Explore six National Parks in Red Rock Country - including the Grand Canyon! You’ll explore towering red rock mountains in Sedona, natural sandstone formations in Arches National Park, and see vast canyons in Zion. You’ll also stop at Bryce Canyon National Park and get up close to the radiant cliffs at Capitol Reef and Canyonlands National Parks.
- Discover Six National Parks: Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches
- Experience WWII’s famed “Code Talkers”
DAY 1: WELCOME TO ARIZONA!
Fly to Phoenix to enjoy a welcome dinner and an overnight stay. D
DAY 2: SEDONA
We start our canyon experience by visiting the historic Indian ruins of Montezuma Castle, preserved cliff dwellings carved into the sandstone cliffs. Then thrill to a scenic desert drive to Sedona, a city surrounded by unbelievable towering rock formations. Enjoy a visit to Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village to explore the eclectic shops and galleries on your own. Join us on the optional Sedona Trolley tour where you will get an up-close view of the desert! Later relax and enjoy the views from your balcony in Sedona. B
Option—Sedona Trolley Take in all the best places around town on a fun-filled trolley tour, including a stop at the remarkable Chapel of the Holy Cross and a breathtaking photo stop at Airport Mesa. Price: $38 per person
DAY 3: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
This morning, travel through Oak Creek Canyon, a steep, narrow and very colorful gorge, then get ready for our visit to the south rim of the Grand Canyon! After receiving a detailed history of the park at Mather Observation Point, enjoy some free time at the rim and maybe even do some hiking if you choose. Cap off the day with the Park’s famed Sunset Tour to catch the canyon sunset. B, L
DAY 4: GRAND CANYON/LAKE POWELL
Venture on to Desert View Watchtower for a last breathtaking look at the canyon before heading north. After lunch we’ll learn about Glen Canyon Dam, a vital link in the Colorado River Storage Project, which is a series of dams and reservoirs crucial to life in several southwestern states. This afternoon, enjoy the beautiful rock formations, painted walls, and amazing colors on a cruise around Lake Powell. B, L
DAY 5: ZION NATIONAL PARK
Today at Utah’s spectacular Zion National Park, we see an unusual combination of plummeting canyons, wide plateaus and soaring multicolored sandstone cliffs. Relax as we ride along on a guided tram tour along the park’s Scenic Drive. Then enjoy a peaceful evening before starting another day of geological and cultural wonders in Bryce Canyon. B, L
DAY 6: BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK/COWBOY NIGHT
In Bryce Canyon National Park, pinnacles of limestone, sandstone and mudstone shoot toward the sky in fanciful formation. Then, enjoy free time to explore Bryce Canyon on your own before we head back to our hotel. Tonight we will enjoy a tasty dinner near Bryce Canyon. B, D
DAY 7: CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK/MOAB
Start the day with the grand mesas, buttes and pinnacles of Escalante National Monument and explore a replica of a six-room, 1,000 A.D. dwelling in an Anasazi Indian Village. Next, we’ll admire the radiant cliffs of Capitol Reef National Park—the Navajo called them “sleeping rainbows”—followed by the rock sculptures of Goblin Valley. Tonight, you’re free to explore downtown in Moab, where we unpack for the next two nights. B, L
DAY 8: ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK/DEAD HORSE STATE PARK
We will embark on a guided tour of Arches National Park. With more than 1,500 arches, this geographic wonder of the world awaits! We have a chance to see and photograph dozens of these sandstone arches during our tour of the park. In the afternoon, we will tour both Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park. Filled with red rock and dramatic views of the Colorado River. B, L
Option—Sounds and Light Show Boat Tour and Dinner For the finishing touch on a perfect day, come enjoy a cowboy-style Dutch oven dinner and a slow moving evening boat ride on a calm part of the Colorado River. Price: $120 per person
DAY 9: NAVAJO NATION/WWII “CODE TALKERS”
Today, head to the heart of Navajo Country. Get your camera ready for a picture postcard view of Monument Valley. Learn about the “Code Talkers” of World War II and the important role they played in military communications. B, L
DAY 10: PHOENIX
This morning return to Phoenix where we say farewell to the Southwest’s rugged, natural beauty. B
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Night 1: Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport, AZ
Night 2: Courtyard, Sedona, AZ
Night 3: Red Feather Lodge, Grand Canyon, AZ
Night 4: Lake Powell Resort & Marina, Page, AZ
Nights 5-6: Best Western Ruby’s Inn, Bryce Canyon City, UT
Nights 7-8: Moab Valley Inn, Moab, UT
Night 9: Cameron Trading Post, Cameron, AZ
Dates:
- Departure: April 28, 2024
- Return: May 7, 2024
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- Departure: September 22, 2024 SOLD OUT
- Return: October 1, 2024 SOLD OUT
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- Departure: September 29, 2024
- Return: October 8, 2024
Pricing:
- Double $3299
- Single $4199
*Per person rates
*Includes round-trip airfare from STL or MCI (call for other gateway cities)
Helpful Hints
From the Zion Lodge, cross the road for a walk along the Virgin River.
This flat trail is usually a much less crowded and less strenuous option than the area's hiking trails.
In Bryce Canyon, get great photos of the most famous hoodoo, Thor's Hammer, with a short but steep walk down the hill from Sunset Point.
If you're searching for a souvenir, check out the sandstone arch decorations available at Old Bryce Town or in souvenir shops throughout Moab.
Don't miss the historic fireplace in Bright Angel Lodge at the Grand Canyon, created in 1935 and featuring all of the rock layers of the Grand Canyon.
Average Temperatures
Phoenix, AZ: 94° / 67°
Sedona, AZ: 86° / 53°
Grand Canyon, AZ: 93° / 63°
Bryce Canyon: 69° / 37°
Moab, UT: 83° / 50°
Other General Information
We will send 3 key communications for your tour; “Get Ready” is your email confirmation and initial tour information sent upon registration, “Get Set” email will be sent about two months before departure, “Go” trip documentation mailing is sent via USPS 3-4 weeks before departure and will include your daily itinerary, luggage tags and final departure information.
Travel Protection is optional and highly recommended and can be purchased until the day before departure. We offer Travel Guard from AIG, which costs 8.5% of your tour, information about which will be sent with your Get Ready email.
Unless otherwise noted, your Sunrise Tour includes: Professional Sunrise Tour Director, meals as indicated, local step on guides including gratuity (international tour guide gratuity inclusion vary by tour), deluxe motorcoach transportation w/rest room, admission to activities and events as indicated, airfare from designated airports, transportation to/from designated airports from our convenient local pickup points*, luggage handling at hotels when available
We believe tipping is a personal and discretionary interaction between our guests and our staff. A typical gratuity for your Sunrise Tour Director and motorcoach driver may be $5-$7per person, per day on tour. Sunrise Shuttle drivers appreciate gratuities (suggest $5 per person) for excellent service as well. Our staff will not solicit gratuities or pass out envelopes.
We are happy to offer refreshments on most motorcoach travel days on tour. We recommend you bring a refillable water bottle to maintain healthy hydration.
If less than 4 people request a pickup point, we may ask that you choose another pickup point from which to join your Sunrise Tour.
If you would like to join a tour from a city not listed as a departure point, we would love to have you along! Please discuss arrangements with our friendly reservation team. From a departure city not listed, typical airfare will be +$100 higher than our published fare for domestic tours, and +$200 for international tours.
If you have a TSA precheck or Airline Rewards numbers, you MUST give those numbers to our reservations team at least 60 days before departure, otherwise they may not be applied.
Preferred seating may not be available on group air. In some cases, seats are not assigned until the airport. Your tour fare includes an economy seat on the flight; it does not include seat selection. Seat upgrades may be available at an additional cost.
To help make our tours the most comfortable in the business, we limit Sunrise Tours motorcoaches to 80% capacity, or 44 passengers on a coach built for 55. We reserve the right to amend this practice.
Your Tour Director will rotate seats on the motorcoach each day of your tour. A single fare does not guarantee two seats on the coach; you may be seated next to another friendly Sunrise Tours guest.
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