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Into The Wild West!

This exciting family tour is designed to show you the natural highlights of this remarkable area – from the heights of the sheer rock faces of Zion to the depths of the Grand Canyon and the deep blue tranquil waters of Lake Powell.

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Las Vegas, Route 66 & the Grand Canyon
After enjoying a laidback day in Las Vegas - the ultimate playground for all the family, our adventure starts in earnest as we strike into the desert. Crossing the Hoover Dam, we drive along the legendary Route 66 to stay in a typical motel in Williams. From here the Grand Canyon is a short drive away - but nothing can prepare you for the jaw-dropping view as you reach the edge of the precipice. There are easy day walks along the edge of the canyon, or - for the ultimate thrill - why not take a helicopter across the abyss?

Lake Powell & Navajo Reservation
There is time at Lake Powell to take speedboats, jet ski or explore the mysterious Antelope Canyon. Boarding our jeeps, we then drive into the Navajo reservation at Monument Valley - its eroded tabletop mountains silhouetted against the sky have been a film maker's favourite location for decades. Here we have a Navajo guide who will introduce us to the history and folklore of the native people.

Utterly Utah
Crossing the Colorado River, we travel into what was once considered the USA's most inhospitable land. Here the European settlers struggled to survive against the harsh environment and it is here that we explore on foot the surreal wind-eroded landscapes of Bryce Canyon (with a chance to saddle-up at one of the nearby ranches). Zion National Park is a complete contrast: desert is replaced by water, and an immense river-carved gorge with cliffs standing thousands of feet high, frames the rock pools and waterfalls of the valley below.

The Trip

An excellent introduction to America's 'Great Outdoors'. All cooking is undertaken by our tour leader, but camp duties are shared between the group. Walks are all optional (but recommended!) If you wish to have sleeping bags provided locally, please let us know when booking your holiday (at an additional cost). Some hotels and some of the campsites have pools.

Top Tips

Be careful with your dollar bills; different denominations are all the same size and colour and look very similar. Keep some one dollar bills handy for tipping, so you don’t get confused and over-pay by mistake.

You will have: 4nts good standard hotels in Vegas and at the Grand Canyon, 1nt motel in Williams, 2nts teepee camp in Bryce Canyon, 5nts camping at established camp grounds generally with good facilities

Meals included - 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 5 dinners

Transport

Your transport will include: Maxiwagon/On Foot.

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Fly London/Las Vegas.

Day 2 - In Las Vegas, explore The Strip

Day 3 -Cross Hoover Dam and drive along Route 66 to Williams

Day 4 -Drive to Grand Canyon, optional walks and helicopter overflight.

Day 5 - At Grand Canyon, drive to Lake Powell, optional water sports.

Day 6 -Drive to Monument Valley, jeep into Navajo Reservation.

Day 7 - Drive to Capitol Reef NP.

Day 8 - Drive to Bryce Canyon NP.

Day 9 -On foot in Bryce Canyon, optional horseriding, rodeo

Day 10 -Drive to Zion NP, explore waterfalls.

Day 11 -In Zion, optional walks and activities.

Day 12 - Drive Las Vegas.

Day 13 - Fly London

Day 14 - Arrive in London

GRAND CANYON One of the planet’s greatest natural wonders.
WILLIAMS Historic Route 66.
MONUMENT VALLEY Navajo Reservation and stunning landscapes.
BRYCE CANYON Red and orange rock formations.
ZION N.P. Walks in the park.
LAS VEGAS The Mecca of showbiz.
ADMISSION TO ALL STATE & NATIONAL
PARKS AS LISTED.