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Saturday, June 19
A morning flight will bring us to Denver where we will spend the next two nights.

Sunday, June 19
Some of the sights today will be Berthound Pass, Grand Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Thompson Canyon, Estes Park, and one of the most exhilarating and scenic drives in the world along Trail Ridge Road.

Monday, June 20
Today we cross over the Colorado Rockies, travel westward through the Eisenhower Tunnel and allow free time for shopping and lunch in panoramic Vail. Our afternoon leads us through Glenwood Canyon along the Colorado River past the fruit orchards near Palisades and on to our lodging for the evening in Grand Junction.

Tuesday, June 21
Cliffs of sandstone colored with shades of red, pink and purple, and unusual vegetation enhance our view as the motorcoach climbs to the lookout points at the Colorado National Monument. After lunch we will take a photographic tour of the red rock country of southeastern Utah, Arches National Park. In this desert grassland, nature has fashioned arches and windows, balanced rocks, shafts, courtyards and gardens - a fabulous world of colors and shapes. Our lodging this evening will be in Moab, Utah. Tonight we will experience Moab’s original evening spectacular on the Colorado River, Canyonlands by Night. L

Wednesday, June 22
Today’s highlight will be Bryce Canyon National Park. From our tour along the rim road we will look down into the temples, cathedrals, spires, fantastic shapes and formations in shades of golden yellow, orange, pink and crimson. Our lodging this evening will be near the park entrance.

Thursday, June 23
Zion National Park shows off a spectacular multicolored gorge, a strangely colored land of sandstone dunes, shale and gigantic limestone masses. This afternoon we will relax with a scenic boat cruise on Lake Powell. Our lodging for the next two nights will be in nearby Page, Arizona. L

Friday, June 24
Our adventure today will be a guided tour of the Grand Canyon South Rim, truly one of the most breathtaking sights in the world. Admission to the exciting Grand Canyon IMAX theatre is also included.

Saturday, June 25
A stop will be made at the Four Corners Monument which is the only place in the country where four states meet. In Mesa Verde National Park we will explore some of the most remarkable and best preserved Pueblo cliff dwellings and pit houses in the country. Our lodging for the next two nights will be in Durango, Colorado.

Sunday, June 26
Early this morning, we will board the Silverton Narrow Gauge for a scenic half day ride through the La Plata and San Juan Mountains. Arrival in Silverton will allow time for lunch and shopping in this very authentic western town. This evening we will enjoy dinner at the Strater Hotel. D

Monday, June 27
A morning flight out of Durango will bring us home as we reflect on a fantastic Canyonlands vacation.