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The Grand Canyon
and Sedona, AZ

May 24 - 30, 2009


Grand Canyon National Park covers more than 1.2 million acres of forests, streams, waterfalls, deserts, canyons, and plateaus. Five of North America's seven life zones and three of its four deserts are found within and around the Canyon making this a truly unique destination.  The canyon's grandeur at sunrise and sunset are sure to make for memorable highlights.  Included in this wonderful trip will be a visit to Sedona, AZ and the beauty of the spectacular red rocks.  We love this part of the country and are sure you will too.

 

 

A picture may say a thousand words, but in the case of the Grand Canyon, the real thing will leave you speechless.

Booking Deadline - 15 February 2009
Reserve a Space on this Tour

Space Available


$1620
(non-member: $1695)
Single Room–add $515

Activity Level:
 75% Easy;
   25% Moderate
  

 

TOUR INCLUDES:

- Services of WTT Tour Leader and local guides

- Activities as noted on the itinerary

- Breakfast daily, 3 dinners

- Transportation as noted on the itinerary

- Time to explore on your own

- Airport Transfers

Hotels:

Phoenix: Airport Embassy Suites or similar

Grand Canyon: Maswik Lodge or similar

Sedona: Arroyo Roble Hotel or similar

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Air Information
Travelers will make their own air reservations and are requested to arrive and depart as follows:

 

Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)


Arrive:
Sunday, May 24th no later than 12:00noon.

Depart:
Saturday, May 30th no earlier than 12:00noon.


Early Arrival:
To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, consider arriving a day early into Phoenix. The room cost will be:

    $60 dbl / $120 sgl

Special Notes Regarding this Trip:

- Activities in this itinerary may require a significant amount of walking

- Some walks may be on uneven or non-paved surfaces

- The Pink Jeep tour is not recommended for anyone with back problems.

 

Not Included in the Price of this Tour:

- Air to and from your home

- Meals and activities not specified in the itinerary

- Any personal expenses and any guide/driver gratuities

- Transfers are not provided by WTT for early arrival.

 

Sunday, May 24: Arrive Phoenix Airport; Heard Museum; Welcome Dinner

Arrive at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport no later than 12 noon.  We will then visit the Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art.  With exhibitions of cultural objects and fine art to jewelry and fashion, the Heard Museum offers the best in traditional and contemporary American Indian art.  We will get together this evening for our welcome dinner. (B,D)

 

Monday, May 25: Montezuma's Castle, Grand Canyon 

We will travel to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon with a stop at Montezuma's Castle National Monument, a 20 room cliff dwelling nestled into a towering limestone cliff.  It is one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings in North America that tells a 1,000 year-old story of survival in a desert landscape. Upon arrival at the Grand Canyon, we will check into our hotel with the remainder of the day free.  (B)

 

Tuesday, May 26: Interpretative Ranger Programs; Rim Hike

This morning, we will join in one of the many Park interpretive excursions to learn more about this fascinating area. The afternoon will find us on The Rim Trail - an easy, flat hike. This trail offers excellent walking for quiet views of the inner canyon.   We will hike a 4-mile section from the Abyss shuttle stop to Hermit's Rest.  Hermit's Rest makes a great place to rest, and from here we can catch a shuttle bus back to the village.  (B,D)

 

Wednesday, May 27: Free Day at the Canyon

There are no shortages of things to do and see.  Make this your day for a very personal tour of the Canyon.  (B)

 

Thursday, May 28: Sedona, Pink Jeep Tour

We leave the Park today on our way to beautiful Sedona.  This afternoon we will go on a jeep tour into the heart of the Red Rocks. Stunning vistas await you at nearly every turn. It’s a great way to gain a different perspective on this beautiful land.  (B)

 

Friday, May 29: Sedona - Free Day,  Farewell Dinner

Enjoy a free day in Sedona. The town is famous for the natural red-rock formations, as well as for the wonderful artist crafts that can be found in numerous galleries around town.  Surrounded by breathtaking red-rock monoliths, Sedona is a haven for everyone who loves spectacular scenery and open spaces.  You can be active and hike, shop at the arts and crafts shops, take a balloon ride or just bask in the beauty all around you. Your WTT tour leader will have lots of ideas for a great day in Sedona. This evening we will gather for dinner together and reminisce about the great week we've had together. (B,D)

 

Saturday, May 30: Return Home

We will depart Sedona for Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in the morning.  Make your return flight to depart Phoenix no earlier than 12 noon.   (B)

 

 

 

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All previous information has been superseded.