Best of the Canyonlands
From CAD $4077
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Descend from the Mile High City into the foothills of the Rockies and through the badlands, canyons, and arches rising from desert landscapes. From Arches and Canyonlands National Parks tours and a Be My Guest lunch experience at a family owned organic farm to the Grand Canyon, it’s the best-of experiences not to be missed.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 6 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Monument Valley and The Grand Canyon
- Discover Las Vegas
- Visit Vail, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Desert Viewpoint, Cameron Trading Post, Grand Canyon National Park
- View the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park
- See Delicate Arch in Arches National Park
- Scenic Drive along Desert View Drive along parts of Route 66
Iconic Experience
- Vail: Welcome to one of Colorado's great playgrounds. While the winter attracts the ski crowds, the summer draws in guests to the European-style Vail Village. Surrounded by towering Rocky Mountain peaks, the pedestrian village offers a unique mix of shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes. Feel the friendly local vibe that makes Vail cosmopolitan and unpretentious.
- Arches National Park: Nature's creations spring to life at Arches National Park, home to the greatest concentration of natural arches in the world. Some 2,000 natural sandstone arches can be found within the boundaries of the national park. On your visit, unlock all the science and history of how these 6,000 natural sandstone arches were formed by rain and wind. Take in the sights of Delicate Arch and Balanced Rock while admiring the ever-changing landscapes as you traverse the park.
- Canyonlands National Park: There’s no better spot to witness the power of the Colorado River carving through rocky red landscapes than at Canyonlands National Park. Take in the views from the Green River Overlook, and be inspired by the vast expanse of high desert canyons at Grand Viewpoint.
- Mesa Verde National Park: There’s no better place to learn about the ancient cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people than at Mesa Verde National Park. View the carvings in the sandstone of the canyon walls at the several hundred of these dwellings – astounded by the history presented before you. This UNESCO-listed park also features thousands of well-known preserved archaeological sites. Take in the sites of this protected area as you ride along the Mesa Top Loop and Cliff Palace Loop, where you can see the magnificent Cliff Palace.
- 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.
- Grand Canyon National Park: One of the seven natural wonders of the world and the second most visited national park in the United States. Explore the Visitor Center and get familiar with the history of the Grand Canyon, grab a coffee at a local cafe and take a walk along the Rim Trail. Keep your camera on-hand as you explore some of the 278 miles of the Colorado River and adjacent canyonlands at one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world with unmatched vistas along its rim.
- Las Vegas: Go sightseeing in the largest city in Nevada and one of the world's greatest resort cities, Las Vegas.
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.
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.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Monument Valley: Immerse yourself in the landscape of the Navajo people journeying through the desert to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. 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: Reduced Inequalities.
Trip Details
Product Code: 28244
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 43.155B
Starts: Denver (CO), United States Of America
Finishes: Las Vegas (NV), United States Of America
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- All transport and transfers shown
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4077 ($582 /day)
Itinerary
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 dinner this evening.
Accommodation: The Slate Hotel Denver Downtown, Tapestry by Hilton
Meals: Dinner
Kick off your day 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.
Accommodation: Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Get ready to gasp. Arches National Park is packed with striking natural arches. On your jaw-dropping exploration, learn how these 2,000 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.
Accommodation: Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn
Meals: 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 people of this land heading toward Monument Valley, home to the Navajo Nation and the backdrop of many famous Hollywood Western movies.
Accommodation: Goulding's Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
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 Intertribal Cultural Heritage and explore the exhibits that highlight the stories, traditions, and knowledge of local tribes. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the profound bond between the 11 Grand Canyon tribal communities and the canyon, along with its surrounding lands. 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.
Accommodation: National Park Lodges Grand Canyon
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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 you journey to Sin City. Canyon views give way to a desert oasis as you travel back in time past motels, diners and gas stations towards the dazzling lights of Las Vegas.
Accommodation: Horseshoe Las Vegas
Meals: Breakfast
Your 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.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2024
Incredibly well-organize with plenty of history and science facts. Our guide, Dennis was thorough and Ray Shawn was an excellent driver. The hotels we stayed at were just in line with the theme of the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/25/2024
Ronald Odee - Traveled, September 2024
It was perfect. Our guide and driver were exceptional!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/16/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
Great iternerary......felt a bit rushed. Wish we had more time at each location. Saw alot BUT....again it was very limited time at each location.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/22/2024
Michael Bode - Traveled, March 2024
A little pricey but so worth it. There are lots of park fees and the hotels were great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/06/2024
Adora Estepa - Traveled, October 2024
The trip is curated nicely and the camaraderie among the members of the tour group is awesome.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/17/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
The tour director and driver were amazing. From play list to on board videos related to the areas we visited.We got to see all the highlights from Arches NP, Canyonlands, Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, and Grand Canyon.. the hotels were very comfortable and convenient. Overall we were very satisfied with the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/08/2024
Gail Byrnes - Traveled, September 2024
Seeing the Colorado Rockies was on our bucket list for years. The entire trip, from Denver to Las Vegas, was well planned and very informative. Our hotel accommodations were varied in style and substance, but they were all comfortable, clean and offered something special. We let our tour guide know in advance that my husband might possibly be able to keep up on some of the walks, and accommodation was made for him. The only thing that I would have enjoyed that wasn’t on the tour would have been the opportunity to go trail riding on a horse. The tour guide and bus driver were both wonderful.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/14/2024
Robert Neilans - Traveled, September 2024
Great trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/06/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Excellent in all ways.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, February 2022
I was able to visit and experience places safely as I was traveling alone. However, some experiences, such as Mesa Verde, were not worth the 3 hour trip. Time was extremely limited at the Grand Canyon because we had to make up an excursion that was originally scheduled for the previous day. Also, given the price of this trip, I would have expected better choices for ‘on your own’ dining than a mall food court or Walmart parking lot.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/26/2022
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