Highlights of the Canyonlands
Highlights of the Canyonlands
Highlights of the Canyonlands
7 Days Starting and ending in LAS VEGAS
Visiting: USA
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Tour code:
8520-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 43
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
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Tour Overview
Explore the captivating canyonlands and experience spellbinding landscapes on this unforgettable National Parks tour! You’ll start and end in Las Vegas, and overnight along the way inside Grand Canyon National Park; near Monument Valley in Kayenta; near Lake Powell in Page; Bryce Canyon National Park; and St. George, the most important Mormon community in southern Utah. Highlights of this National Parks tour are your visits to the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Zion National Park. You’ll stay inside Grand Canyon National Park, giving you the opportunity to see a stunning sunset over the canyon. If you miss sunset, sunrise is also spectacular! In Bryce Canyon National Park, you'll be amazed at the bright red, yellow, and pink pillars called "hoodoos." Enjoy the beauty and peace offered at Zion National Park—with its massive canyon walls ascending toward the blue sky. Rushing streams over millions of years have carved these steep canyons and stone towers that will mesmerize you. You’ll have plenty of time here to explore the park, join a park ranger, or take a leisurely hike. But that’s not all…you’ll also visit Monument Valley, one of the world’s most photographed places with its pinnacles of rock surrounded by mesas, buttes, shrubs, trees, and windblown sand. Have your camera ready for some spectacular shots during your 4-wheel-drive tour of mystical Monument Valley and its massive formations. Visit Navajo National Monument, and view artifacts of the villages built by the prehistoric Puebloan Ancestors that date from 1250 to 1300 AD at the Visitor Center. You’ll also visit Glen Canyon Dam—the country’s second-highest concrete-arch dam—which holds back Lake Powell, the country’s second-largest man-made lake. Offering stunning scenery, this National Parks tour designed for value-minded travelers should not be missed!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Las Vegas
Accommodation Name: Sahara Las Vegas
Welcome to exciting Las Vegas, also known as “Sin City!” Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
Day 2: Las Vegas,Williams,Grand Canyon National Park
Accommodation Name: Yavapai Lodge West - Grand Canyon National Park Lodge
Cross the desert and the old Mojave gold-strike country, passing through Williams on historic Route 66, and Kaibab National Forest, to arrive in the Grand Canyon by mid-afternoon. Marvel at one of the Natural Wonders of the World as you experience breathtaking views of Grand Canyon National Park. Accommodations this evening are inside the park.
LAS VEGAS–WILLIAMS–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Cross the desert and the old Mojave gold-strike country, passing through Williams on historic Route 66, and Kaibab National Forest, to arrive in the Grand Canyon by mid-afternoon. Marvel at one of the Natural Wonders of the World as you experience breathtaking views of Grand Canyon National Park. Accommodations this evening are inside the park.
Day 3: Grand Canyon National Park,Monument Valley,Kayenta
Accommodation Name: Kayenta Monument Valley Inn
If you miss the sunset over the canyon, sunrise is just as impressive! For a once-in-a lifetime experience, take our optional flightseeing excursion over the heart of the Grand Canyon for incomparable views of flame-colored walls plunging 6,093 feet into the Colorado River. Journey across the Navajo Nation to Monument Valley to experience the American West as it was immortalized on the silver screen. Situated on the Arizona/Utah border, the valley’s scenic desert vistas and iconic buttes have appeared in countless classic Western films. See the massive formations on a memorable 4-wheel-drive tour with a knowledgeable Navajo guide. This evening, join the optional Navajo cookout for dinner, surrounded by the red-rock canyons of Monument Valley.
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK–MONUMENT VALLEY–KAYENTA If you miss the sunset over the canyon, sunrise is just as impressive! For a once-in-a lifetime experience, take our optional flightseeing excursion over the heart of the Grand Canyon for incomparable views of flame-colored walls plunging 6,093 feet into the Colorado River. Journey across the Navajo Nation to Monument Valley to experience the American West as it was immortalized on the silver screen. Situated on the Arizona/Utah border, the valley’s scenic desert vistas and iconic buttes have appeared in countless classic Western films. See the massive formations on a memorable 4-wheel-drive tour with a knowledgeable Navajo guide. This evening, join the optional Navajo cookout for dinner, surrounded by the red-rock canyons of Monument Valley.
Day 4: Kayenta,Navajo National Monument,Lake Powell,Page
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Inn & Suites Lake Powell
This morning visit Navajo National Monument. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the monument was established to preserve three cliff dwellings of villages built by prehistoric Ancestral Puebloans that date from 1250 to 1300 AD. At the visitor center, view artifacts and one or all three of the films available. Afterward, see Glen Canyon Dam, holding back the waters of the Colorado River in Lake Powell, the country’s second-largest man-made lake. Later, perhaps take the optional hike to see the beautiful view from Horseshoe Bend Overlook.
KAYENTA–NAVAJO NATIONAL MONUMENT–LAKE POWELL–PAGE This morning visit Navajo National Monument. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the monument was established to preserve three cliff dwellings of villages built by prehistoric Ancestral Puebloans that date from 1250 to 1300 AD. At the visitor center, view artifacts and one or all three of the films available. Afterward, see Glen Canyon Dam, holding back the waters of the Colorado River in Lake Powell, the country’s second-largest man-made lake. Later, perhaps take the optional hike to see the beautiful view from Horseshoe Bend Overlook.
Day 5: Page,Bryce Canyon National Park
Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, consider joining an expert Navajo guide for an optional tour through the amazing natural wonder of Antelope Canyon or take an optional sightseeing flight that includes a unique perspective of Lake Powell with Glen Canyon Dam, Wahweap Marina, and Tower Butte. Then, travel into Utah along the Grand Staircase to Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce is famous for its unique geology as erosion has created bizarre shapes, including slot canyons, windows, fins, and spires called “hoodoos.” Tinted with numerous colors, these rocks create a wondrous landscape.
PAGE–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK This morning, consider joining an expert Navajo guide for an optional tour through the amazing natural wonder of Antelope Canyon or take an optional sightseeing flight that includes a unique perspective of Lake Powell with Glen Canyon Dam, Wahweap Marina, and Tower Butte. Then, travel into Utah along the Grand Staircase to Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce is famous for its unique geology as erosion has created bizarre shapes, including slot canyons, windows, fins, and spires called “hoodoos.” Tinted with numerous colors, these rocks create a wondrous landscape. (B)
Day 6: Bryce Canyon National Park,Zion National Park,St. George
Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Abbey Inn & Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
“Zion” is an ancient Hebrew word meaning a place of refuge or sanctuary. Once a refuge for Mormon pioneers, Zion National Park’s striking landscapes of steep canyons and stone towers carved out by rushing streams over millions of years will mesmerize you. You’ll have free time to explore the park and see the Visitor Center and the Human History Museum, take a leisurely hike, or perhaps board a narrated open-air tram ride that will take you to some of the most treasured spots in the park, like the Great White Throne. Depart Zion and head to St. George, where you’ll enjoy an orientation tour of the most important Mormon community in southern Utah.
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK–ZION NATIONAL PARK–ST. GEORGE “Zion” is an ancient Hebrew word meaning a place of refuge or sanctuary. Once a refuge for Mormon pioneers, Zion National Park’s striking landscapes of steep canyons and stone towers carved out by rushing streams over millions of years will mesmerize you. You’ll have free time to explore the park and see the Visitor Center and the Human History Museum, take a leisurely hike, or perhaps board a narrated open-air tram ride that will take you to some of the most treasured spots in the park, like the Great White Throne. Depart Zion and head to St. George, where you’ll enjoy an orientation tour of the most important Mormon community in southern Utah. (B,L)
Day 7: St. George,Las Vegas
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel back to Las Vegas, with a stop at Harry Reid International Airport for those with homebound flights. Please make sure to schedule your departing flights after 12 noon to be sure you make your flight that day. The trip ends at the Sahara Las Vegas hotel for those guests with extra nights.
ST. GEORGE–LAS VEGAS Travel back to Las Vegas, with a stop at Harry Reid International Airport for those with homebound flights. Please make sure to schedule your departing flights after 12 noon to be sure you make your flight that day. The trip ends at the Sahara Las Vegas hotel for those guests with extra nights. (B)
What's Included
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Accommodations
Stay in comfortable accommodations including Sahara Las Vegas, Yavapai Lodge West - Grand Canyon National Park Lodge, Kayenta Monument Valley Inn, La Quinta Inn & Suites Lake Powell, Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn, and Best Western Plus Abbey Inn & Suites.
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Meals
Enjoy 3 breakfasts and 1 lunch during your tour.
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Guided Tours
Experience guided tours of Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley with a knowledgeable Navajo guide, Navajo National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Zion National Park.
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Transportation
Transportation is provided throughout the tour, including to all the parks and attractions.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit the Grand Canyon National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its overwhelming size, its intricate and colorful landscape, and the sheer spectacle of its geology.
What's Not Included
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Airfare
International and domestic airfare are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included but highly recommended.
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Optional Tours
Optional tours and personal spending are not included.
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Meals not mentioned
Any meals not mentioned in the inclusions are excluded.
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Personal Expenses
Items of a personal nature, including souvenirs, laundry, and tips, are not included.
Meals
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Notes
This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where facilities may not be up to the standard you expect from Cosmos. Some lodges within the parks do not have air-conditioning, televisions, and other amenities you would expect from most Cosmos hotels. On vacations that include an overnight stay in Las Vegas, at least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older. Maximum elevation on tour: 9,100 ft.
UNESCO Sites
Grand Canyon National Park
Accommodation
Sahara Las Vegas
SLS Las Vegas features over 1,300 guestrooms in two distinct hotel towers—Story and World™—each with a unique personality, designed to offer contemporary and stylish settings for an amazing Las Vegas resort getaway! The hotel features multiple restaurants, casino, outdoor pool, a spa and shopping.
Yavapai Lodge West - Grand Canyon National Park Lodge
Yavapai Lodge is the largest facility in the National Park, and is a convenient choice for families. There is a cafe on property as well as activities desk. The Lodge is located next to the Market Plaza, which includes a general store, bank, and US Post Office. This lodge is part of a collection of lodges operated by the National Park; space fills up quickly at these lodges and is therefore based on availability. In the event that space is not available at this hotel, an alternate lodge of similar category will be secured.
Kayenta Monument Valley Inn
Kayenta Monument Valley Inn is located on the largest Indian Reservation in the United States. It has a Native American feel once you step into the lobby, with the artwork displaying bright colors and designs along with traditional Native American music playing in the back ground, you get a real sense of the Native American culture.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Lake Powell
La Quita Inn & Suites in Page Arizona is a perfect gateway for your northern Arizona adventures. Located near the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Make the most of your stay with free daily breakfast, high-speed Wi-Fi, and our outdoor pool.
Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
We offer the finest in Accommodations and amenities in the Bryce Canyon region. Ruby's Inn at Bryce Canyon is also a destination in and of itself. We offer business center, fitness center, indoor pool and hot tub, large general store, currency exchange, and laundromat. Rooms include cable TV with movie channels, Ac, In-room coffee/tea maker, microwave, fridge, hair dryer, iron and board.
Best Western Plus Abbey Inn & Suites
Staying at the Best Western Plus Abbey Inn Hotel is an ideal location for exploring some of the country's incredible national parks. Relax in the outdoor heated swimming pool and spa or take advantage of their fully equipped exercise facility. For added convenience rooms include a microwave, small refrigerator and high-speed internet.
Check out our Q&As
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What are the highlights of the Highlights of the Canyonlands tour?
The Highlights of the Canyonlands tour includes visiting Las Vegas, experiencing breathtaking views of Grand Canyon National Park, a 4-wheel-drive tour in Monument Valley with a Navajo guide, visiting Navajo National Monument, seeing Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell, and exploring the unique geology of Bryce Canyon National Park.
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How many meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 3 breakfasts and 1 lunch.
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What type of accommodations are provided?
Accommodations include Sahara Las Vegas, Yavapai Lodge West - Grand Canyon National Park Lodge, Kayenta Monument Valley Inn, La Quinta Inn & Suites Lake Powell, Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn, and Best Western Plus Abbey Inn & Suites.
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Are there any guided tours included?
Yes, the tour includes guided tours of Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley with a knowledgeable Navajo guide, Navajo National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Zion National Park.
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Is transportation included?
Yes, transportation is provided throughout the tour, including to all the parks and attractions.
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Is airfare included in the tour package?
No, international and domestic airfare are not included.
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Is travel insurance included?
No, travel insurance is not included but highly recommended.
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Are there any UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a visit to Grand Canyon National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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What are the exclusions?
Exclusions include airfare, travel insurance, optional tours, meals not mentioned, and personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and tips.
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What are the notes regarding accommodations and other tour details?
This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where facilities may not be up to the standard expected from Cosmos. Some lodges within the parks do not have air-conditioning, televisions, and other amenities. In Las Vegas, at least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older. Maximum elevation on tour: 9,100 ft.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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