 Virginia Tech Alumni Association Presents... featuring Arizona & Utah
Collette Vacations Special Account Desk • 877-894-1243 Click here to download the reservation form! Day 1: Scottsdale - Tour Begins A tour of canyon country features some of America's most colorful and spectacular scenery and includes visits to three national parks. Your vacation begins in the colorful city of Scottsdale. (D) Day 2: Scottsdale - Phoenix - Scottsdale uThis morning will be a highlight of your trip as you enjoy a chat with a local Native American tribe member. Learn about the different tribes of the area, their histories, and modern day life of Native Americans in Arizona.u After your presentation, a local guide will introduce you to Scottsdale and Phoenix. Highlights of this tour include downtown Phoenix, Camelback Mountain, Paradise Valley, Old Town Scottsdale and more. Next, you will learn how Native American jewelry and handicrafts are made at a jewelry-making demonstration. The rest of the day is at leisure to check out Old Town Scottsdale or just relax at your hotel. (B) Day 3: Scottsdale - Sedona - Grand Canyon uBegin the day with a visit to the beautiful city of Sedona and take some time to shop in the marketplace.u You will be amazed with Oak Creek Canyon, where the rock formations seem to change hue with every turn in the road. Later, as you travel through the spectacular Kaibab National Forest, you will reach the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Tonight join your fellow travelers for a night of dinner and entertainment*. (B, D) Day 4: Grand Canyon - Lake Powell This morning you will have ample time to explore the Grand Canyon. Behold amazing views of the canyon with a drive along the South Rim. Theodore Roosevelt, upon visiting the canyon, is quoted as saying, "This is one of the great sights which every American, if he can travel at all, must see." Later, a short drive brings you to Cameron Trading Post. For nearly a century, the post has been a haven for travelers, traders, and explorers who come from all points of the globe to see the wonder of the Grand Canyon and experience the Native American cultures of the Southwest. Continue north through mesa-studded desert scenery before arriving at your home for the next two evenings, Lake Powell Resort, a stunning hotel that overlooks the sparkling blue waters of Lake Powell. (B, D) Day 5: Lake Powell - Monument Valley - Lake Powell uBegin your day with an invigorating breakfast cruise** along lovely Lake Powell.u Journey through the territory of the Navajo nation and arrive in Monument Valley, a sacred Navajo land featuring colorful sandstone spires that rise hundreds of feet from the valley floor. Enjoy an exciting Jeep tour, narrated by one of the Navajo tribe members. A stop will be made at a Hogan. The history and symbolism of a Hogan represents every aspect of Navajo life: their thinking, reasoning, planning and their philosophy. Later today, return to Lake Powell for an evening of leisure. (B) Day 6: Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park - Zion Canyon National Park uToday, travel to Bryce Canyon National Park, truly one of the most spectacular scenic wonders of the world.u The formations within Bryce Canyon National Park, called Hoodoos, are the creation of wind and water erosion over eons of time. Iron oxidizing within the rock causes the natural orange and red hues that color these formations. Your final destination for the day is the red and white sandstone cliffs of Zion Canyon National Park***. In sheer magnitude and color, Zion is very likely one of the most awe-inspiring National Parks in the world. (B, D) Day 7: Zion Canyon National Park - Las Vegas, Nevada Leave nature's beauty behind for the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas strip. Probably the most famous stretch of road in the world, its 4 miles of neon-lit resorts with around-the-clock action is like nowhere else on earth. A two-night stay provides you plenty of time to enjoy the shows, the casinos and all the fun. (B) Day 8: Las Vegas Today is yours to do as you please. Lounge by the pool sipping cool drinks, experience an amazing one-of-a-kind show, go hiking, or try your luck in the casino. Or perhaps explore the hotels on the strip with themes that capture your attention as you get swept away by the wonders inside. Take time to visit Mandalay Bay's Shark Reef aquarium or stop by the Luxor to see the sphinxes and pyramid. New York-New York brings the "Big Apple" to life right on the Vegas strip. See the Eiffel Tower, "ooh" and "ahh" at the Mirage volcano, or watch pirates battle at Treasure Island. The Las Vegas strip brings the world to you. (B, D) Day 9: Las Vegas - Tour Ends Depart for home with amazing memories of your vacation to America's Canyon Country. (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) Please also refer to our Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions for more information. *Air prices now include fuel surcharges. Taxes and fees additional.Click here for details. *When the dinner and entertainment is not available, dinner will be substituted at one of the Grand Canyon restaurants. **When breakfast cruise is not available, breakfast in the Rainbow Room at Lake Powell Resort will be substituted, followed by a special cruise after breakfast. ***On some departures, an overnight will be substituted at Bryce Canyon Lodge. |
 
Included with your Canyon Country vacation is a jeep tour of Monument Valley - one of the most dramatic lands in all of North America. Discover this amazing area through an interpretative tour led by a member of the Navajo tribe. The Navajos have lived in this flat, often desolate landscape for centuries. As you ride across the dry plain you'll pass deep red mesas and sandstone towers, many of them rising hundreds of feet into the air. "Stagecoach", "How the West was Won" and "Back to the Future II" were all filmed in Monument Valley. It's a landscape as beautiful as it is barren - and an experience that will stay in your memory forever. Nature's breathtaking beauty surrounds you as you learn more about Native American history at Monument Valley. |
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