Tour Overview
Wake up to Christmas at the Grand Canyon and go to sleep (or not) on New Year's Eve in Las Vegas! Mix this with hiking in the National Parks; mountain biking; exploring old western ghost towns; and horseback riding in cowboy country. This is the ideal opportunity for the FUN active traveller to celebrate the holidays and experience the incomparable canyonlands of Arizona, Utah and Nevada.
Departs our Las Vegas hotel at 0730 hrs.
1. Grand Canyon NP (HP)
2. Grand Canyon NP (HP)
3. Monument Valley (HP)
4. Arches National Park (HP)
5. Arches National Park (HP)
6. Western Ranch (HP)
7. Zion National Park (HP)
8. Las Vegas (HP)
9. Las Vegas (HP)
10. Las Vegas
(HP) indicates hotel night included in the price.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1-2: - Las Vegas & Grand Canyon 24/25 DecDeparting Las Vegas, spend two days and nights at the majestic Grand Canyon National Park, exploring the vastness of this great natural wonder. Christmas at the Grand Canyon is a fairy-tale setting for the holiday celebrations. From the ornately decorated, 20-foot-tall Christmas tree rising above the mezzanine level at El Tovar Hotel lobby, to the roaring fire in the great fireplace at Bright Angel Lodge, the Grand Canyon provides the perfect backdrop for holiday cheer. With cool daytime temperatures, the winter season really is one of the best times to visit this desert phenomenon. Hike into the canyon itself or enjoy a "bird's eye view" of one of the World's 7 Natural Wonders from an optional scenic helicopter flight - all without the summer crowds.
Accommodation: Hotel included
Day 3: - Monument Valley 26 Dec
On to Monument Valley, where you can take a guided jeep tour with Native American guides, then experience a beautiful sunset. Always a highlight, Monument Valley combines breathtaking scenery with a unique cultural experience, as it is the homeland of the Navajo, the largest tribe of Native Americans in the United States.
Accommodation: Hotel included
Day 4-5: - Arches National Park 27/28 Dec
The famous "Slickrock" trails near Arches National Park are an open invitation to hike and mountain bike amidst amazing sandstone formations. Also available are the incredible off-road 'Hummer tours' that climb high into the hills offering spectacular views of the San Juan mountain range and valley below.
Accommodation: Hotel included
Day 6: - Western Ranch 29 Dec
Our high country western ranch provides a taste of the real cowboy life with a ranch house stay and home-cooked meals all included. Ride the range on horseback and try your hand at roping. Yee-haw!
Accommodation: Hotel included
Day 7: - Bryce & Zion National Parks 30 Dec
The adventure continues into Bryce Canyon National Park, where a kaleidoscope of colours beckons. Hike through a mysterious world of columns, turrets and spires, and enjoy the breathtaking views from every angle. On to magnificent Zion National Park and a chance to hike surrounded by natural beauty before returning to civilization. Try the short walk to 'Emerald Pools' or the climb to 'Angels Landing' for a towering view of the impressive canyon.
Accommodation: Hotel included
Day 8-10: - Las Vegas 31 Dec - 02 Jan
Returning to the "Sin City", the neon lights and casinos of Las Vegas await our arrival to enjoy the New Year! And nobody does it like Vegas! If you're looking for the one New Year's Eve party you'll remember for the rest of your life, look no further. The Strip fills with revellers; fireworks explode over the massive hotels; the casinos and nightclubs are packed; the showrooms are filled with A-list entertainers and Vegas is more gloriously alive than you've ever imagined it could be! New Year's Eve in Las Vegas is truly a world-class celebration. We've even added in an extra day by staying in town on New Year's Day to relax, recover or continue the party from the night before.
Accommodation: Hotel included
Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in Las Vegas on day 10
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