Itinerary

Day 1:
Denver. (Sat.) Welcome to colorful Colorado! This evening, mix and mingle with your traveling companions at the 6 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR)

Day 2:
Denver–Rocky Mountain National Park–Vail. (Sun.) Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Denver this morning, then it’s on to the beautiful Colorado mountains. Travel to Estes Park, gateway to ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK. A break at almost 12,000 feet provides fantastic alpine scenery. Continue along scenic Trail Ridge Road, crossing the Continental Divide and passing Grand Lake, Colorado’s largest natural lake. Journey to Vail, one of America’s most popular mountain resorts. (B) Note: Rocky Mountain National Park is subject to favorable road and weather conditions.

Day 3:
Vail–Colorado National Monument–Moab. (Mon.) Travel through the massive 1,800-foot walls of Glenwood Canyon to the “western slope” of Colorado. Then visit COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT, with sightseeing along panoramic Rim Rock Drive. Admire the majestic beauty of Independence Monument and Balanced Rock. Afterward, continue to Moab, Utah, arriving at Red Cliffs Lodge. Enjoy WINE TASTING at your resort’s winery, then experience an authentic outdoor western barbecue. (B,D)

Special Feature: Your hotel in Moab is the Red Cliffs Lodge. Offering guests a ranch-like experience amid luxurious western charm, Red Cliffs Lodge sits high on the banks of the Colorado River surrounded by cliffs and situated where western favorites such as Wagon Master and Rio Grande were filmed.

Day 4:
Moab. (Tue.) This morning, visit ARCHES NATIONAL PARK, a wonderland of magnificent sandstone formations. Balance of the day is at leisure. Relax, swim, play tennis, visit the winery, or explore the museum with memorabilia from the movies filmed at your resort’s spectacular location. This evening, enjoy the optional Canyonlands by Night riverboat show. (B)

Day 5:
Moab–Mesa Verde National Park–Durango. (Wed.) Head back to Colorado and travel to MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, a World Heritage Site. Stop at Spruce Tree House, one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings. Also visit the museum that depicts the story of the people who once thrived on this 8,000-foot plateau, and stop at a great vantage point for pictures of Cliff Palace (one of the largest of the 700-year-old Anasazi dwellings). Arrive in Durango, a town born in the gold-rush and silver-mining era, in time for an optional 4-wheel-drive excursion into the mountains or a float trip down the Animas River. (B,D)

Day 6:
Durango. Rail Journey to Silverton. (Thu.) Board the narrow-gauge DURANGO-SILVERTON TRAIN this morning for a scenic ride through San Juan National Forest. The legendary steam train hugs steep canyon walls winding its way through Rio de las Animas Canyon with vistas of snow-capped peaks. Free time in Silverton, once a major mining town which owes its name to the bragging statement by an early miner: “We have no gold, but silver by the ton!” Return to Durango. (B)

Day 7:
Durango–Santa Fe. (Fri.) Head to New Mexico and to the charming city of Santa Fe, the oldest seat of government in the United States. Experience Santa Fe up close as you embark on a GUIDED WALKING TOUR of the many historic buildings that reveals the town’s Spanish, Indian, and American heritage. Main sights include the San Miguel Mission, the Palace of the Governors, the CATHEDRAL OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, and LORETT O CHAPEL’S “Miracle Stairway.” The remainder of your day is at leisure. (B,D)

Day 8:
Santa Fe–Taos. (Sat.) Today, travel to the adobe town of Taos, seated on the high-desert mesa at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. On today’s walking tour, learn about its 1,100 years of history and art by visiting PUEBLO DE TAOS, a Native American village inhabited for nearly 700 years. Explore the historic town plaza, offering eclectic galleries, and wonderful shops during an afternoon at leisure. (B)

Day 9:
Taos–Colorado Springs. (Sun.) Leave Taos, traveling across the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, one of the highest in the U.S., and drive north to Colorado Springs, Colorado, stopping at the ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE en route. Walk across the world’s highest suspension bridge and marvel at the rugged rock walls that plunge more than 1,000 feet down to the Arkansas River. Continue to Colorado Springs, home to the U.S. Olympic Training Center. (B)

Day 10:
Colorado Springs. Pikes Peak & Cog Railway Excursion. (Mon.) Visit Manitou Springs and take the CO G RAILRO AD up to the summit of 14,110-foot Pikes Peak, the place that inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write “America the Beautiful.” This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D)

Day 11:
Colorado Springs–Denver. (Tue.) Head north to reach Denver International Airport for guests with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after Noon. The motorcoach then continues into downtown, where the vacation ends. (B)

Dates & Prices

DENVER:
Welcome reception; sightseeing tour

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK:
Sightseeing tour Colorado National

MONUMENT:
Sightseeing along Rim Rock Drive

MOAB:
Visit Arches National Park; wine tasting

MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK:
Visit cliff dwellings and museum

DURANGO:
Ride narrow-gauge train to Silverton

ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE:
Walk across the span

SANTA FE:
Guided walking tour; visit Loretto Chapel

TAOS:
Walking tour and visit Pueblo de Taos

COLORADO SPRINGS:
Ride the cog railroad up Pikes Peak; Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner
 

Itinerary

Dates & Prices

• Phoenix
• Montezuma Castle
• Sedona
• Grand Canyon
• Monument Valley
• Mesa Verde
• Durango
• Rocky Mountains
• Pecos
• Santa Fe
• Albuquerque
• Acoma Pueblo
• Petrified Forest
• Flagstaff

Itinerary

Day 1
Scottsdale, Arizona - Tour Begins
Join Collette on a tour through five of America’s most splendid national parks. Your tour begins in Arizona, where you will enjoy a stay in the world-famous resort town of Scottsdale.

Day 2
Scottsdale - Sedona - Lake Powell
Begin the day with a visit to the artists'' colony of Sedona before stopping at the spectacular Oak Creek Canyon. See the amazing rock formations change hue with each turn in the road. Later today, you arrive at Lake Powell.

Day 3
Lake Powell - Grand Canyon
This morning you embark on a delightful breakfast cruise* on scenic Lake Powell. Then travel to Carl Hayden Visitors Center and look out over Glen Canyon Dam and see to the end of Lake Powell. Afterwards, travel to Marble Canyon before arriving at the spectacular Grand Canyon, staying at the only in-park hotel. The original Grand Canyon Lodge was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1937 by architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood. Its rustic construction of limestone walls and timbered ceilings complements the North Rim''s lush beauty. The Lodge offers peace and comfort to the North Rim visitor and is a National Historic Landmark. Dinner this evening takes place in the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, offering fine dining in a casual atmosphere, with magnificent views overlooking the rim of the Canyon.

Day 4
Grand Canyon - Bryce Canyon, Utah - Zion Canyon
Today you 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. Tonight, join your fellow passengers for a Ranger talk to learn more about the park.

Day 5
Zion Canyon - Salt Lake City
A drive north takes you to Salt Lake City, the “City of the Saints,” where you will enjoy a two-night stay. Perhaps you will want to explore Temple Square. This beautifully landscaped 10-acre plot of ground in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City is one of Utah''s most visited attractions. The centerpiece of the square is the 6-spired granite Salt Lake Temple, and adjacent to this imposing edifice is the domed Tabernacle*, home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir* and the great Tabernacle organ.

Day 6
Salt Lake City
Enjoy a tour of Salt Lake City, featuring the Great Salt Lake, the state capitol and the residential district. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 7
Salt Lake City - Jackson Hole, Wyoming
En route to Wyoming you will see the majestic Bear Lake Summit. Later you will arrive in the cowboy town of Jackson Hole.

Day 8
Jackson Hole
The day is yours to explore Jackson Hole. Some optional activities include shopping, canoeing, hiking and river rafting trips. Tonight, a fun-filled evening of cowboy entertainment and dinner is in store at the Bar J Chuckwagon.*

Day 9
Jackson Hole - Grand Tetons - Yellowstone
From Jackson Hole, pass through Grand Teton National Park. Towering more than a mile above the valley of Jackson Hole, the Grand Teton rises to 13,770 feet. Twelve Teton peaks reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain glaciers. The Teton Range is the youngest range in the Rockies and displays some of North America''s oldest rocks. Later, arrive at the amazing Yellowstone National Park where you will enjoy an overnight stay at your lodge nestled in the heart of this wonderful park. One of the many highlights is the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser, a fountain of steam that rises more than 60 feet in the air.

Day 10
Yellowstone - Cody - Sheridan
A delightful day of sightseeing begins with a trip along Lake Yellowstone and over Sylvan Pass. From the mountains to the prairies, the scenery is simply amazing. As you pass through Cody, a stop will be made at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, a tribute to one of the most colorful figures of the old west, Buffalo Bill Cody. Before turning in for the night in Sheridan, you drive through the incredible Bighorn Mountains and journey through the territory of the Great Sioux Nation.

Day 11
Sheridan - Custer State Park, South Dakota
See one of the country''s most famous landmarks, Mount Rushmore, before visiting the Crazy Horse Monument, a memorial dedicated to the Native Americans of our great land. You''ll also have the opportunity to visit the Native American Cultural Center to learn about their culture and customs. Here, Native Americans discuss the significance of wearing different feathers, clothes, crafts and the movements of their dances. Later, you arrive at Custer State Park, in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Join your fellow travelers at a farewell dinner and share your experiences at our nation''s wonderful parks.

Day 12
Custer State Park - Tour Ends
Your tour ends, leaving you with many wonderful memories.

Dates & Prices

This tour includes Lake Powell, Grand Canyon, Mt. Rushmore, Bryce, Zion, Grand Teton, & Yellowstone National Parks.
Visit five of our nation's most breathtaking national parks on one great tour.

Discover a world of color and light as you take a breakfast cruise on beautiful Lake Powell.

Spend two nights in the cowboy town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming and enjoy an evening of cowboy entertainment.
 

Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrive Las Vegas. (Sun.) Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas! This evening, join your Tour Director for a Welcome reception. (WR)

Day 2:
Las Vegas–Grand Canyon. (Mon.) Leave the bright neon lights of Las Vegas behind and cross the old Mohave gold-strike country, passing through Williams on historic Route 66 and the Kaibab National Forest to arrive in the GRAND CANYON. Marvel at one of the Natural Wonders of the World as you experience the dramatic views. There’s time to wander along the Canyon Rim or perhaps join a ranger-led program. Also included in your tour is admission to the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC IMAX THEATER , where you’ll discover a Grand Canyon that would take a lifetime to experience. (B,D)

Day 3:
Grand Canyon–Lake Powell. (Tue.) For a once-in-a lifetime experience, take our optional flightseeing excursion; a helicopter flight over the heart of the Grand Canyon with incomparable views of flame-colored walls plunging 4,800 feet into the Colorado River. Later this morning we travel north to the shining shores of Lake Powell. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely boat CRUISE and the opportunity to photograph the fascinating scenes created by the sharply eroded canyon walls. Your resort features sweeping views over the lake. (B,D)

Day 4:
Lake Powell. Choose Your Experience. (Wed.) A GLOBUS PLATINUM EXCLUSIVE, select how you wish to spend your day. Choose between a leisurely RAFTING TRIP in Glen Canyon where you’ll learn about the history, ecology, and geology of the region or narrated FLIGHTSEEING excursion over the shimmering blue waters of Lake Powell and fascinating Rainbow Bridge. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy all the amenities of your resort. (B)

Day 5:
Lake Powell–Monument Valley. (Thu.) This morning, continue into Navajo country to secluded Goulding’s Lodge in the heart of Monument Valley. Upon arrival, take a dip in the pool and admire the western sky above or perhaps explore the Goulding’s Musuem and Trading Post, home to a wonderful collection of movie memorabilia and Indian artifacts. Tonight, enjoy a NAVAJO cookout . (B,D)

Day 6:
Monument Valley–Moab. (Fri.) In the cool hours of morning, set out with a Navajo guide in a comfortable allterrain vehicle to explore Monument Valley. Have your cameras ready for some incredible shots. Later this morning we continue further north to the resort town of Moab for a relaxing 2-night stay at Red Cliffs Lodge on the Colorado River. (B,D)

SPECIAL FEATURE:
Your hotel in Moab is the Red Cliffs Lodge. Offering guests a ranch-like experience amid luxurious western charm, Red Cliffs Lodge sits high on the banks of the Colorado River surrounded by cliffs and situated where western favorites such as Wagon Master and Rio Grande were filmed.

Day 7:
Moab. Arches National Park. (Sat.) This morning we visit ARCHES NATIONAL PARK, home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, such as the world-famous Delicate Arch and many other unusual rock formations. Next, it’s on to CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK, a magnificent showcase of geology where you’ll see the remarkable effects of millions of years of erosion. The remainder of the day is yours to relax at your resort. Perhaps enjoy a wine tasting, a relaxing massage, a game of tennis, or a hike along one of the many trails. (B)

Day 8:
Moab–Bryce Canyon National Park. (Sun.) A day of rich contrasts leads you to BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK. The slow erosion of ages has created fantastically sculptured rock formations resembling castle towers and cathedral spires. The natural amphitheatres and canyons glow with different lights throughout the day. You’ll overnight inside the park at Bryce Canyon Lodge. (B,D)

Day 9:
Bryce Canyon National Park–Zion National Park. (Mon.) After a leisurely morning, descend into half-mile-deep ZION NATIONAL PARK. “Zion” means a place of peace and refuge. Relax at your lodge and enjoy the colorful sandstone walls that rise thousands of feet above the lush greenery of the canyon floor. (B,D)

Day 10:
Zion National Park–Las Vegas. (Tue.) En route to Nevada, stop in St. George to view one of the first Mormon temples in Utah. Then head for the excitement of Las Vegas, where you’ll stay at Treasure Island in the heart of the Strip. A Farewell Dinner is hosted this evening by your Tour Director. (B,D)

Day 11:
Las Vegas. (Wed.) Bid farewell to your new friends as you transfer after breakfast to Las Vegas McCarran Airport for your flight home. (B)

Dates & Prices

LAS VEGAS:
Welcome reception; Farewell Dinner

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

LAKE POWELL:
Cruise and a “Choose Your Experience” activity

MONUMENT VALLEY:
Overnight at historic Goulding’s Lodge; enjoy a Navajo cookout and Jeep tour

MOAB:
Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK

ZION NATIONAL PARK

NOTE
Operated with Brennan Vacations