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Day 1 - Welcome to Arizona, the “Grand Canyon State”
Your Arizona vacation begins at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess at 5:30 PM. Arrive early and enjoy the three swimming pools and other resort amenities at your hotel. Meet new friends who will join your family on this Arizona vacation adventure at a welcome barbecue tonight.
Meal: Dinner
Lodging: The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, AZ
Day 2 - Cliff Dwellings at Montezuma Castle
Marvel at the high-rise apartments of the prehistoric Sinagua Indians at Montezuma Castle National Monument on your way to incredible Grand Canyon National Park. Stay in the heart of the park, near the Canyon’s rim, and experience one of nature’s masterpieces with your family after the crowds depart. Over one mile deep, the Grand Canyon is connected with Bryce Canyon and Zion Canyon by a series of cliffs know as the Grand Staircase.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Kachina or Thunderbird Lodge, Grand Canyon, AZ
Day 3 - Explore the Grand Canyon’s East Rim
Watching the glorious sunrise at the Grand Canyon makes getting up very early well worth it! Spend the morning enjoying the Grand Canyon as you please. On a guided tour of the East Rim, you’ll stop at Moran Point and Desert View Lookout, each offering a different view of the Grand Canyon, en route to lovely Lake Powell.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, Page, AZ
Day 4 - View Rainbow Bridge from the Air
Your adventures at Lake Powell will be a highlight of your Arizona vacation. Get a bird’s eye view of the amazing Rainbow Bridge and Lake Powell on a flightseeing expedition. Later, take a boat cruise on Lake Powell or a 4-wheel drive jeep expedition to mystical Antelope Canyon. A variety of water sports are yours to enjoy this afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, Page, AZ
Day 5 - Rafting in Glen Canyon
No Arizona vacation would be complete without a rafting experience. Your family will never forget rafting through Glen Canyon together. Enjoy real western entertainment during lunch before continuing on to Bryce Canyon National Park along a rim road offering spectacular views of astounding stone spires in shades of pink, red and orange.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Bryce Canyon Lodge, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Day 6 - Ride the trails of Bryce Canyon
Weather permitting, saddle up and share the adventure of a trail ride, escorted by a cowboy guide, through the beautiful, varied scenery of Bryce Canyon with your family this morning. After lunch, it’s off to Zion National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Zion Lodge, Zion National Park, UT
Day 7 - Natural and Neon Wonders
Spend the morning exploring Zion National Park’s cliff-and-canyon natural wonders as you please. This afternoon, journey to Las Vegas to take in its neon wonders before joining us for a farewell dinner as your Nevada, Utah and Arizona vacation comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV
Day 8 - Journey home from Las Vegas
Tauck's family Arizona vacation ends: Las Vegas. Red Rocks & Painted Canyons ends today as you say goodbye to the friends you’ve made. Check-out time at Caesars Palace is 12:00 noon. Fly home any time, but allow yourself a minimum of two hours to check in for your flight at busy McCarren International Airport
Meals: Breakfast
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