Day 1 Arrive in Las Vegas
Arrive today in "The Entertainment
Capital of the World" exciting Las Vegas. Transfer to your
hotel on the Las Vegas Strip and get acquainted with your new
surroundings. Tonight, your Tour Manager hosts a welcome
dinner leaving you plenty of time to enjoy this glittering city.
Meal: D
Day 2 Red Rock Country and Zion National Park
Leave
the bright lights of Las Vegas behind and venture into the
canyonlands and red rocks of southern Utah. Come to aweinspiring
Zion National Park, where the Virgin River has cut a
dramatic rugged gorge through multi-hued sandstone, shale and
limestone. Look up at the towering rock walls surrounding you
on all sides as you tour this incredible natural wonder aboard an
open-air sightseeing tram. Feel free to hop-off and hop-on as
you make your way through the canyon. Be sure to leave time for
exploring and shopping in picturesque Springdale. Meals: B, D
Day 3 Bryce Canyon National Park
Begin the day with a drive to
the famed "Pink Cliffs" of Bryce Canyon National Park. Follow the
Rim Drive to view the vividly-colored, fantastic rock formations
approximating castles, temples and even whole cities sculptured
in stone! Bryce's endless concentration of "Hoodoos" - irregular
columns of rock, is the largest collection in the world. Then,
continue to Moab located at the heart of canyon country.
Meals: B, L
Day 4 Arches National Park and Board the Rocky Mountaineer
Begin the day in Arches National Park with contains the largest
concentration of stone arches in the world. The park has over
2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring
pinnacles, massive fins and giant balanced rocks. A local guide
shows you the massive red sandstone arches and describes the
culture of those that have occupied the region. In the afternoon,
board the famed Rocky Mountaineer in Silver Leaf Class and
begin the journey eastward. Depart Moab and travel through
Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area. See Parachute
Creek and Mount Logan while following the scenic Colorado
River and taking in beautiful red rock formations, desert cliffs of
Ruby Canyon and mountain vistas. Overnight is in Glenwood
Springs, Colorado. Meals: B, D
Day 5 Ride the Rocky Mountaineer to Denver
A full day
aboard the Rocky Mountaineer is the plan for the day. Enjoy
the breathtaking views from the comfort of your spacious,
reclining seats and through the train's oversized glass-dome
windows. The onboard culinary experience highlights cuisine and
ingredients local to the Southwestern U.S. From dense wooded
forests and white-capped mountains of White River National
Forest, to the picturesque Byers and Gore Canyons and the
raging rivers and tranquil mountain lakes of Arapahoe National
Forest, this journey is a joy. Cross the Continental Divide with
a sparkling wine toast while cutting through the six-mile-long
Moffatt Tunnel. Later, arrive in Denver for a two-night stay.
Meals: B, L
Day 6 Rocky Mountain National Park
This morning, venture into
Rocky Mountain National Park, a living showcase of the grandeur
of the Rocky Mountains. With elevations ranging from 8,000 feet
on the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged
top of Longs Peak, the park is filled with breathtaking scenery
and experiences. Following the Trail Ridge Road a stop at the
Alpine Visitor Center offers an opportunity to learn more about
this fascinating place. Return to Denver where a local guide conducts a narrated tour. Tonight, your Tour Manager hosts a
farewell dinner at the historic Buckhorn Exchange. Meals: B, D
Day 7 Homeward Bound
This morning a group transfer to
the Denver International Airport is available for flights home
departing after 12:00 p.m. Meal: B