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Tour Code: DCPA
Tour Length: 8 days
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Pioneer Adventures of the Old West 2009
Day 1 - Arrive Phoenix — Scottsdale Howdy partner! After landing at Phoenix International Airport, you are whisked to the Trafalgar hotel in Scottsdale where you meet your Tour Director this afternoon.There is time to gussy up before meeting new friends at our 6:00pm.
Day 2 - Scottsdale — Sedona — Williams As you drive through the Sonoran Desert, you arrive at Montezuma Castle National Monument. Some 800 years ago, the Sinagua Indians carved this 5- story apartment out of the cliff.Why they did so remains a mystery - as is their sudden disappearance. Next is picturesque Sedona where you saddle up for a
rip-roarin" 4WD Jeep adventure into spectacular Dry Creek Basin. At the old Van Deren Cabin, learn what it was really like to be a cowboy in the OldWest. A drive through spectacular Oak Creek Canyon leads to historic Williams, named after famous mountain man "Old Bill - Williams. It's also the last outpost on famous Route 66. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 3 - Williams — Grand Canyon Railway — Grand Canyon National Park Guard your wallets and purses! The infamous Cataract Creek Gang, as lowly a group of varmints that ever rode the range, have come to town to rob vacationers. But standing in their way is Marshall John B. Goodmore (the B stands for "B" good or "B" gone). Suddenly guns blaze and" you climb aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway, passing through majestic Ponderosa pines, the high desert and the Kaibab National Forest. Listen to tall tales and folklore about the area, but keep your eyes peeled. This is still the Wild West and lowdown train robbers have been known to attack the train from time to time.
Nothing on earth can prepare you for the Grand Canyon — one of the natural wonders of the world. You can take tons of photos, hike the Bright Angel Trail, listen to rangers, or explore Grand Canyon Village. If you - re truly adventurous, take an optional helicopter or fixed-wing flight over the canyon for a once-in-alifetime
eagle-eye view. As the sun sets and shadows dance mysteriously in the Grand Canyon, join your Tour Director for an unforgettable walk along the rim.(Full Breakfast)
Day 4 - Grand Canyon — Monument Valley — Lake Powell Fred Grofé was so stunned by the spectacular beauty of the sunrise over the Grand Canyon,he wrote a symphony.But all you have to do is watch (and maybe hum). Drive along Desert View Drive, with jaw-dropping views of the Grand Canyon, before entering Navajo Country. Here you can browse the Historic
Cameron Trading Post and shop for Southwest Native American art — including world-famous Navajo silver-and-turquoise jewelry. Next stop: the Code Talkers Exhibit at Kayenta.The Navajos were one of America's greatest secret weapons in WWII. Because their coded messages were so vital to victory,GIs were ordered to protect the "Wind Talkers - with their lives.Monument Valley in southwest Utah is a favorite location for movie directors like John Ford. As you bounce along the valley floor in an open-air vehicle, you can almost see John Wayne leading a column of U.S. Cavalry along the magnificent buttes and mesas. The day ends at our lakeside resort at Lake Powell. Enjoy a fun-filled poolside pizza party and some well-earned relaxation. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 5 - Lake Powell at leisure Enjoy a free day to roam and explore.Optional activities include an exhilarating adventure gently floating down one of the most beautiful stretches of the Colorado River, cruising on spectacular Lake Powell to Antelope Canyon with views of Glen Canyon Dam, or hitting the air for a scenic flight over the lake to Rainbow Bridge. Perhaps just enjoy the many aquatic activities at Lake Powell Marina. The choice is yours. (Full Breakfast)
Day 6 - Lake Powell — Zion National Park — Bryce Canyon National Park(2 nights) Today your Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure! Prepare to be wonderstruck by the scenic drive to Zion National Park where the towering cliffs and massive canyon walls of Zion Canyon will take your breath away. As you ride on the park's shuttle, see how the Virgin River painstakingly carved one of nature's
wonders.There is also time for optional activities - Enjoy hiking" There's an easy hike to the Emerald Pools or amore strenuous hike to Angel's Landing. Or watch Zion Canyon:Treasure of the Gods on the massive IMAX theater screen. Leaving Zion, drive along the Mount Carmel Highway for spectacular views of Zion Canyon, the Great Arch of Zion and the distinctive Checkerboard Mesa. Final stop is historic Ruby's Inn in Bryce for the last two nights of your adventure (Full Breakfast)
Bryce Canyon National Park sightseeing & at leisure Exploring Bryce Canyon is like entering a weird and eerie world unlike any you - ve ever seen, filled with pink, orange and red sandstone spires appropriately called "hoodoos." Explore the rim of a great amphitheater, stopping at various look-outs to photograph a fantastic landscape of fairytale castles and cathedrals, trails and hideaways, all meticulously carved by Mother Nature. During the afternoon you - re free to follow your own interests with our optional activities. Perhaps saddle up with a genuine cowboy for a horseback adventure through Bryce's red rock canyons, or hike along the many trails and explore this otherworldly wonderland. Then don your cowboy boots and Stetsons for a Farewell Cowboy Dinner filled with good food and good conversation. Afterwards, mosey on over to the Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo to watch bronco busters and cowboys test their skills in a wild west competition (Memorial Day to Labor Day). It's an evening you won - t soon forget! (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 8 - Bryce — Depart Las Vegas Traveling down through the scenic Virgin River Gorge, make your way into southern Nevada and to fabulous Las Vegas, where the tour ends. A complimentary transfer takes you to Las Vegas International Airport, or if you - re extending your stay, to the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas. (Full Breakfast)
Please do not schedule any flights before 4.00pm
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