Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion National Parks Family Adventure
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Highlights
- Hike or ride a mule along the Grand Canyon’s rim and peer into its mile-deep chasm.
- Marvel at the rainbow colors of the high desert.
- Splash through the Narrows of the Virgin River beneath Zion’s sheer red cliffs.
- Learn about the incredible formations called hoodoos, and go on a scavenger hunt at Bryce Canyon.
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- Transfers to and from group flights where applicable
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Itinerary
Arrive in St. George and check into your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Accommodation: Bryce Canyon Lodge
Beautiful landscapes unfold as we travel to Bryce Canyon National Park. Stop for a family photo at Fairyland Point before walking along the Rim Trail overlooking Bryce Amphitheater, painted all shades of pink, red, orange, and brown. Then settle into our home for the next two nights near the rim of the canyon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Bryce Canyon Lodge
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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