• Zion National Park Visit the West''s Garden of Eden.
• Bryce Canyon Views of colorful sandstone spires.
• Salt Lake City Enjoy an orientation tour including Temple Square.
• Jackson Overnight in this authentic old-western town.
• Grand Tetons Take in the dramatic peaks and abundant wildlife.
• Yellowstone Two nights in America''s First National Park.
• Cody Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.
• Little Bighorn National Monument See the site of "Custer''s last stand."
• Black Hills Visit legendary Deadwood; view Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorials.
• Arches See the amazing natural stone arches and other amazing rock formations.Mesa Verde National Park Stay inside the park and explore the dramatic South Rim.
• Mesa Verde Explore the ancient Indian cliff dwelling.
• Monument Valley Tour the the Navajos lands with a Native guide.
• Denver Stay in America''s Mile-High City.
• Grand Canyon Enjoy the views from the South Rim.

• A welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director
• 13 Full breakfasts
• 6 three-course dinners in hotels
• 1 local specialty restaurant dinner in Jackson

• The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour.
• Complimentary transfers from Las Vegas and from the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas McCarran Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas
• Travel on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seat and restroom facilities.
• You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
• A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

• Day 1 - Arrive Las Vegas Welcome to Las Vegas! A complimentary transfer is provided to your Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is available at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
   
  Hotel: Las Vegas Hilton
  
   
• Day 2 - Las Vegas – Zion National Park – Bryce Canyon This morning''s journey takes us through St. George before reaching spectacular Zion National Park, called the West''s "Garden of Eden," to see the massive rock formations of Zion Canyon. Next on to Bryce Canyon National Park, where sandstone spires reflect colorful hues from every vista point. Here we visit the amphitheater of "hoodoos," the odd shaped stone monoliths. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Ruby''s Inn
  
   
• Day 3 - Bryce Canyon - Salt Lake City This morning, we''re off to Salt Lake City, headquarters of the Mormon religion. Here our sightseeing tour includes Assembly Hall and the Tabernacle, home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and one of the largest pipe organs in the world. Site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City is both a monument to Western history and a thriving modern city. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Sheraton City Centre
  
   
• Day 4 - Salt Lake City - Jackson. This morning we travel north along the edge of the Great Salt Lake and across the Oregon Trail en route to Jackson for the night. On arrival enjoy time to wander through this authentic old-western town. This evening we enjoy a specialty dinner at a local restaurant in the town square. (Full breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Antler Inn
  
   
• Day 5 - Jackson - Grand Teton - Yellowstone National Park (2 nights) We travel through scenic Grand Teton National Park, past sparkling Jenny Lake, on our way to Yellowstone National Park, an amazing geothermal wonderland. Home to an astounding array of elk and rare bears, Yellowstone also has one of the few large herds of buffalo still in existence. We stay inside Yellowstone for two nights, with plenty of time to enjoy our spectacular surroundings. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: National Park Lodges
  
  (Weather conditions permitting, the South Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is open from mid-May to mid-October. When the South Entrance is closed, the tour will travel west from Jackson via Idaho and enter Yellowstone National Park through the West Entrance.)
  
   
• Day 6 - Yellowstone National Park sightseeing Enjoy a full day tour of Yellowstone National Park. Highlights include the world''s most extraordinary collection of geysers, hot springs and bubbling mud pools, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River with its thundering waterfalls, Yellowstone Lake, endless forests, and the famous Old Faithful Geyser which erupts almost every hour. (Full Breakfast)
  
  
   
• Day 7 - Yellowstone - Cody - Billings. After breakfast we head to Cody, named after its most famous resident, Buffalo Bill Cody. Here we learn about his adventures during a visit to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Then on to the historic cattle town of Billings, Montana. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Crowne Plaza Billings
  
   
• Day 8 - Billings - Deadwood - Rapid City (2 nights). Today''s first stop is at Little Bighorn National Monument, site of the infamous "Custer''s Last Stand." From here we head into South Dakota and stop at Deadwood, where Wild Bill Hickok, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday once lived. We then make our way to Rapid City for two nights. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Radisson Rapid City
  
   
• Day 9 - Black Hills excursion. Today we travel through the scenic Black Hills, stopping at the Crazy Horse Memorial honoring all Native Americans. We also learn the story behind Mount Rushmore, before viewing this incredible sculpture depicting four great American Presidents. Your evening is at leisure. (Full breakfast)
  
   
• Day 10 - Rapid City - Denver Our day begins with a drive through the Black Hills National Forest where Ponderosa pines, spruce and aspen forests provide a home for a variety of wildlife. Then we continue on through the National Grassland prairies of South Dakota and Wyoming en route to Colorado''s capital city – Denver, also known as the Mile-High City. (Full Breakfast / Dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Adam''s Mark
  
   
• Day 11 - Denver - Arches National Park - Moab After breakfast we drive into the Rocky Mountains and stop at the famous resort of Vail where there is time for a short stroll through this quaint alpine village. Following the Colorado River, we travel through the spectacular scenery of the Rockies and arrive in Utah. Here we explore the amazing wonderland of Arches National Park where natural stone arches and balancing rock formations are scattered all around you. Then on to Moab for our overnight stay. (Full breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Canyonlands Inn
  
   
• Day 12 - Moab - Mesa Verde - Kayenta This morning we visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mesa Verde National Park. Here we enjoy a tour highlighting some of the archeological finds which help us piece together how the Native American tribes lived in the canyons of Mesa Verde. From here our journey continues to Kayenta on the Navajo Indian Reservation for our overnight stay. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Holiday Inn Kayenta
  
   
• Day 13 - Kayenta - Monument Valley - Grand Canyon. We join a local guide and explore the giant, world-famous monoliths of Monument Valley aboard open-air vehicles. We then continue to the magnificent Grand Canyon for our overnight stay. There is plenty of time to explore this natural wonder, stroll the rim or maybe venture down the Bright Angel Trail. Join your Tour Director for a stroll along the rim at sunset. (Full breakfast)
  
  Hotel: National Park Lodges
  
   
• Day 14 - Grand Canyon - Depart Las Vegas. This morning is at leisure for optional flightseeing tours over the Grand Canyon before we drive along parts of the famous Route 66 as we head back towards Las Vegas. En route, we cross the Colorado River into Nevada and arrive in Las Vegas. Complimentary transfers to Las Vegas International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas for passengers extending their stay are provided. (Full breakfast)
  
  Please do not schedule any flights before 5:30pm

• Jackson Enjoy an authentic cowboy chuckwagon dinner with entertainment.
• Grand Teton National Park Journey through dramatic scenery and stop at beautiful Jenny Lake.
• Yellowstone Stay inside the park, join an educating wildlife tour.
• Cody Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and learn about the Wild West.
• Hill City Ride aboard a genuine 1880 Steam Train through the Black Hills to Keystone.
• Deadwood Explore this historic western town aboard a guided trolley.
• Black Hills Travel aboard a vintage steam train, visit Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Bear Country USA and the Mammoth Site Museum.
• Keystone Join in a fun golf tournament at "Holy Terror Miniature Golf."

• A welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director.
• 7 full breakfasts
• 2 dinners at the hotel
• 1 specialty dinner at local restaurant in Jackson

• The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors.
• Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Salt Lake City International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in Salt Lake City and on Day 8 from Keystone to Denver International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Denver.
• Travel on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
• Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
• A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

• Day 1 - Arrive Salt Lake City Welcome to Salt Lake City! After landing at the airport, you’ll be whisked away to your hotel. Meet your Tour Director this afternoon and start exploring on your own. This evening, join us for a Kick-off Party at the hotel.
  
  Hotel: Sheraton City Centre
  
   
• Day 2 - Salt Lake City – Jackson Put on your cowboy hats, pull up your boots, and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime. Heading north, skirt the Great Salt Lake and enter Wyoming for your first encounter with the mighty Rocky Mountains. Follow trails blazed by rugged mountain men centuries ago as you explore sweeping valleys and high mountain passes. Cross the famous Oregon Trail and follow the historic Snake River to the authentic Old West town of Jackson. Passing through the town’s famous landmark arch of tangled elk antlers, walk back into history as you explore the Town Square with its western boardwalks, craft shops and ice cream parlors—all surrounded by the majestic Rockies. Come nightfall enjoy a special treat: a western-style chuckwagon dinner and show. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Antler Inn
  
   
• Day 3 - Jackson – Grand Teton National Park – Yellowstone National Park (2 nights) This morning, as an option, perhaps rollick down the Snake River on a fun and educational wilderness float trip. Later, continue north along the dramatic Grand Teton National Park mountain range and into the world’s first national park: the world-famous Yellowstone. This is truly a wonderland of over 10,000 geysers, fumaroles, hot springs, mud pots and steam vents—highlighted with a visit to Old Faithful, which has been faithfully spouting steam water every hour for thousands of years. At the Visitor Center, learn amazing facts about Yellowstone and kids have a bit of fun earning their Junior Ranger Badge. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: National Park Lodges
  
   
• Day 4 - Yellowstone National Park Excursion Early morning is the best time to spy on some of the shy creatures that inhabit the forest. On a morning wildlife walk, search for the more than 60 species of mammals including bear, beaver, bison, marmot, elk and moose, as well as 200 species of birds. Your senses will be assaulted by the roar of steam, the thunder of a spectacular waterfall, the bellowing of bison, the smell of sulfur pools and awe-inspiring views at every turn—sights and sounds that make for an experience you’ll be talking about for years. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
   
• Day 5 - Yellowstone – Cody – Sheridan Leaving Yellowstone National Park, travel down, down, down into Shoshone Canyon and the rugged Absaroka Mountains until you reach the rustic, charming Old West town of Cody, named after Buffalo Bill Cody. Here, in the “Rodeo Capital of the World,” explore the enormous Buffalo Bill Historical Center and the world’s largest collection of western artifacts…perhaps witness a shootout next to the Irma Hotel…and poke around the Indian Village. Then, head west over the Bighorn Mountains to Sheridan, a city steeped in western history, surrounded by dramatic mountains and wide open spaces. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Holiday Inn Sheridan
  
   
• Day 6 -Sheridan – Deadwood – Keystone (2 nights) Ride east into the famous Black Hills where George Armstrong Custer and the 7th Cavalry discovered gold in 1874, sparking the last major Indian War on the Great Plains. In Deadwood, relive the times of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane and see where Wild Bill was shot while playing poker. Arriving in Hill City, board an authentic 1880 steam engine train and travel to Keystone at the base of Mount Rushmore. This evening watch the moving ceremonial lighting of its famous stone carvings before retiring to your hotel. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: White House Resort
  
   
• Day 7 - Black Hills excursion Our first stop is Bear Country USA, a wildlife park featuring the world''s largest private collection of American Black Bear. Enjoy the leisurely 3-mile drive through this spectacular and unique wildlife park nestled on 250 acres. Then, there is time to walk-through the Wildlife Center where young and smaller animals frolic in their outdoor exhibits. Later, we visit Mt. Rushmore National Park. You may have seen pictures of Mt. Rushmore National Monument, but they pale in comparison to seeing this majestic site in person. It took 400 artisans 14 years to carve the 60-foot sculptures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt out of the mountain. Nearby at Thunderhead Mountain is the world’s largest sculpture: the Crazy Horse Memorial. A work in progress for over 50 years, it will measure 563 feet high and 641 feet wide when completed. Chief Crazy Horse himself never allowed any photographs of himself and was secretly buried in a hidden grave. The monument is dedicated to his spirit and the spirit of Native Americans. Then it’s off to The Holy Terror Miniature Golf Course for a golf tournament. Named after the last active gold mine in Keystone, the course will have you screaming “mulligan" as you putt around gold-flecked boulders, up steep hills, down through the mine slew and around the water wheel and bubbling stream. Returning to Keystone, there is time to relax or take a plunge in the hotel’s swimming pool. Come nighttime, join us for a farewell dinner. Toast to your adventures of the past week and share memories of your Wild West vacation that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
   
• Day 8 -Keystone – Depart Denver Follow the trail to old Fort Laramie, the best-known milepost on the Oregon Trail, where you can still see 150-year-old wagon wheel ruts cut deep into the soil by thousands of pioneers heading West. At the fort’s living history exhibits, gain a deeper understanding of the harsh and often unforgiving world of the pioneer family as they fought distance, geography and weather to reach Oregon…and the native tribes who gave their lives trying to prevent it. Your Wild West adventure ends at the Mile High city of Denver where stops are made at Denver International Airport or, if you’re extending your stay at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in the heart of Downtown Denver. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Please do not schedule any flights before 8:00pm

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• Las Vegas Spend two nights in the entertainment capital of the world.
• Route 66 Travel along a portion of this historic highway.
• Montezuma Castle Visit the site of a 12th century Native American cliff dwelling..
• Sedona Enjoy the spectacular Red Rock Country landscape.
• Oak Creek Canyon Travel through this area of natural beauty.
• Grand Canyon Marvel at the magnificent canyons views from the South Rim.
• Lake Powell Enjoy views of the impressive rock formations that shape this lake.
• Bryce Canyon Stroll along the amphitheatre of pink, orange, and red "hoodoos".
• Zion National Park Spend two nights amongst the massive rock formations and explore this beautiful park.

• A welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director.
• 7 Full breakfasts.
• 3 three-course dinners in hotels.

• The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour.
• Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Las Vegas International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas and on Day 8 from Zion to Las Vegas International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas.
• Travel on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
• You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
• A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

• Day 1 - Arrive Las Vegas (2 nights) Welcome to Las Vegas! A complimentary transfer is provided to your Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is available at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
  
  Hotel: Las Vegas Hilton
  
   
• Day 2 - Las Vegas at leisure Today is free for you to do as you please. Relax by the swimming pool, attend one of the shows, or try your luck at the casinos. Perhaps explore the theme hotels on the Strip and let yourself be swept away by the wonders inside. Enjoy free shows along the Strip as a volcano erupts at the Mirage, pirates sink a galleon at Treasure Island, water fountains perform a musical ballet at the Bellagio, and a spectacular light show changes the color of the "Lake of Dreams" into a variety of bright, rich hues at the Wynn Hotel. (Full Breakfast)
  
   
• Day 3 - Las Vegas - Sedona Leaving behind the bright lights of Las Vegas, travel along parts of historic Route 66 into the desert landscapes of central Arizona. Visit the ruins at Montezuma Castle National Monument before winding through some of the West''s most famous Red Rock Country scenery to the quaint town of Sedona, an eclectic mix of Western, Native and New Age cultures. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Radisson Poco Diablo Resort
   
• Day 4 - Sedona - Grand Canyon National Park Enjoy free time in Sedona this morning to shop, visit the town''s many art galleries, or join an optional 4WD tour through the countryside. Then, climb through dramatic Oak Creek Canyon, with incredible views looking back over Sedona and Red Rock Country. Continue into the pine-covered Kaibab Plateau for our first view of the amazing Grand Canyon National Park at Mather Point. Enjoy the changing views of this natural wonder as we travel to our hotel located near the South Rim. As the sun sets, join your Tour Director on a stroll along the rim and watch the changing colors on the canyon''s walls. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: National Park Lodges
  
   
• Day 5 - Grand Canyon - Navajo Country - Lake Powell There is time this morning to admire the canyon''s amazing colors in the sunrise light. Or, for an entirely different perspective, why not take an optional flightseeing tour for a spectacular bird''s eye view of the Grand Canyon. Journey east into the vast Navajo Indian Reservation and stop at a historic Indian trading post with a chance to purchase native handicrafts. Then it''s on through the Painted Desert to Glen Canyon Dam, spanning the Colorado River and backing up its waters to form the magnificent Lake Powell. With over 1,900 miles of towering sandstone shoreline, the lake''s deep blue waters fill thousands of tiny fingers and hidden coves. There is time for an optional cruise on beautiful Lake Powell before tonight''s dinner at the hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Lake Powell Resort
  
   
• Day 6 - Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park - Zion National Park (2 nights) The incredible beauty of Utah comes to life today. Journey to Bryce Canyon National Park, and view the otherworldly collection of pink, orange, and red sandstone spires called "hoodoos." Travel along the rim of the amphitheater and marvel at the magnificent formations carved by Mother Nature into a fantastic landscape of fairytale castles, cathedrals, and a maze of trails and hideaways. Then, drive through some of the West''s most breathtaking scenery, traveling through the Checkerboard Mesa and down toward impressive Zion Canyon. Witness the amazing results of millions of years of erosion, including the Great Arch of Zion. Arrive at your hotel for a two-night stay. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Zion Park Inn (2 nights)
  
   
• Day 7 - Zion National Park sightseeing & at leisure You have the entire day to explore Zion National Park, a virtual "Garden of Eden," often said to be the most beautiful place in the U.S.. After a stop at the Zion Canyon Visitors Center, explore Zion Canyon at your leisure aboard the complimentary Zion Canyon Shuttle and discover this masterpiece of deep red canyons, mesas, buttes, massive monoliths and colorful towering cliffs rising steeply one-half mile above the lush greenery of the canyon floor. This afternoon is at leisure in Zion. Perhaps take a hike up to Angels Landing for breathtaking views, to Emerald Pools or walk through the Virgin River Narrows. This evening, join your new-found friends for a farewell dinner at the hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
   
• Day 8 - Zion - Depart Las Vegas We travel through historic St. George, home of Utah''s first Mormon temple, and down the spectacular Virgin River Gorge. Entering the vast Mojave Desert we arrive back in Nevada and Las Vegas where the tour ends. A complimentary transfer is provided to Las Vegas International Airport and to the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas for passengers extending their stay. (Full Breakfast)
  Please do not schedule any flights before 2.00pm.

• Montezuma Castle Visit the site of an ancient Sinagua Indian cliff-dwelling.
• Sedona Relive the Old West on an exciting 4WD Jeep adventure through Dry Creek Basin.
• Williams Spend the night in historic Williams, once a bawdy frontier town.
• Grand Canyon Railway Travel to the Grand Canyon on the historic Grand Canyon Railway.
• Grand Canyon National Park Stay inside the park, close to the South Rim’s stunning landscape.
• Historic Cameron Trading Post Stop at this historic trading post and shop for Native American arts and crafts.
• Kayenta Learn about the Navajo Code Talkers and their role during WWII.
• Monument Valley Join a local guide for a fun and informative excursion through this spectacular landscape.
• Zion National Park Explore the towering canyon walls and massive rock formations aboard the park shuttle.
• Bryce Canyon National Park Discover this amazing landscape and enjoy a wild west evening, complete with dinner and rodeo entertainment!

• A welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director.
• 7 full breakfasts
• 2 luncheons
• 1 three-course dinner at the hotel
• 1 specialty dinner and show in Sedona and 1 pizza poolside party at the hotel in Lake Powell

• The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors.
• Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Phoenix International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in Scottsdale and on Day 8 from Bryce to Las Vegas International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas.
• Travel on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
• Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
• A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

• Day 1 - Arrive Phoenix – Scottsdale (2 nights) Howdy partner! After landing at Phoenix International Airport, you are whisked to the Trafalgar hotel in Scottsdale where you meet your Tour Director this afternoon. There is time to gussy up before meeting new friends at our 6:00pm Kick-off Party at the hotel.
  
  Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale 
  
   
• Day 2 - Scottsdale – Sedona – Williams As you drive through the Sonoran Desert, you arrive at Montezuma Castle National Monument. Some 800 years ago, the Sinagua Indians carved this 5-story apartment out of the cliff. Why they did so remains a mystery…as is their sudden disappearance. Next is picturesque Sedona where you saddle up for a rip-roarin’ 4WD Jeep adventure into spectacular Dry Creek Basin. At the old Van Deren Cabin, learn what it was really like to be a cowboy in the Old West. A drive through spectacular Oak Creek Canyon leads to historic Williams, named after famous mountain man “Old Bill” Williams. It’s also the last outpost on famous Route 66. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Holiday Inn
  
   
• Day 3 - Williams – Grand Canyon Railway – Grand Canyon National Park Guard your wallets and purses! The infamous Cataract Creek Gang, as lowly a group of varmints that ever rode the range, has come to town to rob vacationers. But standing in their way is Marshall John B. Goodmore (the B stands for “B” good or “B” gone). Suddenly guns blaze and… you climb aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway, passing through majestic Ponderosa pines, the high desert and the Kaibab National Forest. Listen to tall tales and folklore about the area, but keep your eyes peeled. This is still the Wild West, and low-down train robbers have been known to attack the train from time to time. Nothing on earth can prepare you for the Grand Canyon—one of the natural wonders of the world. You can take tons of photos, hike the Bright Angel Trail, listen to rangers or explore Grand Canyon Village. If you’re truly adventurous, take an optional helicopter or fixed-wing flight over the canyon for a once-in-a-lifetime eagle-eye view. As the sun sets, and shadows dance mysteriously in the Grand Canyon, join your Tour Director for an unforgettable walk along the rim. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: National Park Lodges
  
   
• Day 4 - Grand Canyon – Monument Valley – Lake Powell Fred Grofé was so stunned by the spectacular beauty of the sunrise over the Grand Canyon, he wrote a symphony. But all you have to do is watch (and maybe hum). Drive along Desert View Drive, with jaw-dropping views of the Grand Canyon, before entering Navajo Country. Here you can browse the Historic Cameron Trading Post and shop for Southwest Native American art—including world-famous Navajo silver-and-turquoise jewelry. Next stop: the Code Talkers Exhibit at Kayenta. The Navajos were one of America’s greatest secret weapons in WWII. Because their coded messages were so vital to victory, GIs were ordered to protect the “Wind Talkers” with their lives. Monument Valley in southwest Utah is a favorite location for movie directors like John Ford. As you bounce along the valley floor in an open-air vehicle, you can almost see John Wayne leading a column of U.S. Cavalry along the magnificent buttes and mesas. The day ends at our lakeside resort at Lake Powell. Enjoy a fun-filled poolside pizza party and some well-earned relaxation. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Lake Powell Resort
  
   
• Day 5 - Lake Powell at leisure This is a free day to roam and explore. Optional activities include an exhilarating adventure gently floating down one of the most beautiful stretches of the Colorado Rive cruise on spectacular Lake Powell to Antelope Canyon or Rainbow Bridge take a guided tour to Glen Canyon Dam (and, perhaps, a scenic flight over the area) or enjoy the many aquatic activities at Lake Powell Marina. The choice is yours. (Full Breakfast)
  
   
• Day 6 - Lake Powell – Zion National Park – Bryce Canyon National Park(2 nights) Prepare to be wonder-struck by the scenic drive to Zion National Park where the towering cliffs and massive canyon walls of Zion Canyon will take your breath away. As you ride on the park’s shuttle, see how the Virgin River painstakingly carved one of nature’s wonders. There is also time for optional activities… Enjoy hiking? There’s an easy hike to the Emerald Pools or a more strenuous hike to Angel’s Landing. Or rent a bike. Or watch Zion Canyon: Treasure of the Gods on the massive IMAX theater screen. Leaving Zion, drive along the Mount Carmel Highway for spectacular views of Zion Canyon, the Great Arch of Zion and the distinctive Checkerboard Mesa. Final stop is historic Ruby’s Inn in Bryce for the last two nights of your adventure. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Ruby’s Inn
  
   
• Day 7 - Bryce Canyon National Park sightseeing & at leisure Exploring Bryce Canyon is like entering a weird and eerie world unlike any you’ve ever seen, filled with pink, orange and red sandstone spires called, appropriately, “hoodoos.” Explore the rim of a great amphitheater, stopping at various look-outs to photograph a fantastic landscape of fairytale castles and cathedrals, highways and hideaways, all meticulously carved by Mother Nature. During the afternoon you’re free to follow your own interests with our optional activities. Perhaps saddle up with a genuine cowboy for a horseback adventure through Bryce’s red rock canyons or hike along the many trails and explore this other-worldly wonderland. Then don your cowboy boots and Stetsons for a final evening filled with good food and good conversation. Afterwards, mosey on over to the Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo to watch bronco busters and cowboys test their skills in a wild west competition. It’s an evening you won’t soon forget! (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
   
• Day 8 - Bryce – Depart Las Vegas Traveling down through the scenic Virgin River Gorge, make your way into southern Nevada and to fabulous Las Vegas, where the tour ends. A complimentary transfer takes you to Las Vegas International Airport or, if you’re extending your stay, to the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Please do not schedule any flights before 5.00pm