Canyon Country Adventure
October 5 -12, 2027
Photo by Sue DeNardo
Canyon Country Adventure
8 Day Tour from Phoenix to Las Vegas
Three National Parks • Iconic Southwest Landscapes • Escorted by Blue Skies Travel Center
Back by popular demand!
This thoughtfully paced journey delivers the very best of the American Southwest—combining three iconic national parks, immersive cultural experiences, and seamless logistics—without feeling rushed.
Begin in Phoenix and Sedona, where striking red-rock scenery sets the tone for the adventure ahead. Enjoy two nights inside Grand Canyon National Park, a rare advantage that allows you to experience the canyon at both sunrise and sunset—when crowds are thinner and the views are at their most dramatic.
Continue to Bryce Canyon National Park to see its remarkable hoodoos, then travel through the historic Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel for direct and scenic access into Zion National Park—maximizing sightseeing while minimizing backtracking and long drives.
What truly sets this tour apart is access beyond the national parks. Explore Antelope Slot Canyon with a Navajo guide, journey deep into Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park on a guided 4WD backcountry tour, and enjoy time at Lake Powell, where calm blue water and towering canyon walls offer a striking change of pace.
In 2024, Blue Skies Travel offered this itinerary as a special fundraiser and contributed more than $7,000 to the Food Bank of Delaware. Demand was so strong—and the waitlist so long—that we’re offering this journey one more time.
A proven itinerary. Exceptional access. Fully escorted—so you can simply enjoy the experience.
Call 302-893-4571
or email: margo@blueskiestravelcenter.com
Blue Skies Travel group members enjoyed Canyon Country on an October 2024 trip that benefitted the Food Bank of Delaware.
DAY-BY-DAY
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Phoenix!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2: Spectacular Sedona
Depart Phoenix and travel north through cactus-studded scenery for an orientation tour of Sedona, “Arizona’s Scenic Sensation.” Enjoy free time in Sedona or join an optional jeep tour through magnificent red rock canyons. Arrive this afternoon at Grand Canyon National Park, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The spectacular beauty of this famous attraction draws more than 5 million visitors a year from around the globe. Spend the next two nights inside the park. This evening, be sure to watch the spectacular sunset.
Optional Tour: Jeep Tour
Strap yourself in and prepare for a unique encounter with the magnificent red rock canyons surrounding Sedona on this unforgettable Jeep adventure!
Breakfast included.
Day 3: Grand Canyon National Park
Spend your day your way in the Grand Canyon. Explore more of the Grand Canyon with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions. You may want to enjoy optional flightseeing over the Grand Canyon—definitely the thrill of a lifetime or set out to explore the Grand Canyon and learn about its geology and how the canyon was carved. Alternately, you could venture down part of Bright Angel Trail, join a Ranger talk in the Amphitheater, or visit the geology museum.
Breakfast included.
Day 4: Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Head to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, where the weathering action of wind and water has carved the famous sandstone spires and towers that rise hundreds of feet above the valley floor. Enjoy a traditional Navajo Fry Bread tasting and explore Monument Valley on a 4-wheel-drive backcountry tour with a knowledgeable Navajo guide. Then on to Lake Powell for a 2-night stay, with free time to relax or maybe stroll along Wahweap Marina.
Breakfast, Dinner included.
Day 5: Lake Powell
This morning, explore Antelope Slot Canyon with a local Navajo guide. Be mesmerized by an amazing fantasy world of stone, created by wind and water. Learn the history of this amazing canyon and take advantage of the incredible photo opportunities. The rest of the day is free in Lake Powell, part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, where sparkling blue water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls and rocky beaches.
Optional Tour: Flightseeing
There's no better way to experience the American Southwest than from the air! This amazing flightseeing adventure features fantastic bird's-eye views of some of the country's most striking scenery!
Breakfast included.
Day 6: Bryce Canyon National Park
Depart from the splendid views of Lake Powell and travel Utah’s scenic backroads to spectacular Bryce Canyon National Park. Spend time in the park capturing the magnificent contrasts of bright red, yellow, and pink pillars called “hoodoos.” Years of erosion have carved colorful sandstone into thousands of spires, arches, and mazes for an unforgettable sight. Return to the hotel for dinner and leisure time this evening.
Breakfast, Dinner included.
Day 7: Zion National Park
Travel on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway and Tunnel to nearby Zion National Park, a spectacle of massive stone formations whose colors change with the light of the day and the season. Designated as a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places, the winding 1.1-mile Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel eases travel between Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. To the Mormon pioneers, it was a haven of beauty resembling natural temples and cathedrals. Enjoy a boxed picnic lunch on the front lawn of Zion Lodge with free time to explore before continuing to Springdale. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included.
Day 8: Las Vegas
This morning, travel to Las Vegas for your homebound flight. Please schedule flights after 1:30 pm. Want to explore more in Las Vegas? Additional nights are available for purchase with an optional tour.
Optional Tour: Helicopter Tours
Discover the scenery and sights of Las Vegas and beyond on this phenomenal helicopter flightseeing tour!
Breakfast included.
Accommodations
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Surrounded by the Phoenix North Mountains, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort features sun-drenched pools, a 138-foot water slide, on-site restaurants, a spa and salon, and nearby trails. The all-suite hotel offers spacious guestrooms with a private balcony and separate living area.
Pricing
Double occupancy rate per person - $3,759
Single occupancy rate per person - $5,034
Triple occupancy rate person - $3,484
A deposit of $250 per person is due upon reservation. Space is limited and reservations are made on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Ask me about airfare as well as extra nights in Phoenix or Las Vegas, pre- or post-tour.
Rates, availability and all terms and conditions subject to change until booking is confirmed.
Contact Margo McDonough at Blue Skies Travel Center today.
302-893-4571 or margo@blueskiestravelcenter.com.
Your Host
About Your Group Trip Coordinator
Margo McDonough started Blue Skies Travel Center in 2016, after earlier work in the travel industry for such companies as J.P. Morgan Chase. She has planned and escorted numerous trips, both domestically and internationally, for local organizations, including University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Food Bank of Delaware, Kennett Area Community Service, and Traditions at Longwood community.
McDonough is a member of the American Society of Travel Advisors, is fully insured, and is supported by host agency Uniglobe Travel Center and Virtuoso, a luxury travel consortium.
