Pioneer Adventures of the Old West

Day 1 (Door to Door)

Arrive Scottsdale

Enjoy your private car door to door transfer to your departure airport before your flight to Phoenix. Howdy partners! After landing at Phoenix International Airport, you'll hitch a ride to your hotel in Scottsdale where you'll meet your Tour Director this afternoon. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the hotel's pool before gussying up for the 6pm. Kickoff Party where you'll spend some time jawin' with your travelling buddies.
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale Old Town (MFC)

Day 2

Scottsdale - Sedona - Williams

A drive through the Sonoran Desert brings us to Montezuma Castle National Monument, one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. Take a minute to ponder the Sinagua Indians' life here in the desert before we head to Sedona in spectacular Red Rock Country. We climb into a jeep for a rip-roarin' ride into spectacular Dry Creek Basin. At the old Van Deren Cabin, learn what it was really like to be a cowboy in the OldWest. After a stunning drive through Oak Creek Canyon and ponderosa pine forests, arrive in the historic railroad town ofWilliams - right on old Route 66 and gateway to the Grand Canyon. (FB, D)
Hotel: Grand Canyon Railway Hotel (FC)

Day 3

Williams - Grand Canyon Railway - Grand Canyon

Guard your wallets and purses this morning! The infamous Cataract Creek Gang, as lowly a group of varmints that ever rode the range, has come to town to rob unsuspecting holiday makers! We then climb aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway, passing through majestic Ponderosa Pines, the high desert and the Kaibab National Forest while hearing tall tales and folklore about the area. Keep your eye out for wildlife - it's not uncommon to spot elk, mule deer and pronghorn antelope sauntering through this wild and woolly region. Nothing on earth can prepare you for the Grand Canyon, one of the natural wonders of the world and more than 1.7 billion years in the making. With a local specialist, you'll learn how the Grand Canyon was formed and become a rock expert yourself as we examine samples from the colourful sedimentary layers formed as the sea washed in again and again. As the sun sets, join your Tour Director for an unforgettable walk along the rim. (FB)
Hotel: National Park Lodges (NP)

Day 4

Grand Canyon - Monument Valley - Lake Powell (2)

Fred Grofe was so stunned by the spectacular beauty of the sunrise over the Grand Canyon, he composed his Grand Canyon Suite in 1931. But all you have to do is watch - and maybe whistle - in amazement as the skies glow and brighten with the coming day. We drive along Desert View Drive, featuring jaw-dropping views of the Grand Canyon, before entering Navajo Country. Here we can poke around the Historic Cameron Trading Post and hunt for a great piece of Southwest Native American art. Next stop: the Code Talkers Exhibit in Kayenta. Learn how the Navajos were one of America's greatest secret weapons in World War II and why GIs were ordered to protect theWind Talkers with their lives. We also see why Monument Valley is a favourite location for movie directors. As we're bouncing along the valley floor in an open-air vehicle, just imagine John Wayne leading the U.S. Cavalry on a ride along the magnificent mesas.Wrap up an exciting day at our lakeside resort tucked into the red rock at amazing Lake Powell. Kick off your boots and have some fun at a Poolside Pizza Party Highlight Dinner! Afterwards, enjoy a slide show presentation all about the striking geology and survival strategies of the desert wildlife of the Canyonlands by an expert naturalist. (FB, HD)
Hotel: Lake Powell Resort (FC)

Day 5

Lake Powell at leisure

Enjoy a free day to roam the range. Optional activities include a fun float down the Colorado River, a cruise on spectacular Lake Powell to Antelope Canyon with views of Glen Canyon Dam or to Rainbow Bridge, one of the most photographed geological wonders in the American West. Or maybe you'll dive into some of the many aquatic activities at Lake Powell Marina - the choice is yours. (FB)
Hotel: Lake Powell Resort (FC)

Day 6

Lake Powell - Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks (2)

You'll be awestruck by the towering cliffs and massive canyon walls of Zion Canyon. Riding the park's shuttle, marvel at how the Virgin River cut through the sandstone to create one of Mother Nature's most stupendous wonders. Enjoy hiking? There's an easy trek to the Emerald Pools, where splendid views and waterfalls will make the family happier than a crowd of cowpokes at chow time. There's also a more strenuous hike to Angel's Landing, which will prove a big pay-off with its amazing views of the canyon. Leaving Zion, we drive along the Mount Carmel Highway and watch out for more spectacular formations like the Great Arch of Zion and the distinctive Checkerboard Mesa. Soon we arrive at magical Bryce Canyon for the last two nights of our Wild West adventure. (FB)
Hotel: Ruby's Inn (FC)

Day 7

Bryce Canyon National Park sightseeing and at leisure

Exploring Bryce Canyon is like entering a weird and eerie world, with sandstone spires called hoodoos creating a landscape that is a playground for the imagination. Explore the rim of a great amphi stopping at various look-outs to snap pictures of fairytale castles, wondrous cathedrals, meandering trails and secret hideaways, all carved out of stone by Mother Nature. This afternoon you're free to blaze your own trail. Later, put on your cowboy boots and Stetsons for a Cowboy Farewell Dinner filled with good food and good fun. Afterwards, mosey down to the Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo to watch bronco busters and cowboys test their skills in the wildest competition to ever hit the West(seasonal). It's an evening you won't soon forget! (FB FD)
Hotel: Ruby's Inn (FC)

Day 8

Bryce - Depart Las Vegas

Travelling down through the scenic Virgin River Gorge, we make our way into southern Nevada and to fabulous Las Vegas, where our adventures in the great west come to an end. A complimentary transfer to Las Vegas International Airport is provided for your return flight to the UK. If you are arranging your own flights please do not schedule them before 4pm. (FB)

Day 9 (Door to Door)

Arrive UK

On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting private car for your door to door transfer to your home.

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