8 Day Canyonlands, Arches & Mesa Verde National Parks

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1 Salt Lake City, 2 Moab, 2 Durango, 2 Santa Fe
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Visit spectacular Canyonlands National Park set in over 300,000 acres of rugged terrain Enjoy scenic Moab, highlighted by beautiful red rock scenery Experience Arches National Park, with over 2,000 natural stone arches and soaring pinnacles Ride on the Million Dollar Highway – one of the most breathtaking drives in the U.S. Travel on the 19th century Narrow Gauge Railroad, a National Historic Landmark, to Durango In Mesa Verde National Park, discover the well-preserved ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings In Santa Fe, enjoy a city tour filled with history and art

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    1 Salt Lake City, 2 Moab, 2 Durango, 2 Santa Fe

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 plus

Destinations

Trip includes

    • Flights Los Angeles-Salt Lake City, Albuquerque-Los Angeles Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 7 nights accommodations
    • 1 night Salt Lake City 2 nights Moab 2 nights Durango 2 nights Santa Fe Hotel taxes, fees & services charges Hotel porterage 9 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of English-speaking local guides Entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

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Itinerary

All sightseeing and itinerary inclusions are subject to favorable weather conditions and seasonality. In those instances, and until the roads are available for travel, often unpredictable until the last moment, roads, routes and sites will be amended.

DAY 1, Monday - Arrive in Salt Lake City
Arrive in Salt Lake City. Transfer independently to the hotel. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM Overnight: Salt Lake City  

DAY 2, Tuesday - Travel to Moab, Dead Horse Point State Park, Canyonlands National Park
Morning drive along winding roads in the high desert of Southern Utah, stopping en route for leisure time. Continue to Dead Horse Point State Park. Arrive in Canyonlands National Park. At Grand View Point, the southernmost spot on the high mesa, view markers for the Tote...
DAY 3, Wednesday - Arches National Park
In the morning, journey to Arches National Park. Here, see the densest concentration of natural stone arches. View various sites, including The Windows Section and Delicate Arch Viewpoint. Afterward, return to Moab. Later, join the optional Evening Dinner & Boat Tour on the Colorado River Optional: Evening Dinner & Boat Tour on the Colorado River Overnight: Moab Meals: Breakfast  

DAY 4, Thursday - Travel to Durango, Million Dollar Highway
Morning drive via the mountain town of Ouray, situated in a river valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains. From here, travel on the Million Dollar Highway through the San Juan mountain range and the Uncompahgre Gorge to Silverton. After leisure time in Silverton, boar...
DAY 5, Friday - Mesa Verde National Park
Today explore Mesa Verde National Park, renowned for its well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. Mesa Verde offers a look into the lives of the ancestral Pueblo people who made this area their home. View the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum, and Sun Temple, a large ceremonial structure. Return to Durango for an evening at leisure Overnight: Durango Meals: Breakfast  

DAY 6, Saturday - Travel to Sante Fe, Taos Pueblo
A vast change in scenery as you arrive in Taos, New Mexico. Cross the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge on your drive into Taos. This community of talented artists and craftspeople were attracted here by the scenic beauty of the contrasting forests and deserts. Lunch at leisure in...
DAY 7, Sunday - Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Canyon Road
Today, visit to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum* displaying works by this 20th-century artist. A tour of the city follows including a visit to the adobe Palace of the Governors and the New Mexico History Museum. This afternoon, free time to explore and visit the Historic Dis...
DAY 8, Monday - Return Home
Early morning group departure from Santa Fe and drive to Albuquerque International Sunport for your departure flight back to your hometown city. Passengers returning to Albuquerque from Santa Fe on Day 8 should select flights that depart no earlier than 10 AM. Santa Fe i...

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Price per day$346
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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Optional Activities
Evening Boat Tour on the Colorado River with dinner Experience a memorable evening complete with a cowboy-style dinner and boat tour on the Colorado River. Begin your evening by enjoying dinner while overlooking the Colorado River. Afterwards, embark on a flat-bottomed boat as you travel up river. Once darkness settles in, the formal part of the evening begins with 40,000 watts of natural light illuminating the canyon walls. Lights, shadows, music, and narration make the stories of the canyon’s formation, creation, and history come to life on the walls above the river. Learn about the storied history from the early settlers of the area (the Catholic conquistadors, Native Americans, and Mormon pioneers). Approximate tour duration is 4 hours including transfers from your hotel. Details to be advised locally. OnDay : 3 Price : $99 Evening Boat Tour on the Colorado River with dinner Experience a memorable evening complete with a cowboy-style dinner and boat tour on the Colorado River. Begin your evening by enjoying dinner while overlooking the Colorado River. Afterwards, embark on a flat-bottomed boat as you travel up river. Once darkness settles in, the formal part of the evening begins with 40,000 watts of natural light illuminating the canyon walls. Lights, shadows, music, and narration make the stories of the canyon’s formation, creation, and history come to life on the walls above the river. Learn about the storied history from the early settlers of the area (the Catholic conquistadors, Native Americans, and Mormon pioneers). Approximate tour duration is 4 hours including transfers from your hotel. Details to be advised locally. OnDay : 3 Price : $99 Evening Boat Tour on the Colorado River with dinner Experience a memorable evening complete with a cowboy-style dinner and boat tour on the Colorado River. Begin your evening by enjoying dinner while overlooking the Colorado River. Afterwards, embark on a flat-bottomed boat as you travel up river. Once darkness settles in, the formal part of the evening begins with 40,000 watts of natural light illuminating the canyon walls. Lights, shadows, music, and narration make the stories of the canyon’s formation, creation, and history come to life on the walls above the river. Learn about the storied history from the early settlers of the area (the Catholic conquistadors, Native Americans, and Mormon pioneers). Approximate tour duration is 4 hours including transfers from your hotel. Details to be advised locally. OnDay : 3 Price : $99
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Additional Information: A group departure transfer from Santa Fe to Albuquerque International Sunport is included on Day 8. Passengers returning to Albuquerque from Santa Fe on Day 8 should select flights that depart no earlier than 10 AM. Santa Fe is approximately a 1 hour drive from the Albuquerque International Sunport.

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