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Pioneer Adventures of the Old West

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8 days

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Overview

Unlock your pioneer spirit of the Old West on this US National Parks Tour. Sunny Scottsdale welcomes you to Arizona. Explore bohemian Sedona, then board a scenic train through the Kaibab Forest en route the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon National Park, before experiencing majestic Page and Lake Powell. Enjoy a picnic lunch in Zion National Park and head to Bryce Canyon, home of the ghostly hoodoos.

Locations Visited

Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona, Williams, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Las Vegas

Countries Visited

United States

Travel Style

Family Experience

Accommodations

7 nights included

Age Requirements

Minimum age 5

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Itinerary

COLLAPSE ALL EXPAND ALL

Day 1

Enjoy a Scenic Ride to Scottsdale

Howdy folks! Arrive in Phoenix and transfer to Scottsdale on your own. You can spend the afternoon at leisure before meeting your new travel partners for dinner.

  • Accommodation

    Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch


  • Meals

    Dinner

Your trek through America's frontier history begins in the Sonoran Desert. Stampede through the luminous orange and red landscapes of Sedona with your choice sightseeing. Then, it’s on through Oak Creek Canyon to the historic railroad town of Williams, where you’ll Connect With Locals and enjoy a Be My Guest experience dinner hosted by the owners of a local western restaurant.

  • Accommodation

    Grand Canyon Railway


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

Highlights

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Dinner in the Old West

No doubt Williams, Arizona has both a Route 66 and Old West Town. And Wild West Junction screams Old West! California transplants Dan and Judy Curns host a special Be My Guest dinner. The married couple will provide some entertaining history on Williams Wild Wild West past.

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The Route to Sedona

Take the scenic route down into the serene, artistic town of Sedona to take in the surrounding red rock and pine forests.

Discover all that Flagstaff has to offer today. Head to Walnut Canyon National Monument to spot cliff dwellings and learn all about the Sinagua people who lived here over 800 years ago. Enjoy a scenic self-guided 0.9-mile loop trail that allows visitors to explore the dwellings up close, as well as breath-taking views of the canyon and its diverse plant and animal life. Enjoy lunch on your terms in downtown Flagstaff before you Dive into Culture at the Museum of Northern Arizona learning all about the cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau over a guided pottery-making class. The remainder of your evening is free for you to explore Route 66 just steps away from your hotel.

  • Accommodation

    Grand Canyon Railway


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

Museum of Northern Arizona - Prehistoric Pottery

Explore the history and culture of the Ancestral Puebloan people who lived in northern Arizona. You'll see examples of pottery from the past and observe its evolution over time. View contemporary Indigenous pottery and learn about the traditional tools and techniques, many of which are still in use today. Finally, create your own clay pot or sculpture using either ancient or modern tools, which you can take home as a keepsake.

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Stays with Stories: Grand Canyon Railway Hotel

Step into a bygone era at refurbished Grand Canyon Railway Hotel which was built to serve passengers on the Santa Fe Railroad in 1908. Next door to the train depot and just a block away from downtown Williams and historic Route 66, you’re in the ideal spot to make the most of the Grand Canyon. Tempt yourself with dining options at the Fred Harvey Restaurant and Spenser’s Pub or relax in the indoor pool and hot tub.

Cut dirt and board your train to the Grand Canyon for some Family Fun, passing the vanilla-scented Ponderosa Pines and through the Kaibab National Forest. Tales of Old West legends are brought back to life as they travel with you along the rugged landscapes. We arrive at the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Walk the rim and learn from a Local Specialist how this extraordinary feat of nature developed over the past 40 million years.

  • Accommodation

    National Park Lodges Grand Canyon


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Journey On The Grand Canyon Railway

Explore Grand Canyon Railway and view Kaibab National Forest on your way to The Grand Canyon.

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Meet Canyon Dave

Meet Canyon Dave, who shares fascinating stories about this extraordinary feat of nature and its development over the past 40 million years.

Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you visit Desert View's Pueblo-style Watch tower and support the Grand Canyon Conservancy and their development of the Desert View Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage Site. Enjoy lunch on your own in Page before heading over to the iconic Horseshoe Bend. You'll witness the Colorado River carving through the red rock canyons with sweeping vistas as far as the eye can see. Afterward, you can choose to join a Navajo Local Guide for a tour through one of the magical slot canyons surrounding the region. In the evening, join an optional MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Red Heritage, a Navajo owned and operated Native American Performing Arts Theater, for a show of powwow dancing, flute playing and live drum music while enjoying a tasty dinner.

  • Accommodation

    Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Grand Canyon Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience

At Desert Viewpoint Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site learn about the 11 Grand Canyon tribal communities. Discover Native crafts watching a carpet weaving demonstration, or you may enjoy traditional song and dance performances. Your visit and donation provide a continuous source of funding for the on-going development of the Cultural Heritage Site while allowing guests to engage directly with Indigenous community members. The experience directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities and Goal 11: Responsible Production and Consumption.

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Visit Horseshoe Bend

Behold the majestic beauty of Horseshoe Bend, where the mighty Colorado River gracefully curves through the heart of the desert landscape, creating a breath-taking natural spectacle that must be seen to be believed. The hike to Horseshoe Bend is approximately 0.75 miles (1.2 kilometers) one way, making it a total round-trip distance of about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers). The trail is relatively easy and well-maintained, suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. It typically takes around 20 to 30 minutes to hike from the parking area to the overlook, where you'll be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of the bend and the surrounding landscape.

Explore yet another great natural triumph in Zion National Park by shuttle or on foot. Connect to history following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. Immerse yourself in Zion's vibrant landscapes, where lush vegetation lines winding rivers, seasonal waterfalls cascade down canyon walls, and towering white and pink sandstone cliffs soar overhead. Perhaps challenge yourself with a hike to the Emerald Pools before continuing your adventure to the red-orange-pink-hued hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, your final stop for today. Continue the fun over an optional barbeque dinner at Ebenezer's Show and Dinner feasting on salmon, flat iron steaks and grilled chicken and tasty sides while taking in an energizing live country music show.

  • Accommodation

    Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

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Visit Zion National Park

Unlock geological history as you walk the paths and trails of Zion National Park, following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. The lush vegetation, wild rivers, roaring waterfalls and towering cliffs of this park will have you reaching for your camera over and over again. You’ll even drive through the amazing 1.1-mile, sandstone Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel built from the late 1920s through 1930, when it was the longest tunnel of its type at the time.

Take your seat in an amphitheater of the must-see, towering sandstone spires of Bryce Canyon. Bask in these pink, orange and rusty-red limestone spires, known as hoodoos, that seem to rise from the desert floor. Explore the rim, learning how the canyon was formed over millennia by the erosion of sandstone and limestone, before spending the afternoon at leisure. Choose to blaze your own trail on a one-hour horseback ride in the Dixie National Forest, climbing Bristlecone Pine Ridge with 1,500-year-old Bristlecone Pines (one of the oldest living things on the North American continent). Your adventure through the Old West almost at its end, you get gussied up for dinner.

  • Accommodation

    Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

Highlights

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Morning in Bryce Canyon National Park

Hello, hoodoos. As you arrive at Bryce Canyon National Park, enjoy seeing the pink, orange and rusty-red limestone spires, known as hoodoos, rise up from the valley floor. Explore the visitor center to learn more about the history and geology of the park before a scenic drive along Bryce Canyon Road with possible stops at Sunrise Point, Sunset Point and Inspiration Point. You’ll love seeing how Bryce Canyon, home to the largest collection of these spires in the world, is in a league of its own.

Hoodoos to your back and high-living ahead, depart on the last leg of your journey to Las Vegas with a stop in St. George, Utah for lunch on your own. You'll be transferred to Las Vegas International Airport, or your hotel if you're extending your stay.

  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore the Grand Canyon with 'Canyon Tim', a Local Geologist

  • Visit Sedona, Flagstaff, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Museum of the North, Horseshoe Bend, Historic Cameron Trading Post, Grand Canyon National Park, Page, Lake Powell, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park

  • Scenic Drive through Red Rock Country, Oak Creek Canyon and Desert View in Arizona. Grand Canyon Railway journey through the Kaibab Forest

  • Iconic Train journey aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway

What's Included

Travel Director

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Hotels

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized

Meals

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Sightseeing

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

Audio

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Transport

  • All transport and transfers shown

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Optionals

  • Optional Experiences and free time

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