Southwest USA Canyons & Cultures

Trip Type: Explorer

8 Days
1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $8,065.00 /Person

Discover the Southwest's most spectacular canyons and rich indigenous cultures on this unforgettable journey. Starting in Las Vegas, watch the sunset over the rim …

Southwest USA Canyons & Cultures

Discover the Southwest's most spectacular canyons and rich indigenous cultures on this unforgettable journey. Starting in Las Vegas, watch the sunset over the rim at the Grand Canyon. Head to Monument Valley and discover the sacred landscape and enjoy an evening around the campfire listening to stories and traditional music. Then journey deep into Canyon de Chelly with a Navajo guide who'll share traditional stories and insights into their living culture. Visit Mesa Verde National Park's UNESCO World Heritage cliff dwellings and trace the footsteps of Ancestral Puebloan civilization. Explore Durango's Mountain town atmosphere, then continue to Colorado Springs to see Garden of the Gods' dramatic red rock formations before ending your trip in vibrant Denver.

Itinerary

Day 1: Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park

Day 2: Grand Canyon National Park

Day 3: Monument Valley

Day 4: Canyon de Chelly National Monument

Day 5: Durango

Day 6: Mesa Verde National Park / Durango

Day 7: Durango to Colorado Springs

Day 8: Colorado Springs to Denver

Trip Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts and 3 dinners are included

Transport

Private transport

Accomodation

Hotel (7 nights)

Included Activities

Grand Canyon National Park - Entrance Fee
Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon Conservancy (The Intrepid Foundation partner) guided rim walk
Monument Valley Tribal Park - Navajo-guided backcountry jeep tour and evening cultural experience
Canyon de Chelly - Navajo-guided canyon tour
Mesa Verde National Park - Ranger-led Cliff Palace tour
Mesa Verde National Park - Entrance
Colorado Springs - Garden of the Gods

Trip Highlights

Journey through Canyon de Chelly to see its marvellous scenery like Spider Rock and hear ancestral stories and cultural insights from your Navajo guide.
Discover Monument Valley's formations bathed in golden hour light. Then, gather around a crackling campfire under some of America's darkest skies while traditional stories transport you to another world.
Walk in the footsteps of Ancient Puebloan peoples at Mesa Verde's remarkable Cliff Palace. Explore 800-year-old architectural landmarks that reveal the daily life of the locals.
Discover the cultural tapestry woven into America's most famous natural wonder. Learn about the multiple tribes who ha e called this landscape home for millennia alongside its geological story.
Unwind in historic Durango's western atmosphere, where Victorian architecture meets frontier spirit. Maybe wander the historic streets, try some traditional dishes and taste local beer at craft breweries in your free time.