2021 & 2022 Globus Guided Tours - Globus® Vacation Packages

Canyon Country Adventure (AV)

8 Day Tour from Phoenix to Las Vegas

2027 Tour Details

Discover the extraordinary landscapes of Arizona and Utah on a journey through some of the American Southwest's most iconic destinations. Stand along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, explore the towering sandstone buttes of Monument Valley with a Navajo guide, and experience the colorful rock formations of Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park. Travel through the historic Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel and discover the dramatic scenery of Lake Powell and Glen Canyon.

Marvel at the sculpted walls of Antelope Slot Canyon or enjoy a float trip through Glen Canyon with your included Globus Choice excursion. Along the way, experience the red-rock landscapes of Sedona and the rich cultural traditions of the Navajo Nation. From vast desert vistas and winding canyons to remarkable geological wonders, this Southwest adventure showcases some of North America's most spectacular scenery.

PLUS, this tour includes your choice of excursions in the Lake Powell area so you can plan your day your way.

Small-Group Discovery Dates Available

Select Globus 2021 North America tours are limited to an average of just 24 guests per tour. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus North America tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery Europe vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

Special features included in this tour:
• Orientation tour in Sedona, surrounded by the region’s iconic red-rock formations
• Guided sightseeing in Grand Canyon National Park with free time to explore viewpoints along the South Rim
• 4-wheel-drive excursion with a Navajo guide in Monument Valley, including a taste of traditional Navajo fry bread amid the park’s towering sandstone buttes
• Globus Choice excursions in the Lake Powell area: choose one – an Antelope Slot Canyon visit with a local Navajo guide or a guided float trip in the Glen Canyon National Recreation area
• Guided sightseeing in Bryce Canyon National Park, renowned for its extraordinary hoodoo rock formations and colorful amphitheaters
• Travel through the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel for guided sightseeing in Zion National Park, known for its soaring sandstone cliffs and dramatic canyon landscapes
• Airport transfer on departure day at Harry Reid Airport in Law Vegas

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 Photo Highlights

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Breakfast daily, 1 box lunch in Zion, 3 dinners


Notes:

The Antelope Slot Canyon with a local Navajo guide activity requires walking roughly .25 mile over a sand/dirt path and 4-5 medium flights of metal stairs with handrails up and down to access the canyon.

This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where some facilities may not meet the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not feature televisions and other routinely expected amenities.

On vacations that include an overnight stay in Las Vegas, at least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older.

 Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Welcome to sunny Phoenix! At 6:00 p.m., meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

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Day 2 PHOENIX–SEDONA–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Spectacular Sedona Depart Phoenix and travel north through cactus-studded scenery for an orientation tour of Sedona, “Arizona’s Scenic Sensation.” Enjoy free time in Sedona or join an optional jeep tour through magnificent red rock canyons. Arrive this afternoon at Grand Canyon National Park, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The spectacular beauty of this famous attraction draws more than 5 million visitors a year from around the globe. Spend the next two nights inside the park. This evening, be sure to watch the stunning sunset.

ENHANCED FREE TIME
Explore more in Sedona on an optional excursion with a knowledgeable local guide for a 4-wheel adventure in the American Southwest. Be surrounded by the amazing views of Sedona’s iconic red rock formations on an adventure through unsurpassed panoramic views of the desert canyon landscapes.

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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 3 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Wonders of Wind & Water Today is free to explore everything the canyon has to offer. You may want to enjoy optional flightseeing over the Grand Canyon­— the thrill of a lifetime or set out to explore the Grand Canyon and learn about its geology and how the canyon was carved. You may wish to join a Ranger talk in the Amphitheater, venture down part of Bright Angel Trail, or visit the geology museum.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Grand Canyon National Park spans 278 miles of the Colorado River on the ancestral homeland of 11 Associated Tribes. Marvel at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World as you experience the dramatic views across one of the most spectacular examples of landscapes carved by water and wind found anywhere in the world—unmatched in the awe-inspiring vistas it offers visitors on the rim.

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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 4 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK–MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK–LAKE POWELL

Southwestern Secrets & Sights Head to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, where the weathering action of wind and water has carved the famous sandstone spires and towers that rise hundreds of feet above the valley floor. Enjoy a traditional Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite Navajo fry bread tasting and explore Monument Valley on a Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite 4-wheel-drive backcountry tour with a knowledgeable Navajo guide. Then on to Lake Powell for a 2-night stay, with free time to relax or maybe stroll along Wahweap Marina.

LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURE & TRADITION Join a Navajo guide on a 4-wheel backcountry tour to explore the area’s oddly shaped red-sandstone monoliths, buttes, and mesas—the setting for some of John Ford’s most memorable and classic western films. Hear fascinating stories of legends and folklore that bring this remarkable region to life and enjoy authentic Navajo fry bread.

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Day 5 LAKE POWELL

Spend Your Day Your Way in Lake Powell Explore more of the Lake Powell area with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.

SLOTS OF GOLD
SLOTS OF GOLD
Step into one of the Southwest's most breathtaking natural wonders on a guided visit to Upper Antelope Canyon. Follow a local Navajo guide through the canyon's smooth, sculpted sandstone walls as sunlight filters through the narrow passageways, creating the glowing colors and dramatic light beams that made this iconic slot canyon famous around the world.
WATER'S EDGE
WATER'S EDGE
Experience the spectacular scenery of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on this half day float trip along the Colorado River. Enjoy peaceful waters, dramatic red rock cliffs, and incredible views.


The rest of the day is free in Lake Powell, part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, where sparkling blue water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls and rocky beaches.

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Day 6 LAKE POWELL–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK, UTAH

Rock Stars Depart from the splendid views of Lake Powell and travel Utah’s scenic backroads to spectacular Bryce Canyon National Park. Spend time in the park capturing the magnificent contrasts of bright red, yellow, and pink pillars called “hoodoos.” Years of erosion have carved colorful sandstone into thousands of spires, arches, and mazes for an unforgettable sight. Return to the hotel for dinner and leisure time this evening.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Explore Bryce Canyon’s fantastically sculpted rock formations called hoodoos that resemble castle towers, cathedral spires, and squatting goblins. As the light changes throughout the day, the canyons glow between distinct oranges, reds, and yellows creating a striking background for photographic masterpieces. And stars? The Bryce area is one of the best places for stargazing thanks to its remote location and lack of pollution. On some nights, more than 7,500 stars are visible!

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Day 7 BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK–ZION NATIONAL PARK–SPRINGDALE

Stones that Touch the Sky Travel on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway and Tunnel to nearby Zion National Park, a spectacle of massive stone formations whose colors change with the light of the day and the season. Designated as a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places, the winding 1.1-mile Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel eases travel between Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. To the Mormon pioneers, it was a haven of beauty resembling natural temples and cathedrals. Enjoy a boxed picnic lunch on the front lawn of Zion Lodge with free time to explore before continuing to Springdale for an overnight stay and farewell dinner.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Meaning “a place of peace and refuge known to nourish the soul,” Zion’s sandstone walls rise thousands of feet above the valleys and cliffs high above the canyon floor’s lush greenery and snaking Virgin River. Here, Native Americans and new pioneers first gazed skyward at soaring cliffs of cream, pink, and red piercing the brilliant blue sky.

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Day 8 SPRINGDALE–LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Safe travels until we meet again! This morning, travel to Las Vegas for a seamless transfer to the Harry Reid International Airport. Please schedule flights after 1:30 p.m. Want to explore more in Las Vegas? Additional nights are available for purchase.

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Breakfast Breakfast

 Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

LISA PERLA

Escorting tours for more than 15 years

“It's my passion for travel that led me into the Travel Industry. Originally from New England, I love sharing the area's historical significance and quaint appeal, especially when the Fall colors are at their most brilliant. My heart especially lies in the West, though, with the overwhelming beauty of our parks and canyonlands. I truly enjoy sharing what this wondrous country has to offer, and my goal is for our guests to leave with once-in-a-lifetime memories.”

Tour Director - LISA PERLA

 Accommodations

 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)


Grand Canyon National Park
Lake Powell
Las Vegas

Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon Helicopter Flightseeing

Grand Canyon Helicopter Flightseeing

There may be no better way to uncover the sheer splendor of the incredible Grand Canyon than from the air! Choose from two helicopter tours with awe-inspiring views, a once in a lifetime opportunity!

Price Range: $$$$

Lake Powell

SLOTS OF GOLD

SLOTS OF GOLD

Step into one of the Southwest's most breathtaking natural wonders on a guided visit to Upper Antelope Canyon. Follow a local Navajo guide through the canyon's smooth, sculpted sandstone walls as sunlight filters through the narrow passageways, creating the glowing colors and dramatic light beams that made this iconic slot canyon famous around the world.

Price Range: $

WATER'S EDGE

WATER'S EDGE

Experience the spectacular scenery of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on this half day float trip along the Colorado River. Enjoy peaceful waters, dramatic red rock cliffs, and incredible views.

Price Range: $

Las Vegas

Helicopter Tours

Helicopter Tours

Discover the scenery and sights of Las Vegas and beyond on this phenomenal helicopter flightseeing tour!

Price Range: $$$$



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