Spirit of the Desert: The National Parks of the Southwest
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TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Filmed vignettes by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan share their own personal stories and tell the stories of those who shaped the creation & preservation of the six national parks
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE - Local experts associated with Ken Burns's documentary, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, give special talks and lectures
TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES
On the ground or by air, explore Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion and Grand Canyon national parks – more than any other Tauck trip
Two Flightseeing Adventures! Fly over the extraordinary remote reaches of the Capitol Reef National Park and see the Grand Canyon from the air en route to Las Vegas
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Guests should be able to easily walk one to two miles, which may include climbing one or two flights of stairs and walking over uneven pavement, groomed hiking trails or cobblestones. Standing up to one hour or more may be required.
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3
Often robust – may include long days, active sightseeing, early starts, evening activities, significant travel times.
Legendary Journeys and Adventures
Stunning landscapes so arresting that they’ll live forever in your mind’s eye… impossible red rock arches opening before you like grand entryways, offering a sense of endless possibility… canyons and immense cliffs, seemingly carved by a giant to form an island in the sky… fanciful hoodoos come alive while gods and legends linger everywhere… how the human spirit is cheered and fortified by the spirit of the desert.
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2021 Flexible Payment Terms At-A-Glance
More Time – For all 2021 bookings, final payment will not be due until 60 days prior to departure – giving you more time and flexibility should your plans change.
No change fees – Any Tauck, any time. If your 2021 plans do change any time up until the day of departure, your full deposit (or tour payment) can be applied to a future Tauck journey of your choice.
Book with peace of mind, assured that you’ll also have choices in the event Tauck is unable to operate your journey’s departure date. We’ll give you flexible options to travel on another 2021 or 2022 date – or, if you wish, on a different journey.
Please note: These flexible payment terms apply to 2021 journeys only; deposit must be made at time of booking (does not apply to air travel and Tauck protection plans). Ask for complete details.
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The tour of 5 National Parks was well executed by Tauck. The tour director was extremely organized and very experienced. The bus breaks were at historic sights or interesting dining and shopping spots. The food and accommodations in the National Parks were excellent. The tour is on the pricey side, but we got our money's worth. Well done.
Most Memorable Moment:
Seeing the Grand Canyon from the North Rim and the free time to hike the trails.
We 've been on 10 Tauck trips and The Spirit of the Desert tour was one of the very best. The natural scenery was beyond all expectations. Hotels in the national parks are adequate, but not up to Tauck standards. Hotel cottages are 90 years old and have had some upgrades. Tauck uses these hotels because of their superior location within the parks.
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There was not a memorable moment. Each national and state park was uniquely beautiful. The 2 flightseeing trips, especially the one over the Grand Canyon, will be lasting memories.
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