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Best of the Canyonlands 2010
A 7-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $1,150
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| Starting Price: | $1,150 |  |
| Tour Length: | 7 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | United States | |
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Cities Visited: Encounter unusual rock sculptures and gaping canyons of Arizona and Utah, and explore the deserted cliff dwellings left by the Pueblo people. |
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Sightseeing Highlights
- Vail Stroll the pedestrian-only streets of thischarming alpine village.
- Arches National Park View amazing natural rockformations.
- Mesa Verde National Park Discover outstandingcliff dwellings.
- Monument Valley Tour with a local guide inopen-air vehicles.
- Grand Canyon National Park Overnight right insidethe park.
- Las Vegas Spend two nights in the entertainmentcapital of the world.
- Denver Stay in the heart of America''s Mile HighCity.
Dining Highlights
- 6 full breakfasts
- 1 three-course dinner
- Local highlight restaurant dinner at the Grand Canyon
- 8 included meals in total (see day by dayitinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
- First Class hotel accommodation includes two-bedded rooms withprivate facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggagehandling fees and local taxes.
- Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seatsand onboard restroom.
- The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional Tour Directors(Days 1-5)
- A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book withmap
- Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 7
Day 1 - Arrive Denver
Welcome to Denver, nicknamed the Mile High City! Denver is avibrant city with 300 days of annual sunshine and the breathtakingRocky Mountains as its backdrop. A complimentary transfer isprovided to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel thisevening to welcome you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pmfor a Welcome Drink at the hotel.Hotel: Grand Hyatt Denver
Day 2 - Denver - Vail - Arches National Park - Moab
Today''s spectacular journey takes us west and up into the heart ofthe Rockies. Climbing over Independence Pass Scenic Drive, we crossthe Continental Divide and travel through areas that epitomize thegrandeur of classic mountain scenery. We arrive at picturesque andfashionable Vail, one of America''s most popular mountain resorts.There is time to wander Vail Village''s quaint pedestrian alleyslined with chalets, boutiques and galleries. From here, we join theColorado River, following its path through more spectacular Rockiesscenery. As we continue westward and enter the state of Utah, thesetting changes to stunning red rock landscape. We visit ArchesNational Park, home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches. Weenjoy enchanting vistas and ample photo opportunities of red rockcanyons, balancing rocks and unusual rock formations. Later wearrive in the nearby town of Moab where we have the option of a BBQdinner followed by a thrilling jetboat ride on one of the mostscenic stretches of the great Colorado River. (Full breakfast)Hotel: Ramada Inn
Day 3 - Moab - Mesa Verde National Park - Kayenta
Today our Tour Director reveals a Hidden Treasure. We journey deepinto the breathtaking Native American lands. We visit the ruins ofMesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site protecting4000 known archaeological sites including 600 cliff dwellings,built between the 6th and 12th century. We tour some of thedwellings that were built on top of the plateau and view theimposing cliff dwellings built right into the canyon walls, somecomprising more than 100 rooms. There is time to visit the museumdepicting the story of the Ancestral Pueblo people who once livedand thrived on this 8,000-foot plateau and get an insight intotheir daily lives. We continue on to Kayenta, in the heart of theNavajo Reservation. (Full breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Holiday Inn Kayenta
Day 4 - Kayenta - Monument Valley - Grand Canyon National Park
We drive to the awe-inspiring Monument Valley, a setting madefamous when director John Ford began filming movies here. We setout with a local guide in special vehicles to explore the majorhighlights of this unusual and inspiring landscape. We visit somefamous movie sites used as backdrops for western films and marvelat the dramatic buttes and mesas of this incredible terrain. Wetravel through the scenic Painted Desert and stop at the HistoricCameron Trading Post, a showplace of fine Native American andSouthwestern Art. We then arrive at Grand Canyon National Park, theworld''s most spectacular gorge, listed by UNESCO as a WorldHeritage Site. A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyonoverwhelms the senses with its immense size. We enter the park fromthe East Entrance and drive along the scenic Desert View Drive. Westop at Desert View Lookout for spectacular views before arrivingat Grand Canyon Village where we overnight, right inside the park.At sunset, we join our Tour Director at the canyon''s rim to watchthe effects of the sunset as the sun paints the canyon walls inwarm yellows, golds and reds contrasting with deep dancing shadowsand silhouettes. This evening we enjoy a Highlight Dinner insidethis wonder of Mother Nature (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)Hotel: National Park Lodges
Day 5 - Grand Canyon - Las Vegas (2 nights)
Early risers won''t want to miss sunrise over the canyon beforebreakfast! Optional flightseeing tours by helicopter and fixed-wingaircraft are available for the experience of a lifetime withspectacular bird''s eye views of the canyon. Heading west towardNevada, we drive along parts of famous Route 66, also known as the"Mother Road." En route we stop at two iconic posts along Route 66- Seligman and Kingman, two delightful towns which retain theflavor of the old road. Later we cross the Colorado River, skirtthe riverside city of Laughlin and head for Las Vegas for atwo-night stay in this mecca of entertainment, gambling and jet setglamour. Bid farewell to your Tour Director and enjoy the rest ofthe day at leisure to discover all this incredible city has tooffer! (Full breakfast)Hotel: Las Vegas Hilton
Day 6 - Las Vegas at leisure
Spend a full day on your own and enjoy the many activitiesavailable. Perhaps play a round of golf, relax by the pool, goshopping at the exclusive Forum Shops at Caesar''s Palace, or tryyour luck with the "one-armed bandit" or any other game of chance.This evening perhaps attend a show or stroll along the fabled Stripand see pirates sinking a galleon at the Treasure Island, waterfountains performing a musical ballet at the Bellagio and aspectacular light show changing the color of the "Lake of Dreams"at the Wynn hotel. (Full breakfast)
Day 7 - Depart Las Vegas
Bid farewell to Las Vegas as your vacation comes to an end. Acomplimentary transfer is provided to Las Vegas InternationalAirport. (Full breakfast)
Touring Date |
Land Only |
Land + Air |
Single (Land Only) |
Single (Land + Air) |
9/9/2010 - 9/15/2010 |
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9/14/2010 - 9/20/2010 |
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9/16/2010 - 9/22/2010 |
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9/20/2010 - 9/26/2010 |
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9/23/2010 - 9/29/2010 |
$1,150 |
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9/27/2010 - 10/3/2010 |
$1,150 |
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9/28/2010 - 10/4/2010 |
$1,150 |
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9/30/2010 - 10/6/2010 |
$1,150 |
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10/1/2010 - 10/7/2010 |
$1,150 |
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10/4/2010 - 10/10/2010 |
$1,150 |
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10/7/2010 - 10/13/2010 |
$1,150 |
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10/11/2010 - 10/17/2010 |
$1,150 |
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10/12/2010 - 10/18/2010 |
$1,150 |
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10/14/2010 - 10/20/2010 |
$1,150 |
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5/12/2011 - 5/18/2011 |
$1,175 |
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5/19/2011 - 5/25/2011 |
$1,175 |
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5/26/2011 - 6/1/2011 |
$1,175 |
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5/28/2011 - 6/3/2011 |
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6/2/2011 - 6/8/2011 |
$1,175 |
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6/4/2011 - 6/10/2011 |
$1,175 |
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6/9/2011 - 6/15/2011 |
$1,175 |
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6/11/2011 - 6/17/2011 |
$1,175 |
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6/16/2011 - 6/22/2011 |
$1,175 |
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6/18/2011 - 6/24/2011 |
$1,175 |
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6/23/2011 - 6/29/2011 |
$1,175 |
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6/25/2011 - 7/1/2011 |
$1,175 |
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6/30/2011 - 7/6/2011 |
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7/2/2011 - 7/8/2011 |
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7/7/2011 - 7/13/2011 |
$1,175 |
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7/9/2011 - 7/15/2011 |
$1,175 |
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7/14/2011 - 7/20/2011 |
$1,175 |
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7/16/2011 - 7/22/2011 |
$1,175 |
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7/21/2011 - 7/27/2011 |
$1,175 |
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7/23/2011 - 7/29/2011 |
$1,175 |
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7/28/2011 - 8/3/2011 |
$1,175 |
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7/30/2011 - 8/5/2011 |
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8/25/2011 - 8/31/2011 |
$1,175 |
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9/1/2011 - 9/7/2011 |
$1,175 |
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9/8/2011 - 9/14/2011 |
$1,175 |
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9/10/2011 - 9/16/2011 |
$1,175 |
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9/15/2011 - 9/21/2011 |
$1,175 |
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9/17/2011 - 9/23/2011 |
$1,175 |
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9/22/2011 - 9/28/2011 |
$1,175 |
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9/24/2011 - 9/30/2011 |
$1,175 |
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9/29/2011 - 10/5/2011 |
$1,175 |
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10/1/2011 - 10/7/2011 |
$1,175 |
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10/6/2011 - 10/12/2011 |
$1,175 |
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10/8/2011 - 10/14/2011 |
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10/13/2011 - 10/19/2011 |
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10/15/2011 - 10/21/2011 |
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Airfare Disclaimer Documents |
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- Denver
- Arches National Park
- Moab
- Mesa Verde
- Kayenta
- Monument Valley
- Grand Canyon
- Las Vegas
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· Save $600 per couple ($300 per person) on air-inclusive vacations*
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· Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on land vacations*
Plus, both offers are combinable with Early Payment Discount, so this equals an additional saving of up to approximately $1485 per couple!**
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Terms and Conditions: *Valid on new 2010 2011 Australia and New Zealand bookings only when full payment on entire booking (land or land/air) is made between 07/26/10 and 09/30/10. Save $600 per couple ($300 per person) good for air-inclusive bookings and $300 per couple ($150 per person) good for land-only bookings. Valid for tours departing 01/01/11 through 12/31/11. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts and Show Coupons, but not valid with other promotional offers. Not valid on Free & Easy or A La Carte tours. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and is subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. **Sample savings based on Trafalgar’s Early Payment Discount of 10% on Treasures of Australia and New Zealand tour departing 11/02/11 for two, when full payment is made by 11/01/10. CST#2077132-20
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*Valid on new 2011 North America bookings only. Full payment on land portion is due between August 9, 2010 and September 30, 2010. Travel must be completed between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts and Show Coupons. Promotion can be booked online. Applicable for groups; subject to availability. Promotion code must be mentioned at time of booking. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Subject to availability.
Trafalgar Great Ways to Save
Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.
Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.
There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!
The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.
The earlier you pay - the more you save!
Below are our Early Payment Saving options:
Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%
Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%
Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%
Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.
Travel with Family and Friend and Save!
5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!
9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.
Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.
Share a Room and Save!
When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.
Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.
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1. Book and pay in full by September 30, 2010 and receive a complimentary Executive Suite Upgrade on select 2011 vacations.* This upgrade includes these onboard extras: a la carte dining at the VIP restaurant, concierge service, use of the Executive Lounge and Business Center, private cultural lectures and reserved seating for evening entertainment.
2. Book and pay in full by November 30, 2010 and save up to $600 per couple with our Pay-In-Full Discount.** See your favorite itinerary for exact savings.
3. Book and deposit by December 31, 2010 and save up to $300 per couple with our Early Booking Discount.*** For exact savings, see the itinerary page of your vacation.
*Valid on new 2011 bookings on these select tours: Highlights of China and the Yangtze; Grand China and the Yangtze; and China, Tibet and the Yangtze. Full payment must be made between 07/26/10 and 09/30/10. Travel must be completed between 01/01/11 and 12/31/11. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts (except Pay-In-Full Discount and Early Booking Discount) and Show Coupons. Offer is not applicable to groups and is subject to availability. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. **Full payment is due at time of booking and is required before 11/30/10. Actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings. ***Booking and deposit must be made by 12/31/10 and actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings.
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