Day 1: Monday, May 11
We travel by motorcoach to St. Louis to overnight in preparation for our early morning flight tomorrow. Our accommodations tonight are at the Drury Inn St. Louis Airport, with an included Kickback Dinner at the hotel. (D)
Day 2: Tuesday, May 12
We fly to Las Vegas today and overnight at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
Day 3: Wednesday, May 13
This morning, we leave the bright lights of Las Vegas behind and venture into the canyonlands and red rocks of southern Utah. Our first stop is Hoover Dam where we go behind the scenes to see how this marvel of engineering was carved out of the Colorado River’s Black Canyon. Next, we experience Zion National Park via a private tram tour led by a park ranger. The park is famous for its dramatic red and white sandstone formations, canyons, and rock arches. Some of the most iconic formations in Zion include Angels Landing, The Narrows and Zion Canyon. Tonight we stay in the Fairfield Inn & Suites Zion/Virgin. (B, D)
Day 4: Thursday, May 14
This morning we travel to Bryce Canyon, known for its stunning and distinctive geological features, particularly the thousands of hoodoos. After lunch in the lodge, we travel to Lake Powell Resort for a two-night stay overlooking this beautiful lake. (B, L)
Day 5: Friday, May 15
Our first adventure today will be a Float Trip on the Colorado River. This ride around Horseshoe Bend is a picturesque adventure, offering a unique perspective on one of the most iconic natural landmarks in the American Southwest. In the afternoon we will explore the beauty of Antelope Canyon. This slot canyon is known for its extraordinary natural beauty with narrow sandstone walls and winding passageways. Dinner tonight is in the lodge overlooking the lake. (B, D)
Day 6: Saturday, May 16
On our way to Moab, we will have lunch in the outback of Monument Valley while on our Jeep Tour. This area is known for its stunning red sandstone buttes, mesas, and spires that rise dramatically from the desert floor, creating a landscape that is instantly recognizable and has been featured in numerous movies, commercials and photographs. Our hotel for the next two nights is Homewood Suites in downtown Moab. (B, L)
Day 7: Sunday, May 17
Today we explore two of the Nation’s most notable National Parks, Arches & Canyonlands. These parks are renowned for their unique geological formations, towering arches, deep canyons and the confluence of the Colorado and Green Rivers. Arches is home to over 2,000 natural stone arches, making it the world’s largest concentration of such formations. Canyonlands is known for its massive plateaus carved by the rivers. Tonight, we enjoy “Canyons by Night,” an evening Colorado River boat tour. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Monday, May 18
Today we tour Salt Lake City with stops at the Utah State Capital Building, historic Union Pacific Station, Governor’s Mansion and the Salt Lake Temple and Tabernacle. The state’s capital building is a marvel completed in 1916 and is perched atop Capitol Hill, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the city and mountains. Temple Square is meticulously landscaped, with beautiful gardens, fountains and statues, and our tour features the history, architecture and symbolism of the temple and the surrounding buildings. This afternoon we check into Little America Salt Lake City. Dinner is included tonight. (B, D)
Day 9: Tuesday, May 19
This morning, we depart for home with amazing memories of the Southwest! (B)
INCLUDES:
Round-trip motorcoach transportation to STL Lambert Airport from Paducah, KY and Southern Illinois
Round-trip airfare, taxes and fees
8 nights accommodations
15 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
Hoover Dam Tour
Zion National Park Tram tour
Colorado River Float Trip
Monument Valley Jeep Tour
Arches National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Canyons By Night Colorado Boat Tour
Salt Lake City Tour
Deluxe motorcoach transportation/driver’s gratuity
Fully escorted by Jane’s Journeys
PRICE PER PERSON:
Double: $5,199
Triple: $5,025
Single: $6,299
$500 deposit with reservation.
Final payment due February 6, 2026.
Trip Protection is recommended and available for purchase: $237 per person double; $229 per person triple; $287 per person single. Trip Protection payment due with deposit. Trip Protection price subject to change.