SOUTHWEST SPLENDOR - Starting in Las Vegas, NV and Ending in Phoenix, AZ
October 17th - 25th, 2012 with Todd Weber - guide and Nadine Weber - tour operator / escort
$2090 pp/dbl. $2490 pp/sngl. $500 deposit now Balance due July 15,2012

DAY 1-
Whether you choose to come early to enjoy the shows and “The Strip”, or arrive during the day, Las Vegas is our starting point, where we will be gathering at the Golden Nugget Hotel. Todd and Nadine Weber, your guide and tour director, will welcome you with an information packet and answer any questions you may have. Your room for the night is included.

DAY 2 -
We will depart from the hotel and head north to beautiful Zion National Park. Weʼll arrive in time for you to take in the informative visitorʼs center, have lunch, and tour the park by shuttle bus. The bus takes you to all the breathtaking viewpoints of the monolithic wonders within this park. Weʼll check into the lovely Zion Lodge in the heart of the Canyon.

DAY 3 -
We leave the hotel and drive through the magnificent east end of Zion and on to Bryce Canyon National Park, where we will enjoy several viewpoints of the colorful and unique rock formations there. Lunch at the Bryce Canyon Lodge, with an open afternoon to enjoy the splendid views from the rim. Weʼll check into the lodge and have dinner in the casual, rustic restaurant there. An optional Park Ranger program takes place in the evening.

DAY 4 -
In the morning we will drive south to Kanab, Utah, also known as Little Hollywood, where many western movies were, and still are made. Here we will be treated to a fun Western Show and cowboy style BBQ lunch, with all the fixinʼs. From there we will head to Page, Arizona where we will board a tour boat on the expansive and scenic Lake Powell. After taking in the wonder of amazing vistas and towering cliffs rising above the massive lake, weʼll check into the Lake Powell Resort for the night, and lake view dining in the Rainbow Room. ( lunch provided )

DAY 5 -
After breakfast we will drive through Page and go east of town where we board four wheel drive vehicles that take us to Antelope Canyon. We will walk with our Native American guide into the sinuous, colorful canyon where wind and water have created beautifully sculpted sandstone walls, providing many photo opportunities. Our guide will share local lore and legends. Leaving there, weʼll head back into town to catch a shuttle bus for a unique ride to the base of Glen Canyon Dam for a four hour float on the Colorado River using motorized rafts. The splendid smooth water journey on this 15 mile section of the canyon takes us through sweeping curves and below towering cliffs. A delicious boxed lunch and beverages will be provided. Our own coach will meet us at our tripʼs end at Leeʼs Ferry and drive us south through the scenic Navajo Reservation to the historic Cameron Trading Post where we will lodge for the night. ( breakfast & lunch provided )

DAY 6 -
We board the coach and wind our way through the Painted Desert with expansive views of The Colorado Plateau, to the East Rim of the Grand Canyon. Our first scenic overlook is Desert View Watchtower. From there we will make our way to the South Rim, stopping at various viewpoints along the way. Time on your own in Grand Canyon Village for lunch and to enjoy the beauty and wonder of the Canyon, before boarding the Grand Canyon Railway for a first class train ride, ( including cash bar ), to Williams, Arizona for a nightʼs stay at the Railway Hotel. There are a variety of restaurants to choose from on Route 66 in the nostalgic, small downtown. An evening presentation will be provided by Todd on the history of the river runners of the Colorado. ( breakfast provided & snacks and beverages provided on the train )

DAY 7 -
Leaving Williams we head east through the scenic Oak Creek Canyon to the beautiful town of Sedona, nestled within the red rock cliffs. We will visit the unique cluster of galleries, shops and restaurants called Tlaquepaque, where you will have a variety of choices for lunch. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore on your own, whether you choose to walk or ride the shuttle or trolley to see the sights. We will check into the Orchards Hotel, perched on the edge of the canyon, offering spectacular views and easy access to uptown Sedona and a variety of dining choices. ( breakfast provided )

DAY 8 -
The day holds exciting options to help us fully take in the beauty and wonder of this geologically unique location. Both an optional jeep tour and / or helicopter tour may be scheduled. The jeeps explore the back country, allowing folks to get away from the bustle of town and experience the awe inspiring landscape up close. The helicopter tours fly up various canyons and valleys seen otherwise by only ambitious hikers, and also gives a birdʼs eye view of cliff dwellings along the way. The rest of the day can be spent enjoying the amenities at the hotel, touring on the trolley or perusing the diverse shops and galleries. In the evening, we will gather together at a nearby restaurant to enjoy the spectacular sunset view and group farewell dinner. ( breakfast and dinner provided )