Best of the Canyonlands

Best of the Canyonlands

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Best of the Canyonlands

7 Days Starting in Denver, United States and ending in Las Vegas, United States

Visiting: Denver, Moab, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

DBOCZN20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $2825 $2605 Operator discount: -$220

NB: Prices correct on 10-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Best of the Canyonlands" tour, a captivating journey through the iconic landscapes of the American West. Begin your adventure in Denver, exploring its vibrant culture before heading to the majestic Rockies and the charming alpine village of Vail. Discover the wonders of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and delve into the rich history of Mesa Verde's ancient cliff dwellings. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Monument Valley with a Navajo guide, and marvel at the grandeur of the Grand Canyon. Enjoy unique cultural encounters, including a visit to a local organic farm and a stay at the historic Goulding's Lodge. Conclude your unforgettable journey in the dazzling city of Las Vegas. With expert guides, comfortable accommodations, and immersive experiences, this tour offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural richness.

Highlights

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    Must-see Highlights

    • The Grand Canyon, Monument Valley
    • Discover Denver, Moab and Las Vegas
    • Visit Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Cameron Trading Post
    • See Delicate Arch in Arches National Park
    • Scenic Drive along Desert View Drive along parts of Route 66
    • View the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park, Desert Viewpoint

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    Make Travel Matter®

    Grand Canyon: At Desert Viewpoint Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site learn about the 11 Grand Canyon tribal communities. Discover Native crafts watching a carpet weaving demonstration, or you may enjoy traditional song and dance performances. Your visit and donation provide a continuous source of funding for the on-going development of the Cultural Heritage Site while allowing guests to engage directly with Indigenous community members. The experience directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities and Goal 11: Responsible Production and Consumption.

    Monument Valley: Immerse yourself in the landscape of the Navajo people journeying through the desert to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park accessing roads, places, sites that are closed to the general public. Get a feel for the land and its people climbing aboard an open-air, all-terrain vehicle to explore the valley with your Navajo guide as you pass its towering sandstone buttes and mesas, many of which have been featured in prominent Western films including John Wayne’s ‘Stagecoach’. Your exclusive Navajo Tribal Park tour with a Navajo guide helps preserve the integrity of the land and culture. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reducing Inequalities.

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    Be My Guest

    Palisade: Unlock the local secrets of the land over a meet-and-greet at Field to Fork, an organic fruit and vegetable farm that cultivates 10 acres for vegetable production in addition to a fruit orchard of rare heritage stone and pomme fruit. Welcomed by owners Jessica and Scott, you’ll learn about the farm, its history and Jessica and Scott’s passion and expertise for organic farming. Then, take a walking tour of the farm discovering horticulture and how they grow organic fruits and vegetables, including a greenhouse and barn tour. Cap off your experience with a meal of crudité, salad, pizza topped with local ingredients and dessert featuring local seasonal fruit.

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    Trafalgar Difference

    Monument Valley: Explore an iconic part of the Western USA on this Stays with Stories experience. Feel like you’re stepping back in time to when the lodge was founded in the 1920's. Then imagine you’re stepping onto a movie set -- Goulding's Lodge was made famous by Hollywood movies filmed here. In addition to waking up to watch the daybreak over Monument Valley, you’ll also love how the hotel has supported the local Diné (Navajo) community.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Discover Denver

Location: Denver

Accommodation Name: The Slate Hotel Denver Downtown, Tapestry by Hilton

Meals Included: Dinner

Channel your inner pioneer as you embark on an epic encounter with the peaks, canyons and deserts of what was once the treacherous Wild West. Kick-start your expedition in Denver, exploring the Mile High City, known for its thriving coffeehouse and brewery scene, at your leisure before meeting your Travel Director and fellow expeditioners at a Welcome Dinner this evening.

Day 2: Roam The Rockies

Location: Moab

Accommodation: Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Kick off your day stopping in Vail, an alpine village and one of Colorado's great playgrounds known for its epic powder-filled basins that have attracted skiers since the 1960s. Then discover local organic products and meet local farmers over a one-of-a-kind Be My Guest Experience at Field to Fork, a four-season organic farm and boutique fruit stand, growing and celebrating the flavors of every season. You’ll love learning the local secrets of organic farming over a tour from the owners followed by a meal of farm-fresh ingredients. This evening in Moab, opt for an exhilarating Optional Experience flying over Canyonlands National Park during sunset.

Day 3: Explore Utah’S Arches And Canyons

Location: Moab

Accommodation: Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast

Get ready to gasp. Arches National Park is packed with striking natural arches. On your jaw-dropping exploration, learn how these 6,000 natural sandstone arches were formed by rain and wind on this guided visit led by your knowledgeable Travel Director. From one stunning landscape to the next in Canyon Country, see how the power of the Colorado River carves through the rocky red landscape at Canyonlands National Park. Drive onto the Island in the Sky - a mesa resting 1,000 feet (305 meters) above the countryside offering spectacular views over the dramatic sandstone formations. Take your experience to the next level with an Optional Canyonlands by Night light show, complete with a lip-smacking cowboy-style Dutch Oven Dinner and a trip on the Moab Queen II jet boat cruising by the lit-up canyon walls.

Day 4: Pioneer Through Monument Valley

Location: Monument Valley

Accommodation: Goulding's Lodge

Accommodation Name: Goulding's Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Within UNESCO-listed Mesa Verde National Park, admire some of the over 600 ancient cliff dwellings carved in the sandstone of the canyon walls. Established by Teddy Roosevelt in 1906, the Park protects some of the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in the United States. Deepen your connection with the first nations of this land heading toward Monument Valley, home to the Navajo Nation and the backdrop of many famous Hollywood Western movies.

Day 5: Tour The Remarkable Grand Canyon Make Travel Matter

Location: Grand Canyon

Accommodation: National Park Lodges Grand Canyon

Accommodation Name: National Park Lodges Grand Canyon

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Your big day of bucket list sites on your US National Park tour begins in Monument Valley. Enjoy a unique exploration with a Local Specialist driving in an open-air vehicle past its towering sandstone buttes and mesas that rise from the barren landscape on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Continue through the ancestral home of the Navajo, winding along Desert View Drive, surrounded by mesmerizing multi-colored canyons. Stop at Desert View Intertribal Cultural Heritage Site to hear stories, family histories and cultural demonstrations by tribal members on another MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. We've saved the best for last: the Grand Canyon. Get a unique perspective from geological expert Canyon Tim who reveals the geological wonders on a private nature talk. Join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner toasting to America’s National Parks at your accommodations inside Grand Canyon National Park.

Day 6: A Scenic Journey To Las Vegas

Location: Las Vegas

Accommodation Name: Horseshoe Las Vegas

Meals Included: Breakfast

Rise early to catch the first rays of light as they illuminate the canyon. Consider an optional helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft flightseeing tour to view this feat of nature from the sky or enjoy a leisurely morning, before we journey to Sin City. Desolation gives way to a desert oasis as we cruise back in time past motels, diners and gas stations towards the dazzling lights of Las Vegas.

Day 7: End Your Journey In Las Vegas

Location: Las Vegas

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our exhilarating adventure through the canyonlands has come to an end. Grab some breakfast as you prepare to say farewell to your friends or consider extending your stay at Horseshoe, Las Vegas. Depart at your leisure to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.

What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

    The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

    Accommodation is provided in carefully selected hotels that are tried and trusted.

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

    Porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour package.

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

    Hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are covered in the tour.

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

    The tour includes daily breakfast and up to half of your evening meals.

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

    The tour features must-see sightseeing opportunities and surprise extras.

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

    Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing experiences.

  • All transport and transfers shown

    All transport and transfers as shown in the itinerary are included.

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation

    Travel is provided in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.

  • Optional Experiences and free time

    The tour offers optional experiences and free time for personal exploration.

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What's Not Included

  • Flights

    Flights to and from the tour start and end locations are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities and experiences not listed in the inclusions are not included.

Dining Summary

  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 6 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)

Dive Into Culture

  • Grand Canyon National Park: The great outdoors is your classroom today when you meet geologist Canyon Tim for an enlightening talk about the Grand Canyon at the South Rim . Having over 30 years of geological experience, Tim’s fascinating talk reveals how this natural marvel was formed millions of years ago and how the different layers that make up the Colorado Plateau are still visible today.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with luxury air-conditioned coaches equipped with Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable journey through the stunning landscapes of the Canyonlands, with all transport and transfers included.

Accommodation

Experience comfort and convenience with stays at The Slate Hotel Denver Downtown, Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn, Goulding's Lodge, and National Park Lodges Grand Canyon, offering a blend of modern amenities and unique local charm.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique experiences are included in the tour at Monument Valley?

    At Monument Valley, you will have a unique exploration with a Local Specialist driving in an open-air vehicle past towering sandstone buttes and mesas. This experience is part of the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® initiative, which supports the local Navajo community.

  • How does the tour support local communities and sustainable practices?

    The tour supports local communities and sustainable practices through experiences like the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® initiative at the Grand Canyon's Desert Viewpoint Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site and Monument Valley. These experiences provide funding for cultural heritage sites and support the local Navajo community.

  • What can I expect from the 'Be My Guest' experience at Field to Fork?

    During the 'Be My Guest' experience at Field to Fork, you will meet the owners, Jessica and Scott, and learn about organic farming. You'll take a walking tour of the farm, including a greenhouse and barn tour, and enjoy a meal featuring farm-fresh ingredients.

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes stays at cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted. Specific accommodations mentioned include The Slate Hotel Denver Downtown, Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn, Goulding's Lodge, and National Park Lodges Grand Canyon.

  • Are there any optional experiences available during the tour?

    Yes, there are optional experiences available, such as an exhilarating flight over Canyonlands National Park during sunset and a Canyonlands by Night light show with a cowboy-style Dutch Oven Dinner.

  • What is the focus of the 'Dive Into Culture' experience at the Grand Canyon?

    The 'Dive Into Culture' experience at the Grand Canyon involves an enlightening talk by geologist Canyon Tim, who explains the geological formation of the Grand Canyon and the visible layers of the Colorado Plateau.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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