• 3 Dinner (D)
• 9 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• Grand Canyon National Park: One of the seven natural wonders of the world and the second most visited national park in the United States. Explore the Visitor Center and get familiar with the history of the Grand Canyon, grab a coffee at a local cafe and take a walk along the Rim Trail. Keep your camera on-hand as you explore some of the 278 miles of the Colorado River and adjacent canyonlands at one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world with unmatched vistas along its rim.
• Oak Creek Canyon: Drive through Coconino National Forest on one of the most scenic drives in the U.S., offering a picture perfect view of the surrounding red-rock and Ponderosa Pine forest between Sedona and Flagstaff, Arizona.
• Grand Canyon National Park: The great outdoors is your classroom today when you meet geologist Canyon Tim for an enlightening talk about the Grand Canyon at the South Rim . Having over 30 years of geological experience, Tim’s fascinating talk reveals how this natural marvel was formed millions of years ago and how the different layers that make up the Colorado Plateau are still visible today.
• Glen Canyon Dam: Enjoy a walk to the rim of Glen Canyon where you will get the chance to visit Horseshoe Bend.
• Monument Valley: Board a 4×4 vehicle and navigate the iconic red valley landscape guided by a member of the Navajo Nation and Local Specialist.
• Arches National Park: Nature’s creations spring to life at Arches National Park, home to the greatest concentration of natural arches in the world. Some 2,000 natural sandstone arches can be found within the boundaries of the national park. On your visit, unlock all the science and history of how these 6,000 natural sandstone arches were formed by rain and wind. Take in the sights of Delicate Arch and Balanced Rock while admiring the ever-changing landscapes as you traverse the park. 
• Canyonlands National Park: There’s no better spot to witness the power of the Colorado River carving through rocky red landscapes than at Canyonlands National Park. Take in the views from the Green River Overlook, and be inspired by the vast expanse of high desert canyons at Grand Viewpoint.    
• Mesa Verde National Park: There’s no better place to learn about the ancient cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people than at Mesa Verde National Park. View the carvings in the sandstone of the canyon walls at the several hundred of these dwellings – astounded by the history presented before you. This UNESCO-listed park also features thousands of well-known preserved archaeological sites. Take in the sites of this protected area as you ride along the Mesa Top Loop and Cliff Palace Loop, where you can see the magnificent Cliff Palace.
• Taos: Visit Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World’s Heritage Center as well as a National Historic Landmark and one the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the country. Best known for is iconic, multi-storied adobe buildings, built roughly 1,000 years ago. About 150 Puebloans live within the pueblo full time. The Taos Tribal Council, which owns the pueblo, does not allow any modern convenience inside the pueblo, such as running water or electricity.

• Deluxe coach travel
• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• Standard regional accommodation

Walk a sandy trail to the Horseshoe Bend Overlook, where the Colorado River swings in a perfect 270-degree curve beneath 1,000-foot cliffs. Gaze down at an emerald Colorado River ribboning through sculpted Navajo Sandstone and pause for photos and reflection at one of the Southwest’s most photographed viewpoints.

Feel the scale of Glen Canyon’s vastness as desert silence meets wind-etched stone. From this cliff-edge perch, the river’s patient power is unmistakable—an elegant bend that reveals eons of erosion, shifting sediments, and the stark beauty of the high desert.

Venture into Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and join a Navajo-guided 4×4 tour across a dreamscape of mesas and spires, including the West and East Mittens and Merrick Butte. Hear origin stories, place names, and traditions that give meaning to these towering sandstone buttes, a backdrop to classic Western films.

Share an open-air cookout featuring steak and chicken, with a chance to try traditional Diné tacos and traditional fry bread. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience supports community-led tourism that preserves culture and land stewardship while offering an authentic taste of Navajo hospitality under big-sky horizons.

Taste the high-desert in your glass during a Be My Guest experience at Spanish Valley Vineyard & Winery, Moab’s only winery. Sample estate-grown wines cultivated and bottled on site as your host shares how sun-drenched days, cool nights, and mineral soils shape each vintage.

Relish a relaxed three-course dinner paired to the vintages while red rock cliffs glow in the evening light. Hear the story of Moab’s desert terroir and the ingenuity required to coax characterful wines from an unlikely, strikingly beautiful setting.

Explore Arches National Park, home to the world’s greatest concentration of natural arches. Stroll to viewpoints of Delicate Arch, admire the poise of Balanced Rock, and wander among the giant windows and fins of the Windows Section, where Entrada sandstone frames immense sky.

Learn how freeze-thaw cycles, wind, and time hollowed rock into elegant spans and sculpted hoodoos. The park’s rust-red forms and slickrock bowls invite photographers and geology fans alike to study shadows, texture, and the fragile grace of these ever-evolving landforms.

Survey the high desert from the Island in the Sky mesa, where overlooks like Grand View Point and the Green River Overlook reveal a labyrinth of buttes, basins, and winding canyons carved by two mighty rivers.

Trace the far horizons to the confluence of the Colorado and Green Rivers while learning how uplifted plateaus and erosion created this tiered landscape. The mesa’s far-reaching vistas showcase sculpted spires, desert varnish, and vast silence—an unforgettable canvas for photographers and contemplative travelers.

Visit Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to view the awe-inspiring Cliff Palace and other cliff dwellings from scenic overlooks along the Mesa Top and Cliff Palace loops. See multi-room complexes tucked beneath sandstone alcoves amid piñon-juniper woodlands.

Gain insight into the world of the Ancestral Puebloan people—master builders, farmers, and artisans who flourished on this mesa for centuries. Rangers and exhibits illuminate community life, kivas, and dryland agriculture, revealing a cultural legacy uniquely connected to the Four Corners landscape.

Explore Taos Pueblo with a resident guide and step into a living community designated both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic Landmark. Admire the iconic multi-storied adobe complex, sun-baked walls, and turquoise doors, and meet your Taos tribal resident guide to hear stories of lifeways rooted here for a millennium.

Discover why the Pueblo maintains traditional practices—including no electricity or running water within its historic core—and how language, craftsmanship, and ceremony sustain cultural continuity in the shadow of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Travel the storied High Road to Taos, winding through the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and a string of historic Spanish colonial villages. Enjoy vistas of high meadows, aspen groves, and adobe hamlets set against snow-capped peaks.

Pass through places like Chimayó and Truchas, known for weaving traditions and the pilgrimage site of El Santuario de Chimayó. This cultural corridor blends Hispano heritage, northern New Mexico cuisine, and mountain scenery—an atmospheric route linking Santa Fe’s arts scene with Taos’s storied plaza.

Soar on an optional flightseeing tour to soar above the Grand Canyon, tracing the sinuous path of the Colorado River past temples, buttes, and shadow-filled side canyons. Aerial views reveal the canyon’s immense scale and the patterns etched by water and time.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Flight routes and aircraft (helicopter or fixed-wing) vary by weather and park regulations, with morning or late-afternoon departures often offering the most dramatic colors and crispest visibility.

Experience Red Heritage, a Native-owned performing arts theater in Page, featuring an evening of powwow dancing, flute melodies, and live drum music alongside a flavorful dinner. Artists share stories, regalia, and songs that celebrate diverse Indigenous traditions of the Southwest.

This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Your participation supports community-led cultural programming that preserves living heritage while offering travelers an intimate, respectful window into Native performance and hospitality.

Ride the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, powered by a coal-fired steam locomotive that chugs along the cliff-hugging rails above the Animas River gorge. Vintage coaches and echoing whistles set a timeless Old West mood amid rugged San Juan Mountain scenery.

This experience is at additional cost and typically arranged locally; your Travel Director can assist with availability and booking while on tour. Seasonal schedules and seating classes vary, with spectacular views on both the outbound and return legs.

Follow the famed Million Dollar Highway over Red Mountain Pass between Silverton and Ouray, a high-alpine route famed for waterfall-draped cliffs, airy drop-offs, and lofty mountain passes. Photo stops capture Victorian mining towns tucked amid jagged San Juan peaks.

This panoramic drive is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Learn how silver and gold booms carved roads and fortunes into these mountains, leaving a legacy of rugged switchbacks, colorful tailings, and story-rich main streets.

Embrace mountain energy on white-water rafting on the Animas River, paddling beneath cottonwoods and canyon walls as you paddle lively Class II–III rapids. Guides share river lore and safety tips while you glide through calmer stretches perfect for scenery and snapshots.

This adventure is at additional cost and bookable on tour with trusted outfitters. Water levels and run sections vary by season; all essential equipment and professional guidance are provided for a fun, active outing in Durango’s backyard.

Explore the crimson cliffs and buttes of Sedona on a Scenic Drive through Sedona’s Red Rock Country, where formations like Cathedral and Bell Rock glow with iron-rich hues. Continue along serpentine Highway 89A through the forested gorge of Oak Creek Canyon, framed by ponderosa pines and steep sandstone walls, with time to pause for photos and reflection.

Learn how uplift and erosion sculpted this high-desert canvas into towering monoliths and honeycombed cliffs. The route blends geologic drama with an arts-minded small-town atmosphere, offering sweeping viewpoints that show why Sedona has long inspired painters, hikers, and filmmakers alike.

Discover the immensity of the Grand Canyon South Rim with a Local Specialist who unpacks its layered rock story, from ancient seas to today’s sky-wide vistas. Trace the rim along Desert View Drive and step out at Desert Viewpoint for sweeping panoramas that reveal the soaring chasm carved by the Colorado River.

At Desert View, admire the Watchtower, Mary Colter’s 1930s homage to ancestral Puebloan design. Hear how time, climate, and the river sculpted temples and buttes, and why the canyon’s colors shift from rose to ochre as the light changes across the day.

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