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Cowboys & Indians Discovery - Family holiday

Trip type: 
Family & Wildlife
Adventure level: 
2. Gentle
Max group size: 
13
Avg user rating: 
4
USA | 13 days
Trip code: 
FCI
Family Holiday | Min age 7yrs
What's included: 

Transport - Private charter vehicle, on foot

Accommodation - Hotels (10nts), ranch (1nt)

Meals - 1 breakfast, 1 lunch & 1 dinner

Swimming Opportunities - At Zion National Park, in pools and at most hotels

Trip Highlights: 
Ride like a cowboy at a mountain ranch
Meet the Native American Navajo people
Swim in sparkling waters amid soaring canyons
Ranch Activities
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(Departures in 2013-14)
  • Day 1 - Fly to Las Vegas
  • Day 2 - Las Vegas to Zion NP
  • Day 3 - Zion NP
  • Day 4 - Bryce NP
  • Day 5 - Mountain Ranch
  • Day 6 - Monument Valley
  • Day 7/8 - Lake Powell
  • Day 9/10 - Grand Canyon NP
  • Day 11 - Hoover Dam; Las Vegas
  • Day 12/13 - Las Vegas; Fly home
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Day
1

Fly to Las Vegas

On arrival, take a shuttle to the hotel (additional charge). Your trip starts in the morning. Alexis Park Hotel (AAA) - 1 night

Day
2
Las Vegas to Zion NP

Las Vegas to Zion NP

You'll meet the group and your group leader in the morning and set off for Zion National Park (170 miles/approx. 3 hrs)

This is a unique landscape of reddish and tan coloured Navajo sandstone. Zion National Park covers 229 square miles with Zion Canyon being 15 miles long and up to half a mile deep. A number of unusual plants and animals can be found in the park, making it a great place to explore on foot. Pioneer Lodge (AAA) - 2 nights - Swimming Pool

Day
3
Zion NP

Zion NP

Today you'll have time to visit the national park and various walks and hikes are available. Your leader will suggest a route based on the collective wishes and ability of the group but if you prefer to explore indepently, there are many marked trails which are safe to explore. 

Among the options are the moderate walk to Emerald Pools (3 miles) or the more strenuous hike to Angels Landing (5.5 miles). 

Day
4
Bryce NP

Bryce NP

This morning it is a fairly short drive over to Bryce National Park (90 miles/approx. 2.5 hours).

Bryce Canyon is a fascinating landscape of thin spires of pink and orange stone. The Navajo Loop trail enables you to hike right in amongst these unique formations. Or perhaps you would prefer to remain on the rim, photographing the change of colours and shadows as the sun moves across the sky. Here you can choose from several hikes of various difficulties: Queen's garden is an easy 1.8 mile trail whilst the Navajo trail is longer (3 miles) and graded moderate. For a more challenging hike, the peek-a-boo loop offers a chance to get more remote (5.5 miles). Ruby's Inn (AAA) - 1 night - Swimming Pool

Day
5

Mountain Ranch

From Bryce to the ranch is about 80 miles (3 hours approx.) and you'll arrive in plenty of time to enjoy the scenic surroundings at the ranch. Here you can enjoy a range of activities but it is the horse riding that people come here for and a taste of the big country awaits as you explore the region as a rancher or cowboy would have. Boulder Mountain Ranch (AAA) - 1 night - (BLD)

Day
6
Monument Valley

Monument Valley

Today you drive to Monument Valley (250 miles (approx. 5 hours).

Discover the hidden secrets of Monument Valley and learn more about the Native American culture and way of life, on our included Navajo guided backroads tour. In the heart of the Navajo Nation, Monument Valley is sacred land to those who call it home. The red sandstone monoliths have been the backdrop to countless ‘westerns’ featuring cowboys riding off into the sunset. Explore the incredible array of rock formations on an optional guided Jeep tour (additional charge) and learn the magic and myth of the rich Native American culture. Gouldings Lodge (AAA) - 1 night - Swimming Pool

Day
7/8

Lake Powell

Heading west you strike out for Lake Powell, your destination for the next two nights (120 miles/approx. 2.5 hours). Here you'll have free time to enjoy the waters of the lake. There is time for swimming, relaxing, hiking or one of hte many watersports available (additional charge). Lake Powell Hotel (AAA) - 2 nights

Day
9/10
Grand Canyon NP

Grand Canyon NP

Today you'll make the final stop of your journey at the Grand Canyon (150 mies/approx. 3 hours drive).

This incredible spectacle is difficult to comprehend, even as you stand at the rim or hike down into the canyon. Carved over millennia, this massive wonder of nature is 277 miles long, up to 16 miles wide and 1 mile deep. We highly recommend a scenic flight over the canyon and the IMAX film to obtain perspectives you cannot achieve on foot.

The following day is free, take a scenic flight (additional charge) or a guided nature walk along the rim of one of the Earth’s greatest natural wonders. Squire Inn (AAA) - 2 nights - Swimming Pool

Day
11
Hoover Dam; Las Vegas

Hoover Dam; Las Vegas

After visiting so many of nature’s creations, you return to a surreal man-made one, Las Vegas, to say goodbye.On the way you'll stop at the enourmous Hoover Dam for a photo-opportunity (300 miles/approx. 5 hours) Alexis Park Hotel (AAA) - 1 night - Swimming Pool

Day
12/13

Las Vegas; Fly home

Take a shuttle to the airport (additional charge) for your flight home.