Overview
Enchanting Canyonlands
Your tour of the Southwest gets rolling beneath the neon lights of Las Vegas, you’ll make your way to the flame-colored walls of six national parks throughout Arizona and Utah, including Grand Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Parks. Rock on with a 4-wheel drive ride through the Navajo Nation’s majestic Monument Valley and experience the unique Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel. Backcountry barbecues, rustic and resort lodges, all within a stone’s throw of the nation’s most spellbinding views only deepen your canyonlands experience. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Moab so you can plan your day your way.
Begin in dazzling Las Vegas, then trade neon lights for the extraordinary landscapes of the American Southwest. This 11-day journey explores six iconic national parks across Arizona and Utah—Grand Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion—where sculpted sandstone, towering cliffs, winding canyons, and sweeping desert vistas create unforgettable scenery at every turn. Venture deep into Monument Valley with a Navajo Guide on a 4-wheel-drive adventure, discover the dramatic beauty of Lake Powell and Glen Canyon, and travel through the remarkable Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel. Along the way, enjoy character-filled lodges and resort stays that place you close to some of the region’s most celebrated natural wonders.PLUS, this tour includes your choice of excursions in the Lake Powell area so you can plan your day your way.
Highlights of Enchanting Canyonlands
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Notes
Special Features Included in this Tour: • The Antelope Slot Canyon visit with a local Navajo guide requires walking roughly 1/4 mile over a dirt/sand path and 4-5 medium flights of metal stairs with handrails up and down to access the canyon.• The backcountry off-road adventure choice excursion is in a custom-designed, open-air 4-wheel-drive vehicle and not recommended for guests with back issues.• Maximum elevation on tour: 8,300 ft (2,530 m). • This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where some facilities may not meet the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not feature televisions and other routinely expected amenities.• 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.
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Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
Product Group
Enchanting Canyonlands
UNESCO Sites
Grand Canyon National Park
Travelers Notes
Special Features Included in this Tour: • Guided sightseeing at Grand Canyon National Park with time at the rim • 4-wheel-drive excursion through Monument Valley with private cookout and storytelling • Guided tour of Antelope Slot Canyon with a local Navajo guide• Visit to Lake Powell and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area• Guided sightseeing in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Dead Horse State Park• Globus Choice excursion in Moab – included in your tour with your choice of a Canyons Cruise on the Colorado River or backcountry off-road adventure on mountain trails in an open-air 4-wheel-drive vehicle• Travel on Utah’s Journey Through Time Scenic Byway and visit to Capitol Reef National Park• Guided sightseeing in Bryce Canyon National Park• Scenic drive through Mount Carmel-Zion Tunnel for guided sightseeing in Zion National Park• Boxed picnic lunch at Zion Lodge with time to explore the park
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Notes
Special Features Included in this Tour: • The Antelope Slot Canyon choice excursion requires walking roughly 1/4 mile over a dirt/sand path and 4-5 medium flights of metal stairs with handrails up and down to access the canyon.• Maximum elevation on tour: 8,300 ft (2,530 m).• This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where some facilities may not meet the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not feature televisions and other routinely expected amenities.• 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.
Vacation Type
y
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
Product Group
Enchanting Canyonlands
UNESCO Sites
Grand Canyon National Park
Travelers Notes
Special Features Included in this Tour: • Guided sightseeing in Grand Canyon National Park, one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders• 4-wheel-drive excursion with a Navajo guide in Monument Valley, including a taste of traditional Navajo fry bread amid the region’s towering sandstone buttes• Visit Lake Powell and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, where blue waters meet dramatic red-rock landscapes• Guided sightseeing in Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, showcasing natural stone arches, deep canyons, and sweeping desert vistas• Visit Dead Horse State Park for spectacular views high above the Colorado River• Globus Choice excursion in the Lake Powell area: Choose one – a visit to Antelope Slot Canyon with a local Navajo guide or a guided float trip through the Glen Canyon National Recreation area• Travel Utah’s Journey Through Time Scenic Byway through Capitol Reef National Park, revealing colorful cliffs, rock formations, and desert landscapes shaped over millions of years• Guided sightseeing in Bryce Canyon National Park, renowned for its extraordinary hoodoo rock formations• Travel through historic Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel for guided sightseeing in Zion National Park, known for its towering sandstone cliffs and dramatic canyon scenery• Airport transfer on departure day to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas
Meals
Breakfast daily, 1 box lunch in Zion, 5 dinners
Meals
Breakfast daily, 1 box lunch in Zion, 5 dinners
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE in Las Vegas with the free time to stroll the bright lights of the Strip, maybe throw a few dice, or try your hand at the slot machines. Your Tour Director has all the tips you need to experience Vegas in style. Check your GlobusGO mobile app for maps and dining suggestions as well!
Day 2
LAS VEGAS–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA Life is Grand Leave the bright neon lights of Las Vegas behind and cross the old Mojave gold-strike country. Travel on a stretch of the legendary Route 66 to Grand Canyon National Park. There’s time to wander along the canyon rim, join a ranger-led program, or simply savor the sunset. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Grand Canyon National Park spans 278 miles of the Colorado River on the ancestral homeland of 11 Associated Tribes, Marvel at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World as you experience the dramatic views across one of the most spectacular examples of landscapes carved by water and wind found anywhere in the world—unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors on the rim.
Day 3
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK–LAKE POWELL Taking the Plunge For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, take our optional flightseeing excursion over the heart of the Grand Canyon for incomparable views of crimson canyon walls plunging 4,800 feet into the Colorado River. Later this morning, we travel north to the shining shores of Lake Powell, created in 1963 when the Glen Canyon Dam held back the waters of the mighty Colorado River, forming a vast blue lake surrounded by beautiful sandstone walls. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT SCENIC TREASURES Tucked among the red rocks canyon and mesas on the Colorado Plateau, Glen Canyon has been carved by the Colorado River, its several tributaries, powerful wind, and time. Sharing this spectacular region of the American Southwest is Lake Powell and its vast blue waters. Explore the history of more than 10,000 years of culture and exploration with stories that highlight the deep connection between the landscape and the people who have called it home.
Day 4
LAKE POWELL Earth, Wind & Water This morning, explore [LF] Antelope Slot Canyon with a local Navajo guide. The rest of the day is free in Lake Powell, where sparkling blue water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls and beaches. (B)LOCAL FAVORITE NATURAL WONDERS Join a local Navajo guide to explore the spectacular shapes, light, and geological wonders of Antelope Slot Canyon. You’ll be mesmerized by an amazing fantasy world of stone, created by wind and water. Learn the history of this amazing canyon—a photographer’s dream!ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE at Lake Powell to enjoy all the amenities your resort offers. Consider an optional flightseeing trip over Lake Powell for a new perspective of the vast rugged area, the famous Rainbow Bridge and Glen Canyon Dam or a relax on an optional panoramic boat ride on Lake Powell.
Day 5
LAKE POWELL–MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK Campfire Stories This morning, continue into Navajo country to Goulding’s Lodge in the heart of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. As you approach the lodge, witness one of the most dramatic and photographed points on earth, iconic symbols of the American Southwest. Upon arrival, take a dip in the pool and admire the Western sky above or perhaps explore the Goulding’s Museum and Trading Post, home to a wonderful collection of movie memorabilia and Native American artifacts. Tonight, travel with a Local Guide into the red rock backcountry for a private [LF] Navajo country cookout. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE CULTURE & TRADITION Join a Navajo guide for an authentic experience and private cookout around the fire. Enjoy stunning views of the red rock canyons and hear fascinating stories of legends and folklore that bring this remarkable region to life.
Day 6
MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK–MOAB, UTAH Four-Wheeling & Weaving Stories In the cool hours of morning, set out on a [LF] 4-wheel-drive backcountry tour through Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park with a local Navajo guide. Later, continue north to Moab, an outdoor mecca near stunning natural landmarks and world-class hiking for a relaxing 2-night stay. Enjoy dinner with a southwestern flair in downtown Moab. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE EPIC RIDE Explore Monument Valley in an open-air safari vehicle to discover exclusive areas of the park in the coolness of morning. Be awed by the amazing landscapes and desert rock formations while learning about the beautiful customs and traditions of the Navajo Nation.
Day 7
MOAB. EXCURSION TO ARCHES NATIONAL PARK–CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK–DEAD HORSE POINT STATE PARK Spend your day your way in Moab This morning, visit Arches National Park, home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch. Be on the lookout for the elusive desert big horn sheep high on the cliff sides. Next, on to magnificent Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park for aerial views of winding river through deep red rock canyons. Explore more of Moab with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Explore the magnificent views of Canyonlands National Park to see deep canyons stretching across the Colorado Plateau, an intricate canyon labyrinth with a million crimson hues. Then, on to Dead Horse Point State Park to see a vast mesa with an incredible view of the Colorado River as it twists through a gooseneck canyon 2,000 feet below.
Day 8
MOAB–CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Rugged Beauty This morning, drive along Utah’s Journey Through Time Scenic Byway and through Capitol Reef National Park. Continue through the land of natural bridges, narrow canyons, and expansive views to Bryce Canyon National Park. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT SCENIC WONDERS Enjoy Journey Through Time Scenic Byway and Capitol Reef National Park amid dramatic and diverse, remote, and ruggedly beautiful landscapes. Drive through the pristine environment where the land bends into a giant ripple having been tortured and twisted over millions of years. Marvel at the twists and turns over hogbacks, slick rock, and through steep canyons along one of North America’s most spectacular drives.
Day 9
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Rock Stars A day of rich contrasts leads you to a full day to explore Bryce Canyon National Park. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTEPIC RIDE Explore Bryce Canyon’s fantastically sculpted rock formations called hoodoos that resemble castle towers, cathedral spires, and squatting goblins. As the light changes throughout the day, the natural amphitheaters and canyons glow between distinct oranges, reds, and yellows creating a striking background for photographic masterpieces. Spend the day hiking into the park’s natural amphitheaters, photographing the changing light on the hoodoos, or searching for one of the dozens of species that call this unique place home.
Day 10
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK–ZION NATIONAL PARK–SPRINGDALE Stones that Touch the Sky After breakfast, say goodbye to the hoodoos and descend into a stunning ½-mile-deep canyon for Zion National Park. Enjoy scenic views of high desert landscape, soaring cliffs, narrow canyons and the Virgin River on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway and Tunnel to Zion National Park. Experience traveling through an engineering marvel, the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, built in the 1920s to connect Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce National Parks. Enjoy a boxed picnic lunch on the front lawn of Zion Lodge with free time to explore. Continue to Springdale where your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATIONAL PARK PERFECTION Meaning a place of peace and refuge known to nourish the soul, Zion’s sandstone walls rise thousands of feet above the valleys and cliffs high above the canyon floor’s lush greenery and snaking Virgin River.
Day 11
SPRINGDALE–LAS VEGAS Safe travels until we meet again! Depart this morning for Las Vegas. Please schedule flights from the Las Vegas Airport after 1:30 pm. Want to explore more in Las Vegas? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)
Departures
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Treasure Island | The hotel features an outdoor pool, hot tub, spa, fitness center, gift shops, beauty salon, business center, several restaurants, lounges, nightlife, and casino. Guestrooms are equipped with cable TV, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, and Internet access. | Las Vegas | 3300 Las Vegas Blvd South | Superior First-Class |
| 2 | Grand Canyon National Park Lodges | Each Grand Canyon National Park Lodge has its own unique setting and atmosphere. The specific lodge for your vacation will be confirmed will be confirmed closer to departure. Lodges featured in Grand Canyon National Park are the Maswik North Lodge, Thunderbird Lodge, Yavapai East, and the Kachina Lodge. | Grand Canyon National Park | P.O. Box 699 | National Park |
| 3 | Lake Powell Resort | The Lake Powell Resort is located in Wahweap Marina, right in the heart of all your down lake activities and adventures. The hotel has two outdoor pools, hot tub, beach access, fitness center, guest laundry, gift shop, restaurant, lounge, coffee house, and room service. | Page | 100 Lake Shore Dr. | First-Class |
| 4 | Goulding's Lodge | Goulding's Lodge is located in the heart of Monument Valley and features an indoor heated pool, fitness center, guest laundry, gift shop, restaurant, and museum. | Monument Valley | 1000 Main Street | National Park |
| 5 | Hyatt Place Moab | Located only five miles away from the sandstone arches of Moab, Hyatt Place Moab features spacious and comfortable guestrooms, 24-hour dining, pool, fitness center, and complimentary Wi-Fi. | Moab | 890 North Main Street | Moderate First-Class |
| 6 | Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand | Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel, this new hotel offers a variety of guest rooms, the finest amenities, and a complimentary hot breakfast. Each room has been designed with the necessary features that will keep you comfortable and relaxed. The Bryce Canyon Grand also offers an enclosed courtyard offering guest privacy for the pool, whirlpool, and patio areas. Enjoy Bryce Canyon's newest and most luxurious accommodations and amenities with the best in western hospitality. | Bryce Canyon National Park | 30 N 100 E | Moderate First-Class |
| 7 | Red Cliffs Lodge Zion | At Red Cliffs Lodge of Zion, just a short distance from Zion National Park's entrance in Springdale, Utah, you may immerse yourself in the spectacular red cliffs and starry night skies. | Springdale | 792 Zion Park Blvd | Superior Tourist-Class |
