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The Grand Circle
FLY DRIVES
Day 9 Bryce Canyon
Today’s short drive brings you to spectacular Bryce
Canyon. Here you can see some of the earth’s most
colourful rocks, sculpted by erosion into pillars and
spires. You may choose to leave your car and take
a hike along one of the many loop trails down into
the Canyon and walk among the colourful stone
monuments.
Hotel: Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand
Day 10 Zion National Park & Las Vegas
The journey back to Las Vegas takes you through
Zion National Park, where desert terrain and
huge sculpted rock formations co-exist alongside
waterfalls and blossoming gardens. Tonight,
experience the sights and sounds of Las Vegas,
with great restaurants and a wide range of shows
and entertainment.
Hotel: The Cosmopolitan
Day 11 Journey Home
Time for some last minute shopping or sightseeing
before making your way to Las Vegas McCarran
Airport to return your rental car and check-in for
your flight back to the UK.
Day 1 Arrive Las Vegas
Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight
to Las Vegas. Upon arrival, collect your rental
car and proceed to your hotel. Las Vegas is the
entertainment capital of the world, so even after
a long journey you will be drawn to experience
this amazing destination after dark, with its
incredible themed hotels and unique atmosphere.
Hotel: The Cosmopolitan
Day 2 Grand Canyon
Journey from the city of entertainment to the
awe inspiring Grand Canyon, truly one of the most
spectacular sights in the world. En route, take time
to stop and take a tour of the Hoover Dam, on
the Nevada/Arizona border. When you arrive at
the Canyon, the remainder of the afternoon is
yours to enjoy either a hike or perhaps to take an
aerial flight for a bird’s eye view. The restaurant
at your hotel is popular for its incredible views,
so make sure your table is booked in advance of
your arrival.
Hotel: El Tovar
Days 3 & 4 Lake Powell
A leisurely morning at the Grand Canyon is
followed by a short drive to Lake Powell. Enjoy
two nights at the Lake Powell Resort overlooking
the man-made lake, which was created when the
Glenn Canyon Dam was built in 1966. Don’t miss
taking the boat trip out to Rainbow Bridge, the
tallest natural bridge in the world.
Hotel: Lake Powell Resort
Day 5 Monument Valley
Depart for Monument Valley, one of the most
photographed places in America. Many parts of this
visually stunning area can be better viewed by taking
one of the escorted jeep rides, which are offered
with the accompaniment of a Navajo Indian guide.
Relax and experience the serenity of the incredible
scenery in this beautiful part of the world.
Hotel: Gouldings Lodge
Days 6 & 7 Moab
Some of the best scenery in the southwest can be
viewed on the journey to Moab, so take some time
to enjoy it. Two nights in Moab gives you plenty of
opportunity to take a drive down to Canyonlands
and Arches National Parks. There’s a wide range
of recreational choices, including hiking, rafting,
boating, four wheel drive tours and scenic air flights.
Hotel: Best Western Canyonlands
Day 8 Capitol Reef National Park
Named for the enormous rock ridge that runs for
more than 150km through it, Capitol Reef is a very
peaceful and tranquil National Park with several
hiking trails and scenic drives winding through it.
Some of the sites not to be missed are Panorama
Point; a scenic vista overlooking the Sulphur Creek
goosenecks and Chimney Rock; a towering stone
steeple. Also take a trip to Hickman Bridge which
is a beautiful, photogenic natural bridge that can
be seen at the end of a short hike.
Hotel: Capitol Reef Resort
11 Days/10 Nights
• Begins and ends in Las Vegas
• Departures April to November
Your fly drive includes:
• Round trip scheduled flights
• Intermediate 4 door car hire, including
insurances and satellite navigation
• Accommodations as stated
Utah
Moab
Arizona
Monument
Valley
Lake
Powell
Grand
Canyon
Bryce
Canyon
Las Vegas
Capitol Reef
National Park
Nevada
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