Delve into the heart of the American West on this eight-day coach tour beginning with a luxury stay in Scottsdale and ending amid the bright lights of Vegas. Hear insider stories with narratives by filmmakers, stay in three of America’s most iconic national parks: Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion, enjoy a private dinner cruise on Lake Powell, and learn about the ecology of the inspiring Grand Canyon from an expert geologist.
Scottsdale’s desert setting offers a luxurious start, where red-rock vistas and refined resorts set the scene for adventure.
The Grand Canyon inspires with its vast panoramas, explored alongside a geologist who brings the story of its layers to life.
A private dinner cruise on Lake Powell combines striking desert scenery with the calm of one of America’s most beautiful lakes.
Bryce Canyon enchants with its natural amphitheatres of colourful hoodoos, glowing pink and orange in the shifting light.
Zion National Park provides a finale of soaring cliffs, emerald pools and lush canyons, before the bright lights of Las Vegas.
Arrive in Phoenix and transfer to the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. This evening, meet your fellow travellers over a welcome reception and dinner at your desert retreat.
Journey north through Arizona’s dramatic landscapes, pausing in Sedona to admire its striking red-rock formations and lively artistic community. Continue via Oak Creek Canyon to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, where you’ll stay overnight at Kachina Lodge, just steps from the rim. Dinner is at your choice of canyon-view restaurants.
Begin the day with sunrise over the Grand Canyon before a fascinating talk with a geologist who reveals the forces that shaped this vast wonder. Later, travel through the Navajo Nation to the Lake Powell Resort for a two-night stay. A highlight awaits this evening: a private dinner cruise aboard the sleek Canyon Princess yacht.
Take to the skies on a flightseeing tour over Lake Powell and its surreal red-rock shoreline. In the afternoon, enjoy a Jeep excursion through sandstone slot canyons on Navajo land, where light and shadow play across winding rock walls in spectacular fashion.
Drift along the Colorado River on a gentle float trip through Glen Canyon, with an expert guide bringing its geology and wildlife to life. Later, drive into Utah and on to Bryce Canyon National Park, famed for its spires and hoodoos glowing in shades of pink, orange and red. Overnight inside the park at the historic Lodge at Bryce Canyon.
Watch sunrise over Bryce Canyon before a leisurely morning exploring trails and viewpoints. After lunch, travel across southern Utah to Zion National Park, where towering cliffs and verdant valleys create one of America’s most dramatic settings. Stay overnight at Zion Lodge, set within the park itself.
Spend the morning discovering Zion’s highlights, from the emerald pools and soaring cliffs to the iconic peaks of the Three Patriarchs. Later, cross the Mojave Desert and arrive in Las Vegas, where your base is the elegant Four Seasons Hotel. Share memories of your journey at a farewell dinner this evening.
Enjoy a final day in Las Vegas before a transfer to the airport for your flight home or onward for more adventures.