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• Inside-the-park accommodations at Grand Canyon
• Bryce and Zion national parks; private dinner cruise on Lake Powell
• float trip on the Colorado River
• private lake cruise and guided tour to view colorful slot canyons
• wildlife and ecology lectures

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• North America
• United States

Attractions

• Grand Canyon
• Monument Valley
• Zion National Park

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, deposit is required at time of booking); ask for details! Hear insider stories about the national parks during filmed narratives by filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan Inside-the-park accommodations at three national parks - Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion A private dinner cruise on stunning Lake Powell aboard the double-decked yacht Canyon Princess, complete with a champagne welcome A private lake cruise and guided tour to view colorful slot canyons in the Navajo Nation Insights into the Grand Canyon's ecology from a geology expert from the perfect vantage point - looking out over the rim of the canyon Flightseeing over sculpted landscapes to see Rainbow Bridge A gentle float trip on the Colorado River through Glen Canyon; a fascinating lecture on Southwestern wildlife, geology and plants Small Group Departures - Select small group departures, averaging 24 Tauck guests, are priced from $3990 per person double; specific dates apply - ask at time of booking Special Solo Traveler Savings - save $200 on the single room price of select departure dates; specific dates apply, ask at time of booking Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as detailed 17 meals (7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners), service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage

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Tour begins: 5:30 PM, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. A transfer is included from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Join us for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner tonight.

LODGING : Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

PORTOFCALL : Scottsdale, Arizona

Tour ends: Las Vegas. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. Checkout time is 11:00 AM. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in.

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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

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America's Canyonlands

Stories by Ken Burns

The America’s Canyonlands tour is an 8 day Tauck World Discovery tour that crisscrosses Arizona, Utah and Nevada. This is a Stories by Ken Burns tour featuring exclusive videos to inspire and inform as you traverse this unique portion of America. You’ll see national parks like Zion, Bryce Canyon and, of course, the Grand Canyon as you explore the history and beauty of the American west.

On your America’s Canyonlands tour you’ll go beyond the amazing national parks of the West. Stops include visits to Sedona, Lake Powell, and Las Vegas. Experience floating on the Colorado River and flightseeing over the Grand Canyon. You’ll travel to the southern rim of the Grand Canyon for a private wilderness safari with an experienced local guide. You’ll learn much about Arizona, Nevada and Utah along the way before wrapping up your travel tour in Las Vegas, Nevada.

8 Days • fr. $4,990

• TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
• PRICES BY DEPARTURE DATE
• TERMS & CONDITIONS

Tour Includes

• Hear insider stories about the national parks during filmed narratives by filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan
• Inside-the-park accommodations at three national parks – Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion
• A private dinner cruise on stunning Lake Powell aboard the double-decked yacht Canyon Princess, complete with a champagne welcome
• A private Lake Powell cruise and guided tour to view the area's canyon landscapes
• Insights into the Grand Canyon’s ecology from a geology expert from the perfect vantage point – looking out over the rim of the canyon
• Flightseeing over sculpted landscapes to see Rainbow Bridge
• A gentle float trip on the Colorado River through Glen Canyon; a fascinating lecture on Southwestern wildlife, geology and plants
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as detailed
• All customary gratuities for hotel and restaurant staff and local guides are included.

Not Included

• The customary gratuities for the Tauck Director and local drivers are not included. We ask that gratuities be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a group.
• All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, dry cleaning, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
• Airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees and services, airport arrival and departure taxes, individual airport transfers (when applicable), and other optional or incidental extras are not included.
• All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.

Meal Inclusions

• 7 breakfasts

Hotel Details

• Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North in Scottsdale, Arizona (1 night)
• Kachina Lodge in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona (1 night)
• Lake Powell Resort in Page, Arizona (2 nights)
• The Lodge at Bryce Canyon in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah (1 night)
• Zion Lodge in Zion National Park, Utah (1 night)
• Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada (1 night)

Relax in Phoenix Location Information Description

Scottsdale, United States

our Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon tour begins at 5:30 PM at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. A transfer is included from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Meet your travel companions at the welcome reception and dinner tonight at your luxury desert resort.

FOUR SEASONS RESORT SCOTTSDALE AT TROON NORTH

Sedona's red rocks to the Grand Canyon Location Information Description

Sedona, United States

On this first full day of your Southwest and Grand Canyon tour, stop in Sedona – home to famous red-rock formations with whimsical names like the Mittens and the Rabbit Ears, and the backdrop for many western movies and TV shows – and check out this intriguing town shaped by early settlers, cowboys, artists and Hollywood celebrities.

Location Information Description

Grand Canyon, United States

Later, wind through Oak Creek Canyon en route to Grand Canyon National Park. Arrive at your inside-the-park lodge on the South Rim of the amazing Grand Canyon, carved over millions of years by the Colorado River, and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

onight, enjoy dinner at your choice of restaurants on the canyon's rim at El Tovar, the Arizona Room or Bright Angel Café.

Breakfast, Dinner

KACHINA LODGE

The Grand Canyon and a Lake Powell cruise Location Information Description

You just might want to take advantage of your lodge's ideal location on the South Rim by waking early enough to catch one of nature's grandest shows – a Grand Canyon sunrise! Learn about the geology and wildlife of the region from a local geology expert in a perfect location, right on the rim. And no Grand Canyon tour would be complete without exploring the canyon rim and Canyon Village as you please, witnessing the rugged landscape's vast grandeur and changing colors as the sun climbs in the sky.

Lake Powell, United States

Travel through the Navajo Reservation en route to the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, for a two-night stay. Tonight, a true highlight – a private Lake Powell dinner cruise aboard the sleek double-decked yacht Canyon Princess.

LAKE POWELL RESORT

Flightseeing & canyon views at Lake Powell Location Information Description

See remote corners of 186-mile-long Lake Powell – created from the Colorado River by the Glen Canyon Dam in the 1960s – from a variety of perspectives. First take an included early morning, 45-minute flight* to see the unusual red-rock formations reflecting in the lake; see Rainbow Bridge, the world's largest natural arch. Then take a private boat cruise and guided tour past some of the incredible sandstone slot canyons in the Navajo Nation, among the most beautiful in the Southwest. You also have the possibility today to take an optional four-hour excursion to Monument Valley* in the Navajo Nation (additional cost), made famous as a setting of many westerns by director John Ford; combine aerial sightseeing with a land tour by a Navajo guide through rock buttes and spires – ask at time of booking.

Colorado River rafting & on to Bryce Canyon Location Information Description

Glen Canyon, United States

This morning’s float trip on the Colorado River takes you through Glen Canyon; your experienced river adventure guide imparts a wealth of knowledge about the canyon as you glide past colorful walls of Navajo sandstone. Utah’s iconic landscapes have served as ideal locations for movie and TV westerns over the years.

Bryce Canyon, United States

View these landscapes on an afternoon drive to Bryce Canyon National Park – a wondrous land of pines, pinnacles and oddly sculpted formations known as hoodoos, resembling the towers of fairy-tale castles. Magnificent spires, tinted with shades of pink, orange and red, put on a captivating show as the light changes throughout the day. Keep an eye open for the park’s abundant wildlife, including elk, coyotes, marmots, and prairie dogs, as you explore the park from your sought-after accommodations at The Lodge at Bryce Canyon. Listed on the National Historic Register, The Lodge is nestled in a forest of towering ponderosa pines in the heart of the park.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

THE LODGE AT BRYCE CANYON

Explore Bryce Canyon & Zion national parks Location Information Description

If you rise early this morning, you’ll be rewarded with an awe-inspiring Bryce Canyon sunrise, as the light of dawn slowly spreads across the hoodoos and other unique geological features steps from your room at The Lodge at Bryce Canyon! Spend the morning at leisure, perhaps venturing out on one of the park’s renowned hiking trails to observe a great variety of bird species, beautiful wildflowers and diverse wildlife.

Zions Park, United States

After lunch, travel across southwestern Utah to Zion National Park, where colorful sandstone canyons and 3,000-foot-high palisades tower above the lush greenery of the canyon floor. The park’s shuttle system and network of hiking trails afford access to its key geologic features – thriving vegetation includes cottonwood trees and dry desert plants; wildlife ranges from mule deer to hundreds of bird species. Spend the night at the restored Zion Lodge, the only hotel accommodation inside the park.

From Zion to a finale in Las Vegas Location Information Description

The morning is yours to explore Zion National Park’s diverse geological features at leisure; its dramatic peaks and cliffs, odd geologic formations, desert oases featuring abundant pools and waterfalls, and mighty canyons splashed with vivid colors are all equally compelling. The Paiutes believed this place to be the home of their coyote spirit, Sinawava, while early Mormon visitors referred to it as “the natural temples of God.” Highlights include a trio of peaks known as the Three Patriarchs; the Emerald Pools, fed by waterfalls cascading over the canyon walls; and the veil of spring water trickling over Weeping Rock.

Las Vegas, United States

Depart Zion for a memorable journey across the vast, colorful vistas of the northeastern Mojave Desert. Then get ready for a bit of culture shock as you arrive in Las Vegas, Nevada – a city that truly never sleeps, offering non-stop entertainment and fancifully themed casinos. Accommodations tonight are at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, providing easy access to the famed Strip – and yet the hotel is a welcoming oasis unto itself. Wrap up your Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon tour with a farewell reception and dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, one last chance to share travel memories with new friends.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LAS VEGAS

Journey home Location Information Description

Tauck's comprehensive Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon tour ends in Las Vegas. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. Checkout time at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is 12:00 PM; allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in at the airport

• All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.
• Some accommodations within the national parks are operated by concessionaires for the National Park Service. Service staff in these facilities are often part-time and are relatively inexperienced; service may not compare to Tauck's hotels in other locations.
• Monument Valley Option – add $199. View colorful sandstone buttes, mesas and spires best appreciated from above on an optional flightseeing adventure* from Page, Arizona, to Monument Valley, iconic setting of many classic western films. Land near the valley within the Navajo Indian Reservation, where a Navajo guide takes you for a close-up view of the incredible monoliths rising from the valley floor; fly back to Page midday and return to Lake Powell.
• Tours of May 3, Jun 21, Sep 20, and Oct 11, 12, 13 & 14 will stay at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa on night 1.
• Reserve your preferred 2020 departure date and we will advise you once the 2020 trip is finalized and priced. You will then have two weeks to cancel; should you cancel, you'll receive a full refund of your trip deposit and the cost of the Travel Protection Product (if purchased with Tauck Tours). If you are making your own air arrangements, do not book your flights until this trip is finalized as start and end cities may change.

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Cancellation policy.

• 60 days or more before departure: $350.00 per person
• 59-8 days before departure: $600.00 per person
• 7-1 days before departure: $900.00 per person
• On departure day and later: 100% of total price
• Any changes or cancellations to airline reservations made through Tauck either before or after departure are subject to the cancellation / change policies of the individual airlines. In n some instances these cancellation / change fees may be up to 100% of the ticket price.
• Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
• All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
• The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

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• Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
• All prices are in US Dollars.
• A $350 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted all Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
• Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date.
• Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation.

Spirit of the Desert The National Parks of the Southwest

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National Parks, United States

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Sightseeing Highlights

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Filmed vignettes by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan share their own personal stories and tell the stories of those who shaped the creation & preservation of the six national parks

Experience six national parks over the course of 10 days as you explore the American Southwest. With feelings that evoke the haunting spirit of the desert – view the inspiring natural beauty, hear the stories of the spirit of the people, and feel the spiritual connection we all share with their special sites are at the heart of this vacation.

Stunning landscapes so arresting that they'll live forever in your mind's eye… impossible red rock arches opening before you like grand entryways, offering a sense of endless possibility… canyons and immense cliffs, seemingly carved by a giant to form an island in the sky… fanciful hoodoos come alive while gods and legends linger everywhere… how the human spirit is cheered and fortified by the spirit of the desert. On the ground or by air, explore Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion and Grand Canyon national parks. Fly over the remote reaches of Capitol Reef and see the Grand Canyon from the air en route to Las Vegas. Spend two nights on the Grand Canyon's North Rim for a fresh, "new" perspective of the park, enjoyed by fewer than 10% of park visitors. Enjoy independent sunrise and sunset spirit-of-the-moment experiences in the national parks… and gain insights through filmed vignettes by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, sharing their own personal stories and of those who shaped the creation of the national parks.

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Tour begins: 5:30 PM,  Red Cliffs Lodge.  A transfer is included from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Red Cliffs Lodge in Moab, Utah. The "Spirit of the Desert" defies just one single definition. It's the spirit of the moment, a mood, a feeling harmonious with nature yet transcendent of earth and sky. It moves the senses to create, the mind and soul to soar, adventurers to be bold. And, starting tonight, you will become part of its amazing story. Learn about the days ahead through filmed vignettes by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, who explains:

"If you really want to witness the national parks when they're most beautiful, you want to see them at sunrise and sunset - the times when we typically shot most of the footage for our film. Nothing quite compares to those parts of the day. From 10 am to 3 pm, standing at the rim of the Grand Canyon is certainly awe-inspiring; but standing on the rim as the first rays of light hit the canyon, or when the last rays of a sinking sun move through it, is an experience beyond words."

In the vignette, Dayton introduces the "Dawn Patrol" and "Sunset Scouts," independent explorations that take place at these optimum times of the day; optional, they create an emotional connection to the parks that deepens your appreciation of all they offer. Following pre-dinner drinks featuring hot and cold canapés, join us for a "cowboy cookout" dinner at Red Cliffs Lodge as Tauck's  Spirit of the Desert begins.

A tour this morning of Arches National Park provides many unexpected sights. You won't believe your eyes as you travel through the park – there are more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches here, the world's largest concentration. You'll find several varieties of arches as well as pinnacles that absolutely soar skyward, tafoni, and wildlife that has acclimated to the desert landscape. The land was declared a national monument in 1929, taking 40+ years to achieve national park status. You're sure to recognize Balanced Rock along with a variety of other sensational geological formations during guided sightseeing before a visit to the fun little town of Moab for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure at your Colorado River lodge, where activities such as horseback riding can be arranged individually (additional cost). You may wish to take a walk before dinner; your evening is spent at the lodge, which is steeped in the authenticity of its architectural style that truly defines what "the West" is all about.

Join your Tauck Director for a different type of exploring – a scenic float trip along the Colorado River* where rock towers, colors and light reflect upon the water like mirror images. Depart for the fun little town of Moab, then on to Canyonlands National Park, whose countless canyons, mesas and buttes shadow the Colorado River and the Green River. These rivers divide the park into four districts – and today you'll explore the northern section, Island in the Sky. There is no better way to experience Canyonlands than at sunset – and the setting sun, during a picnic dinner at Dead Horse Point overlooking the U-turn in the Colorado River, is nothing short of inspirational.

Enjoy some free time this morning – you might want to rise early and catch a beautiful sunrise, or explore the Film Museum at the Lodge. For the past 70 years, many of the most famous western movies were filmed in and around Moab – learn about the filming locations and the stars who brought them to life. Vignettes today include Dayton Duncan's insights on the best way to access the major sights in the national parks; some are available at a turnout, while others require back-country hiking or an aerial overview... like the way you'll see Capitol Reef National Park today, on a flightseeing excursion. Cross the Waterpocket Fold, which is sort of a "warp" in the Earth's crust that runs nearly 100 miles, and see Strike Valley, the spectacular sandstone Capitol Domes, colorful cliffs, soaring spires, odd monoliths and more. Arrive at Bryce Canyon National Park, home to some of Earth's more whimsical geologic formations; spend some time at the Visitor's Center and enjoy some free time before dinner.

You may want to rise early this morning to catch the shocking array of colors illuminated by the first rays of light throughout the park. More of a series of horseshoe "amphitheatres" than a canyon, morning walks reveal millions of pinnacles positively glowing... This afternoon, depart for Zion National Park; en route you'll learn about the park's complicated creation via a film vignette by Ken Burns, who shares his favorite memories of the park. Tour the park by narrated tram through Zion Valley, traveling to the Temple of Sinawava and the Great White Throne, then have some free time to explore as you please. 

" I was so impressed by the red cliffs and wilderness surroundings of Zion Canyon that I determined we should... have it made a national park. " The words of conservationist Horace Albright set the stage for the expansion of national park designations in the Southwest, and the creation of Zion National Park in 1919. Zion's most striking images are unique sandstone cliffs that range from towering monoliths to narrow canyons, changing in color from light cream to pink to red. Today you are free to do as you wish; walk the trails to the Emerald Pools and the Court of the Patriarchs, perhaps do some hiking, or pursue other activities that interest you – there are a lot of possibilities within Zion including the Virgin River, which is a tributary of the Colorado River that earned the designation "wild and scenic." And the night sky is most memorable.

A film vignette by Dayton Duncan tells the story of Grand Canyon National Park, and how it exemplified the struggle that often occurred when creating a new national park. Leave Zion, and en route to Grand Canyon National Park get a guided tour of fascinating Pipe Spring National Monument to learn about Paiute Indian and Mormon pioneer history. Following lunch, drive to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park; more remote, it is less crowded than the South Rim – with fewer than 10% of the park's total annual visitors. Dinner tonight is at your lodge, North Rim Lodge, situated on the rim of the canyon; the amazing views from the deck are truly panoramic.

The North Rim is special at sunrise – well worth viewing (but remember, it comes pretty early)! Naturalist John Muir remarked: " The dawn, as in all the pure, dry desert country is ineffably beautiful; and when the first level sunbeams sting the domes and spires, with what a burst of power the big, wild days begin ." Join us for a tour today that takes in some of the magnificent North Rim views, including Cape Royal and Point Imperial. Enjoy some free time today to explore the park as you please; optional activities include additional ranger talks, mule rides and more. Whatever your choice, your days in the national parks create memories to treasure.

Today is your final day to view a spectacular sunrise, this time from the North Rim of the canyon. The last of our vignettes features reflections by Ken Burns about our own private memories of the national parks – these memories are not about the "views," but instead they are the memories of those you shared the views with. Dayton Duncan's vignette explains how the parks belong to all of us, and the need to continue to help to protect them for future generations. The most fitting farewell to the Southwest and the Spirit of the Desert is a flightseeing trip from Kanab over the western regions of the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas for your return home. Join us tonight for a farewell reception and dinner at your Four Seasons hotel.

Tour ends: Las Vegas. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. Checkout time is 12:00 noon. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in.

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On the ground or by air, explore Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion and Grand Canyon national parks – more than any other Tauck trip

Two Flightseeing Adventures! Fly over the extraordinary remote reaches of the Capitol Reef National Park and see the Grand Canyon from the air en route to Las Vegas

Overnight on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon for a fresh, "new" perspective of the park enjoyed by fewer than 10% of all park visitors

Mild-to-moderate float trip on the Colorado River

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TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Filmed vignettes by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan share their own personal stories and tell the stories of those who shaped the creation & preservation of the six national parks

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On the ground or by air, explore Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion and Grand Canyon national parks – more than any other Tauck trip

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Often robust – may include long days, active sightseeing, early starts, evening activities, significant travel times.

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Stunning landscapes so arresting that they'll live forever in your mind's eye… impossible red rock arches opening before you like grand entryways, offering a sense of endless possibility… canyons and immense cliffs, seemingly carved by a giant to form an island in the sky… fanciful hoodoos come alive while gods and legends linger everywhere… how the human spirit is cheered and fortified by the spirit of the desert.

Picnic at dead horse point state park, sunset picnic dinner at dead horse point state park overlooking canyonlands.

Perched some 2,000 feet directly above a dramatic horseshoe bend in the Colorado River, Utah's Dead Horse Point State Park offers a spectacular panoramic view overlooking the sculptured pinnacles, mesas and buttes of the adjacent Canyonlands National Park. And it's a perfectly breathtaking – and breathtakingly perfect – spot for a private Tauck picnic dinner at sunset that's nothing short of inspirational.

Inside-the-park stays in the national parks

Experience the west's great national parks from inside-the-park lodges.

On Tauck's "Spirit of the Desert: The National Parks of the Southwest," you'll experience six of the region's great national parks as a true insider. And you'll explore three of them – Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion – from sought-after lodges situated right inside national parks, several of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tauck arranges coveted accommodations at these inside-the-park lodges, often sold out a year in advance: Grand Canyon Lodge – North Rim in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona; The Lodge at Bryce Canyon in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah; and Zion Lodge in Zion National Park, Utah. (Exception dates do apply; see specific tour departure date for more information.)

Red Cliffs Lodge

Nights 1, 2 and 3

Among red-rock cliffs on the banks of the Colorado

Situated near Moab, Utah, at the foot of dramatic red-rock cliffs beside the Colorado River's best white-water rapids, Red Cliffs Lodge occupies a classic, rugged Western landscape worthy of Hollywood – and was in fact the location of numerous movies, including "Rio Grande" with John Wayne. Red Cliffs Lodge is also home to the Castle Creek Winery, the largest in Utah; the Moab Movie Museum, chronicling the rich history of filmmaking in the region; and the Cowboy Grill, offering delicious Western fare.

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Spirit of the Desert: The National Parks of the Southwest begins and ends in the U.S.

Real ID Act - Effective May 7, 2025

Beginning in May 2025, some state IDs will no longer permit you to board a domestic flight. Currently, some states are compliant, some have received extensions, and some are not compliant.  Click here  to see the status of your state. If your state license is not compliant, you can use a passport in lieu of a valid state ID. 

Please Note:  The federal government has extended the deadline to May 7, 2025 for domestic airline passengers to secure a Real ID driver's license for use as identification at the airport. Travelers without a verified license or ID card will also have the option of showing other identity documents, such as a passport or military ID to board a plane.

If you are a citizen of another country traveling internationally,   you should contact an embassy or consulate of the U.S. to determine what travel documentation is necessary. You may also log on to the U.S. State Department's Internet site by clicking  here.

If you are traveling by air to join and/or depart from this tour within the U.S ., please read the section entitled Airline Security Measures to determine what travel documentation is required.

If you are a citizen of the U.S. or Canada who travels frequently between the two countries , you may benefit from the NEXUS program, which is a joint initiative between the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency and the Canada Border Services Agency that allows pre-screened and approved travelers faster processing at designated highway lanes in high-volume border crossing locations, at a NEXUS kiosk at several airports, and at certain marine reporting locations in the Great Lakes and Seattle regions. For further information, you may log on to the Nexus Internet website by clicking here . Please note that longer stays abroad for any purpose may require additional travel documentation.

We recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen.

To facilitate Travel Requirements, destinations are increasingly utilizing online forms that require digital proof that you've successfully completed your submission (via an email, QR code, etc.) To ensure smooth travels and peace of mind, we strongly recommend all guests carry a personal smart phone and sign up for international data plans before traveling overseas.

Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions, participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.

TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN AS A GUARDIAN: If you are traveling as the guardian of a child/children, we strongly suggest that you carry a letter from both parents of the child authorizing emergency treatment in the event of illness or accident. For travel abroad, many foreign countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling internationally without BOTH parents. (These requirements are in response to the increased incidence of children being abducted and taken abroad.) PLEASE NOTE THAT TAUCK IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for the disruption of travel caused by improper documentation for children traveling without both parents.

How to Book a Tour

See your travel advisor, or call Tauck at 800-468-2825 to make a reservation.

At the time of booking, please have the following information ready for all members of your party:

• Tour Name and Departure Date
• Traveler's Name: First and last names as they appear on your passport or driver's license
• Traveler's Address(es)
• Email Address*
• Traveler's Phone Number(s)*
• Emergency Contact Information: Please provide the name and phone number  of a relative or friend (not travelling with you) whom we could contact during the tour in the unlikely event of an emergency
• Interest in purchasing a travel protection plan (US and Canada)
• Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends
• Interest in our specially negotiated airfares

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Deposits & Final Payment

The deposit and the fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking.

The deposit amount is $525 per person

Final Payment:

Final Payment is due to Tauck  60  days before departure for lands trips, and  120  days before departure for cruises and rail journeys. If your deposit was made by credit card, final payment will be automatic unless you opted out at time of booking. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. Failure to make payment will be a considered a cancellation by the guest and all applicable cancellation fees will apply.

Travel Protection Plan

Effective for plans purchased as of July 1, 2021:

Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck:

Under Tauck's Cancellation Fee Waiver you can cancel your tour for ANY REASON up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the land tour cost, based on your original method of payment.

*Extreme Circumstances:  In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.

Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company.

• Trip Cancellation –  If you must cancel your tour due to a covered reason, the plan provides coverage for the amount you paid for your travel arrangements. Since the non-insurance cancellation waiver takes care of the land package cancellation fees already, this benefit reimburses the airfare cancellation charges up to the value of your original airfare purchase.
• Trip Interruption –  If you have to interrupt your tour for covered reasons, the plan provides reimbursement for up to $5,000 to catch up to your tour or return home.
• Travel Delay –  Provides reimbursement for missed, prepaid travel arrangements if you are delayed by a common carrier, natural disaster, unannounced strike, or other reasons as cited in the plan.
• Medical Expense –  Reimburses covered medical expenses incurred in the event you become injured or sick during your trip. 
• Baggage / Personal Effects Protection –  Provides reimbursement in the event your luggage or personal effects are, lost, stolen, damaged or delayed during your trip.

Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services –  Provided by Carefree Travel Assistance; 24-hour emergency telephone assistance hotline for medical and travel related problems.

The cost of Tauck's Guest Protection is: $449  per person

This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.

This optional Guest Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included with initial payment. Fees are based on costs as of July 1. 2021, and are subject to change. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your tour reservation. Guest Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.

The Guest Protection plan waives cancellation fees outlined below, provided we are notified of cancellation before your tour departs. Tour cancellation fees are waived regardless of reason, without written notice, and Tauck will refund land tour cost.

To obtain your state-specific Certificate of Insurance that contains the complete terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the certificate, visit  affinitytravelcert.com/docs/TACGPPDOM .

If You Have To Cancel

If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees. If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour. Therefore, the following fees apply.

Cancellation Fees with Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:

Loss of Guest Protection fee, per person

Cancellation Fees without Tauck's Guest Protection Plan :

60 days or more before departure = $525 per person

59-8 days before departure = $925 per person

7-1 days before departure = $1500 per person

Time of cancellation  will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.

In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control,  Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.

Note:  All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Fee Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Guest Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico. 

Travel Terms and Conditions

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Travel Requirements For This Tour

Air Information and Luggage Restrictions

AIRFARE: Airfare to and from this destination is not included in the journey cost. If purchasing your air elsewhere, it is very important to provide us with your confirmed arriving and departing flight information no later than 3 weeks before your arrival date. Flight information can be submitted to Tauck (or verified, if you've already provided it) in the My Account section of Tauck.com.

TAUCK AIRPORT TRANSFERS are included at the start and end of the journey between the airport and the Tauck hotel. Airport transfers are available for any pre tour or post tour hotel stays immediately consecutive to the tour, providing flight information is received in the Tauck office no later than three weeks in advance. Details on locating your transfer upon arrival to the tour start city will be included in your final documents.

AIRLINES and CHECKED LUGGAGE: Due to space limitations during your Tauck journey, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one average-size suitcase per person. Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and are free to revise luggage policies without notice. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies. PLEASE NOTE that if you are booked on a tour that includes on-tour flights, the checked luggage weight restrictions for these flights may be lower than the weight restrictions for your other flights.

Checked Luggage – General

Due to space restrictions, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one suitcase per person weighing no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm).

Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.

Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.

Tauck luggage tags will be provided by your Tauck Director on Day 1 of your itinerary. Please do not attach a Tauck luggage tag to any carry-on items, as the Tauck tags designate luggage that is to be handled and transferred by ground operators and hotel staff during your journey.

Carry-on Luggage - General

Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.

For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.

Health, Safety and Mobility

HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS

Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.

While drinking water is generally safe at all our hotels, bottled water will be available wherever the local water is not fit to drink. We also provide bottled water on the motor coaches.

If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.

The moderately active Spirit of the Desert: The National Parks of the Southwest adventure takes place in the mountain heights of the U.S. national parks. To enjoy this trip, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven surfaces. Some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot. The amount of walking you do, however, is at your discretion.

Some of the excursions on this tour are:

• Two Flightseeing Adventures over the extraordinary remote reaches of Capitol Reef National Park; and witness stunning panoramas on a flight from the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
• A mild-to-moderate river rafting trip on the Colorado River

Although the hotels and lodges do have rooms that are handicap accessible, if you are traveling with a wheelchair or portable oxygen, we strongly recommend that you consult with your physician to determine whether this tour is appropriate for you.

Strenuous exercise at high elevations should be avoided.

PLEASE NOTE: We regret that we're unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs. The responsibility of the Tauck Director who accompanies your trip is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS

The restaurants, hotels, caterers and numerous other partners we work with all do their best to accommodate special dietary requests from Tauck guests. However, given the diverse nature of those food providers (from small wineries to grand hotels to world-famous restaurants in more than 70 countries worldwide), some of our partners are better able than others to accommodate such requests. We therefore cannot guarantee that all dietary requests can be accommodated at every meal. Also, please note that where dietary requests can be accommodated, choices will frequently be limited.

Reading List

We have compiled a reading list of recommended books to give you more information about the destinations you will be traveling to on your upcoming journey! You can view the reading list  here .

To read about current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov , by clicking here.

What To Pack

Bringing the right clothing for your trip is important – we've partnered with Necessary Gear who provide an "easy-to-use, one-stop shop" for your Tauck travel needs, specifically selected for this trip. Click here to visit their site .

The weather you will encounter on this journey ranges from hot and dry in Arizona and Nevada to cool and dry at the higher elevations in the national parks. Your journey is designed with leisure in mind. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Generally, during the day, casual, comfortable, cotton clothing is recommended. Cool weather at higher elevations or at night will require warmer, layered clothing. For the welcome and farewell receptions, casual resort wear is appropriate; formal wear is never required.

We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor's prescription, or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed.

Following is a list of recommended items to pack for Spirit of the Desert: The National Parks of the Southwest :

• Casual daytime wear – shorts, slacks, long and short-sleeved shirts
• Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
• A light sweater or jacket for higher elevations or a breezy night
• Windbreaker for the raft trip
• Insect repellent
• Camera, lenses, batteries, memory cards and chargers
• Telephoto lens
• Backpack or belt-pack
• Reusable water bottle
• Lightweight, comfortable, sturdy walking shoes that have already been broken-in
• Travel alarm clock/cell phone with alarm function (many hotels do not have clocks in the rooms)
• Rain poncho and collapsible umbrella
• Reusable zipper-lock bags or other waterproof bags
• Daypack for camera equipment
• Sundries and toiletries that may be difficult to find en route
• Copies of your travel documents that should be secured in the safe in your hotel room while traveling

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Day 1: Arrive Phoenix

Location: scottsdale, arizona, usa, accommodation name: four seasons resort scottsdale at troon north, meals included: dinner.

Tour begins: 5:30 PM, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. A transfer is included from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Arrive early and enjoy the amenities of your desert resort. Meet new friends who will join your family on this southwestern adventure at our welcome reception and dinner tonight.

Day 2: Sedona & The Grand Canyon

Location: sedona, arizona, usa, accommodation name: kachina lodge, meals included: breakfast, dinner.

Stunning red-rock formations like Coffeepot Rock, Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock form an awesome backdrop for your visit to Sedona, Arizona – just like they've provided the backdrop for many Western movies. Spend some free time exploring this beautiful, historic town with its own unique energy, loved by artists, New Agers and Old West fans alike, and have lunch as you please. Continue on to Grand Canyon National Park, where you'll check out the Grand Canyon Overlook and Mather Point, guided by instructors from the Grand Canyon Field Institute. Your family will spend the night at an inside-the-park lodge right on the canyon's South Rim, from which you can experience one of nature's masterpieces after the crowds depart. Enjoy dinner at a choice of restaurants on the South Rim tonight.

Day 3: The Canyon's East Rims & Lake Powell

Location: grand canyon national park, arizona, usa, accommodation name: lake powell resort, meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

If you choose to, watching the glorious sunrise at the Grand Canyon makes getting up very early well worth it! Enjoy some time to explore the South Rim of the canyon as you please; keep an eye out for mule deer, squirrels and other wildlife on the cactus-studded landscape. Later, on a guided driving tour of the canyon's East Rim as you depart Grand Canyon National Park, stop at several points including Desert View Lookout, each offering a different view of the canyon, en route to your next destination... unique, man-made Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Have fun at tonight's private pizza party at your lakefront resort.

Day 4: Flightseeing & A Slot Canyon Walk

Location: page, arizona, usa.

Your adventures at man-made Lake Powell, formed from the Colorado River by the Glen Canyon Dam in the 1960s, will be a highlight of your family's southwestern odyssey. 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 famous Monument Valley with a Navajo guide, available at an additional cost (see Pricing & Availability or ask at booking for details). After lunch at Lake Powell, take a private off-road excursion in an open-air 4x4 touring vehicle to explore one of the colorful slot canyons in the Navajo Nation. Return to your resort for dinner at leisure.

Day 5: Rafting On The Colorado River

Location: bryce canyon national park, utah, usa, accommodation name: the lodge at bryce canyon.

No southwestern family 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 landscapes; pack your spirit of adventure – and your sunblock! After a stop for lunch, continue on to an overnight inside Bryce Canyon National Park, where you're treated to spectacular views of natural bridges, limestone cliffs and astounding stone spires, known as hoodoos , in shades of pink, red and orange.

Day 6: Saddle Up In Bryce Canyon

Location: zion national park, utah, usa, accommodation name: zion lodge.

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 a short distance to catch the show! Weather permitting, you'll saddle up and share the adventure of a trail ride*, on either a horse or a mule, escorted by a cowboy guide who will point out hidden sights within Bryce Canyon's ever-changing world of naturally carved amphitheaters, rocky spires, gravity-defying bridges, balanced rocks and sculpted limestone cliffs. After lunch, it's off to Zion National Park, where your family enjoys an overnight inside the park at historic Zion Lodge, with dinner at leisure at the lodge this evening.

Day 7: Hiking & Rockin' In Zion National Park

Location: las vegas, nevada, usa, accommodation name: four seasons hotel las vegas.

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 Navajo Sandstone cliffs soaring 2,200 feet in height, tell the story of Earth’s history here. This afternoon, journey across a corner of the Mojave Desert from Utah to Nevada, arriving in legendary Las Vegas, a neon-bright world crafted by visionaries and entertainers. Take in the man-made wonders of this "city that never sleeps" before joining us for a special farewell reception and dinner as your family's southwestern adventure comes to an end.

Day 8: Journey Home From Las Vegas

Meals included: breakfast.

Tour ends: Las Vegas. Check-out time is 12:00 noon. Fly home anytime; a transfer is included from Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas to Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport. Allow yourself a minimum of two hours to check in for your flight.

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Reviews from travellers on this tour, red rocks and painted canyons.

Our first trip with Tauck and we look forward to many more. Through the seamlessly run tour - we were able to relax and enjoy, and see much more than if we had done it on our own. We had an excellent guide and driver, as well as great local guides. Staying at the coveted in-the-park lodges was super convenient. A+ experience and itinerary! Riding the mules in Bryce, rafting down the Colorado River, ending in the Vegas Four Seasons felt like a luxurious mini vacation (we added an extra night)

Bridges Red Rocks - Rocks

Traveling with our grand children and their parents, along with other families with their respective children and grand children, made this trip thoroughly enjoyable for everyone. A wide variety of experiences and the famous red rocks pictures will be lasting memories for all of us. The accommodations were spot on. Rafting down the Colorado River and seeing big horn sheep, and the polar bear dip in the cold river on a hot day.

America's natural beauty needs to be visited.

A wonderful Tauck week visiting Arizona's and Utah's Canyonlands. So beautiful to see with new friends, and an awesome tour director and coach driver. Lodging was great, food was superb, and we gained much knowledge of the creation of the canyon surroundings. Our memories are filled with our recent adventure to a place that everyone should visit. Hiking a short distance down in the Grand Canyon, horseback riding in Bryce, float trip down the Colorado River, flying to and viewing Monument Valley up close, sailing on Lake Powell, eating at Bryce Canyon Lodge, meeting new friends, Jeep ride in Sedona, the whole trip was memorable.

A fantastic week in the National Parks

This was our best family trip ever. It was well planned and seamlessly coordinated. I was not sure whether our kids would mix well but they had a great time with the other kids. The scenery was breathtaking. There is a lot of travelling on this tour but our fab tour director was constantly keeping the interest levels up. I highly recommend. Seeing Bryce Canyon for the first time, the view over Lake Powell, and the trip to Monument Valley

Once in a lifetime family experience!!! Simply spectacular!!!

This was an amazing trip!! From the moment we arrived at the Four Seasons in Scottsdale, to our last moment in Las Vegas - this will be a trip for the record books! If you want to see the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park, up close and personal, this is the trip to go on as a family!! Nothing short of amazing!! There were so many memorable moments that it is hard to pick just one. We traveled with our 13 year old daughter and her sisters - 23 and 25. Overall, we all loved rafting down the Colorado River in Lake Powell, the majestic views of the Grand Canyon at sunrise (make sure to wake up to see it), and Zion National Park! Bryce Canyon was great too!

RED ROCKS and CANYONLANDS

My husband and I have traveled with Tauck for 40 years but this is the first time that we took a "Bridges" tour with our 13 year old granddaughter and it was more than we could have imagined. From the very informative and professional tour guide to the wonderful hotels that we stayed in, it was great. The pink jeep ride and the float trip down the Colorado River was awesome.

Wonderful family trip

Your Bridges Red Rocks and Painted Canyons tour was a wonderful trip for grandparents, children and grandchildren to share. It gave us all great joy to discover the beauty of our amazing country together. Tauck, as usual, did a wonderful job planning it all. Highlights included rafting in the Colorado and trail ride in Bryce. Will be back soon. Rafting

A whirlwind tour of the Southwest

This was the first time I've toured with Tauck. My 9-year old and I had a blast! I was thrilled that we could visit so many well-known national parks, and that special tours were waiting for us at each site. All the kids on the tour played well together. The only downside is that it was a bit too hectic. One less site would have been fine with me. Heading down the Angel Rim trail at the Grand Canyon at sunrise. I wish I had checked a map before we started. We went past the 1st tunnel, but I didn't realize until afterwards that we could have easily made it to the 2nd tunnel and back out before breakfast.

We spent 8 days in the national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion and Lake Powell. All were terrific experiences. Lake Powell less so. Accommodations were fair to good, just fair at Lake Powell. As well, there was a lot of down time at Lake Powell that was difficult to fill, as the pool facilities were inadequate, and the service poor. The Grand Canyon is awesome! Bryce and Zion beautiful as well. But, none others compare to the Grand Canyon.

Red Rocks/Red Hot

Because of timing...we went on the July 2nd trip...it was extremely hot and left us no choice but to look for AC whenever possible...the bus rides were looong...the food just adequate...and our tour guide did not really engage the kids or encourage introductions...I have been on Tauck family trips before but would not recommend this one... Yes we did have memorable moments but they were pre planned...e.g...scenic plane ride..Lake Powell..Float ride on the Colorado river...beautiful Bryce...lovely Zion...

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Cancellation Policy

We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of tauck charges.

Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.

At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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In each of the last 26 years, Tauck has been honored in the Travel + Leisure "World's Best Awards," celebrating the very best in luxury tours, river cruises, hotels and more. Over nearly a century, as a family-owned travel company, our values and vision have remained true to our founding tenets – and we're extremely grateful for the recognition our guests and the industry have awarded us.

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A Celebration of Roses

We could think of no better way to launch our 100th anniversary year than by bringing back A Celebration of Roses, combining small group sightseeing tracks by day with exclusive private gala evening events held in premier venues. You'll view the iconic 2025 Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Rose Parade, with an opportunity to attend the 111th annual Rose Bowl Game (at additional cost).

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America's Canyonlands

You'll experience three amazing national parks – Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Grand Canyon National Park – including a private yacht dinner cruise on Lake Powell and a night at a wilderness lodge on the south rim of the Grand Canyon.

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Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park

Guided exploration in Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Waterton Lakes and Glacier national parks, with a wild west welcome dinner, a mountain photography lesson at Lake Louise, a private lake cruise, a ride aboard a vintage "Jammer" bus, and insider stories about the parks in filmed vignettes by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan.

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Spotlight: A Trio Of Tauck Small Group Journeys Close To Home

  “Small is big” aptly describes Tauck’s growing philosophy about escorted tours. It’s ramped up the number of small group land tour departures offered in 2023.

Tauck plans 35 percent more Small Group Journeys this year, when compared to pre-pandemic levels. 

An enticing mix of 75 Small Group Journeys offer travel across the globe in 2023. But for today’s blog, we opted to look at a trio of enticing, “closer to home” options including, for example, Savannah, GA ( see photo above; photo by Tauck ).

So, keep reading below for a bit more detail about our selections. Plus, we’ll show you how to secure a handy e-brochure outlining all of Tauck’s 2023 small group options.

Tauck’s Philosophy

Before we get to that, though, let’s briefly review Tauck’s philosophy and what a Small Group Journey actually entails. Simply put, Tauck recognizes that many travelers love an escorted tour with all the vacation details handled, the services of a professional tour guide, exclusive events or inclusions and immersive sightseeing.

But the tour operator also knows that, increasingly, many travelers, while enjoying the socialization, camaraderie and cost savings that can be delivered via booking a group tour, also prefer not to travel with a huge entourage. They just don’t want to travel with 35 to 45 other people. They desire a better guest-to-guide ratio.

So, Tauck’s Small Group Journeys instead average just 24 passengers. And for many of Tauck’s African safaris, there are as few as 18 guests on all departures.

“Our guests understand and appreciate that they’re able to immerse themselves in the destination in a more interactive and authentic way, and enjoy a more engaging and enriching experience, when they travel in a smaller, more intimate group setting,” says Dan Mahar , Tauck’s CEO.

While the onset of Covid boosted the appeal of small group travel for very different reasons, he noted that even before the pandemic, Tauck was already moving firmly in that direction.

Spotlight: Small Group Journey – Eastern U.S.

Tauck offers at least seven small group journeys within the eastern U.S. For example, travelers can explore “Cape Cod, the Islands and Newport,” “Grand New England,” “ Bluegrass and Blue Ridges: Louisville to Nashville ,” “Michigan’s Lakes and Mackinac Island,” “Hidden Gems of New England” and “New Orleans and Mississippi River Country.”

For our spotlight in the eastern U.S., The Meandering Traveler has selected the eight-day “ Southern Charms: Savannah, Hilton Head and Charleston .” It’s a designated Ken Burns American Journey too.

Guests start their tour in Savannah , GA., and visit Fort Pulaski National Monument. Then the tour winds its way up the southeastern U.S. coastline to Hilton Head Island , SC, before continuing to Beaufort , SC, and  Charleston , SC.

Local Insight and Sea Isles

“Tauck Exclusives” on this small group journey include the chance to view film narratives with Civil War insight by documentary filmmaker Ken Burns; a taste of Savannah’s beloved Madeira traditions at the Federal-style Davenport House Museum; and a tour of the sea islands off Beaufort, South Carolina

Shelby Steudle , president, Pavlus Travel , the world’s largest seller of Tauck tours, also points to other value-added inclusions. “Tauck’s guests will also enjoy dinner at 45 Bistro in The Marshall House, Savannah’s oldest hotel,” she says. “They’ll also visit Savannah’s Massie Heritage Center and enjoy a culinary demonstration and lunch featuring Low Country cuisine .”

More Details

This small group journey is offered in April and May 2023, and again in September and October 2023, as well as in 2024. At press time, 2023 pricing started at $4,990 per person, double occupancy; pricing is subject to change.

Click on this website page for more details about the “ Southern Charms: Savannah, Hilton Head and Charleston ” itinerary.

Spotlight: Small Group Journey – American West

In the American West region, Tauck offers eight small group journeys. These tours will take travelers to California’s national parks, New Mexico’s scenic spots, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, and other western U.S. destinations. 

Our Small Group Journeys pick for the American West? To combine the best of the great outdoors, national parks and American gaming glitz, we’ve selected the eight-day “ America’s Canyonlands .”

Tour goers will explore Grand Canyon National Park , as well as Bryce Canyon National Park ( shown in the photo above ) and Zion National Park. Zion is famed for its massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink and red. This tour also includes Lake Powell, Glen Canyon, and yes, Las Vegas too.

As this is a Ken Burns American Journey tour, Tauck’s guests will hear insider stories about the national parks during filmed narratives by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan.  Another Tauck exclusive is a champagne welcome and private yacht dinner cruise on scenic Lake Powell .

Park Accommodations

During this small group tour, guests will stay at inside-the-park accommodations at three national parks – Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion . Plus, they’ll go “flightseeing” over Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

As for enrichment, Tauck’s guests will gain insight into the Grand Canyon’s ecology from a geology expert

The Small Group Journeys depart on multiple dates between April and October 2023, as well as in 2024. At press time, 2023 pricing for this Small Group Journeys tour started at $5,290 per person, double occupancy; pricing is subject to change.

Again, you’ll find the full itinerary here, and be sure to contact your professional travel advisor for questions and booking.

Spotlight: Small Group Journey – Hawaii

In our third spotlight pick,  The Meandering Traveler singles out Tauck’s 12-day “ The Best of Hawaii ” escorted small group journey. Travelers will journey to four Hawaiian Islands — Oahu, Hawaii, Kauai and Maui .

For all 11 nights, guests will stay in lovely oceanview rooms at beachfront island resorts. Here’s the line-up of hotel stays:  The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort , at Waikiki, Oahu (nights 1-3); the Fairmont Orchid , Hawaii, along the Kohala Coast (nights 4-6); the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa , Koloa, Kauai (nights 7-8); and the Fairmont Kea Lani , Maui (nights 9-11).

Among the sightseeing highlights are Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kailua-Kona, to name just a few. Tour goers will also visit the USS Missouri Memorial at Pearl Harbor on Oahu.

Tauck Exclusives

Tauck Exclusives include a private evening with an after-hours tour, reception and dinner at Queen Emma Summer Palace on Oahu. Plus, tour guests will make a pre-opening visit to magnificent Iolani Palace , the opulent official residence of Hawaii’s former monarchy.

For a bird’s-eye view of Hawaii’s gorgeous scenery, they’ll set off for helicopter flightseeing on Kauai. On Maui, they’ll enjoy a festive evening of dance, song and exotic flavors at a traditional Hawaiian luau.

At press time, pricing for this Small Group Journey started at $11,690 and is subject to change. Departure dates are from April through November in both 2023 and 2024.

Click on this link for more about “ The Best of Hawaii ” itinerary. Also, “be sure to chat with a personal travel planner if you have questions, desire to talk about vacation options or are ready to book this small group escorted tour for 2023 or 2024,” says Pavlus Travel’s Steudle.

In a previous blog in February 2023, we profiled one personal travel planner, Jamie Roach.

Small Group Journeys – New E-Brochure

For the full listing of Small Group Journeys in North America and farther across the globe, check out Tauck’s new 28-page “e-brochure .” Here you’ll find more information about the benefits of small group travel and all itineraries where small group departures are available.

Small group sizes don’t apply only to tours either. This concept also extends to Tauck’s small-ship ocean cruise or European river cruise offerings. For more information, talk with a travel advisor or check out Tauck online.

Susan J. Young

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10 Best Grand Canyon Tours From Las Vegas That Are Worth Taking

T he Hollywood Wild West - Las Vegas is home to so much more than just clubs and casinos . And away from the desert lies a natural paradise with numerous touristy spots. While the West Rim of the Grand Canyon is at the least distance from Las Vegas, all the other spots are not that far away. Tourists love taking road trips from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon to experience adventure and zest.

A collection of tours from Las Vegas offer travelers a chance to explore the glory of the Grand Canyon along with the hidden gems of the sin city . This was once the land where ancestral tribes made their homes. However, erosion stripped everything off, and what remained was just layers of red rocks. Nonetheless, travelers enjoy splendid views from the rims of the Grand Canyon and other spots around the same.

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Explore The West Rim With Hoover Dam And Skywalk

Grand Canyon is one of the natural seven wonders of the world for good reason. The majestic expanse attracts people from across the world, and the West Rim has a lot of spots for tourists to cover. The Skywalk offers travelers a chance to see the depths of the Canyon. This magnificent 10-foot wide, horseshoe-shaped glass bridge spans 70 feet out over the Grand Canyon's rim and provides a clear view down to the Canyon's floor, which is 4,000 feet away. Nothing compares to the rush of walking out onto glass at the height of thousands of feet, yet there's no need to worry because Skywalk is sturdy enough to support 70 fully loaded 747 passenger aircraft.

Along with that, travelers can visit the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River on the same day.

• Tour: Grand Canyon West Rim Bus Tour & Hoover Dam Photo Stop with Optional Skywalk
• Cost: From $99.00/person
• Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes

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Dive Into The National Park Along The South Rim

The Grand Canyon is the second-most visited national park in the US, only behind the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee, with an estimated 5.9 million visitors annually. When the park was first established in 1919, 44,173 people visited it annually. The Grand Canyon as we know it today was formed by erosion caused by the Colorado River and geological action. With its huge fossil records, a plethora of natural characteristics, and rich archaeologic past, it is one of the most researched landscapes in the whole world.

• Tour: Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Bus Tour from Las Vegas
• Cost: From $87.12/person
• Duration: 15 to 16 hours

Go Kayaking In The Emerald Cave

If adventure and thrill are on the list for any traveler, they should definitely visit the Emerald Cave and go kayaking with a small group. The shiny marble-like tint of the Colorado River glimmers throughout the cave and creates an aura of tranquility and wonder. The cave is lit in green when the sun reflects off of brown rocks and the algae beneath the waters. It is truly amazing to think how a natural phenomenon creates something so picturesque.

• Tour: Half-Day Emerald Cove Kayak Tour
• Cost: From $115.00/person
• Duration: 5 to 6 Hours

To get just the correct and photogenic shade of the river, try planning a visit between April to October.

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Walk Through The Antelope Canyon

Antelope is the most snapped slot canyon in the southwest of the United States because of its wave-like structure, which gives the canyon a distinctive appearance. Summer is the most popular season for exploring the canyon since the weather is milder and there is less possibility of rain. Visitors from all over the world come to see its magnificent red and orange sandstone cliffs, which were eroded over many years by wind and water. Because of the canyon's unusual geometry, the sunlight reflects off its walls in fascinating patterns, producing a constantly shifting light display.

• Tour: Small-Group Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour from Las Vegas
• Cost: From $249.99/person
• Duration: 14 hours

The Navajo term for the Upper Antelope Canyon is Tsé bighánln, which translates to "the place where water runs through rocks."

Celebrate Art At Seven Magic Mountains

A celebration of art and color , it rises more than 30 feet above the Nevada Desert and is constructed of seven enormous towers built of enormous colorful neon stones. The Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone claims that the Seven Magic Mountains reflect the blending of the man-made and the natural, as well as the passing traffic on the highway and the nearby mountains and lakes. The unique juxtaposition of the brown landscape with the bright and vibrant boulders is very interesting for tourists to observe and marvel over.

• Tour: Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, 7 Magic Mountains Small Group VIP Tour
• Cost: From $199.99/person
• Duration: 12 to 13 Hours

Even though the sun glimmers over the boulders to make photographs more lively in the afternoons, it is best to visit the site during the early mornings to avoid crowds.

Explore Bryce Canyon And Zion National Park

Bryce Canyon, which is celebrating an entire century of wonder, is most renowned for its hoodoos, which are artistically sculpted rock spires that erosion has left intact. The greatest places to see hoodoos are along our day hiking paths, which provide a close-up and personal view of these unusual rock formations. The Bryce Canyon Amphitheater region is where you'll find the majority of the gorgeous day hikes and trailheads. In contrast, the backcountry paths of Bryce Canyon provide woods and meadows, breathtaking vistas of far-off cliffs, and isolation, but fewer hoodoos. On the other hand, Zion's distinctive collection of flora and animals will amaze you as you take in the past's rich history and the present's exhilarating experiences.

• Tour: Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park Day Tour with Lunch from Las Vegas
• Cost: From $130.38/person
• Duration: 13 hours

Awaken Adventure At Primm And Hidden Valleys

When visiting Las Vegas, there's little more satisfying than getting a bit dirty, and the best way to do it is on an adrenaline-pumping RZR trip through the Primm and Hidden Valleys. Drive your own boosted RZR 1000s that are less than a year old on this trip, which departs from Las Vegas. Exhilarating adventure and spirit drive the tourists to undertake a tour on mountain bikes through the rugged terrains while enjoying the surrounding scenic spots, making it one of the most adventurous activities in Vegas and Nevada.

• Tour: Extreme RZR Tour of Hidden Valley and Primm from Las Vegas
• Cost: From $195.00/person
• Duration: 4 to 5 hours

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Horseback Riding At Red Rock Canyon

Grand Canyon is one of the biggest adventure hubs in the world. Any tourist seeking extreme fun and zest in life surely plan a visit to this wonder. From biking and hiking to camping and educational field trips, travelers can find their favorite activity and have a day of fun at Red Rock Canyon. Many tourists also enjoy horseback riding through the desert. Visitors may experience Red Rock Canyon's highs and lows from their car, bicycle, or horseback, thanks to the gorgeous 13-mile drive, which has several gorgeous rest spots and trailheads along the route. The upkeep and tourist amenities for this renowned picturesque route are supported by admission fees.

• Tour: Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque
• Cost: From $189.00/person
• Duration: 5 hours

Kayak Tthrough The Black Canyon

The Colorado River is perfect for kayaking and taking in the breathtaking sights that pass one by. The steep depths of the Black Canyon surround travelers from all sides. If one is lucky enough, they may also get to spot the Peregrine Falcon, one of the fastest birds in the world. Being the world's oldest rock lends the Black Canyon its name; it is also believed that the shadows made in depth have contributed to the darkness of the canyon.

• Tour: Half-Day Kayak Tour in the Black Canyon from Las Vegas
• Cost: From $149.00/person
• Duration: 3 hours

Venture Across The South Rim

The Grand Canyon's South Rim, which draws 5 million people a year, is the area that is easiest to access. There are tourist centers, historical structures, over twenty overlooks, and trailheads on the South Rim. First-time visitors to the region typically select it because of the plethora of tourist services and family-friendly activities in addition to its stunning scenery. The South Rim is accessible all year. The South Rim has four different seasons due to its elevation of 7,000 above sea level.

• Tour: Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with Optional Upgrades
• Cost: From $121.00/person
• ​​​​​​​Duration: 14 hours