Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Phoenix to Scottsdale
Phoenix to Scottsdale- Meals
- Dinner (Mingle over a delightful dinner at your resort's renowned Zuzu Restaurant, named for the beloved matriarch of the family that owns the property.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Valley Ho, Scottsdale)
Included Activities
- Explore Old Scottsdale downtown area with retro wooden buildings and local shops
- Dinner at Zuzu Restaurant at the resort
Landmarks Old Scottsdale - Day 2
Scottsdale to Grand Canyon
Scottsdale to Grand Canyon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Canyon National Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Travel through Red Rock Scenic Byway and Red Rock Country
- Explore Sedona with its shops and galleries
- Drive through Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Byway in Coconino National Forest
- Meet Local Expert 'Canyon Tim' at Grand Canyon South Rim for informative talk about the canyon's geology, origins, rock formations, and wildlife including elk, mule deer, coyotes, grey foxes, bobcats and mountain lions
Optional Activities
- Flightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon by helicopter
- Flightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon by fixed-wing plane
Landmarks Red Rock Scenic Byway Red Rock Country Sedona Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Byway Coconino National Forest Grand Canyon South Rim - Day 3
Grand Canyon to Monument Valley to Lake Powell
Grand Canyon to Monument Valley to Lake Powell- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentically delicious barbecue with traditional Navajo tacos and fry-bread served amid the giant buttes and mesas, immersed in traditional dance and songs of Navajo culture.), Dinner (Navajo barbecue dinner with members of the Navajo Nation featuring traditional Navajo tacos and fry-bread while immersed in traditional dance and songs of this great ancient culture.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas)
Included Activities
- Travel along South Rim Desert View Drive with stop at Desert View Point
- Visit historic Watchtower built by Mary Colter in Puebloan style
- Visit Cameron Trading Post historic general store
- Enter Monument Valley Tribal Park with Navajo Local Experts
- Private off-the-beaten-path exploration of Monument Valley by all-terrain vehicle
- Learn about Navajo history, culture and heritage from expert guide
- Navajo cookout lunch with traditional Navajo tacos and fry-bread
Landmarks South Rim Desert View Drive Desert View Point Watchtower Colorado River Painted Desert Cameron Trading Post Monument Valley Tribal Park Lake Powell - Day 4
Lake Powell
Lake Powell- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with powwow dances, flute playing, and live drum music at Red Heritage Navajo Performing Arts Theatre)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas)
Included Activities
- Red Heritage Navajo Performing Arts Theatre experience with powwow dances, flute playing, and live drum music over dinner and drinks
Optional Activities
- Gentle float trip down the Colorado River past Horseshoe Bend and Petroglyph Beach
- Explore Antelope Canyon with a local Navajo (Diné) guide
Landmarks Lake Powell Colorado River Horseshoe Bend Petroglyph Beach Antelope Canyon Red Heritage - Day 5
Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Red Cliffs Lodge Zion, Springdale)
Included Activities
- Travel through Bryce Canyon Country on Scenic Highway 89
- Visit Bryce Canyon National Park
- Take in views along the Rim Trail with photo stops at scenic viewpoints
- Leisurely walk from Sunset Point to Sunrise Point
Landmarks Scenic Highway 89 Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Trail Sunset Point Sunrise Point - Day 6
Zion National Park
Zion National Park- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Red Cliffs Lodge Zion, Springdale)
Included Activities
- Tour Zion Canyon aboard privately chartered open-air vehicle with live commentary from Local Expert
- Guided hike to Emerald Pools
- Self-guided leisurely stroll along Virgin River Walk
- Visit Zion Nature Center at Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Landmarks Zion National Park Zion Canyon Emerald Pools Virgin River Walk Zion Nature Center Zion Canyon Visitor Center - Day 7
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake CityOptional Activities
- Extend stay with transfer to post-night hotel
Landmarks Salt Lake City International Airport
