Grand Canyon Vacation Packages

Southwestern U.S. Family Adventure Exploring Arches to Moab

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 by Patrick Tigue

Zion Tours

Glorious red sandstone arches, vast views of cloudless skies, and moments to create memories with your family.  These are all perks of enjoying a Southwestern US Adventure Vacation with Austin-Lehman Adventures.   You will be visiting the states of Colorado and Utah viewing the grand monuments of the Wild West.  With fascinating histories and beautiful natural sculptures this family vacation will be like none other.  Also with experienced guides, perfected tour packages, and fascinating destinations, Austin-Lehman Adventures has left very little up to chance.  Take away the guesswork and let Austin-Lehman Adventures plan your vacation today.  

Southwest biking tours

Your Moab Family Adventure Vacation starts in Colorado National Monument, reaching 2000 feet above the valley, home of the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Arches.  You will be able to experience the vastness of this National Monument as you raft down the Colorado River to see the sheer cliff walls, dessert plants, and abundant wildlife.  Your day starts of with a delicious breakfast at Moab’s Jail House Café, boasting the best breakfast in town!  

Rafting the Colorado River

Afterwards you will experience Moab and why it has been declared an American biking mecca.  Astounding cliff walls, and endless views of spectacular landscapes, create a biker’s paradise to explore the views from the seemingly endless mountaintops.  The trails and loops provide endless hours of adventure as you experience the floating feeling of Moab.  To top it all off, you also get a 14-mile downhill rush along the mesa to experience the sheer heights first hand.

Moab adventure vacations

Arches National Park and it’s erosion over millions of years have provided some of the most awesome arches, incredible sandstone towers, and eroded monoliths.  Your visit to Delicate Arch during your Moab Adventure is the perfect photo opportunity to capture the La Sal Mountain Range and all of its glory.  Just when you feel like you have gotten enough dessert experience you can cool off again in Mary Jane Canyon. 

Arches National Park

No adventure is quite complete in a dessert paradise like this without some off-roading by Hummer Jeep.  You will explore Slick Rock over petrified sand dunes, as the wheels of the jeep grip to the sandpaper like surfaces of the dunes.  Unwind at the end of the day with a relaxing deep tissue massage, and a feast of finger-licking fares before retreating to your comfortable bed for hours of peaceful slumber. 

Bryce National Park

At the end of each night, during your Southwestern U.S. Adventure Vacation, you will retreat to Red Cliffs Lodge, with a rugged western feel, located right along the Colorado River.  This stunning location has even been filmed in many classic movies including the John Wayne classic, Rio Grande.  Voted “Best In State” award for hotels in Utah for the year of 2012, as well as past years, this is a must experience resting location after a full day of adventure.   

Also check out some more photos on our Pinterest account at Southwest U.S. Family Adventure Arches to Moab

Your friendly Southwest lover,

Patrick

Couples in the Canyonlands

Monday, July 9, 2012 by Kasey Austin

Looking for the perfect vacation for you and your sweetie? Why not head over to the land of the red rocks on our Utah: Arches to Moab Adventure? From hiking and biking through looming, crimson rock formations to relaxing in a beautiful lodge overlooking the best rapids of the Colorado River, you can’t go wrong with this couples retreat!

Picture you and your significant other descending through the depths of the oldest rock formations in the Grand Canyon via raft! Though the Colorado River is quite chilly, a little splash from your paddle won’t hurt as the hot sun shines down on your back over the canyon rim. Prepare to get soaked as your raft careens through whitewater rapids again and again! What better way to put your adventure skills to the test than an excursion down the ole Colorado!

Utah: Arches to Moab Adventure

Take your honey’s hand as you weave in and out of the shadows created by the photographic Fisher Towers. Hiking to these unique sandstone formations will provide you with unmatched views of the Towers with a backdrop of the snow-capped La Sal range. The jaw-dropping views will leave you reeling with want for more of the same!

Utah: Arches to Moab Adventure

After long, fun days of biking along the Island to the Sky route or exploring the slick rocks of Moab via Hummer, you’re going to love the luxuries that Red Cliffs Lodge has to offer. Treating yourself to a hot stone massage or a short walk to the banks of the Colorado River will be welcome comforts after your big days of adventure! Make sure to grab a glass of wine and catch a sunset from the deck of the lodge – the colors are indescribable!

Utah: Arches to Moab Adventure

After all is said and done, you can’t go wrong with Utah as your future destination for your next couple’s retreat! You’ll experience the adventurous side of the red rocks and the romantic side of the Red Cliffs Lodge all bundled into one package for you and your other half. Take a look at all our Adventure Vacations for Couples and pick the one that fits the both of you best!

 

See you on the trails,

 

Kasey Austin

Honeymooners Delight in Adventure Tours

Monday, April 2, 2012 by Tour Support Team

Engaged couples often find that one of the most exciting parts of planning a wedding is deciding on the honeymoon. While many grooms want to surprise the bride with the wedding trip destination, brides also want to have a choice in this once in a lifetime trip.

Surely an adventure vacation for couples is just the right type of getaway to inspire tales repeated to children and grandchildren as you grow old and gray together. So at the start of your life together, our adventure tours promise to provide the happy couple with great memories of fun, pampering, dining, biking, hiking, culture and education all wrapped up into one package. We handle every detail including activities, accommodations and dining. The bride and groom just need to be prepared for experiencing everything that their destination of choice has to offer.

Fortunately, there are many journeys to choose from because our travel itineraries include locations in North, Central and South America as well as Europe and Africa. For Mountain adventure getaways with skiing, kayaking and wilderness exploration, couples will find their choice of Canada, Rocky Mountains, Alaska or Grand Canyon vacations.

Those who want to experience foreign cultures and breathtaking scenery will find our European vacations  just right for honeymoon vacations. With trips to France, Spain, Italy and more, honeymooners will enjoy biking, gourmet dining and walking through picturesque villages and wineries.

For an unforgettable honeymoon, join us on one of our journeys as you begin your first days together as a married couple.
 

Yo, Ho, Ho and Adventure Travel Companies?

Sunday, April 1, 2012 by Tour Support Team

The latest in adventure travel companies isn’t about a pirate ship sailing the windswept and stormy seas as it attempts to find treasure on distant islands. Although certainly the idea of Captain Jack Sparrow adrift in any ocean would set many a woman’s hearts aflutter these days!

In our time, adventure travel is about experiencing the best of a favorite physical activity such as hiking or biking with a location that offers an incredible setting and culture in which to pursue this adventure. Our adventure vacation packages combine the sport, if you will, favored by the traveler with all the natural beauty of a European landscape or physical challenge of a rock cliff in the Grand Canyon. Add to the mix incredible, gourmet food and exposure to the culture of the local people, and adventurers of all ages will experience something quite different from usual tourist destinations.

And every last detail from the accommodations to the activities is carefully planned out so that all guests have to do it show up and allow our professional and friendly guides lead them on in their adventure of a lifetime.

Whether you choose to stay in North America or venture south to Patagonia, you can rest assured that we have everything handled for you so that you can truly enjoy your vacation time away. Contact us today to learn more about our selection of exciting and exotic travel destinations.
 

Surprise Your Family with Our Grand Canyon Vacation

Monday, March 26, 2012 by Tour Support Team

If you are looking for an adventure packed vacation with your family, call Austin-Lehman Adventures now to learn more about our customized family adventure vacation packages. We understand the diverse interests of different people and plan a lot of activities like sight-seeing, rafting, hiking and much more.

Journey through the north and south rim of the Grand Canyon and explore the inner canyon on your day hike to discover an amazing world under these gigantic rocks. The magnificent Grand Canyon stands proudly spreading over 277 miles of land. Carved by the Colorado River over millions of years, the Canyon is defined and redefined. People often feel overwhelmed as they are surrounded by this huge natural wonder of the world.

Grand Canyon National Park is full of surprises, and you’ll find new adventures waiting for you at every turn. As you hike along the rugged rocks, you’ll be mesmerized by the scenic beauty of this place.  Walk with our guides to the Pipe Creek Vista and learn amusing historical facts and other information about the place. There are many trails to explore, and our adventure trips make sure that you discover the wonders of the Grand Canyon on your own pace. Explore the mysterious Colorado River rafting through its gentle and wild waters amidst the Hualapai Indian Tribal Lands.

Reserve Grand Canyon vacation packages today by visiting our travel catalog online or calling us at (800) 575-1540.
 

Grand Canyon Vacation of a Lifetime at Havasupai

Thursday, March 15, 2012 by Tour Support Team

Austin-Lehman Adventures Grand Canyon

Carved by the Colorado River and its various tributaries over millions of years, the Grand Canyon is a vast mountain range with great depths and soaring heights. Out of our numerous adventure vacation packages we offer here at Austin-Lehman, you must not miss our Grand Canyon vacation if you have the passion for thrilling adventure.

Family adventure vacations are a perfect way to spend quality time with your family and truly revel in some heart pumping action. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon stands proudly over 277 miles of land. Mostly unknown to tourists is a hidden oasis of thundering waterfalls, serene lakes and hot springs. It’s a place called Havasupai, the most remote village of America.

Hike the uneven rocky paths of the canyon – the only way to reach the base camp of the falls and your efforts of the day will prove to be worthwhile at very first sight. Cascading waterfalls falling into sparkling blue crystal clear water is nature’s way to give you well deserved relaxation. Play around and splash water on your partner and sleep camping under the clear night sky at the foot of a 100 ft. waterfall.

Take a hiking tour in the Grand Canyon National Park and hike on the Bright Angel Trail and along the rims to catch the first glimpse of the roaring river below. Visit Navajo and Hopi trading posts, and shop for exquisite Native American jewelry and handicrafts. Stroll through the picturesque East rim and check out the Desert view lookout.

Make the Grand Canyon your vacation destination this year by simply stopping by our website to view our travel destinations.
 

Grand Canyon Hiking Vacations

Monday, February 27, 2012 by Tour Support Team

austin-Lehman Adventurers Hiking Grand Canyon

Plan your Grand Canyon holiday solo or with a partner and travel with Austin Lehman on our amazing adventure trips. You can choose a cycling or hiking vacation and explore the wonders of the world around you in a unique way.

The spectacular natural beauty of Arizona stretches from red rock formations in Sedona to vast Sonoran desert. Adventure lovers experience a real treat journeying through Arizona as it offers loads of different activities like fishing, hiking, hot air balloon rides, biking and even skiing. Travelers also won’t want to miss the fun of water sports and white water rafting in the Colorado River flowing along the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

This vacation will have you descending the six mile South Kaibab trail for fantastic views of the canyon and Skeleton Point from where you get the first glimpse of the river. Walk through the unpaved paths in the western rim and hunt for fossils and dinosaur footprints all while enjoying the beauty of rare solitude in the north rim of the canyon.

Whether planning a daylight or overnight hiking trip, our Grand Canyon vacation is a wholesome package with serene nature, vast desert and gigantic mountains that give you an unforgettable lifetime experience. Challenge and surprise yourself by climbing the great heights and truly see the immense size and beauty of the mountains that leave anyone feel humbled and overpowered.

To learn more about our Grand Canyon vacation packages, visit us online or call us on our 24/7 support line at (800) 575-1540.
 

Play in the Cascading Havasupai Waterfalls

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 by Tour Support Team

Havasupai Waterfalls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare yourself for a rockin' adventure vacation package with Austin Lehman guides as you take a hiking trip to reach Havasupai Falls.

Blessed with numerous exquisite pools and waterfalls, this place is an ideal location for camping. Plenty of lodges are available for people who don’t want to stay out at night; however, the experience of camping is generally described as a commune with nature. Havasupai Falls are a must see destination when holidaying in Havasupai Village. The waterfall plunges almost 100 feet falling into a pool of green blue waters. You can jump into the falls from behind this grand structure, and it will push you to safety by the sheer natural power generated in the pool.

After a day of hiking to the cascading waterfall, the joy of relaxing and playing in the water below is a perfect way to end the day. The next day brings even more excitement and adventure as you take the hike to the farthest fall of Havasupai - Beaver Falls. It is a series of falls all the way to the canyon and makes a perfect destination to play around all day and then spend a night in the Grand Canyon. It is the kind of Grand Canyon vacation that will force you to make it a yearly ritual forever.
 

Inspiring Journeys with Grand Canyon Vacation Packages

Thursday, February 16, 2012 by Tour Support Team

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Exploring the rocky cliffs and awe inspiring waterfalls of the Grand Canyon is simply an unforgettable experience. There may be destinations that look similar in pictures, but Grand Canyon vacation packages let you discover the reality of the awesome grandeur on your own.

Pack your bags and get ready for some real thrill and adventure as you go on cycling tours to marvelous vistas along the grassy fields that surround the canyon. While pedaling in this area, you will encounter more unexpected wonders to make this vacation truly memorable. Watch cascades of waterfalls flow into travertine pools as you take in the spectacular sights and sounds of these natural wonders.

The immense size and powerful look of the Grand Canyon overwhelms your senses. This adventure trip offers plenty of activities to choose including white water rafting in the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon or hiking along the southern rim traveling on the historic Hermit road. Hiking can be done during the day admiring the scenic beauty or even overnight. Whether hiking, camping, rafting or cycling Austin Lehman guides leave no stone unturned when it comes to arranging a perfect trip to be remembered for a lifetime.
 

Southwest America Adventure Vacations

Thursday, February 16, 2012 by Tour Support Team

Southwest America Adventurer Vacations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discover the wonders of Southwest America by experiencing the mystical Grand Canyons and vast deserts. Plan it solo or with a partner and head out to explore the picturesque village of Havasupai; one of the most remote villages of America. Blessed with numerous waterfalls, mud pots, geysers and steam vents, it is a perfect adventure vacation package.

Trek unbeaten and unpopulated paths through rugged scenery to reach the base camp below a waterfall. Be one with nature and sleep under the stars. Wake up rejuvenated and ready for a fun filled day as you go on hiking and cycling tours.

Austin-Lehman adventure guides give you a personalized and customized vacation tailored to suit your dreams. The trip also educates you on some amazing facts about continental America. You’ll be welcomed by stark red canyons and inspiring Pa'rus trail.

After a busy day of hiking, cycling and trekking, you will have the opportunity to sit and unwind at the chapel of the Holy Cross. There is a feeling of immense peace and serenity when you relax after a tiring day. The experience when your mind is thinking of nothing and just being in the moment makes the hike worthwhile and unforgettable.
 

Plan a Family Adventure Vacation in Yellowstone National Park

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 by Tour Support Team

Plan a Family Adventurer Vacation in Yellowstone National Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Planning a family adventure vacation is indeed a very exciting project for any family. The key aspect of an ideal adventure trip is a package that includes loads of fun activities, absolute safety for the family and a cozy retreat to settle down after a long and eventful day. There is all this and much more to look forward to on a Yellowstone National Park vacation. It is the world’s first national park, and there is a lot to see and explore. As a favorite destination for millions of people from all over the world, visitors find the park a great way to connect with nature.

Wildlife, hot springs, geysers, steam vents, mud pots and breath taking views of Yellowstone are just a few of the many adventures just waiting to be discovered. While traveling along the Grand Loop road, you won’t have to wait for hours to get a glimpse of a bison, grizzly or wolf. Austin Lehman adventures take you off the main road to explore the forest by hiking the secluded backcountry trails and watching these animals in their natural abode. Easily walk off from the park area thronged with visitors and explore by foot, river rafting in white waters and horseback.

Apart from the number of hot springs and geysers that are scattered in Yellowstone, there are a few places untouched and serene known mostly by the locals or the guides of Austin Lehman. There are the beautiful Absaroka Mountains, extraordinary Grand Canyons and the unforgettable experience of seeing firsthand the most popular geyser in the world, Old Faithful.

Plan your Yellowstone vacation adventure today by visiting us online to review our 2012 catalog.
 

Discover the Geological Wonders of the Grand Canyon

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 by Tour Support Team
Being in the outdoors is a wonderful way to enjoy everything nature has to offer. Hiking vacations are trips that perfectly combine leisure, outdoor adventure and fun.  By visiting the Grand Canyon, singles, couples and families can experience one of the most exciting adventure trips available in the United States.
Utah - Arches to Moab
Where else can you discover hidden gems in nature like waterfalls and caves with interesting rock formations and lush vegetation awaiting you? Most travelers are amazed at the 360-degree view of the Grand Canyon. The lookout point was not named “Ooh Aah” for nothing.  All the hard work hiking will quickly be forgotten once you see the stunning views of the Grand Canyon. The pictures often seen in guidebooks just don’t do justice to the experience of actually being there.

The Grand Canyon is much more than just scenic views. Discover your inner Indiana Jones by hunting fossils and see how the rocks bear witness to different geological changes. The rock formations hide many fossil discoveries beneath their pretty structure. While it is illegal to remove them, you can take photos and learn more of the fascinating history of their formation.

The whole experience itself of visiting this part of the country is unforgettable. Sometimes, it is not the destination that makes a trip memorable but the people you are with that makes it more fun and pleasurable. Visit Austin Lehman online to learn more about our Grand Canyon vacation packages that will bring a richness of experience to your next adventure vacation.

Top 10 Tips for Planning the Perfect Couples Getaway

Friday, February 10, 2012 by Kasey Austin

Jack and Linda

Jack chuckles as he recalls his last vacation with Linda. As a newly dating couple, their first weeklong getaway included a map with too few details, lost hotel reservations, and forgotten picnic lunches on several occasions. Linda even had a run in with a beehive and guess who forgot to bring the first aid kit?! Jack appreciates the memories now but remembers the stresses of the critical moments on what was supposed to be a relaxing vacation. Does this sound in any way familiar? Are you ready to plan the perfect getaway for you and your honey? Well, read onto discover some helpful hints on planning, preparing and playing on your next couples adventure!

1. Where Should We Go? What’s on your bucket list? What’s on your partner’s bucket list? Is there anywhere that you’veboth always wanted to visit? Write down your top 10 places you want to vacation and compareit with your significant other’s. Do your lists overlap? Can you meet somewhere in the middle?Choosing your destination is the beginning of an exciting process for creating the perfectvacation. What better way to bring you together as a couple than planning for an adventure inyour future? Whether you’re brand new to this or you’re a seasoned veteran to the planningprocess, choosing the perfect vacation can be a memorable experience.

2. Biking, Lounging or Both? Now you need to figure out what kinds of activities you both like to do. Do you enjoy cycling onyour weekends or would you both rather lounge on the beach with a good book? Maybe you liketo go the extra mile while she would rather pamper herself in the spa. Whatever activities youlike to do, there is a tour operator out there for you, waiting to fulfill your requests. Many touroperators create flexible schedules so that you and your significant other can choose the rightamount of activity for you in a stress-free environment. And we all know that the perfect couplesvacation includes the least amount of stress!

3. Been There Done That. Maybe you’ve already hiked through the Grand Canyon together or rafted the Pacuare River in Costa Rica. But have you ever biked in France along the banks of the calm Loire River? Can yousay that you’ve snowshoed through drifting white snowbanks while watching Old Faithful eruptagainst a frosty sky? Would you ever hike the Inca Trail to be rewarded with the stunning viewof Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate? Trying a new activity as a couple in a new destination canbe a rewarding experience for the both of you as you travel outside your comfort zone. The thrillof ziplining through a rainforest canopy will not soon be forgotten if you take a go at it together..

4. How Many is Too Many? Do you want to vacation with just you and your honey? Or would you rather join a group oflikeminded individuals with the same goals in travel as you? This is a question to ponder withyour significant other. Independent travel as a couple can be a romantic way to enjoy your one-on-one time together. Group travel is also a fun way to meet other couples and discover newexperiences. Whichever way you decide to go, you still get to spend quality time together andthat’s what really matters!

5. Time and Dinero- This is the fun part! What does your future time frame look like? Does she only get two weeksof vacation time a year? Does he not want to travel in the summer months when families crowdthe ideal destinations? How are you going to know when the “right” time is to travel? A tip forcouples: traveling in the offseason (spring and fall) can be a great (and cheaper) way to see someamazing destinations without the crowds. If you can’t make the offseason work for your timeschedule, no worries – there are many romantic pockets of busy destinations just waiting to bediscovered. As for dinero, make sure you and your significant other create a budget for travelthat you both feel comfortable with. Vacationing without overspending is a satisfying feeling that
will leave you and your other half wanting to travel again and again!

6. All the Factors- There are so many different variables that can become part of the vacation planning process butyou will want to center in on just a few so as not to get overwhelmed! Accommodations are a bigone. Do you want to sleep luxuriously in a four star hotel or camp under the stars on a cot? Therange of accommodations is endless and up to what you and your spouse feel comfortable with.Another variable to look at is climate. Would you rather race down the ski slopes on a winterwonderland vacation or bask under an African sun while searching for the elusive cheetah?Also, what types of terrain are you as a couple ready for? Hilly or flat? Rocky or smooth? Longor short? Looking at every single factor in the vacation planning process can be overwhelming.Tour operated trips can take the stress out of this variable planning process by giving youunlimited options in doing a vacation your way.

7. Google is Your Friend! Go ahead and research to your heart’s content. The great thing about Google is that typingin “Yellowstone” or “Couple’s Retreat” will pull up thousands of search results that you cannarrow down over a few days or a few months. Really, it’s up to you. How much time do youwant to put into creating the perfect vacation for you and your spouse? Do you want to createa vacation from scratch as a couple or would you rather find an all inclusive vacation package?As you begin your research on your ideal destination, you may find yourself quickly narrowingdown the possbilities. Afterall, you and your significant other have already talked about whereyou want to go and what you want to do – now go find it!

8. Ask around- Is there just too much on the Internet for you to sift through on your own? Talk to other couplesthat you know who’ve traveled before – they probably have some great suggestions. Also, a localtravel agent can help you narrow down your search. Tour operators can connect you with pastguests who can recommend a specific trip. The possibilities are endless – just get out there andask!

9. Working Out is… Fun did you both just sign up for that big bike trip in South Dakota that you’re not quite sure you’reready for? Why not work out together to prepare yourself for an active vacation? With ouralready busy schedules, it’s difficult to find time to go to the gym or even take a walk aroundthe neighborhood. Pledge to your significant other that you will do some sort of activity togethersay, three times a week for at least 45 minutes. Get those old bikes in the garage tuned up for aride along the local bike path. Take a yoga class together. Take the dog on a walk. Your workoutplan doesn’t have to be strenuous – just get out there together! You’ll feel better about yourself,your relationship, and your preparedness for your upcoming adventure!

10. Live It Up together! Take advantage of your time spent together on your vacation. Do things you never thought youwould do. Sneak a bottle of champagne out onto the balcony to enjoy a drink under the stars.Ride the last leg of the bike ride to get the best view of the sunset. Book that massage that youjust never seemed to have time for back home. Make your vacation as memorable as possible
because these will be the stories that you as a couple hold with you always. And don’t forget, it’snever too early to start planning your next vacation!

If you’re looking to plan the perfect getaway for two, start with these tips and see what you come up with. Begin thinking today about where you want to go tomorrow – the possibilities are endless! With a little planning and preparation, you can be sure to cash in on the perfect couples adventure. So go ahead, get started lovebirds!

Your friendly travel expert,

Kasey Austin