Itinerary
- Day 1
Phoenix to Scottsdale
You'll arrive in Phoenix and head to Scottsdale on your own schedule. Spend the afternoon walking around at whatever pace feels right, checking out shops, galleries, or just getting a feel for the area. Later you'll meet up with your travel group for dinner and get to know everyone before the trip officially starts.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch)
Optional Activities
- Afternoon leisure time exploring Scottsdale
- Day 2
Sedona - Williams
This morning you're driving through the Sonoran Desert toward Sedona, where you'll have time to wander around those orange and red rock formations at your own pace. The drive takes you through Oak Creek Canyon, which offers some nice views along the way. By evening you'll reach Williams, a small historic railroad town where your group will have dinner at a local western restaurant. The owners will be there sharing stories about the area's Old West history, which adds something different to the usual meal experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Be My Guest experience dinner hosted by Dan and Judy Curns, owners of a local western restaurant, featuring entertaining history of Williams' Old West past)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Canyon Railway)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing in Sedona (choice of options)
- Drive through Oak Creek Canyon
- Be My Guest experience dinner in Williams hosted by local restaurant owners
Optional Activities
- Additional Sedona attractions or activities
Landmarks Sedona Oak Creek Canyon - Day 3
Flagstaff
You'll start by heading to Walnut Canyon National Monument to see cliff dwellings left by the Sinagua people. There's a 0.9-mile loop trail that takes you around the canyon with some good views. After that, you'll have lunch downtown whenever you're hungry. In the afternoon there's a guided pottery-making class at the Museum of Northern Arizona where you'll learn about the art and culture of the Colorado Plateau. Your evening is free, so you can explore Route 66 near the hotel or just relax wherever you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Canyon Railway)
Included Activities
- Visit Walnut Canyon National Monument
- Self-guided 0.9-mile loop trail through cliff dwellings
- Guided pottery-making class at Museum of Northern Arizona
Optional Activities
- Additional dining options in downtown Flagstaff
- Route 66 exploration near hotel
Landmarks Walnut Canyon National Monument Museum of Northern Arizona Route 66 - Day 4
Grand Canyon
You'll board the historic Grand Canyon Railway for a journey through Ponderosa Pine forests and the Kaibab National Forest. The staff shares stories about Old West legends during the ride, which helps pass the time. Once you arrive at the Grand Canyon, a local specialist will walk the rim with your group and explain how the canyon formed over millions of years. It's a different way to see the place than just looking at it on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (National Park Lodges Grand Canyon)
Included Activities
- Historic Grand Canyon Railway journey through Kaibab National Forest
- Walk Grand Canyon rim
- Guided talk with Local Specialist about Grand Canyon geology and history
Landmarks Grand Canyon Kaibab National Forest Grand Canyon Railway - Day 5
Desert View - Page - Horseshoe Bend
You're starting at Desert View, where there's a Pueblo-style Watchtower and the Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage Site run by the Grand Canyon Conservancy. After exploring there, you'll head to Page for lunch on your own. Later you'll get to Horseshoe Bend, which is famous for how the Colorado River curves through the red rock landscape. If you want, there's an option to explore a slot canyon with a Navajo guide. In the evening, you can catch a show at Red Heritage, which is owned and run by Navajo performers featuring powwow dancing, flute playing, and live drums along with dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas)
Included Activities
- Visit Desert View Pueblo-style Watchtower
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Grand Canyon Conservancy's Desert View Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage Site
- Visit Horseshoe Bend overlook
Optional Activities
- Guided slot canyon tour with Navajo Local Guide
- Evening MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Red Heritage: Navajo-owned performing arts theatre with powwow dancing, flute playing, live drum music and dinner
Landmarks Desert View Watchtower Horseshoe Bend Desert View Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage Site - Day 6
Zion - Bryce Canyon
You'll spend the day in Zion National Park, either taking the shuttle or hiking through on foot. The trails follow routes that Native Americans and early settlers used, and you'll walk through vegetation, rivers, and past huge sandstone cliffs. There's an optional hike to Emerald Pools if you want something extra. Later you're heading to Bryce Canyon. If you're interested, there's an optional barbeque dinner at Ebenezer's with salmon, flat iron steaks, and grilled chicken, plus live country music during the meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Zion National Park by shuttle or on foot
Optional Activities
- Hike to Emerald Pools in Zion National Park
- Barbeque dinner at Ebenezer's Show and Dinner feasting on salmon, flat iron steaks, grilled chicken and tasty sides with live country music show
Landmarks Zion National Park Emerald Pools Bryce Canyon National Park - Day 7
Bryce Canyon
This day is all about Bryce Canyon, where you'll see those distinctive red, orange, and pink limestone spires called hoodoos. You can walk the rim and learn how water and wind shaped the canyon over a really long time. The afternoon is yours to do whatever you want - relax at your hotel or take an optional one-hour horseback ride through Dixie National Forest. The ride goes up Bristlecone Pine Ridge past trees that are over 1,500 years old, some of the oldest living things anywhere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn)
Included Activities
- Explore Bryce Canyon rim
- Learn about canyon formation and geology
Optional Activities
- One-hour horseback ride in Dixie National Forest climbing Bristlecone Pine Ridge with 1,500-year-old Bristlecone Pines
Landmarks Bryce Canyon National Park Dixie National Forest Bristlecone Pine Ridge - Day 8
Bryce Canyon to Las Vegas
You're leaving Bryce Canyon heading toward Las Vegas with a stop in St. George for lunch on your own. From there you'll get a transfer to either Las Vegas International Airport or your hotel if you're staying longer in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Lunch in St. George, Utah
Landmarks St. George Las Vegas International Airport
