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| Hiking Adventure | Code: | 1134 |
| FIXED DEPARTURES IN ENGLISH, GERMAN, SPANISH, FRENCH |
| HIKING & MULTI-ACTIVITY IN THE NATIONAL PARKS OF THE SOUTH WEST |
| 11 days Camping or Hotel based (parallel) |
| A fast paced walking and multi-activity extravaganza to the US’ most beautiful desert National Parks and Indian lands. For |
| those wanting the best desert scenery, world class walks in famous parks, and a chance to try your luck at various outdoor |
| activities this trip is for you. On foot we explore Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands, Arches, and Grand Canyon National Parks. We |
| also explore Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon at Page. There is time for exciting excursions, such as horse back |
| riding, rafting, mountain biking, canyoneering and heli rides to name but a few. You have a choice to either camp or stay in |
| comfortable hotels on this tour. |
| o Hikes are rated easy to medium, from 3 - 6 hours. |
| o There are 3 full day walks and 6 half day walks. The other days are filled with national park visits, sight seeing |
| or optional excursions |
| o Hikes are guided by fully trained multi-lingual hiking guides. |
| o Several hiking options are given for those wanting harder or easier walks. |
| o Tour guide leads medium walks of 3-6 hours. |
| o Several hiking options are given for those wanting harder or easier walks, making this tour ideally suited for |
| couples with varying degrees of fitness. |
| o Choose between camping or hotel based on same tour |
| Day 1 : 8 am meet in Las Vegas. A short drive brings us to Zion Canyon NP, an impressive park consisting of 800 m tall |
| sandstone cliffs of dark red stone. The Virigin River has carved an immense canyon, that stuns all senses. Join the leader |
| in a leisurely exploration of the park on a first afternoon walk to Emerald Pools. 2 nights |
| Day 2: You have all day to decide which hikes you would like to do. Highly recommended is a climb up Angel’s Landing, and |
| adventurous hike up a sandstone dome, or a more leisurely walk in the canyon’s bottom. In the afternoon you may explore |
| the famous Narrow’s by wading in the river’s waters. On hot days the group may decide to tube down the river (optional) |
| Day 3: A short drive brings us to Bryce Canyon NP, a favorite among many. We recommend you join the leader in hiking |
| through the stunning red rock formations of the Fairyland Loop, or explore the fantastic park on an easy stroll along the |
| stunning rim. There is a chance to explore the area on horse back ride (optional). We await sunset at the canyon’s edge for |
| fantastic photo opportunities! 1 night |
| Day 4: There is always time for sunrise at Bryce. Then we continue over one the West’s most beautiful roads, Highway 12, |
| which was built over petrified sanddunes. We have far reaching views over the desert as we pass over Boulder Mountain |
| before reaching Capitol Reef NP. In the afternoon we hike to Cassidy Arch, or take an easier stroll through Grand Wash’s |
| slot canyon. 1 night |
| Day 5: We drive though fantastic Badlands on our way north, and have time to explore a hidden slot canyon (weather |
| permitting). There is time to play in the goblins of Goblin Valley State Park. We continue to Moab, which we reach in later |
| afternoon. 3 nights |
| Day 6: The morning is yours to play - there is time for mountain biking, canyoneering or jeep tours (optional). As the light |
| softens, we explore Arches NP, a favorite among many, with its many stone arches. We await sunset at Delicate Arch |
| (weather permitting). |
| Day 7: There is more time to enjoy outdoor action, such as rafting or jeeping. In the afternoon we explore Canyonlands NP |
| where hidden trails lead us to incredible views over 700m deep sandstone gorges of the Colorado River. |
| Day 8: Heading south we soon reach Monument Valley, the fabled valley of the Navajo Indians. You may choose an |
| optional jeep tour with Navajo Indians and an Indian lunch around a campfire. There are always great photo opportunities at |
| Monument Valley! A short drive brings us to Page on Lake Powell, a beautiful blue lake rimmed by steep red sandstone cliffs. |
| Time permitting, optional sunset tour on Lake Powell |
| Day 9: In the morning we explore the slot canyons of Antelope (entrance fee charged) where you can scramble through the |
| slot or take fantastic photos, before we head to Grand Canyon. In the afternoon we have time for sunset walks along the |
| rim. 2 nights |
| Day 10: Today you may choose to hike to Plateau Point (self guided) or walk to Hermit’s Rest on the West Rim. Both hikes |
| home |
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