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Americas Magnificent National Parks

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Starting Price:	$3,625
Tour Length:	16 Days
Countries Visited:	United States

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Tour Type:	Not Classified
Tour Category:	USA and Canada - 2010
Tour Operator:	Insight Tours
Tour Code:	AAM

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This tour offers the complete experience of North America's most popular parks including the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Parks.

Included Premium Highlights

Stroll with your Tour Director along the rim to watch the sun set over the Grand Canyon
Take a leisurely cruise on spectacular Lake Powell and explore scenic Antelope Canyon
Join a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live commentary
Stop in the Wild West town of Cody to explore the Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Join Kevin Costner's Original Deadwood Tour and explore this once lawless town
Visit Fort Laramie, a former frontier outpost of the American Cavalry

Included Personal Insights

Stop at the Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Center and learn about the Colorado River Storage Project
Join a guided tour of Monument Valley Tribal Park by special vehicles
Relive "Custer's Last Stand" at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

Included additional Excursions & Sights

Visit the artist colony of Sedona, set in the splendour of Red Rock Country
Drive through the dramatic landscape of Oak Creek Canyon
Travel the length of scenic Desert View
Drive along the Grand Canyon's South Rim
Stop at the Historic Cameron Trading Post featuring Native American arts and crafts
Journey through the Painted Desert and Navajo Indian Reservation
Enjoy the rugged beauty of Bryce Canyon National Park and a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the hoodoos
View Temple Square in Salt Lake City
Explore Grand Teton National Park and enjoy fabulous views at Jenny Lake
View Old Faithful and the other natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park
See the enormous Crazy Horse Memorial and visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Journey along Trail Ridge Road inside Rocky Mountain National Park

Included First Class Services

Welcome Drink reception
Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
Escorted by a professional Tour Director - Maximum group size of 40 people
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
Insight Traveller document wallet, Welcome on Tour book with map and information pack

Included Quality Dining

1 Highlight Dinner at the Grand Canyon (HD) plus choose from a selection of restaurants on a Dine-Around evening in Jackson (DA)
15 Full Breakfasts (B) and 5 Hotel Dinners (D)

Day 1 - ARRIVE PHOENIX - SCOTTSDALE

Use your complimentary transfer to make your way to the resort in nearby Scottsdale. Your Tour Director is available at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6 p.m for a Welcome Drink at the hotel. Hotel: Camelback Inn, a JW Marriott Resort & Spa

Day 2 - SCOTTSDALE - GRAND CANYON

Today's first stop is in the bohemian colony of Sedona, in the heart of Red Rock Country. Then on through Oak Creek Canyon to one of the natural wonders of the world - Grand Canyon National Park. Don't forget your camera as you embark on a stroll with your Tour Director along the rim to watch the sun set over the canyon walls. Tonight, enjoy a private dinner in the Thunderbird Room while taking in the magnificent views of the Grand Canyon's South Rim. Hotel: National Park Lodges (B,HD)

Day 3 - GRAND CANYON - LAKE POWELL

After a morning at leisure at the Grand Canyon, move on to the Historic Cameron Trading Post. The journey carries on through the Painted Desert, a colourful fantasyland of mesas, buttes and badlands, and through the Navajo Indian Reservation. Stop at the Glen Canyon Dam to learn about its impact on the Colorado River before arriving at the lakefront resort. The scenery is breathtaking with towering rock walls rising out of the water. Take a leisurely cruise on the spectacular Lake Powell and explore the scenic Antelope Canyon, with its dramatic steep sandstone walls. Hotel: Lake Powell Resort (Guaranteed Lake View Rooms) (B,D)

Day 4 - LAKE POWELL AT LEISURE

The entire day is yours to relax and enjoy the resort's facilities. Perhaps take a float trip down the Colorado River, or join our complimentary excursion to Monument Valley Tribal Park for a guided tour of this amazing landscape. The choice is yours. (B)

Day 5 - LAKE POWELL - BRYCE OR ZION

This morning, perhaps enjoy an optional float trip down the Colorado River. Later, visit the balanced rocks, gravity-defying bridges and rock spires of Bryce Canyon National Park. Enjoy a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the hoodoos. Time at leisure before checking in at the lodge. Selected departures will continue on to Zion National Park for an overnight stay. Hotel: Bryce Canyon National Park Lodge or Zion Park National Park Lodge (B,D)

Day 6 - BRYCE OR ZION - LAS VEGAS

Travel through more amazing scenery to Zion National Park. Join a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live commentary to experience the scenic highlights of the park, followed by some time at leisure. A complete change of scenery awaits upon arrival in glittering Las Vegas. Hotel: Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, a Sheraton Hotel (B)

Day 7 - LAS VEGAS - SALT LAKE CITY

Travel on to Salt Lake City, host city of the 2002 Winter Olympics and home of the Mormon religion. Hotel: Salt Lake City Marriott City Center (B)

Day 8 - SALT LAKE CITY - JACKSON

After viewing Temple Square on your orientation tour of Salt Lake City, head north into Wyoming. Cross
the historic Oregon Trail, and climb over the Teton Mountains to the western town of Jackson. For your Dine-Around pleasure this evening, choose between a selection of local restaurants. Hotel: Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole (B,DA)

Day 9 - JACKSON - YELLOWSTONE

Explore Grand Teton National Park, stopping to admire the incredible views at Jenny Lake before moving on to Yellowstone National Park. Established in 1872 as the world's first national park, Yellowstone is known for its unique geothermal activity, spectacular landscapes and abundant wildlife. Hotel: National Park Lodges (B,D)

Day 10 - YELLOWSTONE SIGHTSEEING

Explore Yellowstone National Park: walk among the erupting geysers, see colourful bubbling mudpots and witness Old Faithful shooting over 120ft into the air. See free-roaming herds of buffalo, deer, elk and bear in their natural habitat, and don't miss the thundering Lower Yellowstone Falls. (B)

Day 11 - YELLOWSTONE - BILLINGS

Travel down the Shoshone Canyon through the Absaroka Rocky Mountains to the old Wild West town of Cody to visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, built in honour of one of America's great Western legends. Stay overnight in the old cattle town of Billings, Montana. Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel Billings (B)

Day 12 - BILLINGS - CUSTER STATE PARK

Relive "Custer's Last Stand" at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, before driving into the Black Hills of South Dakota. In Deadwood, join Kevin Costner's Original Deadwood Tour and explore this once lawless town with a local expert. Relive the days of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, who made this town famous during the gold rush of the 1870's. Next continue on to Custer State Park, famed for its abundant wildlife. Look out for buffalo, deer and elk. Hotel: The State Game Lodge (B,D)

Day 13 - BLACK HILLS EXCURSION

Start the day at Crazy Horse Memorial, a gigantic sculpture dedicated to all Native Americans. Come face-to-face with four American Presidents at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. (B)

Day 14 - CUSTER STATE PARK - CHEYENNE

Travel across the high plains into Wyoming. Stop at the historic Fort Laramie, site of one of the great frontier outposts, before continuing to Cheyenne for an orientation tour and overnight stay. Hotel: Little America Hotel & Resort (B)

Day 15 - CHEYENNE - DENVER

Enter Rocky Mountain National Park and pass over Trail Ridge Road to the source of the Colorado River (weather permitting). Take an orientation tour of the Mile High City of Denver, before a farewell dinner with newfound friends. Hotel: Grand Hyatt Denver (B,D)

Day 16 - DENVER - DEPARTURE

Your vacation comes to an end today. A complimentary transfer to Denver International Airport is provided. (B)

Don't miss our current specials: Red Hot Special Oberammergau Passion Play Only once a decade does the Alpine village of Oberammergau stage its world famous Passion Play and now is the time to book for 2010. On selected departures, Insight Vacations has great value prices on Passion Play Options and is offering them at 10% off the brochure price! So, instead of paying $1000 for the Passion Play Option, you’ll pay only $900 pp! That’s a saving of $200 per couple! Tour Name Promo Code Departure Date Tour Duration - Country Roads of Bavaria, HOT106 4 Jun 2010 13 Days Switzerland & Austria - Road to Rome HOT107 8 May 2010 15 Days - European Spotlight HOT108 18 Jun 2010 14 Days In addition, check out the exciting itineraries below which offer even more great savings. And should you wish to visit the Passion Play on these tours, simply add the regular Oberammergau Option supplement of $1000 p.p. to the reduced tour price. The choice is yours... Promo Tour Departure Brochure Price Price Code Name Date WAS NOW HOT109 Best of Germany 28 May 2010 $1,935 $1,740 HOT110 European Explorer 27 May 2010 $5,750 $5,175 HOT111 Hightlights of Europe 28 May 2010 $4,225 $3,799 Save $300 Off per couple Two travelers booking together on an air-inclusive 2010 Europe tour will each save $150 off on all Lufthansa or United Airline flights. Book Now - offer end March 31st, 2010. TERMS: Valid for new bookings only. Offer CAN be combined with all brochure discounts. Entire booking including air must be paid in full by March 31, 2010. Offer valid from March 1st-March 31st, 2010. All Travel must be completed by October 24th, 2010. Offer is valid on UA and LH flights only (no code share flights allowed over the Atlantic – must be on UA or LH only). Valid on all tours to Europe, Egypt, Jordan, Israel and Morocco. Offer - $300 off per couple or $150 off for single travelers. Offer subject to availability and valid off of all net fares. Promotion cannot be booked online. Commission paid on air for this promotion is 0%. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase. No name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Once payment is received, cancellation penalties apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Offer can be used for groups – with availability and names at time of booking – full payment on entire package due March 31, 2010. CST No. 2068745-20


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/15/2010 - 5/30/2010	$3,625
5/22/2010 - 6/6/2010	$3,625
6/5/2010 - 6/20/2010	$3,625
6/12/2010 - 6/27/2010	$3,625
6/26/2010 - 7/11/2010	$3,625
7/3/2010 - 7/18/2010	$3,625
7/24/2010 - 8/8/2010	$3,625
8/14/2010 - 8/29/2010	$3,625
8/28/2010 - 9/12/2010	$3,625
9/11/2010 - 9/26/2010	$3,625
9/18/2010 - 10/3/2010	$3,625
9/25/2010 - 10/10/2010	$3,625

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Included Premium Highlights

Stroll with your Tour Director along the rim to watch the sun set over the Grand Canyon
Take a leisurely cruise on spectacular Lake Powell and explore scenic Antelope Canyon
Join a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live commentary
Stop in the Wild West town of Cody to explore the Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Join Kevin Costner's Original Deadwood Tour and explore this once lawless town
Visit Fort Laramie, a former frontier outpost of the American Cavalry

Included Personal Insights

Stop at the Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Center and learn about the Colorado River Storage Project
Join a guided tour of Monument Valley Tribal Park by special vehicles
Relive "Custer's Last Stand" at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

Included additional Excursions & Sights

Visit the artist colony of Sedona, set in the splendour of Red Rock Country
Drive through the dramatic landscape of Oak Creek Canyon
Travel the length of scenic Desert View
Drive along the Grand Canyon's South Rim
Stop at the Historic Cameron Trading Post featuring Native American arts and crafts
Journey through the Painted Desert and Navajo Indian Reservation
Enjoy the rugged beauty of Bryce Canyon National Park and a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the hoodoos
View Temple Square in Salt Lake City
Explore Grand Teton National Park and enjoy fabulous views at Jenny Lake
View Old Faithful and the other natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park
See the enormous Crazy Horse Memorial and visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Journey along Trail Ridge Road inside Rocky Mountain National Park

Included First Class Services

Welcome Drink reception
Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
Escorted by a professional Tour Director - Maximum group size of 40 people
Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom
First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
Insight Traveller document wallet, Welcome on Tour book with map and information pack

Included Quality Dining

1 Highlight Dinner at the Grand Canyon (HD) plus choose from a selection of restaurants on a Dine-Around evening in Jackson (DA)
15 Full Breakfasts (B) and 5 Hotel Dinners (D)

Red Hot Special Oberammergau Passion Play

Only once a decade does the Alpine village of Oberammergau stage

its world famous Passion Play and now is the time to book for 2010.

On selected departures, Insight Vacations has great value prices on Passion Play Options and is offering them at 10% off the brochure price!

So, instead of paying $1000 for the Passion Play Option, you’ll pay

only $900 pp! That’s a saving of $200 per couple!

Tour Name Promo Code Departure Date Tour Duration

- Country Roads of Bavaria, HOT106 4 Jun 2010 13 Days

Switzerland & Austria

- Road to Rome HOT107 8 May 2010 15 Days

- European Spotlight HOT108 18 Jun 2010 14 Days

In addition, check out the exciting itineraries below which offer even more

great savings. And should you wish to visit the Passion Play on these tours, simply add the regular Oberammergau Option supplement of $1000 p.p. to the reduced tour price. The choice is yours...

Promo Tour Departure Brochure Price Price

Code Name Date WAS NOW

HOT109 Best of Germany 28 May 2010 $1,935 $1,740

HOT110 European Explorer 27 May 2010 $5,750 $5,175

HOT111 Hightlights of Europe 28 May 2010 $4,225 $3,799

Save $300 Off per couple

Two travelers booking together on an air-inclusive 2010 Europe tour will each save $150 off on all Lufthansa or United Airline flights.

Book Now - offer end March 31st, 2010.

TERMS: Valid for new bookings only. Offer CAN be combined with all brochure discounts. Entire booking including air must be paid in full by March 31, 2010. Offer valid from March 1st-March 31st, 2010. All Travel must be completed by October 24th, 2010. Offer is valid on UA and LH flights only (no code share flights allowed over the Atlantic – must be on UA or LH only). Valid on all tours to Europe, Egypt, Jordan, Israel and Morocco. Offer - $300 off per couple or $150 off for single travelers. Offer subject to availability and valid off of all net fares. Promotion cannot be booked online. Commission paid on air for this promotion is 0%. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase. No name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Once payment is received, cancellation penalties apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Offer can be used for groups – with availability and names at time of booking – full payment on entire package due March 31, 2010. CST No. 2068745-20

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