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Wonders of the American West
10 Days starting from $2,290

Countries Visited:
United States

 

Length: 10 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: USA and Canada 2008
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: AWSW
   
 
About This Tour


This program combines short jaunts and single overnight stays with longer, comfortable journeys and two night stops. Suitable for the reasonably fit traveller.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights
  • SPECIALS

Insight's First Class Services

  • Airport arrival and departure transfers on first and last day of your tour
  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director – maximum group size of 40 people
  • Luxury motorcoach with air-conditioning, restroom facilities and more legroom
  • First-class hotels and best available lodges with all service charges, taxes and porterage

Quality Dining

  • 9 Full Breakfasts, 1 Hotel Dinner, 1 Farewell Dinner and 3 Highlight Dinners in Moab, Mesa Verde and Monument Valley

10 DAYS ~ COLORADO ~ UTAH ~ ARIZONA ~ NEVADA

Tour Pace - This program provides an ideal pace, combining short jaunts and single overnight stays with longer, comfortable journeys and two- night stops. Altitude and level of activity are suitable for the reasonably fit traveller.

Fellow Passengers - This tour is perfect for those seeking relief from increasingly fast-paced urban life. It provides a spiritual experience through learning, awe and contemplation of incredible scenic wonders, wilderness and ancient civilizations.

DAY 1 – ARRIVE DENVER.
Welcome to Denver! Take your complimentary transfer to the hotel. Your Tour Director is available at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
Hotel: Sheraton Denver.

DAY 2 – DENVER – MOAB.
Stop at the resort of Vail and wander the pedestrian-only streets of this quaint alpine village. Continue west through the breathtaking Rocky Mountains, enter the state of Utah and take in the spectacular red rock scenery of Castle Valley.Settle in at your ranch-style lodge, superbly located under lofty red rock cliffs on the banks of the Colorado River. Tonight enjoy a Cowboy BBQ with all the fixin’s.
Hotel: Red Cliffs Lodge.
(B,HD)

DAY 3 – MOAB EXCURSION.
Explore Canyonlands National Park, famous for its expansive views over a colourful landscape of canyons, mesas and buttes.
The rest of the day is free to pursue your own interests. Perhaps join an optional 4WD excursion through Moab’s backcountry or an exciting sunset jetboat ride on the mighty Colorado River. (B)

DAY 4 – MOAB – MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK.
Start the day with a visit to Arches National Park, the greatest concentration of natural arches in world. Head south and re-enter Colorado. In Dolores, join a private guided tour of the Anasazi Heritage Center and learn about the history and culture of the Puebloans. End the day at Mesa VerdeNational Park, where your inside-the-park lodge offers sweeping vistas reaching into three states. Tonight, enjoy a gourmet dinner inspired by Native American flavors.
Hotel: Far View Lodge.
(B,HD)

DAY 5 – MESA VERDE – MONUMENT VALLEY.
Join a local guide for an in-depth visit of this fascinating area. Descend into a canyon for a guided visit to the impressive Spruce Tree House, an amazing dwelling built into a natural alcove containing 130 rooms and eight kivas.
Continue to the spectacular Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Marvel at the panoramic views of the valley from your room’s balcony. This evening enjoy a Navajo Cookout amidst the giant buttes and mesas of this unique landscape, with traditional Navajo storytelling and music.
Hotel: Goulding’s Lodge.
(B,HD)

DAY 6 – MONUMENT VALLEY – LAKE POWELL.
Board all-terrain vehicles for a guided tour of the valley floor, used as a backdrop for many western films. Visit some of the legendary sites
where these movies were made, as well as restricted areas with rock windows and arches of unique shapes and sizes. Be prepared for a dramatic change of scenery as you head to Lake Powell, the second largest man-made lake in the United States. Board a ferry at Hall’s Crossing and cross the lake to Bullfrog Marina and your lodge, where the views from your room overlooking Bullfrog Bay will take your breath away.
Hotel: Defiance House Lodge.
(B)

DAY 7 – LAKE POWELL – BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK.
Magnificent scenery awaits you at Capitol Reef National Park, best known for its Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long warp in the earth’s crust. Then journey along one of the most beautiful roads in the world, Scenic Byway 12, winding through stunning Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Arrive at Bryce Canyon National Park and travel the length of this great natural amphitheatre. Learn how wind, erosion and iron oxidation created the extraordinary formations called “hoodoos.” Experience Bryce Canyon at sunset, when the light is at its best for picture-taking.
Hotel: Bryce Canyon Lodge.
(B,D)

DAY 8 – BRYCE CANYON – GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK.
Enjoy a last look at Bryce Canyon’s orange and red rock formations glowing in the early morning light before heading for Zion National Park,one of the most scenic canyons in the United States. Here join a guided tour by private shuttle and view the park’s best sites. Later head south into Arizona to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. This evening watch the colours change by the minute as the sun sets on the canyon.
Hotel: Grand Canyon Lodge.
(B)

DAY 9 – GRAND CANYON SIGHTSEEING.
If you thought last night’s sunset was great, don’t miss sunrise for a completely different experience! After a leisurely breakfast journey along the winding Cape Royal Scenic Drive to Point Imperial and Cape Royal for dazzling panoramas over the Grand Canyon. This afternoon is free; perhaps take a self-guided nature walk along one of the many trails, or simply relax at the lodge.This evening join us for a farewell dinner in the lodge’s magnificent dining room with superb views over the canyon. (B,D)

DAY 10 – GRAND CANYON – DEPART LAS VEGAS.
Your tour ends with a complimentary transfer to Las Vegas International Airport and the Insight hotel on the famous Strip for passengers extending their stay in Las Vegas. Please do not schedule flights before 5:30 p.m. (B)


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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.

         
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Hotels - Experience wonderful accommodation, from a ranch-style lodge along the Colorado River, to right-inside-the-park historic lodges. Marvel at some of the most amazing views available in the West, right from your room!

Highlights - Take in almost every single highlight of the great Colorado Plateau, the area stretching between Denver and Las Vegas. Discover some of the world’s most stunning landscapes, including the most fascinating deserts, plateaus and canyons.

Enjoy Your Included Tour Features

Premium Highlights

  • Drive to the “Island in the Sky” at Canyonlands National Park
  • Admire the sandstone arches and drive along spectacular
  • Scenic Drive at Arches National Park
  • Descend into a canyon for a visit to the Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling in Mesa Verde
  • Board all-terrain vehicles for a guided tour of the valley floor at Monument Valley
  • Take in the magnificent scenery of Capitol Reef National Park
  • At Bryce Canyon National Park, walk along Sunset Point and marvel at the “hoodoos,”
  • Enjoy all the major sights of Zion National Park on your private shuttle tour
  • Journey along the Grand Canyon’s Cape Royal
  • Scenic Drive to Point Imperial & Cape Royal

Personal Insights

  • Join a private guided tour of the Anasazi Heritage Center

Additional Excursions & Sights

  • Explore the pedestrianised streets of the alpine village of Vail
  • Journey along Colorado’s Interstate 70 with the best views of the Rocky Mountains
  • Travel down Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway, past iconic Castle Rock
  • Meander along scenic Highway 211 with superb views of earth-etched canyons
  • Travel along the Trail of the Ancients, through the Ute Reservation
  • Marvel at the breathtaking views over Bullfrog Marina and Lake Powell from your hotel
  • Journey through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument along the All American Road, Scenic Byway 12, a road which defies description and must be experienced first-hand!
  • Drive along the Zion National Park Scenic Byway, one of the top 10 US
  • Scenic Drives Travel through the stunning Virgin River Gorge with steep overhanging limestone walls

Insight's First Class Services

  • Airport arrival and departure transfers on first and last day of your tour
  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director – maximum group size of 40 people
  • Luxury motorcoach with air-conditioning, restroom facilities and more legroom
  • First-class hotels and best available lodges with all service charges, taxes and porterage

Quality Dining

  • 9 Full Breakfasts, 1 Hotel Dinner, 1 Farewell Dinner and 3 Highlight Dinners in Moab, Mesa Verde and Monument Valley

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Great Savings and Discounts

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE!

Here’s how...

Pay 4 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 2.5%

Pay 7 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 5%

Pay 10 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 7.5%

Pay 12 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 10%

Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

FAMILY SAVINGS

YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel 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!

SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.  

SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room,

each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour

booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount.  Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS

SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.

COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares

FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours:  E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be

required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.

SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE : Many tour operators fill their tours with up to 53 passengers. This means more congestion and less leg room on the coach as seats are configured more closely. At Insight we have a

maximum of only 40 guests per tour.

INSIGHT'S GUARANTEES

PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes.

TOUR GUARANTEE FOR LAND TRAVEL: To assist you when booking our airline offers and taking our great early payment savings, Insight has designated a large number of tours which we guarantee will operate on the scheduled date, unless circumstances occur beyond our control. Look for Tour Guarantee (TG symbol) on the itinerary of your choice indicating applicable dates. All other featured departures are planned to operate however, for operational reasons, may be subject to re- scheduling with at least 50 days notice (between May 1st & September 30th).


   
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