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Highlights
- Day 1: Fly to UtahUpon arriving in Salt Lake City, we check in to our accommodations for a restful evening.
- Day 2: MoabOur adventure begins by witnessing the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square as they record a performance for the longest-running radio broadcast of its kind in the country. Next, we travel to Moab and get to know fellow travelers over a delicious Welcome Dinner at Moab Brewery.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 3: Arches National ParkToday, we explore Arches National Park with an expert local guide. Marvel at how erosion and weathering have formed the world’s largest concentration of natural sandstone arches! In the afternoon, we visit Dead Horse Point State Park, considered Utah’s most spectacular state park, where scenic overlooks provide breathtaking panoramas of sculptured pinnacles and buttes. The evening is at your leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 4: Monument ValleyWe depart Moab this morning and visit Newspaper Rock, one of the finest examples of petroglyphs in the United States. Next, a stop at Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum allows us to view an impressive collection of Native American artifacts. After an included lunch, enjoy an overlook of the San Juan River in Goosenecks State Park, its course zigzagging more than six miles in less than one linear mile! We then travel to the Monument Valley Visitor Center. The rugged, untouched beauty of this area has been used to portray the Old West in many motion pictures and television Westerns. Tonight, we indulge in a delicious dinner buffet.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5: The Grand CanyonToday, we visit the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon! Stretching 227 miles along the Colorado River, this world-famous natural wonder varies from four to an incredible eighteen miles in width and reaches a depth of almost a mile below the South Rim. Tonight, we relish the unique experience of staying within Grand Canyon National Park, right on the canyon's rim! Marvel at the vibrant colors and changing light of sunset while gazing out upon the magnificent canyon. As a certified International Dark Sky Park, it also offers an unrivaled opportunity to stargaze later in the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast
- Day 6: The Grand StaircaseOur day begins with one last stop in the Grand Canyon at Grandview Point, where sweeping panoramas of surreal landscapes surround us. We then travel alongside the stunning Grand Staircase, rising layers of colorful sandstone towering above plateaus, and make our way to Zion National Park. As we reach our destination, soak up vistas of soaring cliffs and canyon landscapes that have been carved by the Virgin River over millions of years. Tonight, enjoy an included dinner and accommodations within the park, nestled among towering rock formations.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 7: Zion National ParkThis morning is yours to view the natural wonders within the park! Hop aboard a tram to learn the history of the region while viewing soaring cliffs, waterfalls, and rock formations described as thrones, steeples, and cathedrals. Later this afternoon, we travel to Bryce Canyon City and settle in for two relaxing evenings.
Meals Included: Breakfast
- Day 8: Bryce CanyonToday, we’re off to discover more of Mother Nature’s best work in Bryce Canyon National Park. Enjoy stunning vistas from the comfort of our motorcoach and have your camera ready for several photo stops that showcase this natural wonderland. The afternoon is yours to continue exploring the awe-inspiring creations within the park, like its famous towering spires and erosion-sculpted rocks called hoodoos. This evening, we’re treated to an exciting cowboy dinner with live music at Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 9: Salt Lake CityWe spend our morning at Bryce Wildlife Conservation Museum, which features an impressive collection of 1,100 animal mounts and 1,600 butterflies from all around the world. This afternoon, we return to Salt Lake City with time to explore individual interests or to relax at the hotel. Tonight, our group celebrates new friendships and adventures over a wonderful Farewell Dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 10: Fly HomeWe return home with incredible memories from our western national parks adventure.
What's Included
All Accommodations
- 1 night at Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
- 2 nights in Moab
- 1 night in Kayenta
- 1 night at Maswik Lodge inside Grand Canyon National Park
- 1 night at Zion Lodge inside Zion National Park
- 2 nights near Bryce Canyon National Park
- 1 night at Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek (before we return home)
Attractions & Highlights
- Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
- Arches National Park
- Dead Horse Point State Park
- Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum
- Goosenecks State Park feat. San Juan River
- Monument Valley Visitor Center
- Newspaper Rock
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Zion National Park
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Ebenezer's Barn & Grill dinner show
- Bryce Wildlife Conservation Museum
15 Excellent Meals
- Welcome Dinner at Moab Brewery
- Farewell Dinner in Salt Lake City
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