Spirit of the Desert: The National Parks of the Southwest
Tour, Escorted tour
Spirit of the Desert: The National Parks of the Southwest
Stunning landscapes so arresting that they'll live forever in your mind's eye… impossible red rock arches opening before you like grand entryways, offering a sense of endless possibility… canyons and immense cliffs, seemingly carved by a giant to form an island in the sky… fanciful hoodoos come alive while gods and legends linger everywhere… how the human spirit is cheered and fortified by the spirit of the desert. On the ground or by air, explore Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion and Grand Canyon national parks. Fly over the remote reaches of Capitol Reef and see the Grand Canyon from the air en route to Las Vegas. Spend two nights on the Grand Canyon's North Rim for a fresh, "new" perspective of the park, enjoyed by fewer than 10% of park visitors. Enjoy independent sunrise and sunset spirit-of-the-moment experiences in the national parks… and gain insights through filmed vignettes by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, sharing their own personal stories and of those who shaped the creation of the national parks.
Stunning landscapes so arresting that they'll live forever in your mind's eye… impossible red rock arches opening before you like grand entryways, offering a sense of endless possibility… canyons and immense cliffs, seemingly carved by a giant to form an island in the sky… fanciful hoodoos come alive while gods and legends linger everywhere… how the human spirit is cheered and fortified by the spirit of the desert. On the ground or by air, explore Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion and Grand Canyon national parks. Fly over the remote reaches of Capitol Reef and see the Grand Canyon from the air en route to Las Vegas. Spend two nights on the Grand Canyon's North Rim for a fresh, "new" perspective of the park, enjoyed by fewer than 10% of park visitors. Enjoy independent sunrise and sunset spirit-of-the-moment experiences in the national parks… and gain insights through filmed vignettes by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, sharing their own personal stories and of those who shaped the creation of the national parks.
Interests
- National Parks and Preserves
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May 10, 2026 through
May 19, 2026
May 6, 2026
7:00 PM
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$8,390.00
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May 12, 2026 through
May 21, 2026
May 8, 2026
7:00 PM
9 Nights
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May 14, 2026 through
May 23, 2026
May 10, 2026
7:00 PM
9 Nights
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8978153
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive Grand Junction | ||
| 2 | Arches National Park | ||
| 3 | Inspiration at Canyonlands National Park | ||
| 4 | Flying over Capitol Reef National Park and on to Bryce Canyon National Park | ||
| 5 | Bryce Canyon and Zion, plus a talk on "singaways" | ||
| 6 | Striking images on a full day in Zion | ||
| 7 | North Rim of the Grand Canyon | ||
| 8 | Exploring the Grand Canyon | ||
| 9 | Flightseeing from the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas | ||
| 10 | Journey home |
