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 — Salt Lake City
Arrival and independent transfer to the hotel, 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.. Accommodation Athena,
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Day 2 — Salt Lake City → Moab
Breakfast, short panoramic tour, See the State Capitol, the Temple and the Mormon Tabernacle (outside view only)., departure to, Canyonlands is the vastest, wildest of the American parks – a maze of canyons, most of which are beyond reach., Stop-offs at the main scenic spots, Pernottamento a Moab, The village of Moab stands at the very heart of the canyon region. Moab is the starting point to explore the national parks of Arches and Canyonlands, or to go rafting down the rapids of the Colorado river.. Accommodation,
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Day 3 — Moab → Montrose
Breakfast, 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, panoramic visit, continue to, The Colorado National Monument is a very scenic area, where monoliths and red rock canyons rise from the vast plateau created by the Colorado River, to be admired along the curves and switchbacks of Rim Rock Drive., Pernottamento a Montrose. Accommodation Novotel Resort,
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Day 4 — Montrose → Cortez
Breakfast, visit of, The national park owes its name to the fact that some parts of its gorges receive sunlight for only 33 minutes a day., Next, you travel along the "Million Dollar Highway," one of Colorado's scenic byways that goes from Montrose to Silverton. Along the route, you visit the town of Ouray, nestled among some of the highest peaks of the Rocky Mountains, known as the little Switzerland of America., early afternoon arrival in, nella cittadina di Silverton, che significa "argento a tonnellate", si respira ancora l'aria del vecchio West. Da qui si percorre una strada panoramica fino a Durango, altra cittadina in stile western, continue to Cortez. Accommodation,
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Day 5 — Cortez → Albuquerque
Breakfast, morning visit of, Mesa Verde is the only national park in America whose focus is on archaeology rather than nature. On the abrupt rocky walls of its narrow canyons, the remains of more than 4,000 Indian cliff dwellings are hollowed out in the rock. Mesa Verde is a UNESCO World Heritage Site., continue to, A town located along the historic Route 66, it was once home to many celebrities, including Humphrey Bogart, John Wayne, and Ronald Reagan, at the legendary El Rancho Hotel and Motel., arrival at Albuquerque, At the heart of New Mexico beats the pulse of a vibrant city. In Albuquerque, diverse cultures, authentic art and dynamic traditions have helped shape our centuries-old story. No matter your interests, the city has countless opportunities for you to explore. Sample traditional New Mexican cuisine that takes minutes to make and hundreds of years to prepare, experience world-class museums, stroll along Central Avenue under the vintage neon glow of Route 66, or soar high above the city in the hot air ballooning capital of the world — a sight sure to change your perspective. Immerse yourself in our painted skies, abundant space and more than 310 days of sunshine, which make it possible to ski the slopes of the Sandia Mountains and play a round at one of our award-winning golf courses, all in the same day. Albuquerque is an oasis in the high desert, full of rich history and inspiring ideas.. Accommodation Cyclades studio,
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Day 6 — Albuquerque → Santa Fe
Breakfast, in the morning panoramic tour of the city, visit of, From Albuquerque to Santa Fe, you can travel along the Turquoise Trail, a scenic road that goes from Albuquerque to Santa Fe and crosses the hills of New Mexico, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and old ghost towns. It is recommended to make a stop in Madrid, once a ghost town, now a gathering place for artists., arrival at Santa Fe, accommodation Sheraton Bal Harbor,
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Day 7 — Santa Fe → Pueblo
Breakfast, departure to, The village, protected by UNESCO, represents one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States. Visit to discover the typical pueblo lifestyle, which has remained unchanged for over 10 centuries., continue to, Great Sand Dunes National Park is one of the country’s most intriguing and beautiful national parks, a vast and otherworldly expanse with the highest dunes in all of North America, in striking contrast with the surrounding peaks covered in forests and snow, arrival at Pueblo. Accommodation,
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Day 8 — Pueblo → Denver
Breakfast, departure to, A short distance from Colorado Springs, at the Garden of the Gods Park, you can admire extraordinary sandstone formations standing out against the breathtaking backdrop of Pikes Peak., Stop at, return to Denver. Accommodation The Wheelhouse Guesthouse,
Day 9 — Denver
Breakfast, Rooms have to be vacated in the morning, shuttle 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
9 days / 8 nights – from Salt Lake City to Denver
Meals
Continental breakfast, 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), meals: breakfasts,
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..
Cancellation policies
Up to 30-16 days prior to departure 10% fee, 15-01 days 50%, 0 days or no show 100%,
