National Park Explorer - Starting in Las Vegas — NAAR
Available departures
Languages
Jun
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Sep
Guaranteed
Characteristics
Group tour with local courier / guide
multilingual
overnight only
departures are guaranteed (subject to availability)
starting from 21 days before departure, availability is on request
minimum age: 8 years
the journey involves changes in temperature and altitude
Itinerary
Day 1 — Las Vegas
Arrival and independent transfer to the hotel, Las Vegas is beyond words. It shines like a diamond the middle of the desert, dazzling with its extravagant luxury hotels, bustling with all sorts of shows and revelry. A place – but can such a place even exist? – without equal in the whole world.. Accommodation TG Chelsea TRU604,
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Day 2 — Las Vegas → Tuba City
Appointment in the hotel lobby 30 minutes before departure time, appointment with the guide (by 8) in the lobby of the hotel. The guide will accompany you during the tour, Please be on time. Consider how long you need for breakfast (not included), and the line at the reception for check-out, at 8: departure for , accompanied by your guide, You will soon find yourself in the Kaibab National Forest, an expansive forest thick with blackjack pines, Douglas firs, aspen and juniper. The forest borders the Grand Canyon., The Grand Canyon is the most famous and most spectacular example of river erosion - an inconceivable abyss formed by the wear of the Colorado River. The Canyon is 1,500 m deep, 450 km long and 16 km wide. Its layers disclose the geological history of the last 2 billion years and its rocks change color according to the time of the day - your first glimpse of this majestic landscape will leave you speecheless. The Grand Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a truly unforgettable sight., Stop-offs at the main scenic spots, continue to Tuba City, Tuba City is a major Navajo community – a frontier town named after the Hopi Chief Tuve (or Toova), who back in the 19th century gave shelter to a group of Mormon settlers. The Navajo Cultural Museum makes for an interesting visit (admission not included). Accommodation Palm Valley Safari by 4WD,
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Day 3 — Tuba City → Moab
More unforgettable landscapes await you today, From the pinewood of the Kaibab Forest down to the Navajo desert, heading to Monument Valley will prove to be an amazingly exciting, surprising and picturesque trip., The first stop is, Monument Valley is arguably the most famous landscape of the American West – and possibly the most breathtaking one. The red sandstone crests, jutting out from the desert, were the iconic setting of numberless blockbusters – above all “Stagecoach” (1939). The park stretches over the land of the Navajo Nation, between Utah and Arizona., Stop at the observation deck of the visitor center and enjoy a spectacular all-around view, continue to Moab, The road twists up and down a primeval rocky landscape, through petrified dunes, bizarre shapes – like the sombrero stone that gave the town of Mexican Hat its name – , and the serpentine meanders hollowed out by the San Juan River., The journey carries on along, Canyonlands is the vastest, wildest of the American parks – a maze of canyons, most of which are beyond reach., arrival at Moab, accommodation,
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Day 4 — Moab → Rock Springs
Morning visit of, The 150-million-year old red sandstone has been hollowed out by the wear of wind and water in sinuous arches, spires and sheer precipices, continue to Rock Springs, Rock Springs is a transit town in the middle of the desert, which developed in the late 1800s with the coal mining boom of the Union Pacific and a large number of immigrants looking for work. An interesting fact: the outlaw "Butch" Cassidy worked here as a butcher when he was young, hence the nickname Butch., arrival in the afternoon. Accommodation Mercure Borde de Saone,
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Day 5 — Rock Springs → Jackson Hole
Early morning departure to, The scenic Teton mountains jut out against the sky in the flat, large prairie, amidst lakes, waterfalls and forests where moose and bison roam free. The tallest peak of the range is Grand Teton, with a height of more than 4,000 m., Photo stop, continue to Jackson Hole, Jackson is the typical base-camp for visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton. This lovely, Old Western town has turned into a popular winter and summer resort for hipster youth; it offers several sushi bars and fashionable clubs.. Accommodation KI22 - 1D/1N - KI - Flinders Chase reverse,
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Day 6 — Jackson Hole → Rexburg
Full day tour of, Yellowstone is one of the largest parks in the USA, and the oldest national park in the world (it was opened in 1872). What truly makes it unique, though, is its enormous central area, which is in fact the huge caldera of a dormant volcano (the last eruption dates back to 640,000 years ago). Thousands of geysers outburst in the caldera, and several other geothermal features can be seen there – hot springs, mudpots, acid lakes. The area is also home to many animal species, including bears, wolves, bison, moose, deer, cougars and coyotes., overnight stay outside the park, in the closest available location. Accommodation Libre Hotel, BW Signature Collection by Best Western,
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Day 7 — Rexburg → Salt Lake City
Early morning departure to, The capital city of Utah rises on the bank of the Great Salt Lake, surrounded by the splendid Wasatch mountains. Founded by Mormons in 1847, it stands at the heart of Utah’s history, culture and religious customs. It hosted the 2002 Olympic Winter Games., brief panoramic tour of the city upon arrival, See the State Capitol, the Temple and the Mormon Tabernacle (outside view only).. Accommodation Athena,
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Day 8 — Salt Lake City → Bryce Canyon National Park
Departure to Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon is, in fact, not a canyon: it’s a breathtaking natural amphitheatre full of spires and arches and pinnacles, jutting out in dazzling colours against the sky, moulded by the rain and frost in bizarre shapes to create a unique mountainscape., Stop-offs at the main scenic spots, overnight stay in the park or in the closest available location. Accommodation,
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Day 9 — Bryce Canyon National Park → Las Vegas
Departure to Las Vegas, visit along the journey, we commence our first walks at Snow Creek Canyon. Here trails lead over petrified sand dunes past lava tubes and interesting geological formations, Leaving behind the last rocky cliffs of Utah, continue across the Nevada desert, all the way to the dazzling glare of Las Vegas, glittering with golden skyscrapers., arrival in the afternoon, free evening and night, a night-time guided visit (not included) is a must-do. Accommodation TG Chelsea TRU604,
Day 10 — Las Vegas
Rooms have to be vacated in the morning, free transfer to the airport. End of the tour,
Notes
LUGGAGE: porterage is included for one medium-size baggage (max. 23 kg). Due to limited storage room, we cannot assure you can bring along extra baggage on the bus. In the event of extra storage room available, a fee of $7 will be applied to any extra luggage, to be paid to the courier at the beginning of the tour. Note, however, that we cannot know in advance whether any extra storage room will be available. Due to security reasons, you cannot deposit your extra baggage at the first hotel of the tour.. ROOMS: rooms only have one or two beds. “Triple”, “quadruple”, “family” room refers to the number of the guests, who will sleep in the beds provided (max. 2). The possibility of adding a rollaway bed – even if requested at the time of reservation – is subject to availability, with a supplement to be paid on site. Likewise, special requests for double or separate beds; adjoining, high-floor, low-floor rooms etc. are always upon request and these services can never be considered as granted.. DISABLED PEOPLE: disabled travellers can take part to the tour as long as they are self-sufficient. This is because means of transport are not equipped with a wheelchair platform; in addiction, due to insurance and security reasons, neither the guide nor the driver are allowed to help passengers getting on board. Disabled passengers must thus travel with an assistant of their own, to provide them all the help they might need during the tour. All bookings are on request.. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: a list of optional services, to be paid by credit card or in cash, will be offered to you on site. The courier is under no obligation to provide assistance to the passengers for excursions purchased before departure.. MINIMUM AGE: At least 8 years, although we recommend a minimum of 12. People younger than 18 years (21 for Las Vegas) must share their room with a traveller of age; otherwise, hotels will refuse to accept them in.. SMOKING: smoking is prohibited in hotels and on coaches.. HOTEL, CHECK IN: People younger than 18 years (21 for Las Vegas) must share their room with a traveller of age; otherwise, hotels will refuse to accept them in.. HOTEL, DEPOSIT: at the time of check-in, you will be asked to provide a personal credit card as guarantee for extra expenses. If you are using a company credit card, you must get an authorisation from your company. The hold as guarantee for extra expenses changes according to the category of the hotel. The hold will be unblocked between 3 and 10 days after check-out date; more days might be required if the credit card is linked to a non-American bank. We suggest you bring along at least two credit cards.. HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The Organizing Body reserves the right to substitute the itinerary and/or the hotels to alternative of a similar or superior category in the event of unplanned circumstances, and if the safe and normal proceeding of the tour is threatened. Furthermore, when in the impossibility for all of the travellers to stay at the same hotel, the group will be split amidst several hotels of the same category.. START OF THE TOUR: please show up at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before departure. You are strongly advised to be punctual. No refund is provided for passengers failing to meet at designated time.. TIPS: not included – but virtually mandatory, unless service is badly disappointing. Suggested tips: $5-6/day per person for the courier; $4-5/day per person for the driver.. MEALS: not included when not specified. COACH SEATING: seats are variably assigned day by day.. REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler. TRANSFERS: not included when not specified. When included, a supplement for private transfer is applied in the event of arrival/departure late in the evening/night or early in the morning (usually between 8pm and 7am). A supplement is always charged to individual passengers.
Starts from
10 days / 9 nights – from Las Vegas to Las Vegas
Start: at 8 End:,
Meals
Continental-style breakfast (with a supplement to be paid at the time of reservation) upgrade to American-style breakfast (when included in the hotel’s offer), According to the current health regulations in force at the time of the trip, some meals may be packed or eliminated from the program., According to the current health regulations in force at the time of the trip, some meals may be packed or eliminated from the program.,
Price includes
Multilingual (Italian-speaking) local courier / guide, air-conditioned motorcoach, admissions, visits and excursions: as scheduled, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar),
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, porterage, tips, transfer from/to the airport upon arrival/departure, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Optional visits
Ask your guide for suggestions on optional excursions (to be paid on site – no obligation to buy). Please find below a list of the approximate prices per person. We cannot guarantee that any of the listed optional will be provided. They will be subject to time availability and to several other factors.. Grand Canyon North Imperial Tour (helicopter)
Monument Valley Jeep Tour –
Las Vegas by night
Cancellation policies
Up to 30-16 days prior to departure 10% fee, 15-01 days 50%, 0 days or no show 100%,
