SOUTHWEST SPLENDORS - SEDONA, GRAND
CANYON, MONUMENT VALLEY, MOAB, ARCHES
ITINERARY:
Day One - Arrive in Phoenix
Upon landing at the Phoenix airport, meet an Adventures by
Disney representative who will greet you and your family. Relax
as your luggage is handled. As we are providing one group
transfer, based on the final group arrival time, early arrivers
may have time to enjoy the airport. Then it's off to Sedona in
our air-conditioned motor coach. Along the way, enjoy a
fascinating one-hour stop at Montezuma's Castle!
Arrive at Amara Resort and Spa: Check into your tranquil
hotel, which is framed by beautiful Oak Creek and red rock
views. Take a stroll along the hotel's eco-trail on the banks of
the creek.
Welcome BBQ with a Native Animal Presentation and Entertainment:
Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner with the other families that
will share the adventure, gathering around for some musical
entertainment. Professional animal wranglers will be on hand, so
you can get up close and personal with some live desert
creatures. Meal Included: Dinner Day Two - Canyons
and Cowboys Jeep Tour
Gear up for an off-road trek into the majestic canyons of
Dry Creek Basin! You'll relive the early cowboy days as you
visit the old Van Deren Cabin and discover the colorful story of
its historic beginnings.
Native American Ruins: Follow a Sedona jeep "cowboy" guide deep
into the mystical landscape of the back country, and learn
incredible Native American legends and lore.
Lunch and Sedona Heritage Museum: Relax with the family over a
picnic lunch and then explore the treasures of a Pioneer museum!
The collection celebrates classic Western movies filmed in the
area, and the real-life cowboys that once called this range
home. Junior Adventurers can learn some local crafts.
Afternoon at the Hotel: Get the gang together to enjoy the
hotel's amenities or take a short stroll to nearby Sedona and
mosey around the shops and galleries. The possibilities are
endless!
Dinner in Sedona: Tonight, gather around and share the stories
of your first day amongst the beauty of the red rocks. Your
Adventure Guides will be happy to make arrangements for a meal
at the hotel or in town nearby. Meals Included: Breakfast
and Lunch
Day Three - Hike Red Rock State Park with a Ranger
Quest to a wild and whimsical wonderland with towering
rust-colored rock cliffs that seem to scrape the sky. Your
naturalist guide will help you look out for wildlife!
Lunch at Tlaquepaque: Explore this enchanting arts and crafts
village in Sedona that bursts with flowers, fountains and lovely
courtyards. After shopping at the boutiques and galleries, get
the family together for lunch at your leisure.
Visit Grand Canyon South Rim: It's said nothing can prepare you
for your first look at the Grand Canyon. Take in a sight your
family will never forget and see the splendor of the Grand
Canyon.
Travel to The Grand Hotel: Venture further to the Grand Canyon,
and take time for plenty of photos along the way! Then, settle
into your hotel and prepare for an evening celebration.
Dinner and Show: Tonight, enjoy some good old western grub at
the Canyon Star Restaurant at the Grand Hotel with Native
American dancers! Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day Four - Privately-Guided Grand Canyon Exploration
Discover one of the seven wonders of the natural world.
Drive and walk along the South Rim with a naturalist guide - and
be sure to take lots of photos! This is a family expedition
you'll always remember.
Afternoon at the Grand Canyon: This afternoon comes with some
grand choices! Get the family together and explore the area as
you wish.
Family Dinner on Your Own: Catch up and relive the day's
adventures over a family meal at your leisure. Your Adventure
Guides can recommend the perfect meal to cap off your colossal
day! Meal Included: Breakfast
Day Five - Travel to Monument Valley
Quest into the wilderness across plains, mountains and mesas
to this stunning valley, which was the backdrop to countless
Hollywood Westerns.
Lunch at Gouldings Lodge at Monument Valley: Nestled at the base
of towering red cliffs, this trading post-turned-lodge boasts
panoramic views, a Native American restaurant and a museum that
includes a real movie set from a John Wayne film!
Off-road Excursion of Monument Valley: Climb aboard your very
own Navajo-guided, off-road adventure to the beautiful buttes
and magical mesas of Monument Valley. See the secret corners of
the Valley and marvel at wonders like ancient petroglyphs!
Feast at Red Cliffs Lodge: Take in the stunning scenery on the
way to your fun-filled ranch-style lodge in a spectacular
setting on the banks of the Colorado River. With teepees, tennis
courts, a movie museum and a working winery, this is a
one-of-a-kind playground for the whole family! Meals
Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day Six - Arches National Park
Step into a surreal landscape dotted with sky-scraping
sandstone land arches! Discover Arches National Park and hike to
its crown jewel, the Delicate Arch. Learn the living geological
history of a million years and marvel at mother nature's wild
side.
Lunch at Moab: This oasis of a town in the heart of slick rock
country is the perfect place to explore with the family at your
leisure. Your Adventure Guides can help you find the perfect
spot for a family lunch. Afternoon at the Lodge: Spend the
day on your own with the family enjoying the resort's many
amenities.
Kids Only Dinner / Adults' Dinner: At the hotel, kids cut loose
at their own dinner party with kid-friendly fare. In the
meantime, adults can enjoy a quiet evening dining at the resort.
Disney Movie Night: Cuddle up with the whole family and enjoy
some popcorn and a screening of one of Disney's classic films!
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day Seven - Lunch and River Rafting on the Colorado River
Enjoy lunch at the hotel and then ride down the Colorado
River and along the beautiful landscape! Keep your eyes peeled
for natural wonders as local experts lead you on an adventure.
Afternoon at the Lodge: Spend the afternoon on a working ranch
on the banks of the Colorado River. Featuring hiking, wine
tasting and tennis.
Cowboy Cookout and Entertainment: Kick up your heels at a
fun-filled cookout on the banks of the Colorado River! Meet a
real cowboy, chow down on some down-home cookin' and toast to
all your newfound friends! Cap off your week-long adventure with
a special surprise tribute to a week of fun, bonding and
memories that you will cherish forever. Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day Eight - Breakfast at the Hotel
Bid goodbye to all your fellow adventurers, and enjoy one
last breakfast in the Wild West.
Transfers to Airport: Board private, pre-arranged transportation
to Grand Junction, Colorado airport and wish your friends "happy
trails" until you meet again!
Meal Included: Breakfast
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Journey through enchanted canyons and painted deserts to uncover
the untamed spirit of the American Southwest. Explore the South
Rim of the Grand Canyon, glide along the Colorado River and
discover untouched nature along side of a Navajo guide. Whether
you're traveling on foot, by jeep, or on a river raft, you won't
believe how much wilderness is out there to behold!
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TOUR
OVERVIEW |
 Highlights
• Montezuma's Castle
• Red Rock Jeep Tour
• Sedona Heritage Museum
• Hike Red Rocks country
• Explore the Grand Canyon
• Delicate Arch Hike at Arches National Park
Disney Difference
• River rafting on the Colorado River
• Dinner with Native American dancers
• Monument Valley off-road excursion with a Navajo guide
Junior Adventurer and Family Friendly
• Dinner with desert animal encounter
• Disney movie night
• Junior Adventurer's dinner party
• Meet cowboys and Native American entertainers
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TOUR DATES & RATES |
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Departure - Return Dates |
Adult |
Child |
| Apr 04,
2009 - Apr 11, 2009 |
$2,699 |
$2,429 |
| Apr 11,
2009 - Apr 18, 2009 |
$2,699 |
$2,429 |
| Apr 18,
2009 - Apr 25, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| Apr 25,
2009 - May 02, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| May 09,
2009 - May 16, 2009* |
$2,609 |
N/A |
| May 17,
2009 - May 24, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| May 23,
2009 - May 30, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| May 30,
2009 - Jun 06, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| Jun 06,
2009 - Jun 13, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| Jun 09,
2009 - Jun 16, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| Jun 13,
2009 - Jun 20, 2009 |
$2,699 |
$2,429 |
| Jun 16,
2009 - Jun 23, 2009 |
$2,789 |
$2,509 |
| Jun 20,
2009 - Jun 27, 2009 |
$2,789 |
$2,509 |
| Jun 23,
2009 - Jun 30, 2009 |
$2,789 |
$2,509 |
| Jun 27,
2009 - Jul 04, 2009 |
$2,699 |
$2,429 |
| Jun 30,
2009 - Jul 07, 2009 |
$2,699 |
$2,429 |
| Jul 04,
2009 - Jul 11, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| Jul 07,
2009 - Jul 14, 2009 |
$2,699 |
$2,429 |
| Jul 11,
2009 - Jul 18, 2009 |
$2,699 |
$2,429 |
| Jul 14,
2009 - Jul 21, 2009 |
$2,699 |
$2,429 |
| Jul 18,
2009 - Jul 25, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| Jul 21,
2009 - Jul 28, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| Jul 25,
2009 - Aug 01, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| Jul 28,
2009 - Aug 04, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| Aug 01,
2009 - Aug 08, 2009 |
$2,699 |
$2,429 |
| Aug 04,
2009 - Aug 11, 2009 |
$2,699 |
$2,429 |
| Aug 08,
2009 - Aug 15, 2009 |
$2,699 |
$2,429 |
| Aug 11,
2009 - Aug 18, 2009 |
$2,699 |
$2,429 |
| Aug 15,
2009 - Aug 22, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| Aug 22,
2009 - Aug 29, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| Aug 29,
2009 - Sep 05, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| Sep 05,
2009 - Sep 12, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| Sep 12,
2009 - Sep 19, 2009* |
$2,609 |
N/A |
| Sep 19,
2009 - Sep 26, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| Sep 26,
2009 - Oct 03, 2009* |
$2,609 |
N/A |
| Oct 03,
2009 - Oct 10, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
| Oct 10,
2009 - Oct 17, 2009* |
$2,609 |
N/A |
| Oct 17,
2009 - Oct 24, 2009 |
$2,609 |
$2,349 |
* Adult Only (18 and over).
Your land package pricing, which will be
confirmed once we receive your USD$300 per person deposit,
is guaranteed at the time of booking for your party.
Government fees or taxes are subject to change. Guests added
to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing
rate at the time they are added. The child rate applies to
Guests under 12 at the time of travel when accompanied by an
adult in the same room. Guests under 18 must be accompanied
by a parent or legal guardian.
Note on Accommodations: Subject to availability:
• Parties of three in Sedona are accommodated in one room
having a rollaway and either two queen beds or one king bed.
Parties of three in the Grand Canyon are accommodated in one
room having two queen beds. Parties of three in Moab are
accommodated in one room having a queen sofa bed and either
two queen beds or one king bed.
• Parties of four booked as a quad: In Sedona and the Grand
Canyon, quads are accommodated in one room having two queen
beds. In Moab, quads are accommodated in one room having a
queen sofa bed and either two queen beds or one king bed.
• Parties of four booked as two doubles: In Sedona
accommodations consist of two rooms, each having either one
king bed or two queen beds. Parties of four booked as two
doubles: In the Grand Canyon, accommodations consist of two
rooms, each having two queen beds. In Moab, accommodations
consist of two rooms, each having a queen sofa bed and
either two queen beds or one king bed. Connecting rooms may
be requested.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
What is the climate like? During the summer months of
June through September, temperatures in the day average between
80 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit, and dip down to 60 degrees
Fahrenheit in at night. In the summer, the weather is generally
sunny, crisp and clear. How strenuous are the activities?
While this adventure is not considered physically strenuous,
most days will include one or more hours of walking and Guests
should feel comfortable spending time exploring the outdoors.
While in Moab, the itinerary includes a gentle (Classes I-II)
river rafting activity. The hike in Arches National Park
consists of a steady uphill ascent with an approximate 500'
elevation gain (and loss on the descent) on a surface of smooth
stone, dirt and gravel. As an alternative to the hike, a motor
coach excursion in Arches National Park is available.
Temperatures may be hot and, at times, under exposed terrain, so
wear cool clothing and a hat, and drink plenty of water. While
nearly all of the trip's featured activities are gentle if
examined separately, the full range of activities requires a
moderate amount of stamina in order to get the most of your
vacation.
What ages are appropriate for this adventure? While we
welcome children ages 4 and up at the time of travel to discover
the stories of the world with us, we recommend that children be
at least 6 years old at the time of travel on our Southwest
Splendors trip. This is based on several factors, such as high
altitude at destination, duration of the vacation, extended
hours of daily activity programming, potential for extreme
temperatures in the summer months, and amount of physical
activity (e.g., hiking, rafting, jeep off/road tours) involved.
Because each child is different, call a Concierge Agent to
discuss whether this is the right trip for your kids.
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