Day 1 Travel Day / Denver (D)
Today travel to the southwest area of the United States to witness some of the most spectacular scenery found anywhere in the country. Your tour director will help you to get to know your fellow travel mates along the way.

Day 2 Arches National Park / Canyonlands by Night Show (B, D)
Journey through Colorado leaving behind the rolling hills and golden plains that give way to the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains. Among the red rock canyons, spires and balancing rocks of Utah, is Arches National Park, containing the largest number of natural stone arches in the country. A knowledgeable guide will provide interesting commentary on the many formations seen while driving through the park.

Day 3 Capitol Reef National Park / Bryce Canyon (CB, PL)
Travel through the inspiring Capitol Reef National Park, and see astounding pinnacles, arches, and natural cathedrals. View one of Utah’s most scenic drives as you travel to Bryce Canyon. A real treat awaits when you take a guided Sunset Tour of Bryce Canyon National Park in which the vivid colors and stunning rock formations of the canyon come alive.

Day 4 Zion National Park / Glen Canyon Dam/Lake Powell Cruise
(B “To Go”)
Incredible scenery continues at Zion National Park, where sandstone rock has shaped unique and beautiful formations. Then it’s on to the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area to catch a glimpse of the Glen Canyon Dam, one of the highest dams in the United States. Travel deep into scenic Antelope Canyon with its dramatic, steep red sandstone walls on your Lake Powell cruise. The views will be breathtaking.

Day 5 Grand Canyon / IMAX Theater (CB)
It’s off to the magnificent Grand Canyon where you’ll marvel at one of nature’s greatest works of art. Experience the thill of flying through the Grand Canyon at the IMAX Theater. Or, take an optional helicopter tour to experience it first-hand. Visit the Cameron Indian Trading Post where Native American arts are showcased. An unexpected pleasure are the charming gardens and views of the Little Colorado River Gorge.

Day 6 Navajo Code Talkers / Mesa Verde National Park / Cortez, CO
Take a brief stop in Kayenta, AZ, and discover the Navajo Code Talkers, Indian soldiers who used their language in a secret code assisting in the win of World War II. Explore the ancient Anasazi Indians Cliff Dwellings with a local guide.

Day 7 Silverton-Durango RR / Million Dollar Highway / Montrose (CB)
Today, board the Durnago Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad for a nostalgic ride into the past and behold the spectacular mountain scenery of the San Juan National Forest between Durango and Silverton. Then, travel over the Million Dollar Highway to the “Switzerland of America,” Ouray, Colo., an old silver and gold mining town.

Day 8 Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument / Royal Gorge
(CB, D)
More wondrous scenery unfolds at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument, twelve miles of the deepest and most scenic portion of the Gunnison River Gorge. From the top of the Royal Gorge, gaze at the river meandering through the canyon far below. A Cowboy dinner with all the “fixins” followed by a country music show will be a fun way to end the day.

Day 9 Pikes Peak Cog Railway or Seven Falls / Garden of the Gods/U.S. Air Force Academy (CB, D)
Begin the day with two options to choose from: the Pikes Peak Cog Railway in Manitou Springs that takes you to the 14,100 ft. summit of Pikes Peak, OR you can choose to visit the Seven Falls. Please book either one of these two options when you make your reservation. Drive through the Garden of the Gods to see towering red sandstone formations that created this unique and picturesque park. Scenic overlooks and the architecturally distinct chapel are features of the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Day 10 Travel Home (B, L)
Return home captivated by the magnificent beauty of our nation’s canyonlands!

Day 5 Tour Option:
Helicopter Ride over Grand Canyon - $130pp

Day 9 Tour Options:
Pikes Peak Cog Railway to Pikes Peak - $33pp or Seven Falls - $10.00pp

Please indicate which options you desire when you make your reservation.