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The Trailblazer
8 Days starting from $1,265

Countries Visited:
United States

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Length: 8 Days
Type: First Class Usa & Canada 2008
Category: Discovery Tours
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: DTRA
   
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Las Vegas, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS

Sightseeing Highlights
  • Las Vegas Spend two nights in the entertainment capital of the world.
  • Route 66 Travel along a portion of this historic highway.
  • Montezuma Castle Visit the site of a 12th century Native American cliff dwelling..
  • Sedona Enjoy the spectacular Red Rock Country landscape.
  • Oak Creek Canyon Travel through this area of natural beauty.
  • Grand Canyon Marvel at the magnificent canyons views from the South Rim.
  • Lake Powell Enjoy views of the impressive rock formations that shape this lake.
  • Bryce Canyon Stroll along the amphitheatre of pink, orange, and red "hoodoos".
  • Zion National Park Spend two nights amongst the massive rock formations and explore this beautiful park.

Dining Highlights
  • A welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director.
  • 7 Full breakfasts.
  • 3 three-course dinners in hotels.
10 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour.
  • Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Las Vegas International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas and on Day 8 from Zion to Las Vegas International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas.
  • Travel on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
  • You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
  • A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
  • Day 1 - Arrive Las Vegas (2 nights) Welcome to Las Vegas! A complimentary transfer is provided to your Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is available at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.

    Hotel: Las Vegas Hilton



  • Day 2 - Las Vegas at leisure Today is free for you to do as you please. Relax by the swimming pool, attend one of the shows, or try your luck at the casinos. Perhaps explore the theme hotels on the Strip and let yourself be swept away by the wonders inside. Enjoy free shows along the Strip as a volcano erupts at the Mirage, pirates sink a galleon at Treasure Island, water fountains perform a musical ballet at the Bellagio, and a spectacular light show changes the color of the "Lake of Dreams" into a variety of bright, rich hues at the Wynn Hotel. (Full Breakfast)


  • Day 3 - Las Vegas - Sedona Leaving behind the bright lights of Las Vegas, travel along parts of historic Route 66 into the desert landscapes of central Arizona. Visit the ruins at Montezuma Castle National Monument before winding through some of the West''s most famous Red Rock Country scenery to the quaint town of Sedona, an eclectic mix of Western, Native and New Age cultures. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Radisson Poco Diablo Resort


  • Day 4 - Sedona - Grand Canyon National Park Enjoy free time in Sedona this morning to shop, visit the town''s many art galleries, or join an optional 4WD tour through the countryside. Then, climb through dramatic Oak Creek Canyon, with incredible views looking back over Sedona and Red Rock Country. Continue into the pine-covered Kaibab Plateau for our first view of the amazing Grand Canyon National Park at Mather Point. Enjoy the changing views of this natural wonder as we travel to our hotel located near the South Rim. As the sun sets, join your Tour Director on a stroll along the rim and watch the changing colors on the canyon''s walls. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: National Park Lodges


  • Day 5 - Grand Canyon - Navajo Country - Lake Powell There is time this morning to admire the canyon''s amazing colors in the sunrise light. Or, for an entirely different perspective, why not take an optional flightseeing tour for a spectacular bird''s eye view of the Grand Canyon. Journey east into the vast Navajo Indian Reservation and stop at a historic Indian trading post with a chance to purchase native handicrafts. Then it''s on through the Painted Desert to Glen Canyon Dam, spanning the Colorado River and backing up its waters to form the magnificent Lake Powell. With over 1,900 miles of towering sandstone shoreline, the lake''s deep blue waters fill thousands of tiny fingers and hidden coves. There is time for an optional cruise on beautiful Lake Powell before tonight''s dinner at the hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Lake Powell Resort


  • Day 6 - Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park - Zion National Park (2 nights) The incredible beauty of Utah comes to life today. Journey to Bryce Canyon National Park, and view the otherworldly collection of pink, orange, and red sandstone spires called "hoodoos." Travel along the rim of the amphitheater and marvel at the magnificent formations carved by Mother Nature into a fantastic landscape of fairytale castles, cathedrals, and a maze of trails and hideaways. Then, drive through some of the West''s most breathtaking scenery, traveling through the Checkerboard Mesa and down toward impressive Zion Canyon. Witness the amazing results of millions of years of erosion, including the Great Arch of Zion. Arrive at your hotel for a two-night stay. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Zion Park Inn (2 nights)


  • Day 7 - Zion National Park sightseeing & at leisure You have the entire day to explore Zion National Park, a virtual "Garden of Eden," often said to be the most beautiful place in the U.S.. After a stop at the Zion Canyon Visitors Center, explore Zion Canyon at your leisure aboard the complimentary Zion Canyon Shuttle and discover this masterpiece of deep red canyons, mesas, buttes, massive monoliths and colorful towering cliffs rising steeply one-half mile above the lush greenery of the canyon floor. This afternoon is at leisure in Zion. Perhaps take a hike up to Angels Landing for breathtaking views, to Emerald Pools or walk through the Virgin River Narrows. This evening, join your new-found friends for a farewell dinner at the hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)


  • Day 8 - Zion - Depart Las Vegas We travel through historic St. George, home of Utah''s first Mormon temple, and down the spectacular Virgin River Gorge. Entering the vast Mojave Desert we arrive back in Nevada and Las Vegas where the tour ends. A complimentary transfer is provided to Las Vegas International Airport and to the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas for passengers extending their stay. (Full Breakfast)


    Please do not schedule any flights before 2.00pm.



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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
  • Las Vegas
  • Route 66
  • Montezuma Castle
  • Sedona
  • Oak Creek Canyon
  • Grand Canyon
  • Lake Powell
  • Zion National Park
  • Bryce Canyon
For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Save $200 or $300 per couple on these select Europe tours

Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on these Europe tours when you purchase airfare through Trafalgar OR

Save $200 per couple ($100 per person) on these Europe tours if airfare is not purchased through Trafalgar:

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Best of Holland, Belgium & Luxembourg 11 days

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Imperial Europe 11 days

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Heart of Europe 12 days

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European Icons 13 days

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Scandinavian Discovery & St. Petersburg 13 days

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Switzerland & Austria 14 days

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Bohemian Highlights 15 days

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The Grand Alpine Tour 16 days

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Scenic Scandinavia & Its Fjords 16 days

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Best of Finland, Russia & The Baltic States 16 days

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Austria, Croatia & Hungary 17 days

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Scandinavia, Russia & Estonia 20 days

Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on the select Europe tours when airfare is purchased through Trafalgar. Offers valid on new reservations made for 2008 departures when booked and deposited April 1 – May 30, 2008. Promotion code must be mentioned at time of booking to qualify for savings. Offers are combinable with Trafalgar brochure discounts as per brochure conditions. Offers subject to availability, are not valid on groups, cannot be booked online and can be withdrawn at any time. Conditions and restrictions apply.


Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts

Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.


   
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