Pioneer Adventures of the Old West

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The legends of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy are never far as you awaken your inner cowboy on this National Parks tour. See your Family Fun included highlights and must-sees in the itinerary below.

Departure dates

From 12/05/2024 to 06/10/2024

What's included

Highlights.
1 Kickoff Party (KP)7 Breakfast (B)3 Dinner (D)1 Lunch (L)Flagstaff: Get a bird’s eye view from the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course walking among the tall Ponderosa Pines 15 to 60 feet off the ground.
Get your adrenaline pumping and see the sights as you adventure on suspended bridges, swings, obstacles, nets and ziplines.
Williams: 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.
Sedona: Take the scenic route down into the serene, artistic town of Sedona to take in the surrounding red rock and pine forests.
Flagstaff: Get a bird’s eye view from the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course walking among the tall Ponderosa Pines 15 to 60 feet off the ground.
Get your adrenaline pumping and see the sights as you adventure on suspended bridges, swings, obstacles, nets and ziplines.
Grand Canyon National Park: Explore Grand Canyon Railway and view Kaibab National Forest on your way to The Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon National Park: Meet Canyon Dave, who shares fascinating stories about this extraordinary feat of nature and its development over the past 40 million years.
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.
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.
Grand Canyon: Feel good knowing you’re doing good visiting Desert Viewpoint Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site where members of 11 Indigenous tribes share their stories, family histories and cultural demonstrations.
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.
: Explore the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley with a Local Specialist: Visit Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Historic Cameron Trading Post, Lake Powell, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and Wild West Junction, Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course, Glen Canyon, Flagstaff, Page: Scenic Drive in 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 RailwayGrand Canyon: 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.
: An expert Travel Director and professional Driver: Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted: All porterage and restaurant gratuities: All hotel tips, charges and local taxes: Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals: Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras: Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing: All transport and transfers shown: Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys): Optional Experiences and free time: On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
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An expert Travel Director and professional DriverCherry-picked hotels, all tried and trustedAll porterage and restaurant gratuitiesAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesBreakfast daily and up to half of your evening mealsMust-see sightseeing and surprise extrasAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingAll transport and transfers shownLuxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)Optional Experiences and free timeOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
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Itinerary / more information

  • Day 1 Howdy folks! Arrive in Phoenix and transfer to Scottsdale on your own. You can spend the afternoon at leisure before your journey kicks off with an evening shindig to meet your new travel partners.
  • Day 2 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 we'll Connect With Locals and enjoy a Be My Guest experience dinner hosted by the owners of local western restaurants.
  • Day 3 Discover Flagstaff this morning. Get a bird's eye view from the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course walking among the tall Ponderosa Pines 15 to 60 feet off the ground. Get your adrenaline pumping and see the sights as you adventure on suspended bridges, swings, obstacles, nets and ziplines. With a free afternoon, you can explore Flagstaff's bustling food and beverage scene at your own pace.
  • Day 4 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.
  • Day 5 Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER(R) Experience as we visit Desert View's Pueblo-style Watch tower and support the development of the Desert View Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site. This afternoon, join an optional MAKE TRAVEL MATTER(R) Experience at Red Heritage, a Navajo owned and operated Native American Performing Arts Theatre, for a show of powwow dancing, flute playing and live drum music while enjoying a tasty lunch. Or choose to take a once-in-a-lifetime flightseeing experience with a helicopter landing atop the iconic Tower Butte. Conclude your day with a fun Lake Powell Pizza Party.
  • Day 6 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. Soak in the lush vegetation, wild rivers, roaring waterfalls and towering white and pink cliffs. Perhaps challenge yourself with a hike to the Emerald pools before taking the scenic Mount Carmel Highway admiring views of waterfalls and slick rocks, watching out for spectacular formations like the Great Arch of Zion and the distinctive Checkerboard Mesa. The red-orange-pink hued hoodoos of Bryce Canyon are your final stop for today. Continue the fun over an optional barbeque dinner at Ebenezeer'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.
  • Day 7 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). Our adventure through the Old West almost at its end, we get gussied up for a Farewell Dinner.
  • Day 8 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. Make your way to Las Vegas International Airport, or your hotel if you're extending your stay.
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