Soak up the sun in the West! Get up close and personal with the magnificent landscape of towering sandstone buttes and lovely desert vistas in special places unparalleled in richness of history, heritage, arts and culture.
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Your Sightseeing Highlights include…
- Scottsdale- Stay the night in the heart of this sophisticated resort town.
- Sedona- Take a fun journey by jeep into Red Rock Country.
- Oak Creek Canyon- See shimmering waters, pine-forested bluffs and red sandstone formations.
- Monument Valley- Tour with a local guide in open-air vehicles and enjoy a Navajo cookout on the valley floor.
- Mesa Verde National Park- Discover outstanding cliff dwellings.
- Arches National Park- View amazing natural rock formations.
- Moab- Spend some time at leisure in America’s outdoor recreation capital.
- Silverton- Stroll the streets of this historic town.
- Durango- Stay overnight in this classic Western town.
- Taos- Immerse yourself in Native American culture in this adobe settlement.
- Santa Fe- Soak up the Southwest culture in America’s oldest capital city.
- Audio Headsets- For all guided visits and included sightseeing.
Your Insider Highlights include…
- Hidden Treasure- Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Tour Director.
- Local Expert- Meet a local landscape artist in Santa Fe.
Your Dining Highlights include…
- Welcome Reception with your Tour Director in Scottsdale.
- 8 full breakfasts.
- 1 three-course dinner.
- Navajo Cookout Highlight Dinner with wine in Monument Valley.
- Cowboy Barbecue Highlight Dinner with wine in Moab.
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Santa Fe.
Your First Class Highlights include…
- Includes all First Class features.
- Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 9.
- Souvenir Photo- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
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The Case for Escorted Group Tours
After 35+ years in the travel business, our advisors at Atlas Travel Center have seen every style of vacation — and we’ll be honest: escorted tours are one of the most underrated options for travelers who want a rich, stress-free experience. The logistics are handled. The guide expertise is built in. And the ability to make meaningful connections with fellow travelers is something independent itineraries simply can’t replicate.
That said, not all tour operators are created equal. The difference between a budget coach tour and a premium escorted journey is significant — in accommodation quality, guide knowledge, itinerary pacing, and the caliber of included experiences. Our job at Atlas is to match you to the right operator for your expectations and budget, whether that’s the inclusive luxury of Tauck, the value-forward efficiency of Cosmos, or the balanced quality of Globus and Collette.
What to Look For When Comparing Tour Operators
When evaluating tour programs, we counsel clients to look beyond the price per day to understand what’s truly included: meals, entrance fees, hotel star rating, group size, and the ratio of travel days to destination days. Some itineraries look attractive at first glance but pack in so many destinations that you spend more time on the motorcoach than at the places you came to see. We help you find the tours with the right balance of pace, inclusion, and authenticity.
Talk to an Atlas Tour Specialist
Atlas Travel Center is a preferred partner with the major tour operators, which means we often have access to exclusive savings, onboard credits, and early booking benefits not available when booking direct. Contact us today — we’re CLIA-certified, ARC-accredited, A+ BBB-rated, and have been planning tour vacations since 1987.
