Pioneer Adventures of the Old West - 2017

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Heading through the Old West, this family holiday reveals the excitement of the land of cowboys, Native Americans and the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon.You'll enjoy Insider moments like… relaxing at 'The Garage', as it is known: a renovated 1953 Texaco gas station of 3,000 square ft., with four distinct areas to spend time and enjoy the wine, beer and food on of...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Scenic drives through Oak Creek Canyon and Desert View Drive in Arizona
    • Iconic train journey aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway
    • Visit Sedona, Montezuma Castle, Grand Canyon National Park, Historic Cameron Trading Post, Monument Valley, Lake Powell,Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park

What's this trip about?

    Heading through the Old West, this family holiday reveals the excitement of the land of cowboys, Native Americans and the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon.You'll enjoy Insider moments like… relaxing at 'The Garage', as it is known: a renovated 1953 Texaco gas station of 3,000 square ft., with four distinct areas to spend time and enjoy the wine, beer and food on offer. Inside The Garage, admire a fully restored Triple Black 1967 Pontiac GTO, the owner's pride and joy.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPhoenix, Scottsdale
End CityLas Vegas

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Bryce Canyon National Park
  • Bryce National Park
  • Grand Canyon
  • Monument Valley
  • Zion National Park

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Rock Climbing
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
    • Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
    • Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
    • Hand-picked Insider Experiences
    • Optional Experiences and free time
    • Porterage and local charges included
    • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
    • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
    • Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
    • VIP entry to many sights

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Day 1 ARRIVE PHOENIX – SCOTTSDALE

Howdy partners. Check into your hotel and spend the afternoon getting to know this desert oasis. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the hotel's pool before gussying up for the 6 p.m. Kick-off Party where you meet your Travel Director and spend some time jawin' with your travel...

Day 2 SCOTTSDALE – SEDONA – WILLIAMS

A drive through the Sonoran Desert brings you to Montezuma Castle National Monument, one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. Take a minute to ponder the Sinagua Indians' life here in the desert before heading to Sedona in spectacular Red Rock Count...

Day 3 WILLIAMS – GRAND CANYON RAILWAY – GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

This morning, watch out for the infamous Cataract Creek Gang, as lowly a group of varmints that ever rode the range. Then, climb aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway; pass through majestic Ponderosa Pines, the high desert and the Kaibab National Forest while heari...

Day 4 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK – MONUMENT VALLEY – LAKE POWELL (2 NIGHTS)

Ferde Grofe was so stunned by the spectacular beauty of the sunrise over the Grand Canyon that he composed his Grand Canyon Suite in 1931. But all you have to do is watch and maybe whistle in amazement as the skies glow and brighten with the coming day. Drive along De...

Day 5 LAKE POWELL FREE TIME

Enjoy a free day to roam the range. Optional activities include a fun float down the Colorado River or a cruise on spectacular Lake Powell to Antelope Canyon with views of Glen Canyon Dam. Or maybe dive in to some of the many aquatic activities at Lake Powell Marina-t...

Day 6 LAKE POWELL – ZION AND BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARKS (2 NIGHTS)

You'll be awestruck by the towering cliffs and massive canyon walls of Zion Canyon. Riding the park's shuttle, marvel at how the Virgin River cut through the sandstone to create one of Mother Nature's most stupendous wonders. If you enjoy hiking, there's an easy trek ...

Day 7 BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME

Exploring Bryce Canyon is like entering a weird and eerie world, with sandstone spires called hoodoos creating a landscape that is a playground for the imagination. Explore the rim of a great amphitheatre, stopping at various lookouts to snap pictures of fairytale cas...

Day 8 BRYCE NATIONAL PARK – DEPART LAS VEGAS

Travelling down through the scenic Virgin River Gorge, make your way into southern Nevada to fabulous Las Vegas, where your adventures in the Old West come to an end. A transfer takes you to Las Vegas International Airport, or if you're extending your stay, to the Tro...

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Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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  •   3 dinners (including Be My Guest)
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