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INTO THE WILD WEST!
14 days - canyons, lakes & deserts

Introduction
The high plains, deserts, lakes and canyons of Arizona and Utah offer some of the most outstanding scenery anywhere on the planet. We visit the Navajo Reservation at Monument Valley, camp under the stars and gaze into the breathtaking depths of the Grand Canyon. Besides exploring the finest of the USA's national parks, there's also time to try our hand at horseriding, to gently float down rivers beneath thousand-foot-high cliffs or take an exhilarating speedboat across Lake Powell.



LAS VEGAS, ROUTE 66 & THE GRAND CANYON
After enjoying a laidback day in Las Vegas - the ultimate playground for all the family - our adventure starts in earnest as we strike into the desert. Crossing the Colorado we drive along the legendary Route 66 to stay in a typical motel in Williams. From here the Grand Canyon is a short drive away - but nothing can prepare you for the jaw-dropping view as you reach the edge of the precipice. There are easy day walks along the edge of the canyon, or - for the ultimate thrill - why not take a helicopter across the abyss?

LAKE POWELL & NAVAJO RESERVATION
There is time at Lake Powell to take speedboats, jet ski or explore the mysterious Antelope Canyon. Boarding our jeeps, we then drive into the Navajo reservation at Monument Valley - its eroded tabletop mountains silhouetted against the sky have been a film maker's favourite location for decades. Here we have a Navajo guide who will introduce us to the history and folklore of the native people.

UTTERLY UTAH
Crossing the Colorado River, we travel into what was once considered the USA's most inhospitable land. Here the European settlers struggled to survive against the harsh environment and it is here that we explore on foot the surreal wind-eroded landscapes of Bryce Canyon (with a chance to saddle-up at one of the nearby ranches). Zion National Park is a complete contrast: desert is replaced by water, and an immense river-carved gorge with cliffs standing thousands of feet high, frames the rock pools and waterfalls of the valley below.

Prices, Dates and Availability Availability is listed as either 'spaces', 'limited' or 'closed'. For tours showing limited availability, we suggest you reserve the holiday very shortly. All tours are restricted to small group numbers and even those tours showing spaces should be booked as soon as possible. Child prices valid for children aged 11 years and under on date of departure.

Start - End Dates Adult Price Child Price Availabilty 22/07/2007 - 04/08/2007 1595 GBP 1319 GBP limited 29/07/2007 - 11/08/2007 1595 GBP 1319 GBP closed 05/08/2007 - 18/08/2007 1595 GBP 1319 GBP limited 12/08/2007 - 25/08/2007 1595 GBP 1319 GBP limited 19/08/2007 - 01/09/2007 1595 GBP 1319 GBP spaces 20/07/2008 - 02/08/2008 1645 GBP 1369 GBP spaces 27/07/2008 - 09/08/2008 1645 GBP 1369 GBP spaces 03/08/2008 - 16/08/2008 1645 GBP 1369 GBP spaces 10/08/2008 - 23/08/2008 1645 GBP 1369 GBP spaces 17/08/2008 - 30/08/2008 1645 GBP 1369 GBP spaces

FOR BOOKINGS AND FULL DETAILS CALL 01273 671 221 The local payment for this tour is from 170 USD. This amount is to be paid directly to your Tour Leader on arrival Las Vegas The Local Payment is part of the overall selling price of the tour and is to be paid in addition to the price outlined above. Single Room option not available Airport Tax Abroad: Not Included

Tour prices Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2008 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2008/09 brochure, due to be published in September 2007. Prices listed are on a per person basis, sharing accommodation (unless otherwise stated). Please refer to the dossier for details of what is included in the cost.

Teen departures In response to feedback from customers young and old we're launching a new idea in 2007: Teenage departures. Please click on the for more information.

Fuel Surcharges In response to global oil price rises, many airlines are now imposing fuel surcharges. Due to the volume of these surcharges, Explore as a matter of policy is applying these additional costs to all new and existing bookings up to 30 days prior to tour departure. Where a fuel surcharge is in place at the time of booking, the amount will be shown as a separate item on your Holiday Confirmation. Where the fuel surcharge is imposed or increases after the time of booking, this additional amount will be shown on the Final Invoice, sent 9-10 weeks prior to departure. Where the latter is the case, an amount equal to 2% of the invoiced holiday cost will be absorbed by Explore (see Booking Conditions under 'Surcharges') - this amount will also be shown as a separate item on the Final Invoice where applicable.