Adventure Travel West
Grand Canyon Trek and Southwest National Parks
Some of the world’s most beautiful scenery is found in the national parks surrounding the Grand Canyon. Let our local leader guide you on the region’s best walking trails, showcasing the beauty of this wonderful trekking area. Surely, one of the highlights of this journey are the hikes to little known canyons and destinations far off the beaten path, known mostly to locals.
Our journey starts by walking over petrified sand dunes and past lava tubes at St. George. Then we are on to Zion, where we climb the iconic Observation Point. At Bryce, we will guide you through the astounding wonderland of rocks, while at Capitol Reef we scramble to an overlook of the immense monocline stretching over 100 km. At San Rafael Reef we enjoy an intriguing trek through narrow slot canyons before exploring the arches at Arches National Park. A full day of trekking takes us to the Needles of Canyonlands, a true wonderland of twisted sandstone rock. At Monument Valley you have the choice of a jeep tour before spending the day walking through the fascinating Canyon de Chelly. Here we walk with the Navajo on trails off limits to tourists. The valley at Canyon de Chelly is steeped in culture and history, complete with 1000-year-old rock art, cliff dwellings, and Navajo homes. Last but not least we head to the Grand Canyon to complete our exploration of the Southwest. Our journey ends in Las Vegas.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Half board (breakfast and picnic lunches)
- 13 nights in centrally-located hotels and motels very near the entrances of the national parks andsights
- 12 picnic lunches (L) in the parks (self-made)
- 13 breakfasts (B)
- Discover both famous and hidden natural wonders
- The famous “big” parks: Grand Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, Monument Valley
- Secret trails in Capitol Reef, San Rafael Swell, and Canyon de Chelly
- World-class walking and photography – spring tours offer desert wildflower blooms, while
- Autumn tours offer incredible fall colors
- Small group size allows tour director to address each group’s special desires and preferences while on tour
- Expertly-trained, dedicated local tour directors
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