Embark on a journey to Grand Canyon National Park. Admire the incredible views and geological wonders of Northern Arizona. Enjoy a tour fully narrated by some of the most experienced guides in the Southwest. After pickup from your hotel in Sedona, ascend the Colorado Plateau and continue through the photogenic Oak Creek Canyon. Take winding roads as you leave the red rocks behind, then stop at the tall Ponderosa Pines. Next, arrive at Flagstaff, where other travelers will join the tour. Pass by the dormant volcanoes of the San Francisco Peaks, before heading to the Grand Canyon South Entrance. Once at Grand Canyon National Park, explore historic buildings, see majestic views at Grand Canyon Village, and enjoy lunch on your own. See some of the widest and deepest scenic views of the Grand Canyon and the mighty Colorado River. Get to experience the magnificent South Rim scenery first-hand. From the South Rim, gaze 14 miles across to the North Rim. Visit the only point where you can see both Phantom Ranch, as well as the Kaibab Suspension Bridge. Your guide knows the best vistas to stop at and will make sure you get the most gorgeous, least crowded viewpoints. At Desert View, you are free to climb the Watchtower Observatory for amazing views that will leave you breathless. On your way back from the Grand Canyon, experience a view of the western edge of the Painted Desert, the Little Colorado River Gorge, and the Colorado River Gorge. Before you return, make a brief stop at the Navajo Reservation. Here you will have a chance to shop for authentic Native American souvenirs at the historical Cameron Trading Post.

Visit Grand Canyon National Park where you can relax, hike the trails, explore the beautiful surroundings, and take in breathtaking views from the South Rim. You’ll have a full 3 hours at the Park. When you arrive at the Visitor's Center you’ll have the option of walking along the 2.5 mile paved trail leading to Mather Point and Grand Canyon Village. From these locations you can enjoy panoramic views of the Canyon, the Phantom Ranch, and the Colorado River. Along the trail you’ll enjoy the breezes that pass through the pinion and juniper pines. You can walk out to the railed rim and view the majestic beauty of one of the 7 Wonders of the World. If you like, you can continue hiking along the rim, finishing up at either Grand Canyon Village or Yavapai Point. Another option is to simply hop on the shuttle bus and head back to Grand Canyon Village! Your tour includes a nutritious breakfast and bottled water, in addition to a box lunch to enjoy at your leisure. The picnic-style box lunch includes a choice of a roast beef, ham, turkey, or vegetarian sandwich.

Day 1: Grand Canyon National Park, Historic Route 66 This morning we make our way to the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim. Enjoy a stop on Historic Route 66 before arriving at the Grand Canyon mid-afternoon. This afternoon, enjoy a sunset along the rim of the Grand Canyon. Day 2: Grand Canyon National Park Enjoy a hearty included breakfast at the hotel this morning before we descend into the Canyon. You will be descending via one of the two trails into the Grand Canyon from the South Rim. South Kaibab Trail or Bright Angel Trail This is a decent of 7- 8 miles - with an approx of 4800 feet elevation change today. Either trail lets hikers walk in the footsteps of the canyon's Indigenous Peoples, miners, and early tourists, as they descend into the canyon's depths. Offering big views, morning and afternoon shade, rest houses and vault toilets. Drinking water is available in spring months at Indian Gardens/Plateau Point - the halfway point. This is a total ascent/descent of 8.3 miles - with an approx of 4870 feet elevation change. Your guides will take ample breaks and set a smooth pace. The advantage of hiking in shoulder season is the cool temps - and fewer crowds. You are in no rush to reach the bottom - today is a smooth hike down. Upon arriving at the base of the canyon, you will arrive at the Silver Bridge - crossing the roaring Colorado River! If we are lucky, we will see some rafters floating by, braving the rapids. From here - you are less than a 1 mile to Phantom Ranch - our night stop. Arriving to Phantom Ranch is a great feeling - and now we can relax! Group Cabin - it sleeps 10, so we will all share this accommodation as a group - including your guides. Hot showers are available, and bed linens are provided. Time to relax and soak up the incredible views along the Colorado River. Enjoy an included dinner this evening at Phantom Ranch. Day 3: Grand Canyon National Park Your ascent today is approximately 8.3 miles - with an approx of 4870 feet elevation gain. Today’s hike will take anywhere btw 5-8 hours. A phenomenal feeling coming up out of the canyon - seeing every color of the canyon light up as afternoon approaches. We arrive back to the south rim of the canyon mid to late afternoon - and reward ourselves with a HUGE HIGH FIVE! Day 4: Grand Canyon and return to Las Vegas This morning, you have the option to take a helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon or enjoy one last stroll along the rim. Later this morning, we head back to Las Vegas! An en route stop to Seligman to visit Route 66 - for lunch will be our midday break. Lunch is self paid. This tour ends at approx. 5pm.