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The Americas I USA
Grand Canyon & the Southwest
USA 9 days
Grand Canyon
Rocky Mountains & Yellowstone
USA 16 days
Old Faithful, Yellowstone
An exhilarating week in the Southwest of the USA, including the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Zion, Bryce and Lake Powell The Southwest is considered by many to be one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. The scenery is so dramatic that vast stretches have been preserved as national parks and nature reserves. This short break is designed to give a good in-depth taste of this fantastic area, visiting the most famous sights and allowing ample time for walking and relaxing in the parks by minimising driving time. To top it off, we spend two unforgettable nights in Las Vegas.
Hiking amongst the peaks, lakes, meadows and deserts of five famous American National Parks The American Rockies cover a vast area and rank amongst the most challenging and scenically rewarding ranges of the world. Huge peaks tower above glaciercarved valleys, crystal blue lakes and meadows frequented by bison, moose and even grizzly bear. This itinerary explores several extraordinary and varied parks, including Rocky Mountain, Grand Teton and Yellowstone, as well as the amazing desert scenery of Arches and Canyonlands. In addition to several daywalks in these parks, there are a couple of great peaks to bag too. Gorge with cascading waterfalls; to Denver. 15 Depart. 16 Arrive London. Profile: 8 daywalks and 2-4 half-day walks. Transport by private minibus. Grade: moderate/challenging. Group: min. 7, max. 12, plus leader/drivers. Min. age 16. Accommodation: 12 nights hotels, 2 nights hostel. Food: 12 lunches included.
Trip Code AFG · 9 days Sat to Sun
Flight Land Flight Land Start End inc. only Start End inc. only 2008 05 Apr 13 Apr 1699 1149 20 Sep 28 Sep 1699 1199 24 May 01 Jun 1699 1149 25 Oct 02 Nov 1699 1149 09 Aug 17 Aug 1999 1249 No Local Payment Prices are £ sterling per person Recommended carbon offset £15 Optional single supplement £210 Land only start Las Vegas day 1, end Las Vegas day 8 Insurance £83
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Trip Code TAR · 16 days Sat to Sun
Start End Flight Land Flight Land inc. only Start End inc. only 2008 28 Jun 13 Jul 2749 2249 30 Aug 14 Sep 2969 2449 02 Aug 17 Aug 2999 2349 No Local Payment Prices are £ sterling per person Recommended carbon offset £10 Optional single supplement £470 Land only start Salt Lake City day 1, end Denver day 15 Insurance £83
Zion N.P.
TRIP DETAILS
Itinerary: Day 1 Fly to Las Vegas. 2 Drive to Colorado Plateau and red mountains of Zion N.P. 3 Hike to Zion's Angel's Landing and the Narrows. To Bryce Canyon N.P. 4 Walk among stunning geological formations. To Lake Powell. 5 Morning free to relax or explore nearby canyon. On to Monument Valley for optional sunset jeep tour. 6 To Grand Canyon, afternoon walking and exploring. 7 Walk along the West Rim Trail for great views, or board a plane or helicopter for an unforgettable flight (optional). To Las Vegas. Enjoy a night out along the famous Strip! 8 Depart Las Vegas. 9 Arrive London. Profile: travel by minibus, mostly on good roads. Several half or full day walks. Grade: leisurely/moderate. Group: min. 8, max. 13, plus leader/driver. Min. age 16. Accommodation: 7 nights hotels. Food: 5 lunches included.
Please refer to map on page 158
TRIP DETAILS
Itinerary: Day 1 Fly to Salt Lake City. 2 Morning visit to Mormon capital; transfer to Yellowstone N.P. 3/4 Fascinating daywalks amongst geysers, mountains and gorges of Yellowstone. 5 To Grand Teton N.P., full-day walk. 6 Long drive to Moab, home of Arches and Canyonlands N.P. 7 Free day for optional hiking, rafting or jeep safari in Canyonlands N.P. 8 Full day walking in Arches N.P. 9 Into Rockies via Vail (hike en route), arrive at historic gold mining town of Leadville. 10 Walking in Rocky Mountain N.P. 11 Day trip to Aspen to stroll the famous streets and take optional walk; drive to Winter Park. 12 Fascinating walk to James Peak along historic train trestles and alpine meadows, reaching 4052m. 13 To Rocky Mountain N.P., hike towards headwaters of the mighty Colorado River and ghost town site. 14 Interesting walk into Glacier
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Arches N.P.
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