DEPOSIT POLICY: A $200.00 per person deposit is required to secure a reservation for your tour, which is not considered firm until the deposit is received. The deposit, however, is fully refundable if you cancel within 72 hours of booking the tour. All cancellations will only be accepted in writing. Email your cancellation to dewi@thedaytravel.com including your reservation number, full name, and date of travel. After 72 hours, the deposit becomes non-refundable and standard cancellation fees apply. See cancellation fee schedule below.

*Note* - If the booking is made 60 days or less prior to departure, full payment is due at the time of booking.

CANCELLATION FEE SCHEDULE

• 91+ Days Prior: All monies refunded minus initial deposit

• 90-61 Days Prior: 75% of tour cost refunded

• 60-46 Days Prior: 50% of tour cost refunded

• 45-31 Days Prior: 35% of tour cost refunded

• 30-8 Days Prior: 15% of tour cost refunded

• 7 Days Prior or less: 0% of tour cost refunded

DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1 - Arrive Phoenix-Old Town Scottsdale

Today board your flight to Phoenix to begin your journey through the Southwest. Upon arrival, meet your Tour Director and travel to Old Town Scottsdale, a charming retail and dining district with a Southwestern flair. Have a light lunch and/or browse the boutique shops and art galleries. Later, transfer to your hotel. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local Tex Mex restaurant with your travel companions. Meal: (D) Overnight: Phoenix, AZ - Hilton Garden Inn or similar

DAY 2 - Heard Museum-Tuzigoot NM-Sedona-Flagstaff

This morning after breakfast, board the coach for a visit to The Heard Museum, a 1929 establishment devoted to the art & culture of the Native Americans of the Southwest with displays of basketwork, pottery, textiles, jewelry, and a large collection of Kachina dolls. Then head north to tour the largest and best preserved pueblo ruins of the Sinagua people. Later on, travel to Sedona and take in breathtaking "Red Rock Country" aboard an open-air trolley. This evening, head to Flagstaff for a two-night stay. Meal: (B) Overnight: Flagstaff, AZ - Doubletree by Hilton or similar

DAY 3 - Seligman-Grand Canyon-South Rim

After breakfast, travel west to Seligman, AZ, known as the "first stop heading west on the longest uninterrupted stretch of historic Route 66" and be transported back into time when this kitschy, little town experienced its real heyday following WWII. Then head north to the Grand Canyon, the most popular national park of the Southwest. Enjoy a walk along the rim, a Ranger-led talk, or a browse through a bookstore, shop, or photo studio gallery. Late afternoon, continue to the eastern most point of the South Rim and take in a gorgeous view of the Colorado River from Desert View Watchtower. Return to Flagstaff for a leisurely evening. Meal: (B) Overnight: Flagstaff, AZ - Doubletree by Hilton or similar

DAY 4 - Cameron-Glen Canyon-Lake Powell-Kanab

This morning, head to an eclectic trading post owned by Navajo Nation en route to Glen Canyon Dam, the second highest concrete-arch dam in the U.S. constructed to store/provide water and hydroelectric power to the West. Enjoy the view from this incredible engineering feat, then gather for a beautiful lunch buffet overlooking Lake Powell, the man-made reservoir as a result of the Dam. After lunch, take in stunning views of Navajo sandstone and red and burnt orange rocks on a narrated boat tour through the narrow canyons of Lake Powell. This evening, transfer to Kanab, UT for a comfortable two-night stay. Meal: (B, L) Overnight: Kanab, UT - Comfort Suites or similar

DAY 5 - Pipe Spring NM-Bryce Canyon National Park

After leaving the hotel this morning, head just over the UT/AZ border to one of the best kept secrets of the National Parks system: Pipe Spring National Monument, an historic pioneer fort built to protect Mormon missionaries from attack by Native Americans. Learn why this particular area was so special and what life was like in the 1800's. Then, travel through sagebrush landscape to Bryce Canyon National Park, a national park with a beauty all its own. Take a leisurely drive with photo stops to capture the bright red, yellow, and pink pillars called “hoodoos.” Then, take the opportunity to enjoy a walk along the rim at your leisure. Meal: (B) Overnight: Kanab, UT - Comfort Suites or similar

DAY 6 - Zion National Park-Valley of Fire SP-Las Vegas

This morning, travel to Zion National Park with its dramatic landscape of sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs resembling temples and cathedrals. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour on an open-air tram and experience the beauty of the park up close and personal. You may wish to hike, or enjoy a leisurely walk on one of the many trails, or visit the museum and bookstore. Later this afternoon, spend time among ancient petrified trees and petroglyphs dating back more than 2,000 years in bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops known as Valley of Fire. End the day in Las Vegas, one of America's most flamboyant cities. Your resort hotel is located in the heart of the “Strip” for easy access to all the mega-casinos, amusement parks, restaurants, and shopping. Meal: (B) Overnight: Las Vegas, NV - Tropicana or similar

DAY 7 - Las Vegas-Rest of Day Free

Start the morning with a sightseeing tour of the city that never sleeps. See the famous Las Vegas sign, the world's largest chocolate fountain, the second-largest golden nugget ever discovered, and more. Return to the hotel for the balance of the day on your own, or you may opt to join an excursion to the world famous Hoover Dam or the Mob Museum, a history museum dedicated to featuring the artifacts, stories, and history of organized crime in the U.S. This evening, join your travel companions for a special Farewell Dinner. Meal: (B, D) Overnight: Las Vegas, NV - Tropicana or similar

DAY 8 - Las Vegas International Airport-Fly home

Your tour ends this morning with a drive to McCarran International Airport for your flight home with wonderful memories of your sojourn through the Southwest. Meal: (B)

Trip Highlights

• Old Town Scottsdale, AZ

• Heard Museum, Phoenix

• Grand Canyon National Park

• Bryce Canyon National Park

• Zion National Park

• Valley of Fire State Park

• Tuzigoot National Monument

• Lake Powell Cruise & Glen Canyon Dam

• Sedona Trolley

• Las Vegas City Tour

What’s Included?

• Round-trip transfers and transportation aboard a deluxe motorcoach

• Hotel Accommodations - 7 nights based on twin/double occupancy

• Meals - 10 in total (7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners)

• Baggage handling to and from your hotel room throughout

  • *Each person is entitled to 1 checked piece of luggage

• A professional Tour Director will accompany you throughout the tour to provide a wealth of information and to ensure your comfort and enjoyment is at an all-time high

• All sightseeing/entrance costs per itinerary & applicable taxes and resort fees

What’s NOT Included?

• Airfare - if you book independently, please arrive in PHX after 12:00 PM. Return flight info TBA. Airfare can be booked through The Day We Travel. There is a service fee of 10% of the cost of airfare.

• Meals not listed on the itinerary & any alcoholic beverages

• Personal expenses (shopping, i.e.)

• Gratuities for local guides, your driver, and tour director

• Travel Insurance - Missing a vacation is bad enough. Losing the money you paid for your vacation is even worse. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you purchase Travel Protection that helps provide coverage for Trip Cancellation, Interruption, Baggage Loss or Delay, Medical Expenses and more.