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Review of Grand Circle Cruise Line

One of the industry's  small cruise companies , GCCL-Grand Circle Cruise Line (gct.com) was established in 1958 as a travel company serving the American Association of Retired People (AARP). Since then, Grand Circle has expanded as an independent cruise company offering meaningful experiences for the "over-50's". Today GCCL offers a full range of cruise tours and land tour programs. The company's main business is discounted, extended-stay travel vacation programs in Europe, most occurring during winter in the south of Spain. Grand Circle also provides escorted tours all around the world, with a strong emphasis on enrichment.

In 1985 the company was acquired by Alan and Harriet Lewis. They took operations to higher levels by building on the company's original base and expanding the destinations and offerings available. A continuing feature has been the right decision to avoid public advertising, focusing on referrals, past guests and direct requests for information. The Program Directors of the company started out as resident hosts, lecturers, and guides and developed over the years into hallmark service for the Grand Circle company. With each new program and destination, regional offices were opened across the globe, providing support and monitoring operations in an area. The new options often came at request or suggestion of past passengers, who form sort of an "alumni" association. 

Starting in 1997, the company began promoting European river sailings on partially or fully chartered ships to its clientele. Due to the enthusiastic response, Grand Circle tried to ensure both excellent qualities of the product and control of the operations by deciding to have its own ships built - River Symphony was the first one in 1998, followed by a series of constantly improved ships over the years in various regions of the Mediterranean, Europe, Russia, and Egypt. Grand Circle also runs chartered operations in Antarctica, Europe, Panama, China, and Burma, under both the Overseas Adventure and Grand Circle brands.

Along with the current operations, mention should be made of company's sense of commitment to responsible tourism in the regions where it operates. During the last 20 years, the Grand Circle Foundation has committed more than US$92 million to advance education and preserving cultural traditions. In Egypt's Valley of the Kings, Grand Circle has funded the construction of shade/information pavilions to make the travel experience more worthwhile. The Foundation also supports around 100 schools in 30 different countries. 

Grand Circle Cruise Experience

Grand Circle Cruise Line offers a full range of small-ship cruises for the over-50 set. 

As with all Grand Circle Cruise Line's programs, company's passengers are over 50, in some cases even much more so. The line doesn't market to families and doesn't accept kids as passengers. Its guests are generally well traveled, with large percentage repeat passengers and members of their Inner Circle loyalty program, an organization for those who have made 3 or more trips with the line. The majority of passengers are married couples, though clusters of friends sailing together and singles are not unusual. Given Grand Circle's focus on learning experiences, most of the company's guests are open-minded and curious, eager to try new things.

Since Grand Circle is an American cruise line and generally does whole-ship trips, the language of the day at all times is the English. The crews, and most especially the company's Program Directors, are at the very least conversationally fluent. Most of Grand Circle passengers are Americans or American-connected.

While the ships of the line are designed for the regions in which they operate, they are as much about comfort as a destination. All cabins are well-appointed and quite spacious. On the ships operating in Western Europe, the upper-deck staterooms have true balconies, while the lower decks feature large windows. Generally, Grand Circle's Europe-based ships have twin beds only. Shipboard bathrooms are excellently fitted out, and rooms are kept spotless. CNN, movies, alternative music, and language channels are available, along with line's onboard info channel.

Dining is also professionally handled. Depending on the ship, there is a mix of a buffet (breakfast and lunch) and served (dinner). Though menu options vary, regional and local specialties are always included. Specialty evenings are also offered - for example, an Egyptian buffet - depending on the itinerary.

General entertainment is casual and low-key. Nobody goes on a cruise by Grand Circle for bingo or karaoke, though both may be offered. Sometimes there may be a costume night, black-and-white dress evening, or passenger talent show. 

The real focus of any voyage by Grand Circle Cruise Line is the chance to experience other histories, traditions, cultures, and people. Through excursions ashore and onboard lectures, meals and talks with local people, demonstrations by or visits with local artisans, passengers truly have the chance to expand their understanding and knowledge of other places. 

Itinerary of Grand Circle Cruise Line

Currently, Grand Circle Cruise Line's fleet includes the following vessels:

• MV Clio (Tere Moana)
• MV Athena (currently CMV Astoria - CMV charter)
• MV Artania (Phoenix Reisen charter)
• MS Provence barge
• MS River Anuket

Note: You can see the CruiseMapper's list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the "itinerary" section of our River Cruises hub. All river passenger shipping line companies and their fleets are listed there.

Grand Circle cruises to Cuba

Grand Circle Cruise Line offers Cuba cruises on the MV Clio ship (former Tere Moana). The itineraries are 11-nights in length, leaving one-way from Miami Florida to Havana , or the reverse from Havana to Miami. The sailing part is 7 days, visiting the Cuban ports of call Caibarien, Cienfuegos, Matanzas, Remedios, Santiago de Cuba, Trinidad. Passengers will disembark in port Cienfuegos and will be transported overland to the capital Havana (with included 3-night hotel stay there). Then cruise passengers fly back to the USA. The reverse 11-night itinerary starts in Havana and ends in Miami.

• Grand Circle Cruise Line's Cuba cruise prices start at USD 6,800 pp. fares are inclusive of visas, accommodations, meals, guided land tours, gratuities, port fees, airfare (Miami-Havana, or Havana-Miami), also of airport transfers in Miami.
• The 89-passenger MV Clio (formerly known as Tere Moana) was acquired in 2015 from Paul Gauguin Cruises. Grand Circle invested over USD 5 million in the following refurbishment. The vessel entered into service in May 2016.

The list of passenger shipping lines offering cruises to Cuba included:

• Carnival Paradise leaving from Tampa Florida - cheapest prices (from USD 480 pp)
• Royal Caribbean (ship Empress of the Seas , leaving from Miami Florida)
• Holland America (ship Veendam ) leaving from Fort Lauderdale since December 2017
• MSC Cruises (ship MSC Opera , leaving from Havana)
• Oceania Cruises (ships Marina and Regatta ) starting in 2017, Cuba circumnavigation, stops in Cienfuegos and Havana, also part of some Panama Canal transition itineraries.
• NCL (ship Norwegian Sky , 4-day itineraries with Havana overnights - starting May 2017
• Azamara Cruises (ship on Azamara Quest from Miami)
• Thomson UK / Marella Cruises (ship Marella Dream ) 7-day, leaving roundtrip from Jamaica (Montego Bay) to Havana
• Ponant Cruises (superyacht Le Ponant , leaving from Miami Florida)
• Pearl Seas Cruises (ship Pearl Mist , leaving from Fort Lauderdale Florida)
• Lindblad Expeditions (chartered sailing ship MS Panorama II, leaving from Havana)
• Celestyal Cruises (ship Celestyal Crystal , leaving from Havana and Montego Bay Jamaica)
• International Expeditions (leaving from Havana, charter flights out of Miami)
• Victory Cruise Lines - MS Victory I - fly-cruises from Miami to Havana (home-port Cienfuegos /departures)

Note: According to the current Cuban law, US citizens of Cuban origin (born in Cuba) are not allowed to visit the island country (including on cruise ships). Regardless of their US citizenship status, Cuban-born Americans were denied booking on cruise itineraries visiting ports in Cuba. However, the situation changed in April 2016, after Carnival Corporation negotiated with the Cuban government for allowing ships with Cuban-born passengers, as such US citizens are allowed to visit the country on USA-Cuba charter flights. The Carnival-fathom line started Miami to Cuba cruises in May 2016.

Alaska Airlines offers regular nonstop flights to Havana from Los Angeles (California USA). An 80-min ling JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Havana costs less than USD 100. Previously, air travel from the USA to Cuba was thought charter flights only.

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Feedback on Grand Circle cruise line?

By CruiseMark , May 5, 2023 in River Cruising

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I’m considering a Christmas Market cruise with Grand Circle cruise line (River Harmony). It’s hard to find recent reviews or feedback.   

If you have ACTUAL RECENT EXPERIENCE WITH THEM, say within the last two years, I’d love to hear it. Especially around dinner food. Please don’t post opinions on them if you’ve never sailed with them.   

YES, I know they’re a budget line and their ships aren’t anywhere near the luxury of Avalon, Tauck or Uniworld, but I like that they have some unique experiences for Christmas.   

Thanks in advance. 

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We've taken many GCT river cruises (and OAT trips and small ship cruises).  We did both  their Christmas Market cruises on the Rhine and on the Danube, but before Covid.  We loved both of them.  Yes, they're not as fancy as the more  upscale lines, but they focus more on "people to people" activities.  This will include going to local churches for Christmas choral events, home-hosted meals as well as going to the Christmas Markets at each stop.  

Dinner always had three options (meat, poultry, fish) usually with a vegetarian option.  If you have any food issues, let them know, and the chef will speak with you each night to set up the next night's meal.  Of course, you'll have a soup, salad, side dishes, dessert, etc. I am somewhat picky but always found something I liked.   Included wine selections vary in quality, but you do have the option to purchase more "upscale" wines if you wish.  

We had actually planned on doing a Christmas Market cruise (a repeat) this coming December, so we recently looked at all their options.  However, we decided to   do one of their Egypt trips in December  instead.  The world has too many places to visit! 

Thank you so much, @JerseyGem  That’s exactly what I wanted to know. Extremely helpful, thanks. 

We just did the Christmas Markets on Grand Circle on MS River Aria this last December. Nuremburg to Vienna. My parents love GC, and they planned and paid for it. Crew was very nice. There were 4 program directors, and they all pretty good. at least one, I'd say was excellent.

Our biggest issue is with the ship design. We HATE the cabins. The dual fold-down bunks is unacceptable to us.

We found the food meh. 

I didn't find the excursions all that different from Ama, other than the fact that the program directors did a lot more of them where Ama hires local guides. I didn't feel there were more "people to people" activities. In fact, there was nothing like @JerseyGem  describes on our cruise.

My most recent GCT cruise was pre Covid, so things may have changed. Yeap, the separate beds are an issue for some. Food is so subjective. The crew were all friendly and helpful and the Captain was very accessible. I like the GCT model with Program Directors that always accompany the group, even when there is a local guide.   

I took the Rhein cruise, which I think is the itinerary River Harmony does. It looks like this year’s itinerary has changed a bit from the one we took. We didn’t do a stop in Breisach, we did overnight in Strasbourg so it was easy spend time at the Market.  

I remember that there was a home hosted “kaffeeklatch” at one of the stops and a private choral concert at another. Also we were fortunate that one of our Program Directors observed that there was a Christmas choral concert at the Speyer Dom on our evincing there. We were able to attend this public event, and iirc, the ship’s schedule was modified to accommodate our attendance. [edit . . . Kaffeeklatch is on this year’s itinerary. They are having these home hosted visits currently; in the early days post-Covid they were not.]  

As memory serves, we usually (maybe always) had a tour with a local guide in the morning and also an opportunity to visit the Christmas Market later in the day. Typically, the Program Directors set up free time experiences daily for those who wanted something to do with an escort.  

On more than one occasion we  skipped returning to the ship for  a lunch on our own, eating in town in order to maximize our free time.   

If you know someone that has traveled previously with OAT/GCT hit them up for a referral and save a few $$. If you don’t know anyone, feel free to ask me.   😉 👍

Going on my first OAT (non cruise) tour soon!  Never sailed with GCT/OAT, but get a lot of brochures!  I believe they own some and charter some ships, so you may have to internet dig a bit for ship info:

Grand Circle River Harmony Cruise: Expert Review (2023) (cruisecritic.com)   

@CPT Trips I tried to message you to get your referral code, but it says “Feature disabled”. Not sure why. If you could try messaging me with it, I’d appreciate it. Thanks!

Can’t message on this site . . .

@Host Jazzbeau  is it OK to post my referral number here? @CruiseMark  Do you have a spam/junk email that you could post? Format as name at domain dot com, and I’ll send the info. 

Host Jazzbeau

There is no rule to stop you from posting your referral number, but Cruise Critic tries to protect your info and your privacy – that's why the software's PM function is permanently disabled.  The best approach is to use Google [they use you, so turnabout is fair play!] by setting up a dummy email account and posting that here.

[BTW, you will notice that I have done the same – in my signature.  Although I have come to realize lately that not everyone sees the signatures.]

@CPT Trips  I don’t feel comfortable having my email permanently posted here, unfortunately. Oh well. I tried. 

1 hour ago, CruiseMark said: @CPT Trips  I don’t feel comfortable having my email permanently posted here, unfortunately. Oh well. I tried. 

You are clearly not a New Yorker.  'Never leave money on the table!'

@CruiseMark  here’s a throwaway aol account. Do leave any spaces 

let me know here if you email 

12 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said: You are clearly not a New Yorker.  'Never leave money on the table!'

I’m not a New Yorker either, but “why pay retail?”

• 3 weeks later...

We have just finished a Rhine/Mosel river cruise, Antwerp to Basel.  The trip was mostly good, except that many of the pax came down with a viral infection(including us).  They provided room service for those who were sick and confined to their rooms.Pull down single beds were very uncomfortable and gave us back pain.  Food was good.  Wine and beer included in price. Program managers, and staff, including Captain  were  friendly and helpful.

One thing that left a sour taste for us was a bait and switch price.  We booked this trip in May 2020 for May 2021.  GCT cancelled because of Covid.  We had plans for 2022 and rebooked for 2023.  We had paid in full for the 2021 trip.  When we rebooked, they assured me that we would still get the same price and business air fare.  That proved not to be the case.  First they sent me a refund of $1110 and then demanded an additional $7500 because the business class airfare was only price Protected for 1 year.

We don't recommend GCT and will not use them again.  We have used Vantage Travel, but have read of problems with them and many unhappy customers.

Refund was because, unbeknownst to me, we no longer had business class.  They didn't explain that even though I asked.

Business class s fully paid on original booking was $4400

• 1 month later...

On 5/5/2023 at 5:48 AM, JerseyGem said: We've taken many GCT river cruises (and OAT trips and small ship cruises).  We did both  their Christmas Market cruises on the Rhine and on the Danube, but before Covid.  We loved both of them.  Yes, they're not as fancy as the more  upscale lines, but they focus more on "people to people" activities.  This will include going to local churches for Christmas choral events, home-hosted meals as well as going to the Christmas Markets at each stop.     Dinner always had three options (meat, poultry, fish) usually with a vegetarian option.  If you have any food issues, let them know, and the chef will speak with you each night to set up the next night's meal.  Of course, you'll have a soup, salad, side dishes, dessert, etc. I am somewhat picky but always found something I liked.   Included wine selections vary in quality, but you do have the option to purchase more "upscale" wines if you wish.     We had actually planned on doing a Christmas Market cruise (a repeat) this coming December, so we recently looked at all their options.  However, we decided to   do one of their Egypt trips in December  instead.  The world has too many places to visit! 

I have done the Danube Christmas markets two times and will be doing it again this year. Plus I've done the Rhine as well. I'm a big fan of Grand Circle travel. Everything that was listed in the post above is correct. I am not a foodie that's not the focus of my travels, but there is always something I can get if the main menu doesn't have anything to my liking. There's always a sugar-free dessert as well. I don't drink so I can't speak to how the beverages fair compared to other airlines. Another thing that I'm fond of is the fact that they do not use hotel style bedding. If you spend time in your room, you don't have to sit on a bed. The bed folds into the wall and you have a little banquette to sit on ... You can see that in the photos on the website..

NantahalaCruiser

On 5/28/2023 at 3:42 PM, Tom47 said: We have just finished a Rhine/Mosel river cruise, Antwerp to Basel.  The trip was mostly good, except that many of the pax came down with a viral infection(including us).  They provided room service for those who were sick and confined to their rooms.Pull down single beds were very uncomfortable and gave us back pain.  Food was good.  Wine and beer included in price. Program managers, and staff, including Captain  were  friendly and helpful. One thing that left a sour taste for us was a bait and switch price.  We booked this trip in May 2020 for May 2021.  GCT cancelled because of Covid.  We had plans for 2022 and rebooked for 2023.  We had paid in full for the 2021 trip.  When we rebooked, they assured me that we would still get the same price and business air fare.  That proved not to be the case.  First they sent me a refund of $1110 and then demanded an additional $7500 because the business class airfare was only price Protected for 1 year. We don't recommend GCT and will not use them again.  We have used Vantage Travel, but have read of problems with them and many unhappy customers.

Being verbally assured by a sales person is unfortunately generally not assuring.  What did your rebooked invoice show?

On 5/28/2023 at 3:42 PM, Tom47 said: We have used Vantage Travel, but have read of problems with them and many unhappy customers.

As many will already know by now, Vantage Travel is bankrupt and some assets have been sold to a new owner.  There is a plan to give discounts to customers who are owed money from Vantage, but it's  still unclear when the ex-Vantage ships will start sailing again and what the itineraries/service levels will be.

11 hours ago, NantahalaCruiser said: Being verbally assured by a sales person is unfortunately generally not assuring.  What did your rebooked invoice show?

It didn't because airfare was not available.

• 2 months later...

On 5/5/2023 at 12:10 AM, CruiseMark said: If you have ACTUAL RECENT EXPERIENCE WITH THEM, say within the last two years, I’d love to hear it. Especially around dinner food. Please don’t post opinions on them if you’ve never sailed with them.  Thanks in advance. 

We cruised Eastern Europe to the Black Sea in APR/MAY '23.  Thoroughly enjoyed it.  Regarding the food - well, just view my album .

• 6 months later...

marvelous marcia

We are doing romantic blue Danube August 11 to the 25th. Anyone else we have done a number of grand Circle travel trips all have been terrific, especially OAT we did Machu Picchu and the Galapagos. We often followed Viking river cruises and did the same itinerary. Looking for suggestions for free time in Prague or Budapest, Marcia 

Not far from the dock, stop at Ötkert (Zrínyi u. 4/A) and have a #2 Långos (cheese & sour cream). My Hungarian pal took me there, said it was the best and most authentic he'd found, he's lived there nearly his whole life. Have a beer or coffee, too.  Then, St Stephan's Basilica is just up the street, past the bronze cop.

Then, go about 3 blocks north to the Citizen's Holocaust Memorial. Continue across the street to Liberty Square.

I have been on 4 Grand Circle river cruises, 1 with Gate 1 and 1 with AMAwaterways.  Grand Circle was by far the best. And it is all because of the GUIDES.  Your personal guide (and there is usually one guide for every 25-30 passengers) will call you at home before you leave to ask if you have questions and then of course your number will be in his/her phone.  I once got lost in Antwerp and when I dialed our guide, she picked up saying "what's up Linda?"  The guides are also from the area in which you are traveling and extremely knowledgeable.  My AMAwaterways cruise was in the Bordeaux region of France and our guide was from IRELAND, currently living in Hungary.  He knew nothing about the French or their customs and embarrassed us by sending us into a full cafe in the middle of their extremely short lunch hour window, among other shortcomings.   He also had 160 passengers to deal with, although AMA sends you off with a local for whatever tour you picked.  His idea of a port talk the night before a stop was to show you photos of what you were going to see the next day - hello, can you say spoiler alert?  GCT doesn't make you pick your one shore excursion - they simply take you everywhere of interest you need to go.  Occasionally when there is an optional excursion offered, for which you do have to pay additional.  I also thought the food was quite good.

I haven't sailed with GCT since 2018, but I doubt that they changed their modus operandi.

3 minutes ago, Lindancer said: GCT doesn't make you pick your one shore excursion - they simply take you everywhere of interest you need to go.

That's an interesting way of justifying no choice of excursions!  

I much prefer AMA (and Scenic, also in my experience) for an extensive list of excursions that works for those who want a 'postcard' tour as well as those who want to do something off the beaten track [especially useful if you have already visited the area].  I'm sorry you had a poor Cruise Director on AMA (my experience has been better), but as you note the CD doesn't lead the excursions – local guides are hired for that purpose.  I also disagree about the photo previews: seeing the details is very helpful  for those who are still debating between choices. 

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The Perfect 2-Week Grand Circle Road Trip Itinerary

The Grand Circle Road Trip is a loop that covers some of the best Southwest America has to offer. Six national parks plus several national monuments and landmarks that highlight the iconic red rocks and sandstone landforms that have been carved out and formed from erosion, mostly due to the serpentine Colorado River. This part of the country is rather remarkable to explore. If you have two weeks of vacation to spare, the Grand Circle Road Trip is just that…GRAND!

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Where to Begin the Grand Circle Road Trip

Las Vegas is the best place to start the Grand Circle Road Trip for many reasons. First, it is the largest city on the loop so flying in and out will be quicker and cheaper than smaller regional airports. Also, you can extend your vacation and stay extra days in Sin City before or after your trip. Since this drive is a loop, you can choose to do this loop clockwise or counterclockwise. I opted to go counterclockwise just because I wanted to do the longer drives first. However, you can choose either way you prefer.

Itinerary Summary and Where to Stay Each Night

Obviously, you can customize your itinerary and where you stay each night based on your preference. I personally try to plan my trips so that I reduce the number of hotels I stay in, so I can stay in one hotel multiple nights, if possible.

Best Time to Visit the Grand Circle Road Trip

If you can avoid it, I would not drive the Grand Circle Road Trip June, July, or August because the summer temperatures can be scorching hot and the summer crowds can be rough. However, Bryce Canyon sits at an elevation of 8,000 – 9,000 feet and experiences much cooler temperatures than its other park counterparts. Typically the best times to experience Bryce Canyon is from May to September when the weather is warmer, but the crowds will be at much higher levels. Therefore, the best time to complete the Grand Circle Road Trip is April to May and September to early November for weather and crowd concerns.

Zion National Park uses a shuttle system for the Scenic Drive.  This system is typically in place from mid-February through Thanksgiving and over the Christmas/New Year’s holidays.  The shuttle system is very quick and easy to use, so I would not let it deter you from visiting when the shuttle is in operation.

Entrance Fees for the Grand Circle Road Trip

You will need to purchase a park pass to enter each of the national parks as well as day passes for Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument. It is imperative that you purchase an  America the Beautiful  park pass, which will allow you into all national parks for a year for one single fee.  If you paid for each park entrance fee separately, it would cost you $185.  The American the Beautiful Interagency pass is $80 plus a $9 shipping fee. Also, if you have a 4th grader in your household, you can get a family pass for free to the national parks that is good for a year. Find out more about that benefit  here . 

If you visit any state parks or participate in guided tours, these will be additional costs to the national park entry fees.

• Hoover Dam – Free to walk around, but a tour ranges from $10-$30 depending on the type of tour.
• Monument Valley – $8/person per day
• Horseshoe Bend – $10/vehicle parking fee
• Antelope Canyon – You must take a guided tour to see this canyon and ticket prices can vary. Click the link to see your options.
• Dead Horse Point State Park – $20/vehicle
• Valley of Fire State Park – $10/vehicle

What to Eat and Drink

As I do for many of my hiking vacations, I carry a  soft RTIC cooler  to keep sandwich stuff and drinks cold.  Most of this Grand Circle Road Trip is in the middle of nowhere, so we prepared by having sandwiches handy for lunch time.  Also, most of the restaurants are around are only open for breakfast and dinner.  I recommend stopping at a grocery store in Las Vegas before the region gets too remote.  Buy more water than you think you need if you are getting bottled water because it is hot and dry in the desert.

What to Pack for the Grand Circle Road Trip

• Water!! Whether you use a  hydration backpack  or carry  bottled water , make sure to pack plenty of water when outdoors!
• Sunscreen  – Protect your skin from the sun, and do not forget to reapply.
• Hat – More sun protection to block the sun from your face
• Hiking shoes /boots – Some of the hikes are on steep, slick rock, and people wearing regular tennis shoes struggled to keep their footing. Here are the  men ‘s version of the hiking shoes I love.
• Hiking socks  – The best way to prevent blisters is by keeping your feet dry. Moisture-wicking socks are the best way to do that.
• Water Shoes  – If you bring your own water shoes, you will not need to rent gear for The Narrows hike.
• Hiking Poles – Likewise, bring hiking poles for The Narrows hike to avoid having to rent gear.
• Backpack  – A backpack is a necessity when hiking to carry your water, snacks, sunscreen, etc. that you may need on your longer hikes.
• RTIC Soft-Sided Cooler  – Keep your drinks and sandwich stuff cool in this cooler.
• Packing Cubes  – Keep your stuff organized in your luggage with these packing cubes.
• Jacket – Even in warmer months, the temps can be cool so pack a light  men’s  or  women’s  jacket.
• Printed Maps/Directions – Cell service is spotty, so I recommend you print maps/directions or download offline maps to all hiking trails and parks you plan to visit.

Day 1: Las Vegas to Hoover Dam

Whether you arrive in Las Vegas the night before or in the morning of the first day of this Grand Circle road trip, you will need to rent a car. After you load your luggage in the car, start your journey towards Hoover Dam. You can walk across the dam at no cost (except a parking fee if you park in the garage), but there is a cost for any tours you choose to do. After you are finished touring Hoover Dam, drive to the Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. Walk to the center of the bridge over the Colorado River and get incredible views of Hoover Dam holding back Lake Mead.

Finish your day by driving towards the Grand Canyon. You can either stay the night in Williams, AZ or inside Grand Canyon National Park. If you make it to the Grand Canyon this evening, make sure to watch the sunset. The colors of the canyon are spectacular as the sun sets.

Day 2: Grand Canyon National Park

Spend the second day on the Grand Circle Road Trip exploring the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. From the Grand Canyon Visitor Center, walk along the South Rim Trail. Some notable viewpoints along this trail include Yavapai Point, Pipe Creek Vista, and Yaki Point. Once you have finished walking trails and shopping at gift shops, drive East on Desert View Road making stops at all the viewpoints until you exit the East Entrance. Finish the day by driving to Page, AZ.

Day 3: Page

Page, Arizona is full of natural wonders. Your first to see is Antelope Canyon. Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon are slot canyons that have become increasingly popular. These canyons exist on the Navajo Reservation, and you must book a  tour  to gain access. Reservations sell out, so make sure you book ahead of time. Due to time constraints, we only visited the Upper Antelope Canyon which you enter at ground level. If you choose to visit Lower Antelope Canyon, you enter the canyon from the top and walk down stairs to get to the bottom.

Horseshoe Bend is yet another amazing view that can be discovered in Arizona. The hike from the parking lot is an easy 1.5-mile, roundtrip stroll. At the end of your walk, see views of the dark green Colorado River 1,000 feet below you where it carved a 270-degree bend in the red canyon resembling a horseshoe. Check the Horseshoe Bend  website  for up-to-date entry fees, which are paid by vehicle type.

We spent a couple hours exploring Glen Canyon Dam Overlook area. There is no official trail here, just climb the red rock formations as long as you like. Walk onto the sculpted rust-colored sandstone to the canyon’s edge. See the Colorado River below you and Glen Canyon Dam just up river. Glen Canyon Dam created Lake Powell, one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the U.S. In the summertime, Lake Powell offers various summer recreational activities.

If you have extra time (or an extra day), you can check out the nearby Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. There are several amazing hikes in this park including The Wave, which is a trail so elusive you must win a lottery to get a permit to hike here. If you are lucky enough to win the lottery, you should definitely add a day to your Grand Circle Road Trip, so you have time to hike this 6.9 mile trail.

Day 4: Monument Valley

On Day 4, you will be driving a large chunk of the Grand Circle Road Trip to get to Moab, Utah. A nice stop about halfway to Moab is Monument Valley . The landscape is speckled with tall red rock formations that can be marveled at from the 17-mile driving loop on Navajo Nation lands. Wind and water have eroded this land over the last 50 million years creating what you see today.

Day 5: Canyonlands and Dead Horse

Our first stop was the Grand View Point Trail, which is an easy 1.8-mile hike beside a canyon wall.  This hike offers views of the incredibly deep canyons below.  Unfortunately, the canyons were difficult to see due to haze from a nearby forest fire.

Our next stop was the Green River scenic overlook before continuing our to the iconic Mesa Arch.  The hike to this arch is a short, easy 0.5-mile loop.  This hike is very popular, so you may have to wait your turn for a picture opportunity. After you finish discovering Canyonlands, head to Dead Horse Point State Park for more views of amazing canyons.

Day 6: Arches National Park

On Day 6 of your Grand Circle Road Trip, you will be visiting Arches National Park which is full of…you guessed it…arches! This park gets extremely busy year round. I often get alerts that the park has closed the entrance by 9:00 am even during less busy seasons. If there is one day that you wake up earlier than normal, this is that day.

There are numerous hikes of varying degrees of difficulty and trail length in this park that you can choose from. We elected to hike Windows Loop and Turret Trail (1.2 miles), Double Arch Trail (0.6 miles), and Devil’s Garden to Landscape Arch (1.9 miles). If you are feeling like a bit longer hike, try the trail to Delicate Arch (3.2 miles). This is the arch that is featured on the Utah license plates. Spend the rest of the afternoon driving the scenic drive and making stops at the pullouts for formations like Balancing Rock and Roadside Arch.

Day 7: Capitol Reef National Park

When you leave your Moab hotel this morning, drive to Capitol Reef National Monument located right outside Torrey, Utah. Great hikes for your time in this park are Hickman Bridge Trail (1.8 miles) and Cassidy Arch Trail (3.1 miles). You can also check out Petroglyph Panel and the orchards inside the park. Make sure to be at Sunset Point or Goose’s Overlook when the sun sets for some amazing views.

Day 8: Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument

The next two days on your Grand Circle Road Trip will be spent exploring Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument. This is one of the most remote parks in the United States. As such, there are not really any close lodging options. You could stay near Capitol Reef or Bryce Canyon, both of which are about an hour away from Grand Staircase – Escalante. I opted to stay in Torrey and make the drive each day, but do not worry, the drive is beautiful and the time will pass quickly while you are looking at the landscape.

Your only hike for the first day in this park is Lower Calf Creek Falls, which is a 6.7- mile fairly easy trail that leads to a giant waterfall. Be sure to bring your lunch, a swimsuit, and plenty of water. There is little to no tree cover on this hike, and I saw a lot of people suffering from heat exhaustion. So I cannot stress enough to bring lots of water! When you get to the falls, take a dip in the water so you can cool off before hiking back to the parking lot.

Day 9: Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument

The drive to Grand Staircase – Escalante will be a little longer this morning as you head to Hole in the Rock Road on the other side of the park.  The first stop on Hole in the Rock road is Devil’s Garden, which is a small area filled with natural bridges, arches, and hoodoos.  We spent about an hour walking around this area and crawling on the structures.

The second stop, which is about 30 miles down Hole in the Rock road, was the  Peek-a-boo and Spooky Slot Canyon  hike in the Dry Fork area.  This hike is a moderately strenuous 4.5-mile hike along a canyon rim, down steep slick rock, up a 12-foot rock wall, and through two slot canyons, with Spooky being barely wide enough to squeeze through.  If you get claustrophobic or cannot scale a 12-foot wall, do not attempt these slot canyons.

Both of today’s stops are along a rough, rutted, dirt road, so it is highly recommend to drive a 4×4 vehicle to access this road.  We did see regular vehicles driving it, but they were struggling and driving less than 10 mph.  After heavy rains, this road is completely impassable even with a 4×4. If you are not traveling with a 4×4 or you do not think you can physically or mentally hike the slot canyons, you can substitute these hikes with the Escalante Natural Bridge Trail, which is 4.4 miles.

Day 10: Bryce Canyon National Park

After loading up, we continued our Grand Circle Road Trip to Bryce Canyon National Park.  The hoodoos in this park are unbelievable.  I had seen pictures of the Bryce Canyon hoodoos before, but none of them did this park justice.

We began the drive at the furthest point, Rainbow Point, which is at an elevation of 9,115 feet.  We stopped at all the scenic pullouts before reaching the amphitheater.  The Natural Bridge pullout was my favorite until we got to the amphitheater.  The road past the amphitheater is closed during winter months and snowy conditions due dangerous road conditions, so make sure to plan your trip around the possible closures.

The amphitheater is the pinnacle of the scenic drive because it is where all the hoodoos are. It is worth stopping at all the stops, but the best view of the hoodoos is at Inspiration Point.

If there is one hike that you do this day, it has to be the 2.9 mile, moderately difficult, Navajo Loop and Queen’s Garden. This trail takes you down into the canyon, and you can walk among the hoodoos. When you are finish your One Day in Bryce Canyon , continue the Grand Circle Road Trip to Springdale, Utah which is the gateway to Zion National Park.

Day 11: Zion National Park

Today’s big event in Zion is the Narrows, which is an epic hike in the Virgin River that carved a narrow canyon.  The walk through the ice-cold, flowing river over a bed of rocks makes this hike a strenuous one.  We hiked this in water shoes and with hiking poles.  If you do not have water shoes and hiking poles, it is highly recommended that you rent water boots and a walking stick from an outfitter.  This hike can be up to 9 miles long, depending on how far you go before you turn back.  We hiked approximately 5 miles total.  Even though this hike is difficult and requires special gear, it is an absolute must-do!  This was one of my favorite hikes of the entire Grand Circle Road Trip.

Day 12: Zion National Park

You have a couple options on your second day in Zion. The first is the ultra challenging Angel’s Landing Trail which finishes with plunging cliffs on both sides of the trail, but ends with amazing elevated views of the canyon. However, if this is not your cup of tea (which it is not mine), you can hike the 3-mile Emerald Pools Trails.

No matter which morning adventure you choose, spend the afternoon on the Mt. Carmel-Zion Scenic Drive. Stop at the Zion Canyon Overlook for a short but exciting trail with an overlook where you can see the hairpin turns of the road below.

Day 13: Valley of Fire State Park

On the Grand Circle Road Trip from Zion National Park to Las Vegas, stop at Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park for some really interesting and beautiful formations. This park is located just an hour outside of Las Vegas, so it can get crowded with people looking to escape the city. This park offers several short hikes that are perfect for all skill levels as well as beautiful scenic drives.

The most popular hike in the park is the Fire Wave which looks very similar to The Wave hike I previously mentioned. However, this hike does not require a lottery permit and is only 1.5 miles in total length making it is a great substitution for The Wave.

Other hikes you can enjoy include Elephant Rock (0.3 miles), White Domes (1.1 miles), Pastel or Pink Canyon (0.5 miles), Mouse’s Tank Trail (0.8 miles), and Rainbow Vista (1.1 miles). You can also see petroglyphs at Atlatl Rock and climb on the Beehives located near the west entrance. For more about this state park, visit 13 Reasons You Should Visit Valley of Fire . After you get your fill of Valley of Fire, head to Las Vegas for the night.

Day 14: Las Vegas

You have completed the Grand Circle Road Trip! Depending on your travel plans, you can either fly out from Las Vegas today or spend the day (or extra days) exploring Sin City. Spend your time walking in and out of the perfectly themed hotels and casinos, eat at amazing restaurants, see a world-class show, or try your luck at gambling. These are just some of the ways you can spend your time in Las Vegas. For first timers, I recommend following this 2-Day Self-Guided Walking Tour of Las Vegas .

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Alley Keosheyan

Thank you so much for linking to our site, http://www.HorseshoeBend.com ! FYI, there’s a good alternative hike to The Wave located right in Page, AZ, known as the “New” Wave. No permit, no fees, easy family-friendly hike. Hope you get a chance to come back and try it!

Wow! I had no idea! I will definitely check it out! Thank you for commenting!

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Grand Circle Small Ship Cruises serves both our Grand Circle Travel and Overseas Adventure Tour (OAT) brands with an award-winning fleet known for exceptional value and high-quality experiences in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Custom-designed according to our travelers’ specifications, our fleet includes 50+ small river and ocean-going ships that we own or privately charter.

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Traveling with Grand Circle is about more than sightseeing. It’s about immersing yourself in other cultures, sharing the warm camaraderie of like-minded American travelers, and feeling comfortable, safe, and well-cared for every step of the way. It’s not simply a destination you’ll find, but a profound awareness of the life-changing joy of cultural connections, and we’ve been creating those connections for more than 50 years.

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