Arches National Park Devil's Garden. One of the more widely recognised arches and by far the most visited is Delicate Arch, a 65ft., freestanding arch that has become one of Utah's most famous icons - and this is what you will visit on day five. Hotel: The Virginian Motel (Or Similar) Day 8: Monument Valley Today you travel south-east to the Navajo Nation's Monument Valley. A sacred land to those who call it home, the red sandstone monoliths have been the backdrop to countless Western movies. Today we set out on a backcountry 4x4 (vans in winter) driving tour, heading deep into the heart of the valley. After stops for photo opportunities in the park, our local Navajo guide will then lead you even deeper into the park on foot where you'll be walking to explore places that very few non-Native Americans ever to get to see. Finish your day with yet another unforgettable sunset in the valley and a traditional Navajo meal. Hotel: Kayenta Monument Valley Inn (Or Similar) Days 9-10: Grand Canyon (South Rim) One of those rare places that has yet to be adequately described, painted or photographed in its entirety. This incredible spectacle is difficult to comprehend, even as you stand at the rim or hike down into the canyon. Carved over several millennia, this massive wonder of nature is 277 miles (445 km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide and over one mile deep (1.6km). r. There are many rim trail walks that you can enjoy using the park’s transport, as well as the park ranger's guided nature walk, or you may just wish to sit in quiet contemplation on the edge of this natural wonder. However, with a full free day we highly recommend lacing up your hiking boots and walking the Bright Angel Trail down to Plateau Point. For a unique bird's eye view, why not opt for a scenic flight over the canyon, which offers perspectives that cannot be seen when visiting on foot. Hotel: Red Feather Lodge (Or Similar) Day 11: Route 66 - Las Vegas This morning you begin your journey back to the desert city of Las Vegas. En route you drive along a section of the original Route 66, stopping at the town of Seligman which is filled the brim with pure Americana. This stop makes for some wacky photos but also echoes back to a time when the mother road was the main highway to cross America. This incredible adventure comes to an end as you return to Las Vegas. This tour ends at our gateway hotel at approximately 17:00 hrs. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 21:00 hrs Includes • Return flights from Dublin to Las Vegas • 10 nights hotel accommodation as specified or similar • Services of a professional tour guide and Navajo guide in Monument Valley • 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner with the Navajo in Monument Valley • Monument Valley half day hiking and backroads led by Navajo guide • Guided hikes in Zion National Park, Arches National Park and Grand Canyon • Trail walks into Bryce Canyon • Explore Canyonlands • Iconic view over Dead Horse Point Departure Dates 2020 • 21 Apr; 25 May; 15 Jun; 22 Aug; 3 Sep; 14 Nov Pricefrom£3105/€3225perpersonbasedon2sharing. TravelApr2020.QuoteRef 52210725. To book call Dublin 01 673 3800 or Belfast 028 9051 1800 All prices are a guide. Prices can increase or decrease. Prices in £ Sterling / € Euro and are based on 2 adults/2 children sharing a room. Prices shown are a starting price and will vary according to departure date and time of booking. Hotel and peak supplements may apply. Important: See the back of the brochure for terms and conditions - a full version can be found on our website and must be read prior to booking. 17

Arches National Park<br />

Devil's Garden. One of the more widely recognised arches and by far<br />

the most visited is Delicate Arch, a 65ft., freestanding arch that has<br />

become one of Utah's most famous icons - and this is what you will<br />

visit on day five. Hotel: The Virginian Motel (Or Similar)<br />

Day 8: Monument Valley Today you travel south-east to the Navajo<br />

Nation's Monument Valley. A sacred land to those who call it home,<br />

the red sandstone monoliths have been the backdrop to countless<br />

Western movies. Today we set out on a backcountry 4x4 (vans in<br />

winter) driving tour, heading deep into the heart of the valley. After<br />

stops for photo opportunities in the park, our local Navajo guide will<br />

then lead you even deeper into the park on foot where you'll be<br />

walking to explore places that very few non-Native Americans ever<br />

to get to see. Finish your day with yet another unforgettable sunset<br />

in the valley and a traditional Navajo meal. Hotel: Kayenta Monument<br />

Valley Inn (Or Similar)<br />

Days 9-10: Grand Canyon (South Rim) One of those rare places that<br />

has yet to be adequately described, painted or photographed in its<br />

entirety. This incredible spectacle is difficult to comprehend, even as<br />

you stand at the rim or hike down into the canyon. Carved over<br />

several millennia, this massive wonder of nature is 277 miles (445<br />

km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide and over one mile deep<br />

(1.6km). r. There are many rim trail walks that you can enjoy using the<br />

park’s transport, as well as the park ranger's guided nature walk, or<br />

you may just wish to sit in quiet contemplation on the edge of this<br />

natural wonder. However, with a full free day we highly recommend<br />

lacing up your hiking boots and walking the Bright Angel Trail down<br />

to Plateau Point. For a unique bird's eye view, why not opt for a<br />

scenic flight over the canyon, which offers perspectives that cannot<br />

be seen when visiting on foot. Hotel: Red Feather Lodge (Or Similar)<br />

Day 11: Route 66 - Las Vegas This morning you begin your journey<br />

back to the desert city of Las Vegas. En route you drive along a<br />

section of the original Route 66, stopping at the town of Seligman<br />

which is filled the brim with pure Americana. This stop makes for<br />

some wacky photos but also echoes back to a time when the mother<br />

road was the main highway to cross America. This incredible<br />

adventure comes to an end as you return to Las Vegas.<br />

This tour ends at our gateway hotel at approximately 17:00 hrs.<br />

We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel<br />

if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a<br />

flight that departs before 21:00 hrs<br />

Includes • Return flights from Dublin to Las Vegas • 10 nights hotel<br />

accommodation as specified or similar • Services of a professional<br />

tour guide and Navajo guide in Monument Valley • 2 breakfasts and<br />

1 dinner with the Navajo in Monument Valley • Monument Valley half<br />

day hiking and backroads led by Navajo guide • Guided hikes in Zion<br />

National Park, Arches National Park and Grand Canyon • Trail walks<br />

into Bryce Canyon • Explore Canyonlands • Iconic view over Dead<br />

Horse Point<br />

Departure Dates <strong>2020</strong> • 21 Apr; 25 May; 15 Jun; 22 Aug; 3 Sep; 14 Nov<br />

Pricefrom£3105/€3225perpersonbasedon2sharing.<br />

TravelApr<strong>2020</strong>.QuoteRef 52210725.<br />

To book call Dublin 01 673 3800 or Belfast 028 9051 1800<br />

All prices are a guide. Prices can increase or decrease. Prices in £ Sterling / € Euro and are based on 2 adults/2 children sharing a room. Prices shown are a starting price and will vary according to departure<br />

date and time of booking. Hotel and peak supplements may apply. Important: See the back of the brochure for terms and conditions - a full version can be found on our website and must be read prior to booking.<br />

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