TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Six National Parks: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce, Zion, and Grand Canyon!

• Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

• California Zephyr Rail Journey from Denver to Grand Junction

• Grand Canyon Railway

• Lake Powell Cruise

• Sedona Trolley Tour

RATES PER PERSON (2025)

*Flights Included:
Double: TBA
Single: TBA

INCLUDED IN TOUR

• Professional tour director

• Professional motor coach driver

• All flights (regional airport departures may cost more)

• Step on guides for city tours

• Top quality accommodations

• Luxury motor coaches

• Many meals on tour, equal amount of breakfasts and lunches/dinners

• Tips on all meals

• All taxes, fees, visas, etc. included in total price of tour

• Personalized service

• Final documents for trip details, 8 weeks prior to departure

• Luggage handling

• Much, much more!
  
  

NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR

• Every meal not included – guests are informed about how much more money to expect to pay for meals prior to departure

• Tips for tour director and driver
  ($8 - $12 per person per day is recommended. Bluebird Guided Tours also tips our tour directors and drivers individually)

• Baggage Fees when flying (~$35 per direction per bag)

• Personal expenses (souvenirs, other personal costs, etc.)

Explore the natural wonders of the American Southwest by rail, coach, and boat on this unforgettable 10-day guided tour! Journey through iconic national parks, travel historic railways, and experience the breathtaking landscapes that define the western United States.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Fly Into Denver
*Dinner Included
Arrive in the Mile High City and meet your Tour Director at baggage claim. Get acquainted with the city and transfer to your hotel to enjoy a warm welcome dinner with fellow travelers and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Denver, CO

Day 2: Ride the California Zephyr to Moab
*Breakfast Included
Board the legendary California Zephyr Amtrak Train, one of the most scenic train routes in North America. Watch the landscapes transform as you ride across the Colorado Rockies and into the red rock country of Utah. Disembark in Grand Junction and transfer by motorcoach to Moab.

Moab, UT

Day 3: Arches National Park & Colorado River Scenic Cruise
*Breakfast and Dinner Included
Marvel at over 2,000 natural sandstone arches during a guided morning tour of Arches National Park. Enjoy free time for lunch in charming downtown Moab. In the evening, embark on a peaceful boat cruise along the Colorado River, watching the canyon walls glow at sunset.

Moab, UT

Day 4: Canyonlands & Capitol Reef National Parks
*Breakfast and lunch Included
Start your day exploring Canyonlands National Park’s Island in the Sky, with panoramic views over the dramatic Colorado Plateau. Then enjoy a scenic drive and included lunch in Green River, before continuing to Capitol Reef National Park, known for its colorful cliffs and historic orchards.

Torrey, UT

Day 5: Bryce Canyon National Park
*Breakfast Included
Travel along the jaw-dropping Scenic Highway 12 and across the Hogback in Grand Staircase-Escalante. Have lunch in Bryce City, then head into the iconic Bryce Canyon National Park to marvel at its whimsical hoodoos and spires. End your day in the Western town of Kanab.

Kanab, UT

Day 6: Zion National Park
*Breakfast Included
Venture through tribal lands and Springdale into the heart of Zion National Park. Board a guided tram for a breathtaking ride through Zion Canyon to the Temple of Sinawava. Enjoy free time at the historic Zion Lodge and stroll or hike amidst stunning cliffs and lush landscapes.

Kanab, UT

Day 7: Lake Powell
*Breakfast and lunch Included
Today, head to Lake Powell for a boat tour through the deep blue waters and red rock walls (tour dependent on water levels). After lunch by the marina, continue south to the famous Cameron Trading Post, known for authentic Native American crafts. Arrive in the cool pines of Flagstaff, Arizona.

Flagstaff, AZ

Day 8: Grand Canyon National Park by Historic Train
*Breakfast and Dinner Included
Start the day in Williams, AZ and board a vintage railcar to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Soak in sweeping views from the El Tovar Hotel viewpoint, then explore the rim at your leisure. Stop at the awe-inspiring Desert View Watchtower before returning to Flagstaff.

Flagstaff, AZ

Day 9: Sedona
*Breakfast and Dinner Included
Travel the winding roads of Oak Creek Canyon into mystical Sedona. Hop aboard a trolley for a scenic city tour, then visit Montezuma Castle National Monument to explore the cliff dwellings of the Sinagua people. Wrap up your journey with a special farewell dinner in sunny Phoenix.

Phoenix, AZ

Day 10: Flying Home
*Breakfast Included
After breakfast, transfer to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport for your flight home — your heart full of unforgettable memories from the American Southwest.