The Trailblazer 20092010

An 8-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $1,315

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Tour Length: 8 Days
Countries Visited: United States
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  • Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free
  • Triple Room Discount available
 
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Tour Type: Usa & Canada 2009
Tour Category: Discovery
Tour Operator: Trafalgar Tours
Tour Code: TT-DTRA-2009
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Cities Visited:
Las Vegas, Route 66, Montezuma Castle, Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon

Blazing trails here we come! Oak Creek Canyon''s stunning natural beauty, Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon. Zion and Bryce National Parks, Vegas and Route 66!

 

Sightseeing Highlights
  • Las Vegas Spend two nights in the entertainment capital of the world.
  • Route 66 Travel along a portion of this historic highway.
  • Montezuma Castle Visit the site of a 12th century Native American cliff dwelling..
  • Sedona Enjoy the spectacular Red Rock Country landscape.
  • Oak Creek Canyon Travel through this area of natural beauty.
  • Grand Canyon Marvel at the magnificent canyons views from the South Rim.
  • Lake Powell Enjoy views of the impressive rock formations that shape this lake.
  • Bryce Canyon Stroll along the amphitheatre of pink, orange, and red "hoodoos".
  • Zion National Park Spend two nights amongst the massive rock formations and explore this beautiful park.

Dining Highlights
  • 1 Welcome Reception with your Tour Director in Las Vegas
  • 7 Full breakfasts.
  • 2 three-course dinners in hotels
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Zion
10 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour.
  • Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Las Vegas International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas and on Day 8 from Zion to Las Vegas International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas.
  • Travel on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
  • You''ll stay in two-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
 
  • Day 1 - Arrive Las Vegas (2 nights) Welcome to Las Vegas! A complimentary transfer is provided to your Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is available at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.

    Hotel: Las Vegas Hilton



  • Day 2 - Las Vegas at leisure Today is free for you to do as you please. Relax by the swimming pool, attend one of the shows, or try your luck at the casinos. Perhaps explore the theme hotels on the Strip and let yourself be swept away by the wonders inside. Enjoy free shows along the Strip as a volcano erupts at the Mirage, pirates sink a galleon at Treasure Island, water fountains perform a musical ballet at the Bellagio, and a spectacular light show changes the color of the "Lake of Dreams" into a variety of bright, rich hues at the Wynn Hotel. (Full Breakfast)


  • Day 3 - Las Vegas - Montezuma Castle National Monument-Sedona Leaving behind the bright lights of Las Vegas, travel along parts of historic Route 66 into the desert landscapes of central Arizona. Visit the ruins at Montezuma Castle National Monument before winding through some of the West''s most famous Red Rock Country scenery to the quaint town of Sedona, an eclectic mix of Western, Native and New Age cultures. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Radisson Poco Diablo Resort


  • Day 4 - Sedona - Grand Canyon National Park Enjoy free time in Sedona this morning to shop, visit the town''s many art galleries, or join an optional 4WD tour through the countryside. Then, climb through dramatic Oak Creek Canyon, with incredible views looking back over Sedona and Red Rock Country. Continue into the pine-covered Kaibab Plateau for our first view of the amazing Grand Canyon National Park at Mather Point. Enjoy the changing views of this natural wonder as we travel to our hotel located near the South Rim. As the sun sets, join your Tour Director on a stroll along the rim and watch the changing colors on the canyon''s walls. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: National Park Lodges


  • Day 5 - Grand Canyon - Navajo Country - Lake Powell There is time this morning to admire the canyon''s amazing colors in the sunrise light. Or, for an entirely different perspective, why not take an optional flightseeing tour for a spectacular bird''s eye view of the Grand Canyon. Journey east into the vast Navajo Indian Reservation and stop at a historic Indian trading post with a chance to purchase native handicrafts. Then it''s on through the Painted Desert to Glen Canyon Dam, spanning the Colorado River and backing up its waters to form the magnificent Lake Powell. With over 1,900 miles of towering sandstone shoreline, the lake''s deep blue waters fill thousands of tiny fingers and hidden coves. There is time for an optional cruise on beautiful Lake Powell before tonight''s dinner at the hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Lake Powell Resort


  • Day 6 - Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park - Zion National Park (2 nights) The incredible beauty of Utah comes to life today. Journey to Bryce Canyon National Park, and view the otherworldly collection of pink, orange, and red sandstone spires called "hoodoos." Travel along the rim of the amphitheater and marvel at the magnificent formations carved by Mother Nature into a fantastic landscape of fairytale castles, cathedrals, and a maze of trails and hideaways. Then, drive through some of the West''s most breathtaking scenery, traveling through the Checkerboard Mesa and down toward impressive Zion Canyon. Witness the amazing results of millions of years of erosion, including the Great Arch of Zion. Arrive at your hotel for a two-night stay. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Zion Park Inn (2 nights)


  • Day 7 - Zion National Park sightseeing & at leisure You have the entire day to explore Zion National Park, a virtual "Garden of Eden," often said to be the most beautiful place in the U.S.. After a stop at the Zion Canyon Visitors Center, explore Zion Canyon at your leisure aboard the complimentary Zion Canyon Shuttle and discover this masterpiece of deep red canyons, mesas, buttes, massive monoliths and colorful towering cliffs rising steeply one-half mile above the lush greenery of the canyon floor. This afternoon is at leisure in Zion. Perhaps take a hike up to Angels Landing for breathtaking views, to Emerald Pools or walk through the Virgin River Narrows. This evening, join your new-found friends for a farewell dinner at the hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)


  • Day 8 - Zion - Depart Las Vegas We travel through historic St. George, home of Utah''s first Mormon temple, and down the spectacular Virgin River Gorge. Entering the vast Mojave Desert we arrive back in Nevada and Las Vegas where the tour ends. A complimentary transfer is provided to Las Vegas International Airport and to the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas for passengers extending their stay. (Full Breakfast)


    Please do not schedule any flights before 3.00pm.


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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

  • Las Vegas
  • Route 66
  • Montezuma Castle
  • Sedona
  • Oak Creek Canyon
  • Grand Canyon
  • Lake Powell
  • Zion National Park
  • Bryce Canyon
 

For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
* All prices are per person, twin share
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For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

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Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

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5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

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When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

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