Overview:

A comprehensive exploration of the American West visits awesome natural wonders and stays at rustic lodges amid dazzling panoramas that no camera could ever quite capture.This sojourn 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. Read 'Celebrating 100 Years of The US National Parks Service' on the Insight Vacations blog

Countries Visited

United States

An expert Insight Tour Director, at the pinnacle of their career, will guide you on your journey. Serving as your 'travelling concierge', this skilled guide will act as consummate organiser and be your 'friend in a foreign land'.

Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight's luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom. It's business class comfort.

A personal radio headset gives you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating insights and commentaries.

Baggage handling everywhere, with seamless and prompt delivery to your door at every hotel.

Hotel and restaurant tips included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. Plus we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi.

Insight Flourishes - from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.

Included airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 10.

Arches National Park: Enjoy views of the natural formations.
Scenic Drives: View the Rocky Mountains from Colorado's Interstate 70. Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway, past Castle Rock. Scenic Highway 211 with superb views of earth-etched canyons. Travel the Trail of the Ancients, through the Ute Reservation. Take the All-American Road Scenic Byway 12 through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Drive along Zion National Park Scenic Byway. Virgin River Gorge.
Monument Valley: Listen to Navajo chanting and drumming at an authentic cookout at your lodge.
Moab: Chow down on a delicious Cowboy BBQ dinner that offers everything except John Wayne.
Bryce Canyon: Get together with your friends in this wonderful setting for a Celebration Dinner with wine.
1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 9 Full Breakfasts (FB), 1 Highlight Lunch (HL), 1 Highlight Dinner (HD), 2 Dinners (D) and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD)
Monument Valley: Board all-terrain vehicles with a Navajo guide for a tour through the mythical formation.
Mesa Verde: Follow a winding path down to the ancient pueblo cliff dwelling known as the Spruce Tree House.
Anasazi Heritage Center: Learn about the American Indians pueblo culture in Dolores.
Canyonlands National Park: Visit the 'Island in the Sky', a vast mesa that rises over the sandstone landmarks.
Capitol Reef National Park: Enjoy the magnificent scenery.
Bryce Canyon National Park: See the whimsical sandstone hoodoos and enjoy the stunning scenery.
Zion Canyon: The most relaxing and informative way to see the grandeur and natural features of this canyon is by private shuttle with live commentary.
Las Vegas: Where else would you want to stay other than The Cosmopolitan? A modern, luxury, upscale resort, overlooking the heart of the Strip.
Lake Powell: Relax and enjoy the superb views in your guaranteed lake view rooms.
Bryce Canyon: Stay at this landmark lodge located right inside the National Park.
Hotel Overview: Experience wonderful accommodations, from a ranch-style lodge along the Colorado River to historic lodges within Mesa Verde, Bryce and Grand Canyon National Parks. Marvel at some of the most amazing views available in the West, right from your room in Lake Powell.