Operated by Collette

Canyon Country

From

CAD 4,599

Duration

8 days

Countries

United States

Activity

moderate

Rating

4.6 · 274 reviewsvia Collette

The adventure

Experience America’s canyons and venture through a world of colourful vistas and the neon-lit spectacle of Las Vegas. Take time to shop in Sedona's marketplace and travel through Kaibab National Forest. Relax in the stillness and natural beauty of nature at the Lake Powell Resort for two nights. Enjoy a rafting adventure, floating down the Colorado River with stops at some of its most awe-inspiring sights, including Horseshoe Bend. Climb aboard Zion’s open-air tram and wind your way alongside the Virgin River. Enjoy a night on the lively Las Vegas strip. From the legendary Grand Canyon to the vibrant valleys of Zion, take in America’s most beautiful landscapes.

At a glance

Duration

8 days

Route

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Countries

United States

Activity level

moderate

Style

National Parks & Wilderness

Group size

Operated by Collette

Canyon Country

From

CAD 4,599

Duration

8 days

Countries

United States

Activity

moderate

Rating

4.6 · 274 reviewsvia Collette

The adventure

At a glance

Duration

8 days

Route

→

Countries

United States

Activity level

moderate

Style

National Parks & Wilderness

Group size

Day by day

Explore the breathtaking rock formations and winding river of Smith Rock State Park on a sunny summer day.

Your journey through

United States

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8-day itinerary

Day 1Scottsdale, ArizonaExplore the famous canyons of the American West on a journey featuring 3 national parks. Start your journey in Scottsdale and join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.

Explore the famous canyons of the American West on a journey featuring 3 national parks. Start your journey in Scottsdale and join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.

Day 2Scottsdale - Sedona - Grand Canyon Area*Start your day in Sedona, where the sun shines on stunning sandstone formations. Soak in the inviting atmosphere and colourful vistas while browsing the many arts-and-crafts shops. Make your way through the Kaibab National Forest before reaching the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Golfer practicing swing with scenic mountain and palm tree backdrop, outdoors.

Scottsdale

Start your day in Sedona, where the sun shines on stunning sandstone formations. Soak in the inviting atmosphere and colourful vistas while browsing the many arts-and-crafts shops. Make your way through the Kaibab National Forest before reaching the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Day 3Grand Canyon Area - Lake PowellFollow the winding landscape along East Rim Drive, bringing you to Cameron Trading Post. For nearly a century, the post has acted as a haven for travellers, traders, and explorers. Continue north through the mesa-studded desert before arriving at your home for the next two evenings, overlooking the stunning blue waters of Lake Powell. Enjoy dinner and relax as you take in the picture-perfect canyon lake.

Breathtaking winter view of the snow-dusted Grand Canyon cliffs in Arizona.

Grand Canyon Area

Follow the winding landscape along East Rim Drive, bringing you to Cameron Trading Post. For nearly a century, the post has acted as a haven for travellers, traders, and explorers. Continue north through the mesa-studded desert before arriving at your home for the next two evenings, overlooking the stunning blue waters of Lake Powell. Enjoy dinner and relax as you take in the picture-perfect canyon lake.

Day 4Lake PowellThis morning, embark on a guided rafting adventure to iconic Horseshoe Bend and experience the peaceful grandeur of the Colorado River. Later this afternoon, enjoy the breathtaking views during a cruise on the lake.

Lake Powell

This morning, embark on a guided rafting adventure to iconic Horseshoe Bend and experience the peaceful grandeur of the Colorado River. Later this afternoon, enjoy the breathtaking views during a cruise on the lake.

Day 5Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park - Springdale, Utah (Zion)Your journey continues at Bryce Canyon National Park, famous for its ethereal spires known as hoodoos. These rock formations, created over thousands of years by wind and water, display natural orange and red hues that contrast with the deep green forests of the park. Take in the wide vistas as you wander along Sunset Point, leading into Sunrise Point Rim Trail. Your day ends in Springdale, gateway to Zion National Park.

Bryce Canyon

Your journey continues at Bryce Canyon National Park, famous for its ethereal spires known as hoodoos. These rock formations, created over thousands of years by wind and water, display natural orange and red hues that contrast with the deep green forests of the park. Take in the wide vistas as you wander along Sunset Point, leading into Sunrise Point Rim Trail. Your day ends in Springdale, gateway to Zion National Park.

Day 6Zion National ParkIn sheer magnitude and colour, few places on earth match the beauty of Zion National Park. Marvel at red and white sandstone cliffs as you take a full day to explore Utah’s first national park. Climb aboard Zion’s open-air tram and wind your way alongside the Virgin River and through the 2,400-foot deep, half-mile wide Zion Canyon. This afternoon, it’s your choice! Delve into the area’s native American heritage and pioneer culture at the Zion Human History Museum -OR- venture off on your own to explore the park independently.

Zion National Park

In sheer magnitude and colour, few places on earth match the beauty of Zion National Park. Marvel at red and white sandstone cliffs as you take a full day to explore Utah’s first national park. Climb aboard Zion’s open-air tram and wind your way alongside the Virgin River and through the 2,400-foot deep, half-mile wide Zion Canyon. This afternoon, it’s your choice! Delve into the area’s native American heritage and pioneer culture at the Zion Human History Museum -OR- venture off on your own to explore the park independently.

Day 7Springdale - Las Vegas, NevadaTrade nature’s beauty for the lights of the Vegas strip. This 4-mile stretch of road features neon-lit resorts and around-the-clock action. This afternoon, toast to the end of your journey at a farewell lunch with your fellow travellers. Make the most of your free time this evening to experience the best that Vegas has to offer.

Stunning view of the sandstone cliffs in Zion National Park, Utah, under a clear blue sky.

Springdale

Trade nature’s beauty for the lights of the Vegas strip. This 4-mile stretch of road features neon-lit resorts and around-the-clock action. This afternoon, toast to the end of your journey at a farewell lunch with your fellow travellers. Make the most of your free time this evening to experience the best that Vegas has to offer.