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Grandest Canyons: Family Adventure
At-A-Glance
Trip Dates:
August 3, 2013 through August 9, 2013
NPCA Member Price From
$2,795 - $3,195* per person double occupancy; $975 single supplement, discounts apply for shared rooms with children
* Prices may change. Once you book your trip, your price is guaranteed. Please note all Off the Beaten Path departures feature tiered pricing with a range of $400 for each trip. This benefits the traveler who is able to plan ahead, allowing them to save money, and also allows us to lock-in guaranteed departures as soon as possible.
Deposit
$500 per person
Contact ParkScapes at 800.628.7275 or travel@npca.org
August 3-9, 2013
Only 4 spots remain on this southwestern family adventure!
This family-friendly itinerary, full of grand adventures, introduces your children or your grandchildren to some of America’s best canyons. We rally to Sedona and Grand Canyon National Park right out of the gates, then on to Lae Powell and Rainbow Bridge, and finally to Zion National Park. Our days are filled with experiences you couldn’t easily manage (or even know about) on your own, from hiking to biking to star gazing.
Each day of this trip offers unforgettable adventure for the whole family.
View a 10 minute info session featuring great photos and all the amazing family activities on this journey.
For details about this trip, download the brochure (pdf)
Trip Details:
Tour Highlights
Off the Beaten Path
NPCA’s connections in the Grand Canyon and throughout the Southwest—via our preferred travel partner Off the Beaten Path—assure a true off the beaten path experience that you wouldn’t get on your own or with any other tour.
Travel for All Ages
Travel creates lifetime memories for families. It’s also a wonderful way for all the generations to connect and share good times: grandparents, parents, and children.
TopTour Details
Arrive/Depart
Phoenix, AZ/Las Vegas, NV
Length of Tour
7 days/6 nights
Pace
Moderately active, offering a choice of activities each day to suit different activity levels.
Price Includes
All accommodations, meals as noted (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner), ground transportation, entrance fees, professional guide services, park and other entrance fees, and miscellaneous program expenses.
Price Does Not Include
Roundtrip airfare to and from destination, gratuities for naturalist guides, alcoholic beverages, or personal expenses.
Payments/Cancellations
Space is confirmed by calling the NPCA at 800.628.7275. A $500 per person deposit is due at registration. Final payment will be invoiced separately and is due 90 days prior to departure. Cancellation notice must be submitted in writing and is effective upon date of receipt. Cancellations up to 90 days prior receive a refund, less the $250 per person handling fee. Cancellations 90-61 days prior to departure, 25% of the tour cost is forfeited; 60-31 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour cost is forfeited; 30 days or fewer prior to departure result in the loss of 100% of your total cost.
Travel Insurance
To protect yourself from the loss of deposit and cancellation fees, you are encouraged to purchase travel insurance. If you need assistance, NPCA recommends contacting Travel Insurance Services.
TopDaily Itinerary
August 3: Individual Arrivals in Phoenix, AZ
Your guide meets you this morning at a central hotel location near the Phoenix airport and you head straight for Sedona. The two-hour drive is a nice opportunity to get to know your traveling companions, and there may be stops along the way as your guides point out areas of interest. An early check-in at the hotel provides time to settle in and explore with the guide or on your own. This evening we enjoy a wonderful Sedona-style dinner. Orchards Inn (L,D)
August 4: Sedona, AZ
Set out this morning on a wonderful hike among the red rock monoliths of Sedona. Our outing leads to a natural bridge that offers a perfect set-up for fabulous photos from both under and atop the bridge. We have lunch back
in Sedona before this afternoon’s exciting, 2-hour jeep tour. The strong little rigs display their climbing ability as they carry us to superlative viewpoints and descend steep, narrow passages. Many of your explorations on this journey will take us over the famous Southwest “slickrock,” smooth swaths of sandstone that, despite the name,
provide great traction for hiking and biking. After dark we’re joined by a special guest astronomer who literally will put stars in our eyes. We’ll view planets and stars through telescopes, and learn the history and composition of
constellations. Orchards Inn (B,L,D)
August 5: Grand Canyon National Park
An early departure this morning gets us on our way to the Grand Canyon! En route we stop at Slide Rock State Park in Oak Creek Canyon. Right before we enter Grand Canyon National Park we catch the eye-popping IMAX film, which is a great introduction to what we’ll be experiencing up-close with our guides after the movie! This afternoon we enjoy a picnic lunch along the rim of the canyon and a memorable exploration of the South Rim area. Dinner is at the fabulous El Tovar Hotel, which opened its doors in 1905 as the Grand Canyon’s luxury lodging right on the rim. Kachinga Lodge (B,L,D)
August 6: Grand Canyon National Park and Lake Powell
When the group circles up after breakfast, we squeeze in one last hike. Bidding good-bye to this unforgettable place, we head for Page, stopping in at the Cameron Trading Post along the way. We arrive at our Lake Powell resort in time for dinner. You can’t help but feel awed at the sight of this vast, sculptural expanse of rock and water. The play of light at sunset is unforgettable. Lake Powell Resort (B,L,D)
August 7: Zion National Park and Rainbow Bridge
Greet another bright-andearly morning on a power boat headed to Rainbow Bridge, the largest known natural bridge in the world. The 2-hour cruise over takes you by Warm Creek, Padre Bay, and the Dangling Rope marina. The bridge is a little over a half mile’s walk from the landing. In all, you have about an hour to explore and photograph this amazing landform from different angles. The land here was traditionally used by Navajo, Southern Paiute, San Juan, Ute, Kaibab, Paiute, White Mesa Ute, and Hopi peoples. We’re back by lunchtime, ready to head to the charming town of Springdale, Utah, gateway to Zion National Park. Flanigan’s Inn (B,L)
August 8: Zion National Park
Your grand finale is an immersion in the iconic canyons of Zion, with your guide selecting the perfect hike to connect you with this incredible place. At tonight’s farewell dinner, celebrate your shared experiences and the wonderful sense of belonging that comes with new friendships forged through travel. The spirit of the Southwest will linger for a long time! Flanigan’s Inn (B,L,D)
August 9: Departures Home from Las Vegas, NV
After breakfast, we leave for Las Vegas to catch flights home. Plan departures for just after noon. (B)
TopPricing Details
NPCA Member Price From
$2,795 - $3,195* per person double occupancy; $975 single supplement, discounts apply for shared rooms with children
* Prices may change. Once you book your trip, your price is guaranteed. Please note all Off the Beaten Path departures feature tiered pricing with a range of $400 for each trip. This benefits the traveler who is able to plan ahead, allowing them to save money, and also allows us to lock-in guaranteed departures as soon as possible.
Deposit
$500 per person
TopMap
Unable to join us for this Grandest Canyons tour? NPCA’s travel partner, Off the Beaten Path, is offering additional naturalist led journeys to the region this summer. Schedule of alternate departures:
- June 28-July 4, 2013
- July 19-25, 2013
Off the Beaten Path shares NPCA’s love of national parks and our philosophy of engaged, small group travel. For more information on alternate departures, contact contact us at 800-628-7275 or email us at travel@npca.org
Travel Partner
TopLodging Info
TopBooking Info
To contact NPCA's ParkScapes program for questions or reservations please call 800-628-7275 or email travel@npca.org. You may also book directly online.
