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Spirit of the Desert: The National Parks of the Southwest

Tauck · 10 days

Spirit of the Desert: The National Parks of the Southwest

Experience six national parks over the course of 10 days as you explore the American Southwest. With feelings that evoke the haunting spirit of the desert - view the inspiring natural beauty, hear the stories of the spirit of the people, and feel the spiritual connection we all share with their special sites are at the heart of this vacation.

The safari, in facts

OperatorTauck
Length10 days
RegionROCKIES
CountriesUnited States
Departures1 listed · 2026-09-08 to 2026-09-08

Day by day

The route as the supplier files it. Ports and stops without a coordinate are still listed — they are calls, not gaps.
DayWhere
Day 1Moab
Day 3Canyonlands National Park
Day 5Springdale
Day 6Zion National Park
Day 7Grand Canyon National Park
Day 6Zion National Park
Day 10Las Vegas

Every departure

1 departure of this itinerary in the atlas. Dates come from the supplier feed and are refreshed nightly.
DepartsReturnsDaysShipOffer
2026-09-082026-09-1710—Yes

What the fare includes

  • 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. On the ground or by air, explore Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion and Grand Canyon national parks. Fly over the remote reaches of Capitol Reef and see the Grand Canyon from the air... Spend two nights on the Grand Canyon's South Rim... Enjoy independent sunrise and sunset spirit-of-the-moment experiences in the national parks… and gain insights through filmed vignettes by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, sharing their own personal stories and of those who shaped the creation of the national parks.

Current offers

  • Tauck Bridges: Save When You Travel As A Group — through 2027-12-31 · Tauck Bridges family adventures are designed to bring generations together through enriching experiences, shared discoveries and seamless planning. From grandparents and parents to children and grandchildren, families can explore the world together while Tauck takes care of the details. When 8 guests travel together on the same departure, the 9th guest travels free — and groups of exactly 8 receive 50% off one guest’s fare. It’s an unforgettable way to celebrate life’s special moments while making the most of your time together.

Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.

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