Canyon Country featuring Arizona & Utah

A journey through Canyon Country brings you into a colorful world of the stunning southwestern vistas and the unique topography of three national parks: Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon. Enjoy the stark beauty of Monument Valley during a jeep ride narrated by a Navajo tribal member. Visit the Sedona artists' colony and travel through Kaibab National Forest. Luxuriate at the Lake Powell Resort for two days and enjoy the neon-lit spectacle of Las Vegas.

Highlights
Scottsdale,Oak Creek Canyon,Kaibab National Forest,Grand Canyon,Lake Powell,Monument Valley,Bryce & Zion Canyon National Parks, Las Vegas

Collette Experience

  • See the amazing spires and canyons of three great national parks: Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon.
  • Stay two nights in Lake Powell Resort, a stunning hotel that overlooks the sparkling blue waters of Lake Powell.
  • End your vacation with a two-night stay in Las Vegas where you can relax or join in the 'round the clock activities.

    • Call (800) 388-1207 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7690660

    Tour Operator
    Collette Vacations
    Offer
    Offer valid through 2/28/2009
    Duration
    9 Days
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1ScottsdaleScottsdale - Tour Begins: A tour of canyon country features some of America's most colorful and spectacular scenery and includes visits to three national parks. Your vacation begins in the colorful city of Scottsdale.
    Day 2ScottsdaleScottsdale - Phoenix - Scottsdale: This morning will be a highlight of your trip as you enjoy a chat with a local Native American tribe member. Learn about the different tribes of the area, their histories, and modern day life of Native Americans in Arizona. After your presentation, a local guide will introduce you to Scottsdale and Phoenix. Highlights of this tour include downtown Phoenix, Camelback Mountain, Paradise Valley, Old Town Scottsdale and more. Next, you will learn how Native American jewelry and handicrafts are made at a jewelry-making demonstration. The rest of the day is at leisure to check out Old Town Scottsdale or just relax at your hotel.
    Day 3Grand CanyonScottsdale - Sedona - Grand Canyon: Begin the day with a visit to the beautiful city of Sedona and take some time to shop in the marketplace. You will be amazed with Oak Creek Canyon, where the rock formations seem to change hue with every turn in the road. Later, as you travel through the spectacular Kaibab National Forest, you will reach the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Tonight join your fellow travelers for a night of dinner and entertainment*.
    Day 4Lake PowellGrand Canyon - Lake Powell: This morning you will have ample time to explore the Grand Canyon. Behold amazing views of the canyon with a drive along the South Rim. Theodore Roosevelt, upon visiting the canyon, is quoted as saying, "This is one of the great sights which every American, if he can travel at all, must see." Later, a short drive brings you to Cameron Trading Post. For nearly a century, the post has been a haven for travelers, traders, and explorers who come from all points of the globe to see the wonder of the Grand Canyon and experience the Native American cultures of the Southwest. Continue north through mesa-studded desert scenery before arriving at your home for the next two evenings, Lake Powell Resort, a stunning hotel that overlooks the sparkling blue waters of Lake Powell.
    Day 5Lake PowellLake Powell - Monument Valley - Lake Powell: Begin your day with an invigorating breakfast cruise** along lovely Lake Powell. Journey through the territory of the Navajo nation and arrive in Monument Valley, a sacred Navajo land featuring colorful sandstone spires that rise hundreds of feet from the valley floor. Enjoy an exciting Jeep tour, narrated by one of the Navajo tribe members. A stop will be made at a Hogan. The history and symbolism of a Hogan represents every aspect of Navajo life: their thinking, reasoning, planning and their philosophy. Later today, return to Lake Powell for an evening of leisure.
    Day 6Zion Canyon National ParkLake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park - Zion Canyon National Park: Today, travel to Bryce Canyon National Park, truly one of the most spectacular scenic wonders of the world. The formations within Bryce Canyon National Park, called Hoodoos, are the creation of wind and water erosion over eons of time. Iron oxidizing within the rock causes the natural orange and red hues that color these formations. Your final destination for the day is the red and white sandstone cliffs of Zion Canyon National Park***. In sheer magnitude and color, Zion is very likely one of the most awe-inspiring national parks in the world.
    Day 7Las VegasZion Canyon National Park - Las Vegas, Nevada: Leave nature's beauty behind for the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas strip. Probably the most famous stretch of road in the world, its 4 miles of neon-lit resorts with around-the-clock action is like nowhere else on earth. A two-night stay provides you plenty of time to enjoy the shows, the casinos and all the fun.
    Day 8Las VegasLas Vegas: Today is yours to do as you please. Lounge by the pool sipping cool drinks, experience an amazing one-of-a-kind show, go hiking, or try your luck in the casino. Or perhaps explore the hotels on the strip with themes that capture your attention as you get swept away by the wonders inside. Take time to visit Mandalay Bay's Shark Reef aquarium or stop by the Luxor to see the sphinxes and pyramid. New York-New York brings the "Big Apple" to life right on the Vegas strip. See the Eiffel Tower, "ooh" and "ahh" at the Mirage volcano, or watch pirates battle at Treasure Island. The Las Vegas strip brings the world to you.
    Dates/Pricing
    DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
    March 19, 2009Land Only$1,749.00* (USD)Quote
    April 16, 2009Land Only$1,749.00* (USD)Quote
    April 30, 2009Land Only$1,749.00* (USD)Quote
    May 21, 2009Land Only$1,849.00* (USD)Quote
    June 04, 2009Land Only$1,849.00* (USD)Quote
    July 09, 2009Land Only$1,849.00* (USD)Quote
    September 10, 2009Land Only$1,849.00* (USD)Quote
    October 01, 2009Land Only$1,849.00* (USD)Quote
    October 29, 2009Land Only$1,849.00* (USD)Quote
    November 05, 2009Land Only$1,799.00* (USD)Quote
    March 18, 2010Land Only$1,799.00* (USD)Quote
    April 01, 2010Land Only$1,799.00* (USD)Quote
    April 22, 2010Land Only$1,799.00* (USD)Quote
    April 29, 2010Land Only$1,849.00* (USD)Quote
    Disclaimer
    Note
    Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
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