Amber Tours Presents…

National Parks

September 11-22, 2011

Per Person Rates: Double $3,609; Single: $4,659; Triple: $3,559

Includes…

• Cancellation insurance of $165 per person, Air taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $50 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers, Round trip from Norfolk / VA Beach International Airport.

Day 1: Sunday, September 11, 2011

Scottsdale, Arizona - Tour begins

Join Collettte on a tour through five of America’s most splendid national parks. Your tour begins in Arizona, where you will enjoy a stay in the world-famous resort town of Scottsdale. Today dinner will be included.

Day 2: Monday, September 12, 2011

Scottsdale - Sedona - Lake Powell

Begin the day with a visit to the artists’ colony of Sedona where you will see the amazing rock formations change hue with each turn in the road. Later today, you arrive at Lake Powell. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 3: Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Lake Powell - Grand Canyon

Embark on a delightful breakfast cruise* on scenic Lake Powell. Then travel to Carl Glen Canyon Dam and see to the end of Lake Powell. Afterwards, travel to Marble Canyon before arriving at the spectacular Grand Canyon, staying at the only in-park hotel. The original Grand Canyon Lodge was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1937 by architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood. Its rustic construction of limestone walls and timbered ceilings complements the North Rim’s lush beauty. The Lodge offers peace and comfort to the North Rim visitor and is a National Historic Landmark. Dinner this evening takes place in the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, offering fine dining in a casual atmosphere, with magnificent views overlooking the rim of the Canyon. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 4: Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Grand Canyon - Bryce Canyon, Utah - Zion National Park

Travel to Bryce Canyon National Park, truly one of the most spectacular scenic wonders of the world. The formations within Bryce Canyon National Park, called Hoodoos, are the creation of wind and water erosion over eons of time. Iron oxidizing within the rock causes the natural orange and red hues that color these formations. Your final destination for the day is the red and white sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park. In sheer magnitude and color, Zion is very likely one of the most awe-inspiring national parks in world. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 5: Thursday, September 15, 2011

Zion National Park - Sale Lake City

A drive north takes you to Salt Lake City, the “City of the Saints,” for a two-night stay. Perhaps you will choose to explore Temple Square. This beautifully landscaped 10-acre plot of ground in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City is one of Utah’s most visited attractions. The centerpiece of the square is the 6-spired granite Salt Lake Temple, and adjacent to this imposing edifice is the domed Tabernacle**, home of the famous Moron Tabernacle Choir** and the great Tabernacle organ. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 6: Friday, September 16, 2011

Sale Lake City

Enjoy a tour of Sale Lake City, featuring the Great Salt Lake, the state capitol and the residential district. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 7: Saturday, September 17, 2011

Salt Lake City - Jackson Hole Wyoming

En route to Wyoming you will see the majestic Bear Lake Summit. Later you will arrive in the cowboy town of Jackson Hole. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 8: Sunday, September 18, 2011

Jackson Hole

The day is yours to explore Jackson Hole. Optional activities include shopping, canoeing, hiking and river rafting trips. Tonight, a fun-filled evening of cowboy entertainment and dinner is in store at the Bar J Chuckwagon***. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 9: Monday, September 19, 2011

Jackson Hole - Grand Tetons - Yellowstone

From Jackson Hole, pass through Grand Teton National Park. Towering more than a mile above the valley of Jackson Hole, the Teton Peaks rise to 13,770 feet. Twelve Teton peaks reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain glaciers. The Teton Range is the youngest range in Rockies and displays some of North America’ oldest rocks. Later, arrive at the amazing Yellowstone National Park for an overnight stay at your lodge nestled in the heart of this wonderful park. One of the many highlights is the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser, a fountain if steam that rises more than 60 feet in the air. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 10: Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Yellowstone - Cody - Sheridan

A delightful day of sightseeing begins with a trip along Lake Yellowstone and over Sylvan Pass. From the mountains to the prairies, the scenery is simply amazing. As you pass through Cody, a stop will be made at Buffalo Bill Historic Center, a tribute to one of the most colorful figures of the old west, Buffalo Bill Cody. Before turning in for the night in Sheridan, you drive through the incredible Bighorn Mountains and journey through the territory of the Great Sioux Nation. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 11: Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Sheridan – Keystone, South Dakota

See one of the country’s most famous landmarks, Mount Rushmore, before visiting the Crazy Horse Monument, a memorial dedicated to the Native Americans of the this great land.

You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the Native American Cultural Center to learn about their culture and customs. Here, Native Americans discuss the movements of their dances and the significance of wearing different feathers and clothes. Later, arrive at the K Bar S Lodge****, nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Join your fellow travelers at a farewell dinner and share your experience at a lovely home hosed dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 12: Thursday, September 22, 2011

Keystone – Tour Ends

Your tour ends, leaving you with many wonderful memories.

Please Note:

* When the breakfast cruise is not available, a lunch is substituted.

** The Mormon Tabernacle Choir will be conducting their rehearsals and concerts at the spectacular Conference Center located in Temple Square from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Conference Center is one of the largest in the world, holding 22,000 people. It is an architectural feat in itself.

*** Bar J Chuckwagon is available from Memorial Day through the last Saturday in September. During all other times, dinner will be substituted at the hotel.

Due to tour scheduling, flights home should not be booked prior to 8:00AM.

Collette air passengers will arrive into Phoenix, AZ airport and depart from the Rapid City, SD airport. All Collette transfers will depart from Phoenix, AZ for Scottsdale and depart from Keystone, SD for Rapid City.

**** On some departures, an overnight will be substituted at Radisson, Rapid City.

This tour requires physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.