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Colorado Train Adventure
September 22-29, 2025
INCLUDES:
- Roundtrip flights from Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse
- 7-nights accommodations
- 12 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
- Deluxe transportation on tour
- All admission and entrances fees as outlined in itinerary
- All restaurant gratuities for included meals
- All hotel charges and local taxes
- Baggage handling when available (1 piece per person)
- Services of a local tour guide and driver
- Services of a AAA Group Travel Tour Host
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
ITINERARY:
Monday, September 1, 2025
Board an included early morning flight to Las Vegas from your local airport.
Check-in for your one-night stay at Treasure Island in Las Vegas, NV.
Enjoy a group welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Enjoy an included hotel breakfast at your leisure before check-out.
Depart Las Vegas and travel past Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam, entering Arizona with a rest stop in Kingman to tour the Route 66 Museum, which highlights the glory days of cross-country automobile travel. Then drive on what was once Route 66 as you head east through northern Arizona with a stop for lunch on your own along the way.
Today you will see one of the Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park. This 1.2-million-acre national park hosts a vast variety of wildlife and scenic wonders. Learn about the geology and history of the canyon while taking in its breathtaking beauty at all the best viewpoints along the South Rim including Grand Canyon Village. The Colorado River is the main contributor in the creation of the vast canyon and can still be seen carving its way through the rock roughly a mile below.
After visiting many of the scenic points, check into the Holiday inn Express in Tusayan, AZ for your one-night stay.
Enjoy the remainder of the evening and dinner on your own.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Enjoy an included hotel breakfast at your leisure before check-out.
After departing Grand Canyon National Park, the next stop is Cameron Trading Post in the heart of the Navajo Indian Reservation. Here you will find authentic jewelry, blankets, pottery, rugs, and sand paintings, all produced by the local natives. Enjoy your included Navajo taco lunch in the dining room of the Trading Post.
After time to browse at the post, continue your journey through native country and the Arizona badlands. Next, you are on your way to an area that has been called the "Eighth Wonder of the World," Monument Valley, on the Navajo Reservation. Today you will be immersed in the rich cultural heritage of the “Dineh” people. Their arts, music and livelihood are all closely tied to the dramatic desert landscape that is their home. Meet your Navajo Guide and depart for a scenic tour of Monument Valley in a 4x4 vehicle, location for scores of famous western films, television programs and commercials. While traveling through the valley you will learn more of the Navajo traditions and way of life as you visit famous locations such as John Ford Point, Artist Point and The Totem Pole.
As the sun hangs low in the western sky, arrive at a campfire located in the valley for an evening of food and cultural entertainment during an Outdoor Cookout Dinner. Enjoy the sunset as dinner is served and you are entertained by traditional Navajo flute music, singing and dancing. There will be a presentation of Navajo history, tradition and culture. After dinner, gather around the campfire for traditional folk tales.
Check in for your one-night stay at Hampton Inn of Monument Valley in Kayenta, AZ.
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Enjoy an included hotel breakfast at your leisure before check-out.
Depart Monument Valley traveling north to Dead Horse Point State Park for a picnic lunch and one of the most spectacular scenes in the southwest. You will see the expanse of Canyonlands National Park stretching to the south and the mighty Colorado River 2,000 feet below. Then you are off to nearby Arches National Park for sightseeing. The 18,000 square-foot visitors center will introduce you to the unique geologic forces that created the highest concentration of natural arches in the world with over 2,000 named arches within its 73,000-acre boundary. Visit the park highlights including Balance Rock, The Windows, and see Delicate Arch from the viewpoint.
In the late afternoon, check in to Hyatt Place in Moab, UT for your one-night stay and enjoy free time and dinner on your own in downtown Moab, known for its delicious breweries and local restaurants.
Friday, September 5, 2025
Enjoy an included hotel breakfast at your leisure before check-out.
Depart Moab and travel through the town of Green River and the San Rafael Swell on your way to Capitol Reef National Park for sightseeing of ancient petroglyphs, beautiful rock formations, deep canyons and pioneer history followed by a wonderful picnic lunch under towering cottonwood trees.
Next enjoy a drive on one of America’s most spectacular roads. Scenic Highway 12 has been designated as an “All American Road,” the crown jewel of the Scenic Byways system. Drive up and over Boulder Mountain reaching altitudes over 9,000 feet with incredible views of Capitol Reef, the Circle Cliffs and the Henry Mountains. Then travel through Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument, with vast expanses of cream and rose-colored Navajo sandstone. There are dramatic cliffs, high mesas, beautiful streams and deep canyons in multi-hued colors across the 1.9-million-acre monument.
This afternoon, arrive at Bryce Canyon National Park for sightseeing. The hues and intricate shapes of Bryce Canyon carry even the most mature adult away into a fairyland fantasy.
Check into Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel in Bryce Canyon, UT for your one-night stay. Join the group for a special night full of entertainment and an included western dinner.
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Enjoy an included hotel breakfast at your leisure before check-out.
Return to Bryce Canyon National Park for a morning viewing. Then take a short drive to see Utah's oldest and most famous national park, Zion National Park. You’ll enjoy free time to explore trails, take a tram ride throughout the park, and have lunch on your own.
In the late afternoon, arrive for check in to The Best Western Plus Abbey Inn in St. George, UT for your one-night stay. Finish off your trip with a farewell group dinner.
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Enjoy an included hotel breakfast at your leisure before check-out.
Board an included mid-day flight back to your home airport.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: 3
ACTIVE: moderate pace; good mobility needed; stairs and prolonged standing for more than 2 hours at a time; some longer days involving early mornings and/or late evenings; some walking on varied terrain. This Activity Level is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues such as someone who uses a cane, walker, or wheelchair.
PRICING:
Double Occupancy - $5,429
Single Occupancy - $6,869
Optional Pre-paid AAA Group Travel Tour Host Gratuity - $32
Rates and inclusions are per person based on occupancy and include AAA Member Discount.
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NOTE: This tour is booked as the above inclusions state. It is possible due to unforeseen circumstances that some inclusions may change in future months. Should that happen, AAA Group Travel will take all necessary steps to find a suitable replacement for the tour.
PAYMENTS:
A $750 per person deposit is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by July 1, 2025
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Day of Deposit to 5-25-25 / $150 Administrative Fee Per Person
5-26-25 to 7-1-25 / Loss of Deposit Per Person
7-2-25 to Day of Departure / 100% Non-Refundable Per Person
SINGLE OCCUPANCY: If a single room must be assigned for any reason, even at the last moment or while on tour, the single room supplement, or prorate thereof, must be collected since hotels make no allowances.
PARKING: If you are picking up AAA transportation at the RIT Inn and Conference Center you will be required to turn in a liability form online prior to your trip for any vehicle left in the lot during the tour. You agree to these terms and conditions when you confirm your trip.
DOCUMENTATION: NEW!: Beginning May 7, 2025, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or license to fly within the U.S. or to enter a Federal facility, it must be REAL ID compliant or Enhanced. Proper identification and documentation required for cruising and for international travel can vary; please consult your Travel Advisor. Traveling into Canada: All U.S. citizens 16 years of age and older MUST present a valid U.S. Passport, Passport Card, or Enhanced Driver’s License for travel into Canada. Photocopies are not acceptable. Children under 16 years of age will need to have a current passport, passport card, or original birth certificate with raised seal. If you are traveling with a child under 16 years of age and are not the legal parent, you are required by customs to carry a notarized statement granting permission from both the child’s parents to enter Canada. If you are a single or married parent and are traveling as a single parent, you are required by customs to carry a notarized statement granting permission from the child’s other parent to enter Canada. Any passenger without proper proof at boarding may be refused boarding. Non-U.S. citizens should consult their AAA Travel Counselor for appropriate visa requirements.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: Proper documentation must be shown upon check-in prior to departure or boarding will be denied and no refunds given. Arrival and departure times are subject to change based on weather, traffic and border conditions. Pick up locations are subject to change based on parking availability. Pricing, inclusions, itinerary and availability are subject to change. AAA Western and Central New York is not responsible for typographical errors on this flyer. Should the minimum number of passengers required to operate the tour not be met, AAA Western and Central New York has the right to cancel the tour. In this case, any monies collected from passengers would be refunded. Should the minimum number of passengers required to include a Tour Host not be met, services of a Tour Host will not be included.
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NOTE: This tour is booked as the above inclusions state. It is possible due to unforeseen circumstances that some inclusions may change in future months. Should that happen, AAA Group Travel will take all necessary steps to find a suitable replacement for the tour.
Group travel often requires a unique blend of adventuresome spirit, physical and mental alertness, and a capacity for accepting situations as they arise. AAA Group Travel understands that different people have different preferences when it comes to the pace of their travel experiences; therefore, we have developed group tours with a variety of activity levels to choose from. AAA Group Travel activity levels are designed to help travelers select the pace that is right for them. Please refer to the tour description or consult with your AAA Travel Advisor for specific group tour activity level information.
AAA Group Travel endeavors to accommodate special access needs but cannot guarantee we will be able to do so. Certain itineraries may be inaccessible or not suitable for travelers with limited mobility. AAA Group Travel Tour Hosts are responsible for all travelers and tour components of a group tour. AAA Group Travel Tour Hosts, AAA employees, motorcoach drivers, and vendor employees are unable to function as a companion for solo travelers needing assistance with mobility (including assisting with boarding/disembarking from a motorcoach). AAA Group Travel requests that travelers report any mobility needs in advance of booking in order for us to evaluate the feasibility of a particular tour. Travelers needing assistance are required to travel with a companion who is willing and able to provide services or assistance to the traveler for the entirety of the trip, at the traveler’s own expense. The failure to report any needs in advance of a group tour or arrival at a departure without a companion if needed, may result in the inability to provide services and/or cancellation without refund, at AAA Group Travel’s sole discretion. AAA Group Travel and its Travel Advisors are available to discuss other touring options if a certain Group Tour and its Activity Level do not suit your needs in the planning stages.
The AAA Group Travel Activity Levels are progressive in nature.
ACTIVITY LEVEL 1 / RELAXED: leisurely pace; shorter touring days; some physical activity required including independently boarding/disembarking motorcoach and managing one's own baggage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL 2 / COMFORTABLE: easy pace; some stairs and standing; short duration walks typically on level terrains.
ACTIVITY LEVEL 3 / ACTIVE:moderate pace; good mobility needed; stairs and prolonged standing for more than 2 hours at a time; some longer days involving early mornings and/or late evenings; some walking on varied terrain. This Activity Level is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues such as someone who uses a cane, walker, or wheelchair.
ACTIVITY LEVEL 4 / CHALLENGING:fast pace; frequent physically challenging activities; walking on varied terrain and/or up to two miles at a time; longer tour days. This Activity Level is not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions.
ACTIVITY LEVEL 5 / STRENUOUS: vigorous pace; frequent strenuous activities; extensive walking; longer tour days; walking on varied terrain.