Arizona Travel Guides and Tours

Tauck's Bryce Canyon, Zion and magnificent Grand Canyon tour takes in the geologic wonders of three of North America's most popular national parks by boat, plane, and 4-wheel-drive vehicle – and includes the urban glamour and glitz of Las Vegas and the quiet splendor of classic national park lodges. Stay at sought-after lodges in the heart of three great national parks of the American West! Enjoy an ecological talk on the Grand Canyon's rim by geology expert Canyon Dave... an interpretive lecture on water in the Southwest... a float trip on the Colorado River... aerial sightseeing over Rainbow Bridge... a choice between a Lake Powell boat trip and a 4-wheel-drive adventure... a walking tour of artistic Sedona... Bryce Canyon's hoodoos... and an overnight in glamorous Las Vegas. Discover for yourself why this popular Bryce Canyon, Zion and Grand Canyon tour is one of Tauck's favorite journeys anywhere in the world!

From sun-drenched mesas to rushing rivers, spectacular sights await you in the beautiful, rugged wilderness of the American Southwest. Glories of the Great Outdoors: America’s National Parks have dazzled visitors for more than a century. Join us as we tour some of the most spectacular treasures of the Southwest. Our eight-day tour will take us through three states and three parks, where we will witness some of the greatest natural marvels Mother Nature has to offer. Stand on the rim of the Grand Canyon for a spectacular view and follow the trail of cowboys and Navajo Indians through windswept desert vistas and winding river valleys. It’s a remarkable outdoor adventure you will not soon forget! Hit the Trail for Outdoor Adventure: Blaze a trail through the splendors of the great American Southwest! Relive the awe early settlers first felt when they forged their way through this rugged and inspiring territory. This exciting tour will evoke memories of beauty and wonder for years to come! 8 Days • 10 Meals

Discover America the beautiful on this exploration of the United States' greatest natural treasure— its national parks. You'll visit the gorgeous scenery and pristine landscapes of America, ranging from the yellow and orange hues of Mt. Zion to the colorful combinations of Santa Fe to the unmistakable brilliance of the Grand Canyon. Trip costs include: Round-trip air transportation with a major airline, airport transfers and escorts The services of a Go Ahead Tour Director A licensed local guide in Santa Fe and Mesa Verde 11 nights accommodation in comfortable and well-located hotels that include twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling and local taxes Buffet breakfast (B) daily 4 three-course dinners, including wine or beer (D) Private deluxe motorcoach Guided sightseeing and entrance fees to select sights as described Go Ahead travel gift and membership in our World Traveler Club, which includes credit toward your next tour Walking on tour: Most sightseeing on U.S. National Parks is combined private motorcoach tours with upclose walks, including tours of Mese Verde National Park, the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Teton National Parks. Walks are not lengthy but can be uphill, on uneven, sometimes rocky or slippery terrain. If you choose to venture out in the Grand Canyon area, or when visiting Yellowstone National Park, make sure to follow trail routes and guidelines indicated by your Tour Director.

See spectacular scenery, unique sandstone formations, majestic mountains, and more on this wonderful Southwest vacation to Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona. Start your trip in Scottsdale and travel to Tucson for a tour of this colorful city. Cross into New Mexico and visit Tombstone—the most authentic Western town left in the U.S.— and Las Cruces. Visit White Sands National Monument, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders with the world’s largest gypsum sand dune. Next up: walking tours of Albuquerque’s Old Town and Santa Fe. In Santa Fe, also visit the Georgia O’Keefe Museum and Bandelier National Monument, where the ancestors of the modern Pueblo people built thriving communities 600 years ago. Stop in Taos before crossing into Colorado for an overnight in Durango, a Wild West town founded during the Gold Rush. Stand in awe in Mesa Verde National Park, where you see the ruins of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years—from AD 600 to AD 1300. Today, the park protects over 4,000 known archeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. Then head to Utah for Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and enjoy a 4-wheel drive tour of this area—with its stunning striking spires, mesas, and sandstone buttes. Even more stunning natural beauty awaits you at Grand Canyon National Park. Marvel at breathtaking views as you wander along the canyon rim. Then travel south through cactus-studded scenery to Sedona and see the massive red-rock formations that make Sedona infamous. Your Southwest vacation through Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah ends back in Scottsdale. Spend three nights enjoying Scottsdale on your own. If you want to see amazing and breathtaking scenery in some of the west’s most gorgeous national parks, don’t miss this tour. You’re sure to return from this vacation with plenty of photos and memories—a trip of a lifetime!

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Monument Valley four-wheel-drive tour. Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, Tombstone, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe; Mission San Xavier del Bac, In Tucson

See spectacular scenery, unique sandstone formations, majestic mountains, and more on this wonderful Southwest vacation to Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona. Start your trip in Scottsdale and travel to Tucson for a tour of this colorful city. Cross into New Mexico and visit Tombstone—the most authentic Western town left in the U.S.— and Las Cruces. Visit White Sands National Monument, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders with the world’s largest gypsum sand dune. Next up: walking tours of Albuquerque’s Old Town and Santa Fe. In Santa Fe, visit the Georgia O’Keefe Museum and Bandelier National Monument, where the ancestors of the modern Pueblo people built thriving communities 600 years ago. Stop in Taos before crossing into Colorado for an overnight in Durango, a Wild West town founded during the Gold Rush. Stand in awe in Mesa Verde National Park, where you see the ruins of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years—from AD 600 to AD 1300. Today, the park protects over 4,000 known archeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. Then head to Utah for Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and enjoy a 4-wheel drive tour of this area—with its stunning striking spires, mesas, and sandstone buttes. Even more stunning natural beauty awaits you at Grand Canyon National Park. Marvel at breathtaking views as you wander along the canyon rim. For a thrill of a lifetime, take an optional flightseeing ride over the Grand Canyon. Then travel south through cactus-studded scenery to Sedona and see the massive red-rock formations that make Sedona infamous. Your Southwest vacation through Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah ends back in Scottsdale. If you want to see amazing and breathtaking scenery in some of the west’s most gorgeous national parks, don’t miss this tour. You’re sure to return from this vacation with plenty of photos and memories—a trip of a lifetime!

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Monument Valley four-wheel-drive tour. Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, Tombstone, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe; Mission San Xavier del Bac, In Tucson

Enjoy southern Arizona's spring bird migration of hummingbirds and other unique species at some of southern Arizona's best birding locations! You'll travel with professional birding guides through the Madera Canyon, one of the country's most popular birding spots, visit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum walk-in bird aviaries and participate in hummingbird banding. The scenery is gorgeous, the food is scrumptious and the birds are plentiful on this fascinating getaway. Tour Highlights -Explore some of the best birding territory in North America at the height of the spring and fall hummingbird migrations. -Travel with professional birding guides and participate in private hummingbird banding. -Visit the world-famous Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and its bustling hummingbird aviary.