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NATIONAL PARKS OF THE WEST
Departure Date:

June 08, 2025

Port:

Akron, Ohio

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AAA Member Price starting from

$ 5185
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  • Experience the beauty of the National Parks through the eye of your camera lens on this small group photography expedition. You'll spend prime times within the Parks to create beautiful photographic memories!

    Special Features

    • Services of AAA Trip Leader, Eric Wertz
    • 18 Meals - 11 Breakfast, 4 Lunch and 3 dinner
    • Garden of the Gods
    • Manitou Cliff Dwellings
    • Mes Verde National Park
    • Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
    • Four Corners Monument
    • Canyon de Chelly National Monument
    • Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
    • Antelope Canyon
    • Grand Canyon National Park
    • Bryce Canyon National Park
    • Zion National Park
    • Valley of Fire State Park
    • Red Rock State Park
    • United State Airforce Academy
    • Glen Eyrie Castle
    • Olympic Stadium
    • Royal Gorge Route Railroad
    • Cumbres and Toltec Railroad
    • Navajo Code Talkers Exhibit
    • Lake Powell Dinner Cruise
    • Mob Museum, Las Vegas
    • June 08, 2025 - After arrival in Denver enjoy and included lunch at Cinzetti's Buffet. We will then make our way to The United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs for a guided tour. This evening is yours to enjoy. (L)
    • June 09, 2025 - Following breakfast, we will depart the Drury for Garden of the Gods Park. We then enjoy a guided tour at Glen Eyrie Castle with included lunch. Other activities for the day include Manitou Cliff Dwellings and a guided tour of Olympic Stadium in Colorado Springs. Enjoy your evening at leisure. (B, L)
    • June 10, 2025 - This morning we depart the hotel for the Royal Gorge Railroad in Canon City. We take a scenic ride and enjoy and included lunch. Take the opportunity to walk over the Royal Gorge Bridge for a visit to the Royal Gorge Visitor Center. The evening is yours to enjoy (B, L)
    • June 11, 2025 - This morning, we arrive at Cumbres and Toltec Railroad in Antonito, Colorado to board Toltec Train followed by lunch at train stop en route to Chama, New Mexico. Disembark Cumbres and Toltec Railroad in Chama, New Mexico. we then board the motorcoach before reaching Pagosa Springs, Colorado where we cross over the Continental Divide. Enjoy your evening in Durango, CO (B, L)
    • June 12, 2025 - Marvel at thousands of archaeological dig sites and Ancestral Puebloan ruins at Mesa Verde National Park, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, and Hovenweep National Monument. Enjoy the many photo opportunities that will be showcased today. This evening enjoy an included dinner in Cortez, CO (B, D)
    • June 13, 2025 - Snap a selfie at the intersection of 4 U.S. states at Four Corners Monument before heading to Canyon de Chelly Visitor Center where we will enjoy lunch at Thunderbird Lodge. Visit the inspiring Navajo Code Talkers Exhibit and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area before checking into our hotel for the night. (B, L)
    • June 14, 2025 - For those interested, take a hike to see scenic Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River. Enjoy scenic views at Antelope Canyon on our guided tour. See Glen Canyon dam with either a motorcoach ride or short walk across the bridge to the Glen Canyon Visitor Center. This evening, we arrive at Lake Powell for an included dinner cruise. (B, D).
    • June 15, 2025 - This morning our first stop is at the Navajo Bridge at Marble Canyon. Then, we make our way to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon where you will have free time. This evening enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant. (B, D)
    • June 16, 2025 - This morning experience Bryce Canyon National Park. Take a leisurely walk along the Bryce Canyon rim from Inspiration point to sunset point. The afternoon we sightsee through Zion National Park. (B)
    • June 17, 2025 - This morning we will return to Zion National Park for a guided tour via shuttle or a scenic hike with our trip leader, the choice is yours! This afternoon enjoy a scenic drive through Valley of Fire State Park before checking into of Las Vegas hotel. (B)
    • June 18, 2025 - This morning, experience Ethel M Chocolates with a self-guided factory viewing at the flagship location. Enjoy a scenic drive through Red Rock State Park. This afternoon enjoy The Mob Museum Las Vegas. The remainder of the evening is yours. (B)
    • June 19, 2025 - Following breakfast, we journey home we new found memories. (B)
  • June 08 - June 19, 2025

    AAA Member Price Starting from $5185

    Category Rate
    Single $6471
    Double $5185

    Initial Deposit: $300.00 per person

    Final Payment Date: January 24, 2025

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