Trip Overview
Trip Overview
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Alaska: Denali to Kenai Fjords
- August 30, 2023
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Canadian Rockies by Rail and Trail
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Costa Rica: Wildlife and Conservation
- October 10, 2023
- November 7, 2023
- December 5, 2023
Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion National Parks
- June 3, 2023
- September 23, 2023
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Human History: Northern Spain and Southwest France
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On Safari: Exploring Wildlife Conservation in Kenya
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Morocco Photography Expedition
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- October 7 & 21, 2023
New Zealand From North to South
- October 13, 2023
- December 29, 2023
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On Safari: Tanzania’s Great Migration
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Southern Africa Safari by Private Air
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Swiss Trains and the Italian Lake District
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The Holy Land: Past, Present, and Future
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- Oct 7-14, 2023
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- Oct 7-14, 2023
- Discover the wonders of three national parks—Grand Canyon, Zion, and Bryce Canyon—alongside a National Geographic Expert.
- Set out on an interpretive stargazing excursion along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
- Hear an expert describe the geological events that shaped the regions, then delve into Zion’s magnificent sandstone slot canyons and Bryce Canyon’s surreal maze of red spires.
- Stay in rustic national park lodges, and learn about area wildlife from park rangers.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Discover the geological treasures of the American Southwest, exploring Grand Canyon, Zion, and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Explore the North Rim of the Grand Canyon on foot, and learn about the powerful forces that have carved this mile-deep chasm over 200 million years. Hike amid Zion's wonderland of slot canyons, hanging gardens, and waterfalls, and explore Bryce Canyon's otherworldly maze of crimson-colored spires. Soak up the Old West atmosphere at rustic park lodges.
Arrive at St. George Regional Airport (SGU) and transfer to our hotel this afternoon. Meet your guides and fellow travelers at a welcome reception and enjoy a presentation with your National Geographic Expert before dinner this evening.
The next morning, travel into canyon country, stopping for a picnic lunch at Pipe Spring National Monument—a beautiful desert oasis. We arrive at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and get our first glimpse of this amazing natural wonder. Walk along the rim and view the colorful rock formations that reveal the region's geological history.
Set out to explore the canyon’s rim, peering into the multi-hued chasm carved by the Colorado River over millions of years. Stop at Point Imperial and Cape Royal for short walks and a chance to capture amazing photos. Choose from a variety of hikes for all levels and learn about the park’s unique ecosystems and geology while enjoying sweeping views at every turn. Return to the lodge this evening and capture the canyon’s dazzling colors at sunset from the stone balcony overlooking the canyon.
Rise early this morning for a spectacular sunrise before journeying north across the Kaibab Plateau on the Mount Carmel Scenic Byway, passing the vermilion, white, and pink cliffs of Grand Staircase and the orchards of Long Valley. Later this afternoon, take a short hike before settling into our hotel in Zion Canyon. This evening, learn about the fascinating geological history of the Grand Staircase that stretches from Bryce, through Zion, and into Grand Canyon National Park.
Spend today exploring Zion, a wonderland of sandstone slot canyons, lush hanging gardens, and cascading waterfalls. Choose from a variety of hiking options: the Emerald Pools Trail, which passes under the cool spray of a waterfall; Pa’Rus Trail, which skirts the Virgin River; or Grotto Trail with its spectacular canyon views.
Bid farewell to Zion this morning with one last hike before continuing to our final destination, Bryce Canyon National Park. A hike along the canyon rim from Fairyland Canyon to Sunset Point offers a breathtaking introduction to this natural wonder. Settle into our home for the next two nights near the rim of the canyon.
Spend the day exploring Bryce's famous hoodoos and learn about one of the world's geologic masterpieces. From the rim of the canyon, the ground falls away to reveal a gallery of hoodoos, fins, mazes, and spires in shades of red, orange, pink, yellow, and cream. Today's hikes wind along the rim and down into this striking landscape. Watch the sun set over the canyon and join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.
Wind through Red Canyon to Kolob Canyon, a stunning, lesser known area of Zion National Park. Transfer to the St. George Regional Airport (SGU) this afternoon and connect with your flight home.