Itinerary
- Day 1
Phoenix to Scottsdale
You'll arrive in Phoenix and head to Scottsdale whenever works best for you. Later this evening, you'll meet your Travel Director and the rest of the group for dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch)
- Day 2
Scottsdale to Grand Canyon
This morning you're driving through Sedona, where artists have set up shop among the red-rock buttes, then heading through Oak Creek Canyon. After that, a Local Specialist joins you at Grand Canyon National Park to walk through the geology and different layers of the canyon. You'll overnight at a lodge right inside the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional meal of mutton stew, frybread, vegetables, melon, coffee and Navajo tea at Shash Dine Eco Retreat on the Navajo Nation with Navajo storytelling by storyteller and award-winning Diné recording artist Eli Secody)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (National Park Lodges Grand Canyon)
Included Activities
- Visit Sedona
- Drive through Oak Creek Canyon
- Visit Grand Canyon National Park
- Geological talk about the Grand Canyon with geologist Canyon Tim
- Explore the Visitor Center
- Walk along the Rim Trail
- Drive through Coconino National Forest
Landmarks Sedona Oak Creek Canyon Grand Canyon National Park 
- Day 3
Grand Canyon
If you want to, there's an optional flightseeing tour over the canyon early on. Later you'll drive Desert View Drive along the South Rim and stop at Desert Viewpoint for the views. You'll also walk out to Horseshoe Bend to see the canyon's rim, then finish with a Be My Guest experience on the Navajo Nation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott Page at Lake Powell)
Included Activities
- Drive along Desert View Drive on the South Rim
- View from Desert Viewpoint
- Visit Horseshoe Bend
- Walk to canyon rim at Horseshoe Bend
- Be My Guest experience on the Navajo Nation
Optional Activities
- Flightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon
Landmarks Desert Viewpoint Horseshoe Bend 
- Day 4
Grand Canyon to Moab
You're heading from Page into Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience tour. There you'll spend time among the buttes and mesas while Dinié tribe members prepare food and share their stories. From there, you'll drive to Moab and have the evening to walk around Main Street.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Cookout lunch with steak, chicken, traditional Diné tacos and fry-bread with members of the Navajo Nation in Monument Valley), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Place Moab)
Included Activities
- Tour Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park in 4x4 vehicle with Navajo guide
- Outdoor MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience with Diné-prepared meal in Monument Valley
- Scenic drive to Moab
Landmarks Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Moab - Day 5
Moab
Check out Arches National Park, where you'll find natural sandstone formations and plenty of spots for photos. After that, you're heading to Canyonlands National Park to visit Island in the Sky, a mesa sitting 1,000 feet above the land around it with views across dramatic sandstone formations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hyatt Place Moab)
Included Activities
- Explore Arches National Park
- View Delicate Arch
- View Balanced Rock
- Visit Canyonlands National Park
- Visit Island in the Sky at Canyonlands
- View from Green River Overlook
- View from Grand Viewpoint
Landmarks Arches National Park Delicate Arch Balanced Rock Canyonlands National Park Island in the Sky 
- Day 6
Moab to Durango
You'll arrive at Mesa Verde National Park to see the well-preserved sandstone dwellings built by Ancestral Puebloan people. Then you're off to Durango, where you'll stay at the historic Strater Hotel with the evening free to explore the town itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Strater Hotel), Hotel (Strater)
Included Activities
- Explore Mesa Verde National Park
- View cliff dwellings
- Ride Mesa Top Loop
- Ride Cliff Palace Loop
- View Cliff Palace
Landmarks Mesa Verde National Park Cliff Palace 
- Day 7
Durango
The day is yours to spend however you like in Durango. You can take an optional drive along the Million Dollar Highway through Ouray and Silverton if you want, or ride the coal-fired narrow-gauge train through wilderness, or try white-water rafting on the Animas River instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Strater Hotel), Hotel (Strater)
Optional Activities
- Scenic drive along the Million Dollar Highway from Ouray and Silverton
- Ride aboard the coal-fired, steam-powered narrow-gauge train
- White-water rafting trip on the Animas River
Landmarks Durango Million Dollar Highway Ouray Silverton Animas River - Day 8
Durango to Santa Fe
You're traveling the High Road between Santa Fe and Taos, which is about 56 miles and runs through beautiful country. You'll stop at one of the major Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites and tour Taos Pueblo with a tribal resident guide who'll explain how people have lived there continuously for 1,000 years. After that, you'll head to your hotel near Santa Fe's Historic Plaza.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza), Hotel (Piñon Court By La Fonda)
Included Activities
- Travel along High Road - Santa Fe Scenic Byway
- Visit Ancestral Puebloan archaeological site
- Explore Taos Pueblo with tribal resident guide
- Meet Taos tribal resident guide
Landmarks Taos Pueblo Santa Fe 
- Day 9
Santa Fe
Today is completely free in Santa Fe. You might visit the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, check out chocolate shops and art galleries near where you're staying, or head to other attractions around town. You'll have dinner back at your hotel this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza), Hotel (Piñon Court By La Fonda)
Optional Activities
- Visit Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
- Explore chocolate shops
- Explore art galleries
Landmarks Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Santa Fe Historic Plaza - Day 10
Santa Fe to Albuquerque
You're heading to Albuquerque for the Balloon Fiesta, one of the largest hot air balloon festivals around. You'll see mass ascensions, special shape balloons, competitions and entertainment throughout the day. Access to the Chaser's Club gives you a private outdoor patio spot for watching the display.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown)
Included Activities
- Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta access
- Chaser's Club private outdoor patio access
Landmarks Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Park - Day 11
Albuquerque
Hundreds of colorful balloons will fill the sky this morning. After that, you'll transfer to Albuquerque International Airport, or if you'd rather, you can extend your stay at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- View hot air balloon ascensions
Optional Activities
- Extend stay at Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
Landmarks Albuquerque International Sunport
