Nature on an epic scale with a little Vegas magic thrown in for good measure!
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Discover America's western region on the ultimate road trip. There is no better way to explore than by hitting the open road and travelling through the picturesque prairies, dry deserts, craggy canyons, small market towns and big, bustling cities.
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Itinerary Highlights
Arches National Park which boasts the largest density of natural sandstone arches in the world
The iconic western landscape at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park with its stark sandstone buttes and and pinnacles of rock
Las Vegas, the oasis of indulgence in the desert
Bryce Canyon National Park, the land of the hoodoos
At Mesa Verde National Park be astounded by the ancient Pueblo people’s ingenuity
Discover the Itinerary
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Day 1
TRAVELHome to Denver International Airport
Denver International Airport (DEN), Peña Blvd, Denver, CO, USA
OTHERPick up hire car
Denver International Airport (DEN), Peña Blvd, Denver, CO, USA
FOODCoffee/ Snack - Loyal Coffee
Loyal Coffee, South Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
TRAVELDrive to Royal Gorge
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, County Road 3A, Cañon City, CO, USA
ACTIVITYRoyal Gorge Bridge and Park
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, County Road 3A, Cañon City, CO, USA
Day 2
ACTIVITYMorrow Point Dam
Morrow Point Dam, Cimarron, CO, USA
ACTIVITYBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado, USA
ACTIVITYBox Canyon
Box Canyon Falls Park, Box Canyon Road, Ouray, CO, USA
TRAVELDrive to Ouray
Ouray, CO, USA
Day 3
TRAVELDrive to Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde, CO, USA
ACTIVITYMesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde, CO, USA
ACTIVITYFour Corners Monument
Four Corners Monument, New Mexico 597, Teec Nos Pos, AZ, USA
Day 4
TRAVELDrive to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Monument Valley, AZ, USA
ACTIVITYMonument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Monument Valley Tribal Park Visitor Center, U.S. 163 Scenic, Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ, USA
TRAVELDrive to Page
Page, AZ, USA
Day 5
ACTIVITYHorseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend, Arizona, USA
ACTIVITYAntelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA
ACTIVITYZion National Park
Zion National Park, Utah, USA
ACTIVITYThe Narrows
The Narrows, Utah, USA
Day 6
TRAVELDrive to Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas Strip, NV, USA
ACTIVITYExplore Las Vegas Strip, hotels and casinos
Las Vegas Strip, NV, USA
ACTIVITYWatch a show
Las Vegas Strip, NV, USA
Day 7
ACTIVITYRelax at hotel pool
Las Vegas Strip, NV, USA
FOODCoffee/ Snack - PublicUs
PublicUs, East Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV, USA
ACTIVITYNeon Museum
The Neon Museum, Las Vegas Boulevard North, Las Vegas, NV, USA
ACTIVITYLas Vegas North Premium Outlets (shopping)
Las Vegas North Premium Outlets, South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, USA
FOODCoffee/ Snack - Vesta Coffee Roasters
Vesta Coffee Roasters, South Casino Center Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Day 8
ACTIVITYRelax at hotel pool
Las Vegas Strip, NV, USA
ACTIVITYLas Vegas South Premium Outlets (shopping)
Las Vegas South Premium Outlets, Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV, USA
ACTIVITYScale the Strat (views and rides)
The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod, Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Day 9
ACTIVITYHoover Dam
Hoover Dam, Nevada, USA
ACTIVITYGrand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA
Day 10
TRAVELDrive to Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA
ACTIVITYBryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA
TRAVELDrive to Green River
Green River, UT, USA
Day 11
TRAVELDrive to Arches National Park
Arches National Park, Utah, USA
ACTIVITYArches National Park
Arches National Park, Utah, USA
ACTIVITYCanyonlands National Park - Dead Horse Point
Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah 313, Moab, UT, USA
Day 12
TRAVELDrive to Colorado National Monument
Colorado National Monument, Rimrock Drive, Fruita, CO, USA
ACTIVITYColorado National Monument
Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, CO, USA
ACTIVITYHike to Hanging Lake
Hanging Lake trail head, Glenwood Springs, CO, USA
TRAVELDrive to Denver
Denver, CO, USA
Day 13
FOODCoffee/ Snack - Little Owl Coffee
Little Owl Coffee, Blake Street, Denver, CO, USA
ACTIVITYUnion Station and Lower Downtown
Union Station, Denver, CO, USA
ACTIVITYMuseum of Contemporary Art Denver
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, Delgany Street, Denver, CO, USA
FOODThe Source Market Hall
The Source Hotel, Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO, USA
ACTIVITYWander around Larimer Square
Larimer Square, Larimer Street, Denver, CO, USA
ACTIVITYStroll along 16th Street Mall
16th Street Mall, 16th Street Mall, Denver, CO, USA
OTHERPunch Bowl Social Denver
Punch Bowl Social Denver, Broadway, Denver, CO, USA
Day 14
FOODCoffee/ Snack - Middle State Coffee
MiddleState Coffee, Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO, USA
ACTIVITYVisit Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO, USA
OTHERReturn car hire
Denver International Airport (DEN), Peña Blvd, Denver, CO, USA
TRAVELDenver International Airport to Home
Denver International Airport (DEN), Peña Blvd, Denver, CO, USA
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