National Parks of the Southwest

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It’s a land of scenes epic in scope, from the immense Grand Canyon and the sinuous Colorado to the sandstone spires of Bryce and the red-rock cliffs and chasms of Zion. It’s the Southwest, which our small group celebrates at favorite national parks and preserves. Enhancing the journey: stays in “Old Pueblo” Tucson and uber-scenic Sedona.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Spectacular Southwest scenery
    • Immersive experiences in three national parks
    • Tucson touring, including renowned Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
    • Phoenix’s Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art
    • Open-air Jeep tour of Sedona’s red-rock landscape
    • World-famous Grand Canyon
    • Motorized rafting excursion on Colorado River from Glen Canyon Dam
    • ”Flowing” rock walls of Antelope Canyon
    • Guided hikes in national parks
    • Natural hoodoo rock formations of Bryce Canyon National Park

What's this trip about?

    It’s a land of scenes epic in scope, from the immense Grand Canyon and the sinuous Colorado to the sandstone spires of Bryce and the red-rock cliffs and chasms of Zion. It’s the Southwest, which our small group celebrates at favorite national parks and preserves. Enhancing the journey: stays in “Old Pueblo” Tucson and uber-scenic Sedona.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityTucson
End CityLas Vegas

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Photography
  • Rafting
  • Wildlife Viewing

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 12

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • Round-trip air transportation from listed cities (or may be purchased as land only)
    • 10 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe and First Class hotels
    • 19 meals: 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners
    • Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees
    • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
    • Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip
    • Luggage handling for one bag per person
    • Gratuities for dining room servers, hotel porters, rafting guides, and all drivers
    • $100 frequent traveler credit towards your next Odysseys Unlimited tour ($200 after 3 tours; $300 after 10 tours)

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Depart for Tucson, Arizona

Meals: Dinner

We depart today for Tucson, Arizona. As guests’ arrival times may vary, we have the day at leisure to explore Arizona’s second largest city. This afternoon we check in at our hotel, where we enjoy a welcome briefing and dinner together.

Day 2: Tucson

Meals: Breakfast

Our exploration of this city with 350 days of sunshine a year begins at the one-of-a-kind Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, considered one of the best museums in the country. More than simply a museum, the 98-acre tribute to the natural world compr...

Day 3: Tucson/Phoenix/Sedona

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

We leave Tucson today, bound for the red-rock town of Sedona. En route we stop in Phoenix to visit the Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art. Founded in 1929 to house a personal art collection, the museum has grown to include exhib...

Day 4: Sedona

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Today we encounter Sedona, one of the most striking regions in the American Southwest. Famed for its range of towering red sandstone formations, Sedona ranks as a popular destination for artists, photographers, hikers, and mountain b...

Day 5: Sedona/Grand Canyon/Page

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

It’s a day to remember, as we visit what is arguably one of the country’s most famous natural landmarks: the Grand Canyon. Often considered one of the seven wonders of the natural world, this UNESCO site stretches nearly 300 miles th...

Day 6: Page/Colorado River/Lake Powell

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

We take our touring to the water today, as we embark on a thrilling motorized rafting excursion on the smooth waters of the Colorado River. Controlled by a series of dams and reservoirs, the Colorado provides hydroelectric power, irri...

Day 7: Antelope Canyon/Bryce Canyon National Park

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Photographers will want to keep their cameras handy today, as we visit two of the most striking canyons in the American Southwest. This morning we travel onto Navajo land to discover Upper Antelope Canyon, known to local tribes as “t...

Day 8: Bryce Canyon National Park/Zion National Park

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

This morning we set out for another hike through Bryce Canyon. Despite its name, Bryce isn’t truly a canyon at all, but a series of natural cliffs and amphitheaters carved into the region’s plateaus. Our hike reveals the result: a stu...

Day 9: Zion National Park

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

We spend the day amid the wondrous natural world of Zion National Park. Despite its modest size, Zion counts as one of the most diverse national parks in the United States. Deserts and forests, rivers and canyons, buttes and natural ...

Day 10: Zion National Park/Las Vegas

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

The glitz and glamour of the big city await today as we depart for Las Vegas, arriving early this afternoon in the “entertainment capital of the world.” Our afternoon here is free, and the sightseeing options almost overwhelming. Aft...

Day 11: Depart Las Vegas

Meals: Breakfast

This morning we transfer to the Las Vegas airport for our flights home.

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Price From $3,095
Price per day$281
Single supplement (single occupancy)$995
Last Updated: 1/21/2022

  • Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees for departures from above listed cities.
  • Single travelers please add $995. Your $375 deposit is fully refundable up to 95 days before departure. All 2017 tour prices above are guaranteed.

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Logistics

Accommodation

Westin La Paloma , Tucson / Days 1-2 / Deluxe

Nestled near the Sonoran Foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this 487- room resort provides a relaxing retreat for travelers.  The interior of the hotel features earth-toned décor and locally-inspired artwork meant to reflect the landscape outside.  Amenities include restaurants, lounge, pool bar, spa, gift shop, three apparel shops, tennis pro shop, golf course, 5 swimming pools, 10 tennis courts, a yoga and Pilates studio, Wi-Fi internet access, and laundry and dry cleaning services. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Poco Diablo Resort , Sedona / Days 3-4 / First Class

This comfortable 137-room lodge highlights the surrounding lush scenery through its glass façades and outdoor spaces.  Interior décor features warm, brown, red, and neutral colors intended to accent Sedona’s red rock landscape.  Hotel amenities include a restaurant, a bar and lounge, outdoor heated pool, fitness center, 9-hole golf course, four tennis courts, terrace, garden, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  Spacious and inviting air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, minibar, coffee machine, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Page , Page / Day 5-6 / First Class

Simple, but comfortable, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites sits a short drive from Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, and downtown Page.  The lobby features calming blue hues, while guest rooms feature warm, neutral colored décor aimed to provide a relaxing retreat after active days of touring.  Hotel amenities include a breakfast bar, outdoor pool, fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, and laundry and dry cleaning services.  Each of the 103 air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, minibar, TV, and phone.

Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel , Bryce Canyon City / Day 7 / First Class

Rustic, spacious, and comfortable, this hotel is nestled among the red rock cliffs of Bryce Canyon National Park.  It features spacious common areas, a restaurant, fitness center, pool, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, and laundry and dry cleaning services.  The dining room provides a lodge-like atmosphere complete with wooden beams stretching across the vaulted ceilings, and a brick fireplace in the center of the room.  Each of the 164 air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, coffee maker, microwave, in-room safe, minibar, and TV.

Cliffrose Lodge & Gardens , Springdale / Days 8-9 / First Class

Contemporary décor meets rustic design at this boutique hotel offering stunning views of the red rock cliffs of Zion National Park.  The hotel sits only 200 yards from the Zion National Park Visitor Center, bordering Zion National Park along the Virgin River.  Amenities include a breakfast room with patio seating, a bar, lobby marketplace, 5 acres of manicured lawns and perennial gardens, heated outdoor pool, waterfall hot tub, fire pits, and a riverside beach along the Virgin River.   Guests rooms are decorated with bold colors and each room has air-conditioning, a private bath with hair dryer, TV, microwave, minibar, and coffee maker.

SLS Las Vegas , Las Vegas / Day 10 / Deluxe

Opened in August 2014, The SLS Las Vegas features 1,600 guest rooms each providing a sophisticated and glamourous design.  The hotel features two pools, two bars and a nightclub, a live-music venue, casino, spa, fitness center, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  The hotel also boasts numerous restaurants including celebrity chef José Andrés’ steakhouse Bazaar Meat, sushi/Japanese restaurant, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, an American-food faring sports bar, a pizzeria, a coffee shop, café, and Chinese kitchen. Air conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, TV, and phone.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations and Refunds

You will receive a full refund for any cancellations made up to 95 days before departure (125 days for In the Wake of Lewis and Clark). If you must cancel your tour, the effective date of can­cellation will be upon our receipt of your notification. Refunds for cancellations are subject to the following per person charges:

For all tours (except as noted)

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Full refund

94–65 days

25% of tour price

64–45 days

50% of tour price

44–30 days

75% of tour price

29–0 days

No refund

 

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Meals Included

10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 7 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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