RED ROCKS & PAINTED CANYONS

Tour prices are per person in British pound sterling. All hotel and lodge accommodations, motor coach transportation, sightseeing, admissions, porterage, the flight trip over the Rainbow Bridge National Monument, the float trip on the Colorado River in Glen Canyon, the boat ride on Lake Powell , and the services of the Tauck Director, local drivers and guides are included. Transportation from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North is included, regardless of the time you check in to the hotel, provided you have furnished us with accurate flight arrival information at least three weeks prior to the start of the tour. Transportation from the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport is also included when you check out of the hotel. Transportation to and from airports may be shared with other Tauck guests.

Day 1 - Welcome to Arizona, the "Grand Canyon State".
Your family's Arizona holiday begins at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North at 5:30 PM. A transfer is included from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Arrive early and enjoy the amenities of your desert resort. Meet new friends who will join your family on this Arizona holiday adventure at our welcome reception and dinner tonight.
MEALS : D
LODGING : FOUR SEASONS RESORT SCOTTSDALE AT TROON NORTH

Day 2 - Off-road in Sedona & on to the Grand Canyon.
Stunning red-rock formations like Coffeepot Rock, Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock form an awesome backdrop for your visit to Sedona – just like they've provided the backdrop for many Western movies. You can choose to enjoy some free time to explore this beautiful, historic town with its own unique energy, loved by artists, New Agers and Old West fans alike, or set off into the Sedona hill country on a guided Pink Jeep off-road excursion. Continue on to incredible Grand Canyon National Park, where you'll check out the Grand Canyon Overlook and Mather Point, guided by instructors from the Grand Canyon Field Institute. More than one mile deep, the Grand Canyon is connected with Bryce Canyon and Zion Canyon by a series of cliffs known as the Grand Staircase. Your family will spend the night at an inside-the-park lodge right on the canyon's South Rim, from which you can experience one of nature's masterpieces after the crowds depart – and be sure to watch the sun set over the canyon! Enjoy dinner at a choice of restaurants on the South Rim tonight.
MEALS : B, D
LODGING : KACHINA LODGE

Day 3 - Explore the Grand Canyon & on to Lake Powell.
If you choose to, watching the glorious sunrise at the Grand Canyon makes getting up very early well worth it! Enjoy some time to explore the South Rim of the canyon as you please; keep an eye out for mule deer, squirrels and other wildlife on the cactus-studded landscape. Later, on a guided driving tour of the canyon's East Rim as you depart Grand Canyon National Park, stop at several points including Desert View Lookout, each offering a different view of the canyon, en route to your next destination... unique, man-made Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Have fun at tonight's private pizza party at your lakefront resort, followed by a campfire and s'mores!
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : LAKE POWELL RESORT

Day 4 - Flightseeing over Rainbow Bridge & more.
Your adventures at man-made Lake Powell, formed from the Colorado River by the Glen Canyon Dam in the 1960s, will be a highlight of your family's Arizona holiday. Get a bird's-eye view of the amazing Rainbow Bridge, Glen Canyon and Lake Powell itself on a flightseeing expedition* (weather permitting) – or you can take an optional 4-hour flightseeing excursion* to explore famous Monument Valley with a Navajo guide, available at an additional cost (see Pricing & Availability or ask at booking for details). Later in the day, take a private lake cruise and guided tour to view Antelope Canyon, one of the colourful slot canyons in the Navajo Nation; difficult to reach and explore on your own, they are revered for their special beauty and change color as the sun moves overhead.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : LAKE POWELL RESORT

Day 5 - Glen Canyon rafting & on to Bryce Canyon.
No Arizona holiday would be complete without a canyon rafting experience – and your family will never forget floating along the Colorado River through Glen Canyon together aboard a raft* today, quietly spotting the animals who live amid the unique sandstone landscapes; pack your spirit of adventure – and your sunblock! Enjoy real Old-West-style entertainment during lunch in Kanab, Utah, this afternoon, another town you may recognize as the setting for many "cowboy" movies like Stagecoach and western TV shows from My Friend Flicka to Gunsmoke. Continue on to an overnight inside Bryce Canyon National Park, where you're treated to spectacular views of natural bridges, limestone cliffs and astounding stone spires, known as hoodoos, in shades of pink, red and orange.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : THE LODGE AT BRYCE CANYON

Day 6 - Riding Bryce Canyon's trails, then off to Zion.
The hoodoos, spires, pinnacles and other amazing geologic formations of Bryce Canyon put on a magnificent "performance" as the rising sun plays over them – so you may want to get up extra early at your rustic lodge and walk ashort distance to catch the show! Weather permitting, you'll saddle up and share the adventure of a trail ride*, on either a horse or a mule, escorted by a cowboy guide who will point out hidden sights within Bryce Canyon's ever-changing world of naturally carved amphitheaters, rocky spires, gravity-defying bridges, balanced rocks and sculpted limestone cliffs. After lunch, it's off to Zion National Park, where your family joins us for a private tram tour of the park's highlights; overnight inside the park at historic Zion Lodge.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : ZION LODGE

Day 7 - Zion's natural treasures to Vegas's neon wonders.
Spend the morning exploring Zion National Park's remarkable features – deep canyons, lush valleys, sandstone cliffs, mountain peaks, emerald pools and pink-colored gorges – as you please; eight different rock strata, deposited over 200 million years and creamy-pink Navajo Sandstone cliffs soaring 2,200 feet in height, tell the story of Earth’s history here. This afternoon, journey across a corner of the Mojave Desert from Utah to Nevada, arriving in legendary Las Vegas, a neon-bright world crafted by visionaries and entertainers. Take in the man-made wonders of this "city that never sleeps" before joining us for a farewell dinner as your family's Nevada, Utah and Arizona holiday comes to an end.
MEALS : B, D
LODGING : FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LAS VEGAS

Day 8 - Journey home from Las Vegas.
Tauck's family Utah, Nevada and Arizona holiday ends: Las Vegas. Red Rocks & Painted Canyons ends today as you say goodbye to the friends you've made. Check-out time is 12:00 noon. Fly home anytime; a transfer is included from Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas to Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport. Allow yourself a minimum of two hours to check in for your flight.
MEALS : B

Night 1
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North - Scottsdale, Arizona.
In the foothills of Pinnacle Peak high in the Sonora Desert, the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North is surrounded by spectacular scenery. Guest rooms, located in Southwestern-style casitas, have a private patio or terrace, custom furnishings and handmade Huichol Indian yarn art. A 42-inch LCD TV with a DVD player, an MP3 docking station, a deep soaking tub and separate shower, coffee/tea-making facilities and a gas fireplace are just some of the amenities provided to make guests feel at home. The free-form, bi-level outdoor swimming pool adjusts its water temperature, depending upon the air temperature at any given time. Tennis players will find two courts and golfers enjoy special privileges at both The Pinnacle and the Monument championship courses at Troon North Golf Club. Or, take advantage of the full range of weight-training and cardiovascular equipment in the Fitness Center. Crescent Moon specializes in regional cuisine influenced by the flavors of the Sonora Desert and Mexico while Talavera puts a new spin on the traditional steakhouse with intriguing steak and seafood pairings. The readers of Travel + Leisure have included the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North on their list of America’s best hotels.

Night 2
Kachina Lodge - Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.
Situated within Grand Canyon National Park, close to the rim of the Grand Canyon, the modern Kachina Lodge is an excellent staging point for exploration. Comfortable guest rooms have a full bath, a safe, a refrigerator, television, telephone and in-room coffee-making facilities. Its ideal in-the-park location, surrounded by nature’s spectacular masterpiece, makes a stay here memorable.

Nights 3-4
Lake Powell Resort - Page, Arizona.
Located right on the shores of Lake Powell, Lake Powell Resort puts guests in the midst of all the wonders of this incredible spot. Guest rooms feature TV, coffee maker, refrigerator and a hair dryer. Enjoy the two swimming pools and other resort facilities in between your Lake Powell explorations and adventures.

Night 5
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon - Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
The only “in-park” lodging at Bryce National Park, The Lodge at Bryce Canyon offers a rustic 1920s elegance – down to replicas of the lodge's original hickory furniture – this beautiful "in-the-park" lodge is on the National Historic Register. Cozy, rustic guest cabins feature a gas log fireplace and a private porch. This quiet and relaxed atmosphere, without televisions, allows the guest to get reacquainted with nature. Dine in the Bryce Canyon Dining Room, surrounded by the majestic Ponderosa Pine forest and the inspiring beauty of the park.

Night 6
Zion Lodge - Zion National Park, Utah.
Zion Lodge is the only hotel in Zion National Park. Designed in the classic national park lodge style by architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood in the 1920s, rebuilt after a fire in the 1960s and beautifully restored to its original rustic glory in the 1990s, Zion Lodge features hotel-style accommodations as well as historic cabins with two double beds, full bath, gas log fireplace and private porch. While there may be no TV to distract one from nature’s beauty, all guest rooms feature air conditioning, phones, radio alarm clocks and hairdryers, as well as a private balcony or porch. Red Rock Grill, Zion Lodge's restored dining room, boasts spectacular views of the park's magnificent surroundings.

Night 7
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas - Las Vegas, Nevada.
Located at the south end of the Strip steps from Las Vegas’ famous nightlife, entertainment to world-class gaming, the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is a non-gaming oasis of tranquility in the midst of the city’s “glitz, gambling and glamour.” Generously proportioned guest rooms abound with thoughtful Four Seasons touches, such as the signature marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub, separate shower and thick terry bathrobes, and amenities including a 42-inch plasma screen TV, in-room coffee and tea maker, CD player, down duvets and pillows (hypo-allergic pillows are available on request), hair dryer, refrigerated private bar, in-room safe, iron and ironing board. The outdoor pool, with arbors for shade, is inviting after a long day, as is the Health Club with its Workout Room overlooking the pool. Four Seasons guests also have access to the adjacent Mandalay Bay Beach offering a wave pool, a lazy river, three pools and 2,700 tons of real sand. Or perhaps you’ll seek relaxation and rejuvenation at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. The elegant and cozy Verandah Bar and Lounge is the perfect place to end the day with a nightcap.