Grand Canyon In Style

Itinerary

• Arizona

  The 48th state of Arizona is located in the southwestern region of the United States. The capital and largest city is Phoenix and the state is noted for its desert climate, exceptionally hot summers, and mild winters, however it also features pine forests and mountain ranges in the northern high country, with cooler weather than in the lower deserts.  Mountains and plateaus are found in more than half of the state. Despite the state's aridity, 27% of Arizona is forest, a percentage comparable to modern day France or Germany.   The most well known feature is arguably The Grand Canyon - a colorful, steep-sided gorge, carved by the Colorado River, in the northern part of the state. The canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and is largely contained in the Grand Canyon National Park—one of the first national parks in the United States.  Arizona is one of the Four Corners states. It borders New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, California, touches Colorado, and has a 389-mile (626 km) international border with the states of Sonora and Baja California in Mexico. It is the largest landlocked U.S. state by population. In addition to the Grand Canyon, many other national forests, parks, monuments, and Indian reservations are located in the state.

• Grand Canyon National Park

  Grand Canyon National Park is a United States National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is located entirely in northern Arizona and is one of the great tourist attractions in the United States. There are two ways to approach the Canyon: the remote North Rim and the more accessible (and therefore more crowded) South Rim. Both areas have several options for camping, as well as hotels and restaurants. Expect all of these facilities to be overflowing with visitors during the busy summer season. Fall, spring, and winter are all great times to visit the Grand Canyon.

• Lake Powell

  Lake Powell is a reservoir on the Colorado River, straddling the border between Utah and Arizona (most of it, along with Rainbow Bridge, is in Utah). It is the second largest man-made reservoir in the United States. It is public land managed by the National Park Service, and available to the public for recreational purposes. The lake provides access to many natural geographic points of interest as well as some remnants of the Anasazi culture. Other areas of interest include: Rainbow Bridge National Monument, Defiance House ruin (Anasazi), Cathedral in the Desert, San Juan goosenecks and the Kaiparowits Plateau.

• Day 1:

  You will be provided with a pre-departure package which will include all necessary information that you will need for your trip including materials such as vouchers, maps, train tickets (if relevant) etc.

  Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace. Explore the area around Christchurch with your rental car.

• Day 2:

  Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace. Explore the area around Christchurch with your rental car.

• • Grand Canyon
  • Thunderbird Lodge

  Day 3: Grand Canyon National Park

  AIRFARE FROM KIGALI TO NAIROBI BOOKED BY TRAVELLERS

  Accommodation: Thunderbird Lodge (3*)

  Conveniently located between El Tovar and Bright Angel Lodge, Thunderbird is a contemporary lodge. Located on the Canyon rim, half of the rooms at the Thunderbird Lodge have partial canyon views. All of the rooms are ideally suited for families. Rooms have two queen beds or one king bed, in-room coffee, refrigerator, safe, television, telephone, and full bath. Rooms designed for guests with physical disabilities are available. This lodge offers easy walking access to the dining facilities at either El Tovar or Bright Angel Lodge. Please note rooms with Canyon views cannot be guaranteed.

• • Lake Powell
  • Lake Powell Resort

  Day 4: Lake Powell

  Take a flight from Milan to Nice today.  The flight leaves Milan at 9:30pm, and arrives in Nice at 10:30pm. 

  Accommodation: Lake Powell Resort

  Lake Powell Resort is located at Wahweap Marina - right in the heart of all your down-lake activities and adventures. The Resort offers comfortable lodging, terrific dining and an ideal place to return to each evening after a day of fun and relaxation. Here you can kick back by the side of the pool and enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery in the West. Take a boat tour, a dinner cruise or rent a powerboat for an afternoon of exploring canyons and having a picnic on your own secluded beach. With comfortable rooms, spectacular meals and all the comforts of home, there's no better place on the down-lake shores of Lake Powell.

• Day 5:

  Take a flight from Milan to Nice today.  The flight leaves Milan at 9:30pm, and arrives in Nice at 10:30pm. 

  Accommodation: Wide Selection of Hotels

• Day 6:

  Take a flight from Milan to Nice today.  The flight leaves Milan at 9:30pm, and arrives in Nice at 10:30pm. 

  Accommodation: Wide Selection of Hotels
• • Westin Kierland Golf Club

  Day 7: Phoenix

  Avail of the three 18 hole combinations with the property's three nines hole courses. Scott Miller, the Golf Course designer was a former senior designer for Jack Nicklaus. Golf instruction is available on request. The Agave spa is located just outside of the resort and features a lap pool, tranquil courtyard and garden. The spa is a full service salon with 20 treatment rooms and weight training, cardio and movement studios. Enjoy the evening ritual of bag piping at sunset; partake in a Saturday evening scotch whisky tasting. Children are well looked after, regardless of their age, with a children's club and activities on site suitable to different age groups.

  Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace. Explore the area around Christchurch with your rental car.

  Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)

Accommodation

• • Thunderbird Lodge

  Thunderbird Lodge (3*)

  Conveniently located between El Tovar and Bright Angel Lodge, Thunderbird is a contemporary lodge. Located on the Canyon rim, half of the rooms at the Thunderbird Lodge have partial canyon views. All of the rooms are ideally suited for families. Rooms have two queen beds or one king bed, in-room coffee, refrigerator, safe, television, telephone, and full bath. Rooms designed for guests with physical disabilities are available. This lodge offers easy walking access to the dining facilities at either El Tovar or Bright Angel Lodge. Please note rooms with Canyon views cannot be guaranteed.

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• • Lake Powell Resort

  Lake Powell Resort

  Lake Powell Resort is located at Wahweap Marina - right in the heart of all your down-lake activities and adventures. The Resort offers comfortable lodging, terrific dining and an ideal place to return to each evening after a day of fun and relaxation. Here you can kick back by the side of the pool and enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery in the West. Take a boat tour, a dinner cruise or rent a powerboat for an afternoon of exploring canyons and having a picnic on your own secluded beach. With comfortable rooms, spectacular meals and all the comforts of home, there's no better place on the down-lake shores of Lake Powell.

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The Fine Print

• Trip Operator

  Horizon & Co. (founded in 1963), is a privately-owned leading boutique travel company. Horizon designs and stages authentic and deeply personal travel experiences that are carefully choreographed to induce a life-long memory. In addition to offering published trips on seven continents, Horizon builds private custom trips for discerning individuals and small groups.

• Contact Information

  Horizon & Co.
  Tel: 1-800-387-2977
  Email: admin@horizon-co.com
  Web: www.horizon-co.com

• What's Included:

  • Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

• What's not Included:

  • Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

• Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
  • Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.horizon-co.com/terms-and-conditions
  • Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.

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