Exploring Arches, Canyonlands, Monument Valley, and Mesa Verde		2013 DEPARTURES 5/12-5/17, 5/26-5/31, 9/1-9/6, 9/29-10/4 Click on a date to reserve your space
Trip Length	6 days/5 nights
Group Size	4-16
Arrive/Depart	Durango, Colorado
Price	From $2,595 to $2,995
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Trip Motif Culture History Deep Southwest Sojourn : Journey Highlights

The intrigue of the past, beauty of the present, and the pleasures of the outdoors blend perfectly on this journey of discovery to the fascinating, deep Desert Southwest. Enjoy guided hikes into an astounding landscape of spires, fins, arches, and canyons, where you learn both the grand and subtle influences that shape life here. You'll follow an expert guide to Ancestral Puebloan sites to learn how ancient people adapted to the land, and also have a chance to get on "river time," on a half-day float down the Colorado River. The pace and variety of this journey make it a fantastic trip, and May and September are a great time to explore this stunning desert landscape.

• National Parks: Arches, Canyonlands, and Mesa Verde National Parks are shining, southwest jewels in the national park system, offering unique views and experiences.
• Half-day Colorado River float: Unwind and watch for raptors as you bob easily down a quiet section of the Colorado River.
• Fun walks: Enjoy a variety of easy to moderate (and incredible) hikes to explore astonishing landforms and archaeological sites.
• Culture and history: Learn about ancient cultures that once occupied this landscape, and get the modern tribal perspective.

"You'll get a beautiful feel for the amazing, and amazingly diverse, canyon country on this journey, with its interesting and moderately paced hikes, and visits to off-the-beaten path cultural sites." Barbara Mall, OBP Travel Advisor