Canyons of the Southwest

Included Features

• Free parking with roundtrip motorcoach transportation to a local airport (will not be offered if group air is from Harrisburg International Airport) 
• Roundtrip airfare from a local airport to Phoenix with return from Salt Lake City
• Roundtrip transfers – airport/hotel
• 5 night hotel accommodations
• Meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
• Gratuities for included meals
• Park entrance fees
• Services of a Southwest Adventure Tours Tour Director and Driver
• Gratuities for the Southwest Adventure Tours Tour Director, and Driver
• All local taxes hotel service charges & porterage for one suitcase per person
• Services of a Discoveries Journey Manager

Highlights

• Montezuma Castle National Monument
• Pink Jeep Tour of Sedona 
• Grand Canyon National Park 
• Cameron Trading Post
• Navajo Guided Tour of Antelope Canyon 
• Kanab
• Zion National Park 
• Bryce Canyon National Park 
• Salt Lake City 

Itinerary

Sunday, April 13: Arrive in Phoenix 

Transfer by motorcoach to a local airport for a flight to Phoenix, AZ. Upon arrival at the Phoenix Airport, meet your Southwest Adventure Tours Tour Director and travel north through the Sonoran Desert on your way to  Montezuma Castle National Monument  for touring of the ancient ruins. Then arrive in the beautiful town of Sedona with some free time to explore the many wonderful shops and art galleries on your own. This evening, join the group for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Hotel: Element Sedona (Dinner)  

Monday, April 14: Grand Canyon National Park

This morning, start the day with an exciting Jeep Tour and experience the beauty of Sedona's colorful landscape in the morning sun. Depart Sedona and take a scenic drive through Oak Creek Canyon as you travel north to Flagstaff and then on to  Grand Canyon National Park  for sightseeing and lunch on own. Enjoy amazing vistas as you explore the most famous viewpoints and Grand Canyon Village. In the late afternoon, check into your hotel with the evening free to explore, enjoy the sunset and have dinner on own. Hotel: Yavapai Lodge (Breakfast)

Tuesday, April 15: Grand Canyon - Antelope Canyon - Kanab

In the afternoon, travel along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon toward Desert View and the Desert Watchtower. Exit the park and enter the Navajo Nation and arrive at historic  Cameron Trading Post  and the opportunity to see traditional Navajo workmanship and craftsmanship. Continue north past the Vermillion Cliffs on your way to Page and join the group for an included lunch. This afternoon you'll tour the mesmerizing undulations of Antelope Canyon with a local Navajo as your guide. Board 4X4 vehicles for a short drive to the canyon. Once we arrive at the canyon, you will be guided through the iconic sandstone walls, shaped by years and years of water and wind. Your tour guide will show you places through the canyon to take memorable photos, tell you about the canyon, and some local Navajo history. In the late afternoon, travel to the small town of  Kanab, also known as "Little Hollywood," and check in for the night. The rest of the evening is on your own to explore and to enjoy one of the local restaurants. Hotel: Hampton Inn Kanab (Breakfast, Lunch)

Wednesday, April 16: Zion National Park

Depart Kanab and enter Utah's oldest and most famous national park,  Zion National Park. Experience massive 2,000-foot high formations and towers, Zion Canyon and the Virgin River. Zion Canyon is a lush green canyon with the Virgin River flowing against a backdrop of huge red rock cliffs. It is no wonder the local Paiute Indians believed it was a place that the spirits dwelt and would not enter after dark. Lunch will be included today and there will be plenty of time to explore the park. Later in the afternoon, return to Kanab for for the night. Evening free on own. (Breakfast, Lunch)

Thursday, April 17: Bryce Canyon National Park - Salt Lake City

Depart Kanab and travel north to  Bryce Canyon National Park  for sightseeing. The vibrant colors and unearthly shapes of Bryce Canyon spark the imagination of both the young and old. The Paiute Indians described the canyon as "red rocks standing like men in a bowl-shaped canyon." Pioneer and settler Ebenezer Bryce, for whom the canyon was named, described it as "a hell of a place to lose a cow." After visiting the most scenic viewpoints, stop for lunch (not an included meal). Then continue northward to Salt Lake City with a rest stop along the way. Enjoy a short driving tour of this premier western city before checking into your hotel. This evening, join the group for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant and relive your southwest national parks experience. Hotel: Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel (Breakfast, Dinner)

Friday, April 18: Return Home to Central, PA

After breakfast, transfer to the Salt Lake Airport for your flight and transportation back to Central, PA. (Breakfast )

*Hotels and itinerary are subject to change at any time without advanced notice and or compensation.

Tour Activity Level 4: 
To truly experience the program and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs, and periods of standing. Some of the touring days may be longer, with select included activities occurring later in the evening. 

General Information

Travel Documents

A valid issued government issued photo I.D. (drivers license or Passport) is required for airport security. 

As travel policies are rapidly changing as a result of COVID-19, final requirements will be communicated prior to departure. Please see your Travel Advisor for additional information. 

Payment 

Deposit of $250 per person will confirm your reservation. Final payment is due to AAA by January 29, 2025.

Cancellation/Penalties

From the day of the deposit to the day of departure- $25 per person, plus... 
After March 14, 2025- Non-Refundable 

*Airfare is non-refundable after final payment

Flight 

Air arrangements are handled by the tour operator. Seat assignments cannot be confirmed until the tour operator releases names to the airline(s) 30 days prior to departure. Specific seat requests cannot be guaranteed. Some flights may contain code share agreements. 

Insurance

For your protection AAA recommends travel insurance. Pre-existing medical conditions may be waived with proper coverage if travel insurance is purchased within 14 days of initial deposit only. Other conditions may apply; ask your travel agent. AAA recommends Allianz. 

Clothing/Climate 

Temperatures for the southwest region in April average in the 70s with cooler evenings in the 40s. Pack for a variety of temperatures. Casual clothes that can be layered, comfortable walking shoes and a small umbrella are recommended. 

Baggage 

One suitcase per person will be allowed. You may also bring a carry-on bag small enough to fit under your seat. Baggage fees are not included in the price of the trip. Baggage fees and other charges may be directly assessed by airlines or airport. 

Travel Assistance

For personal comfort, group participants who need assistance are required to have a traveling companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the needed assistance. 

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