Red Rocks & Painted Canyons by Rail 2018
Overview
Highlights
- Inside-the-park accommodations at Bryce & Zion national parks; first class rail journey aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway to the South Rim for a private lunch in a restaurant overlooking the canyon; private wilderness safari at an Arizona wildlife park to observe local wildlife in their natural habitats; 'Birds of Prey' raptor presentation; flightseeing adventure; private lake cruise and guided tour to view colorful slot canyons in the Navajo Nation; trail ride with a cowboy; rafting on the Colorado river; private tram tour in Zion National Park
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- Enjoy a complimentary night before your tour begins at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, one of the Southwest's finest resorts (subject to availability); ask at booking Exclusive filmed vignettes by filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan Inside-the-park lodges at Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks First class rail journey aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway to the South Rim for a private lunch in a restaurant overlooking the canyon Private wilderness safari at an Arizona wildlife park to observe local wildlife in their natural habitats "Birds of Prey" raptor presentation Flightseeing adventure over Rainbow Bridge & Lake Powell A private lake cruise and guided tour to view colorful slot canyons in the Navajo Nation A trail ride with a cowboy in Bryce Canyon National Park Optional guided Pink Jeep off-road excursion into the Sedona Hills Private tram tour in Zion National Park Colorado River trip in Glen Canyon on a pontoon raft Airport transfers on arrival and departure as noted 19 meals (7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners); all gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides & drivers; service charges, taxes, and porterage
Itinerary
Tour begins: Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North at 5:30 PM. A transfer is included from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Join your fellow family travelers for a welcome reception and dinner.
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LODGING : Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
PORTOFCALL : Scottsdale, Arizona
Depart Scottsdale this morning and travel through stunning red-rock landscapes that once provided the backdrop for many Western movies. Arrive midday in the town of Williams, whose Main Street is known by another moniker - Route 66, one of America's most famed byways....
More than one mile deep, the Grand Canyon is connected with Bryce Canyon and Zion Canyon by a series of cliffs known as the Grand Staircase. Since 1901, from early years transporting ore through remote western landscapes to the present day, the steam-powered Grand Can...
Your adventures begin early morning at Lake Powell. Get a bird's-eye view of the amazing Rainbow Bridge, Glen Canyon and Lake Powell itself on a flightseeing expedition* (weather permitting) - or you can take an optional 4-hour flightseeing excursion* to explore famou...
No Arizona vacation would be complete without a canyon rafting experience - and your family will never forget floating along the Colorado River through Glen Canyon together aboard a raft* today, quietly spotting the animals who live amid the unique sandstone landscape...
The hoodoos, spires, pinnacles and other amazing geologic formations of Bryce Canyon put on a magnificent "performance" as the rising sun plays over them - so you may want to get up extra early at your rustic lodge and walk ashort distance to catch the show! Weather p...
Spend the morning exploring Zion National Park's remarkable features - deep canyons, lush valleys, sandstone cliffs, mountain peaks, emerald pools and pink-colored gorges - as you please; eight different rock strata, deposited over 200 million years and creamy-pink Na...
Tour ends: Las Vegas. A transfer is included to Las Vegas Airport from Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. Fly home anytime; checkout time at the hotel is 12:00 noon. Allow a minimum of two hours for your flight check-in.
MEALS : B
PORTOFCALL : Las Vegas, Nevada
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In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.
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