Itinerary
- Day 1
Scottsdale
Start your Arizona journey in Old Scottsdale, where you'll walk through the downtown area lined with retro wooden buildings and rodeo-inspired artwork. The local shops and galleries reflect classic Southwestern character throughout. After you've had time to check things out, join your group for a welcome dinner with fellow travelers this evening.
- 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
- Dinner at Zuzu Restaurant
Landmarks Old Scottsdale 
- Day 2
Sedona to Grand Canyon
Travel through Red Rock Country via the scenic Red Rock Scenic Byway, one of only 20 All-American Roads. From there, you'll reach Sedona's bohemian downtown and browse through shops and galleries. The route then takes you through Oak Creek Canyon and Coconino National Forest on your way to the Grand Canyon's South Rim. Once you arrive, meet Canyon Tim, a local expert who'll walk you through the canyon's five-million-year-old geology and explain the rock formations, flora, and fauna you see.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Canyon National Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Travel through Red Rock Scenic Byway
- Explore Sedona
- Travel through Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Byway
- Travel through Coconino National Forest
- Grand Canyon South Rim orientation with Local Expert 'Canyon Tim'
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon
- Fixed-wing plane flightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon
Landmarks Red Rock Scenic Byway Sedona Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Byway Coconino National Forest Grand Canyon South Rim 
- Day 3
Grand Canyon to Monument Valley to Lake Powell
If you're up for it, catch the sunrise over the Grand Canyon. Later, drive along the South Rim Desert View Drive and stop at Desert View Point to see Mary Colter's historic Watchtower and views looking out toward the Colorado River and Painted Desert. You'll then visit the Cameron Trading Post before heading to Monument Valley Tribal Park for an off-road vehicle tour with Navajo guides. A Navajo cookout lunch happens during this exploration. From there, you'll travel to your resort on Lake Powell.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Navajo cookout lunch with traditional Navajo tacos and fry-bread amid the giant buttes and mesas of Monument Valley), Dinner (Authentically delicious barbecue dinner with members of the Navajo Nation, featuring traditional Navajo tacos and fry-bread while immersed in traditional dance and songs)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Grand Canyon
- Travel along South Rim Desert View Drive
- Stop at Desert View Point
- Visit Cameron Trading Post
- Monument Valley Tribal Park exploration via all-terrain vehicles with Navajo Local Experts
- Navajo cookout lunch in Monument Valley
Landmarks Grand Canyon South Rim Desert View Point Watchtower Cameron Trading Post Monument Valley Tribal Park Painted Desert Lake Powell 
- Day 4
Lake Powell
This day is flexible and yours to spend how you like. Relax at the resort pool with Lake Powell views, or if you'd rather do something, optional activities are available. By evening, head to Red Heritage, a Navajo-owned performing arts theatre. You'll have dinner and drinks while watching tribal members perform, including powwow dance, traditional flute playing, and live drum music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner and drinks at Red Heritage Navajo Performing Arts Theatre)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas)
Included Activities
- Red Heritage Navajo Performing Arts Theatre with dinner and drinks
Optional Activities
- Gentle float trip down the Colorado River past Horseshoe Bend and Petroglyph Beach
- Explore Antelope Canyon with local Navajo (Diné) guide
Landmarks Lake Powell Horseshoe Bend Petroglyph Beach Antelope Canyon Red Heritage - Day 5
Bryce Canyon
Travel across a wide landscape of colorful sandstone cliffs and sagebrush-covered flats, with high ridges featuring pinon pine and juniper trees. Scenic Highway 89 through Bryce Canyon Country is recognized by National Geographic as the No. 1 Drivers' Drive in the world. You'll see red rock hoodoos and pink cliffs along the route. Take a leisurely walk from Sunset Point to Sunrise Point with stops at scenic viewpoints for photos and to soak in the views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Red Cliffs Lodge Zion, Springdale)
Included Activities
- Travel through Bryce Canyon Country on Scenic Highway 89
- Bryce Canyon National Park scenic viewpoint stops
- Leisurely walk from Sunset Point to Sunrise Point along the Rim Trail
Landmarks Bryce Canyon National Park Sunset Point Sunrise Point Rim Trail 
- Day 6
Zion National Park
After breakfast, you'll head out in a private open-air vehicle through Zion Canyon with a local guide providing commentary along the way. Then you get to choose what comes next, either joining a guided hike up to the Emerald Pools or taking a more relaxed self-guided walk along the Virgin River where you can watch for wildlife.
- 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 the Emerald Pools (Insight Choice option)
- Self-guided leisurely stroll along Virgin River Walk (Insight Choice option)
Optional Activities
- Visit Zion Nature Center at Zion Canyon Visitor Center to learn about earth-friendly initiatives and environmental education programs
Landmarks Zion National Park Emerald Pools Virgin River Walk Zion Canyon Visitor Center Zion Nature Center - Day 7
Departure to Salt Lake City
Say goodbye to the national parks and your group today. You'll be transferred to Salt Lake City International Airport for your departure. If you'd like to extend your stay, a post-night hotel transfer can be arranged instead.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Salt Lake City International Airport
Optional Activities
- Transfer to post-night hotel for extended stay
Landmarks Salt Lake City International Airport
