Red Rocks & Painted Canyons by Rail 2018

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Stories by Ken Burns... All days are similar to Red Rocks and Painted Canyons with the exception of days 2 and 3; have fun exploring Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks from classic inside-the-park lodges, take a rail journey to the Grand Canyon, go on a southwestern wildlife safari, do some flightseeing, and more... plus a complimentary night before your to...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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

What's this trip about?

    Stories by Ken Burns... All days are similar to Red Rocks and Painted Canyons with the exception of days 2 and 3; have fun exploring Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks from classic inside-the-park lodges, take a rail journey to the Grand Canyon, go on a southwestern wildlife safari, do some flightseeing, and more... plus a complimentary night before your tour begins at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityPhoenix, Arizona
End CityLas Vegas, Nevada

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Family Friendly

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Bryce Canyon National Park
  • Las Vegas
  • Zion National Park

Activities

  • Kid-friendly activities

Trip includes

    • 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

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Phoenix

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.

MEALS : D

LODGING : Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

PORTOFCALL : Scottsdale, Arizona

Day 2 Wildlife Park Safari

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....

Day 3 Grand Canyon Railway & on to Lake Powell

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...

Day 4 Fly over Rainbow Bridge and explore more of Lake Powell

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...

Day 5 Glen Canyon rafting, Old West fun & on to Bryce Canyon

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...

Day 6 Ride the trails of Bryce Canyon's wonderland, then off to Zion

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...

Day 7 Zion's natural treasures to Vegas's neon wonders

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...

Day 8 Journey home from Las Vegas

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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Price From $3,990
Price per day$499
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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