National Parks TreasuresEscorted Tour, USA

Escape from the daily grind and enter a spectacular natural world of canyons, rivers, and mountains on this six-night National Park Treasures Tour.

Day 1: SALT LAKE CITY ARRIVAL

Arrive in Salt Lake City and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet your ATI Tour Director in the evening. Salt Lake City is a beautiful, vibrant city that offers unparalleled access to remarkable history and warm hospitality. If time permits, this afternoon enjoy views of the State Capitol building and visit downtown's famed Temple Square, home to the 6-spired Salt Lake Temple and domed Tabernacle of the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. This evening, may we suggest dinner at the Roof Restaurant for panoramic views of Temple Square?

Day 2: SALT LAKE CITY – CANYONLANDS N.P. – MOAB

Heading south this morning, you'll pass through Provo, home to Brigham Young University, en route to Canyonlands National Park. Today you will see a wilderness of countless canyons & fantastically formed butted carved by the Colorado River & its tributaries. Rivers divide the park into four districts: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze & the Rivers themselves. We will visit some of the most scenic spots in the Island in the Sky mesa which rests on sheer sandstone cliffs over 1,000 feet above the surrounding terrain. Continue on to Moab for your stay tonight.

Day 3: MOAB – ARCHES N.P. – MOAB

Today we visit Arches National Park, one of Utah's Mighty 5. Once in the park, you'll discover a landscape of contrasting colours, landforms, and textures unlike any other in the world. With over 2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles and giant balanced rocks, this red rock wonderland will amaze you with its formations and inspire you with its most unique scenery. This evening enjoy an optional Jet Boat Float trip on the Mighty Colorado River.

Day 4: MOAB – CAPITOL REEF – BRYCE CANYON

Visit Capitol Reef National Park, a destination of extraordinary natural beauty established in 1937 to protect a unique geological feature. Continue to spectacular Bryce Canyon National Park, where a tour through a multicoloured world of sandstone spires and pinnacles, "hoodoos", will dazzle the eye. This evening, weather permitting, be sure to gaze upon the spectacular night sky filled with sparkling stars and brilliant constellations.

Day 5: BRYCE CANYON – LAKE POWELL – GRAND CANYON – FLAGSTAFF

Travel to stunning Lake Powell, where crystal blue water laps against towering red rock canyon walls. After crossing the Colorado, enter the Navajo Indian Reservation and drive through the Painted Desert via Cameron Trading Post. Arrive at Grand Canyon National Park, one of the 7 great natural wonders of the world. Stop at the rim to fully experience this mile-deep colourful canyon's plunging gorges and rising spires formed by the mighty Colorado River. Overnight in Flagstaff.

Day 6: FLAGSTAFF – SELIGMAN/ROUTE 66 – LAS VEGAS

Descend the high Coconino Plateau into the Mojave Desert. Along the way, pass through Seligman, a town built along famed Historic Route 66 that looks as if it were frozen in time 60 years ago. Then it's onward to Las Vegas, the dazzling "Entertainment Capital of the World." Free time this evening allows you to experience the sights and sounds of this wonderland first-hand. Walk the famous Strip lined with mega-resorts, dine at world-class restaurants, catch the latest star-studded show, or enjoy breathtaking views during a ride on the all-new, 550-foot tall High Roller, the world's tallest observation wheel and the most exciting attraction to hit the Strip.

Day 7: LAS VEGAS DEPARTURE

Your tour ends upon check-out from your hotel. Own arrangements to New York New York hotel where you will you spend a further two nights before you fly back to the UK.

National Parks Treasures is located in Escorted Tour, USA. Accommodation rating is the operators own rating and may not be the official rating. Hotel details correct at 22/11/2022