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Included excursions
· Tours of Denver and Salt Lake City · Bryce Canyon · Zion National Park · Glen Canyon Dam & Lake Powell · The Grand Canyon · Red Rocks Amphitheatre · Monument Valley · Mesa Verde National Park · Durango & Silverton Narrow
Gauge Railroad
Durango and Silverton narrow gauge
Optional excursions
· Jeep tour in Monument Valley · Pikes Peak · Chuck wagon dinner · Cruise on Lake Powell · Helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon
lake, a popular location for holiday houseboats. Our accommodation for the next two nights is La Quinta Inn & Suites in Flagstaff. DAY 8 The Grand Canyon No matter how many times you've seen it in pictures, the reality of the Grand Canyon is truly spellbinding. Some 277 miles long, an average of nine miles wide and over one mile deep, statistics alone make it worth a visit. But facts and figures don't capture its natural beauty the everchanging colours of the ancient walls, its fantastic rock formations, naturally carved pyramids, soaring towers and the Colorado River snaking its way across the canyon floor far below. Contemplate the scene from the rim or take an exhilarating optional helicopter ride for an eagle's-eye view. DAY 9 Monument Valley Entering Navajo Reservation country, our first glimpse of Monument Valley may well be familiar, as the eroded table-top mountains rising sheer from the desert and silhouetted against a huge sky have been used as the memorable backdrop for many a cowboy blockbuster. The red buttes and spires, the final remnants of the sandstone layer that once covered the entire area, have become an iconic symbol of the American West. Be sure to take the optional jeep safari led by a Navajo guide into the heart of the valley; it's an amazing trip. We stay overnight at the Holiday Inn Express in Cortez. DAY 10 Mesa Verde National Park A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mesa Verde National Park is home to more than 4,000 Indian dwellings. Believed to have been carved by the Anasazi tribe between AD 450 and 1300, when the area was abandoned, the houses and communities are hewn from the cliff faces or built atop the mesas themselves and give us a fascinating insight into the life of these early inhabitants. There's a true taste of the Old West for the next two nights as we stay in Durango at the authentic Victorian Strater Hotel, which has been welcoming guests since 1887. DAY 11 Durango & Silverton We take a ride back in time today aboard the Durango and Silverton steam-hauled Narrow Gauge Railroad, built in 1882. It's a fabulous journey through the San Juan National Forest up to the former silver and gold mining town of Silverton, at an altitude of 9,300 feet in the San Juan Mountains. We have time to explore this quaint town with its Victorian main street and backdrop of mountain peaks. DAY 12 Colorado Springs Today we discover more of the Rocky Mountain landscapes as we follow one of the most scenic yet little used routes through Wolf Creek Pass to Colorado Springs. The road cuts through craggy forested mountains, skirting the trail that took the early Western pioneers two to three weeks to cross on foot. Two nights' accommodation awaits us at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. DAY 13 Pikes Peak Relax and enjoy Colorado Springs or take an exciting optional journey on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the highest train in the United States. The train climbs to the 14,110-foot-high summit
of Pikes Peak, passing through forests of pine and larch and by mountain streams and cascading waterfalls, affording spectacular views at every turn. DAYS 14 & 15 Colorado Springs/UK Today we make a stop at Castle Rock Outlet Mall en route to Denver airport for the overnight flight to London. Please note: This tour travels to altitudes of over 10,500 feet and as a result some people may experience mild altitude sickness. Please see page 80 for more information. YOUR HOTELS DENVER Cherry Creek Hotel (3-star plus), 2 nights bed and breakfast. The hotel has a restaurant, lounge bar, swimming pool and fitness centre. All guest rooms have TV, coffeemaker, air-conditioning and minibar. SALT LAKE CITY Marriott Hotel (4-star), 2 nights bed and breakfast. This comfortable hotel offers restaurant, bar and airconditioned guest rooms with TV, tea/coffee maker and hairdrier. KANAB Shilo Inn, 2 nights bed and breakfast. The Shilo Inn is well placed for exploring the surrounding area. There is a swimming pool and a selection of restaurants nearby. Rooms have TV, coffeemaker, hairdrier and telephone. FLAGSTAFF La Quinta Inn & Suites (4-star), 2 nights bed and breakfast. La Quinta Inn has a lovely courtyard, complete with gazebo and large hot tub, plus a pool. Guest rooms offer coffeemaker and hairdrier. CORTEZ Holiday Inn Express, 1 night bed and breakfast. This friendly hotel has a swimming pool, sauna and restaurant. Guest rooms have air-conditioning, coffeemaker and TV. DURANGO Strater Hotel, 2 nights bed and breakfast. This historic Victorian hotel is an attractive base for your stay in Durango. Enjoy a drink and entertainment in the Diamond Belle Saloon, and fine dining in the Mahogany Grille. Guest rooms are stylishly and comfortably appointed. COLORADO SPRINGS Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2 nights bed and breakfast. At this welcoming hotel you'll find the Bucking Toad Restaurant, which offers classic Western food, plus a swimming pool and spa. Rooms are comfortable and well equipped.
Meal arrangements
13 nights bed and breakfast
Also included
· The services of an experienced
Page & Moy Tour Guide
· Hotel porterage · Complimentary transfers between your
home and UK airport
Travel Arrangements
Departure Dates & Prices
Holiday Number: EUUSCN 2008
14 May 4 June 3, 24 September 1 October Price Per Person £1649 £1749 £1749 £1699
Deposit £150 per person Prices are based on the shared occupancy of twin or double rooms with private facilities. Scheduled flights by British Airways between London Heathrow and Denver; departing at 1545h and arriving back at 1210h.
Supplements per person
Single rooms £390
Payment
Please note, as payment has to be made in advance to our train suppliers, the balance for this holiday will be required no later than ten weeks prior to departure and not eight weeks as detailed in our booking conditions. Holiday Insurance please see page 82 Please see pages 79-81 for details of items not included in the holiday price and our price policy.
Complimentary travel to the airport FREE taxi, National Express coaching, airport TAXI parking or regional connecting flights
Please see page 6 for details Zion National Park
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