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Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona Desert and Canyons, United States
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Arizona Desert and Canyons

Spectacular natural sights and comfortable accommodation

United States

11 Days from

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Trip Code: AZC
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Essential Information
Duration
  • 11 Days
Activities
  • Kayaking
  • Day Walks
Accommodation
  • 10 nights 3 star hotels
Meals
  • 2 Dinners
  • 9 Lunches
  • 10 Breakfasts
Difficulty Grading  
2 / 10

Adventure touring

Trip highlights

  • Marvel at the magnitude of the Grand Canyon
  • Drive through Oak Creek Canyon
  • Relax in Sedona
  • Kayak at Lake Powell
  • Experience the Native ruins at Wupatki National Monument

Overview

Embark on a remarkable 11-day journey through Arizona, where comfort meets adventure in our brand new Arizona tour. This expedition takes you through some of the state's most iconic destinations, including Phoenix, Sedona, the Grand Canyon, Page, and Flagstaff. From the serenity of kayaking Lake Powell to the awe-inspiring Antelope Canyon walking tour, to a breathtaking hike through the Grand Canyon, and witnessing the mesmerizing Horseshoe Bend, our itinerary is a blend of captivating experiences that can only be experienced in Arizona! Immerse yourself in the natural wonders, rich and and vibrant culture of Arizona, all while enjoying in comfort and hospitality throughout your unforgettable voyage.

Itinerary

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Upon your arrival in Phoenix (PHX), you'll start your adventure by transferring independently from the airport to our starting hotel where you’ll reside for the first of two nights. Tomorrow morning the group will rendezvous at 8:00 am for a group briefing and to prepare for embarking on the activities of the day. _____________________________________________________________________________ • Overnight: Hampton Inn - Phoenix Midtown, 2 nights

Meals: Nil

This morning we’ll explore more of the Phoenix area as you take guided tours of the area. We start by touring Taliesin West, a UNESCO world heritage site and National Historic Landmark developed, planned, and built by Frank Lloyd Wright and his apprentices to serve as his winter home and laboratory. This tour is included as part of your trip cost. Following the morning tour, we’ll return to the hotel to shower, freshen up, and relax before departing to a group dinner to celebrate our first night together and learn more from our guide about the activities yet to come. _____________________________________________________________________________ • Overnight: Hampton Inn - Phoenix Midtown • Drive time: ~60 mi/100 km, or 1.5 hours

Meals: B,L,D

Departing from Phoenix in the morning, we’ll continue our journey with a drive to Prescott - the Arizona Territory’s first capitol. We’ll take some time in town to walk around, stretch our legs, and breathe some slightly thinner air because this town rests at just above one mile (1600 m) above sea level. After a break in Prescott, we take a short but scenic drive to Jerome, Arizona - a historic copper mining town - which was at one point was the fourth largest city in Arizona thanks to the riches that could be struck in the mining trade. Everyone will have time to walk around, grab lunch and a coffee, perhaps a bottle of wine (for later) from the local wineries, before we make our way to Tuzigoot National Monument where remnants of civilization and community dating back to Ten Thousand years ago still stand. Our day concludes in the beautiful city of Sedona. Dinner will be on your own this evening _____________________________________________________________________________ • Overnight: Arabella Hotel, 2 nights • Drive time: ~170 mi/260 km, or 3.5 hrs

Meals: B,L

Your morning in Sedona offers a choice of optional morning activities including a hot air balloon ride or a Pink Jeep tour (neither are included). Otherwise, enjoy a coffee in town or head out for a short hike. Whatever you choose, be sure to wrap up your morning activities and be ready for a group tour of town around noon. In the afternoon we’ll visit some of Sedona's famous architecture at the Chapel of the Holy Cross and amongst the Tlaquepaque art district. In the evening, enjoy dinner on your own or with your fellow travelers. _____________________________________________________________________________ • Overnight: Arabella Hotel

Meals: B,L

Start the day at a leisurely pace with a hotel check-out around 11am. Our route winds us through the picturesque Oak Creek Canyon on the way to Flagstaff where we’ll take some time for a picnic lunch. After lunch, we’ll depart Flagstaff and continue north to the Grand Canyon's South Rim. Your accommodation for the night is just south of the National Park entrance. _____________________________________________________________________________ • Overnight: Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel, 2 nights • Drive time: ~110 mi/160 km, or 2.25 hrs

Meals: B,L

Enjoy a full day at the Grand Canyon. You have the option of taking a helicopter flight (not included) for a unique perspective or spending the full day hiking. We recommend an easy hike along the West Rim to the beautiful Hermit’s Rest overlook. If you are looking for a bit more action, there are some recommended hikes that will take you into the canyon itself. Note that you have to come up as far as you went down so keep that in mind to ensure you have enough food, water and plenty of time. It will take you twice as long to return to the rim as it did for you to descend. You'll be staying at the same hotel for a second night. *Note: Hikes in Grand Canyon National Park are self-guided due to permit regulations. _____________________________________________________________________________ • Overnight: Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel _____________________________________________________________________________ • Havasupai Gardens via Bright Angel Trail: ~9 mi/14.4 km, 4-5 hrs, +/-940 m • Cedar Ridge via South Kaibab: ~3 mi/5 km, 3-4 hrs, +/-300 m • Hike along the rim: up to 8 mi/13 km, up to 4 hrs, +/-50 m

Meals: B,L

Begin your day with a breathtaking morning at the Grand Canyon's rim before venturing further east in the canyon than we’ve been so far. Our journey continues with visits to Grandview Point and The Desert View Watchtower. After leaving the park, we’ll make a stop at the Navajo artisanal bazaar - the Cameron Trading Post. After a drive through the Painted Desert on the way to Page, we arrive at the picturesque Horseshoe Bend before heading to our accommodations for the first of two nights. _____________________________________________________________________________ • Overnight: Courtyard Marriott - Page, 2 nights • Drive time: ~130 mi/210 km, or 2.5 hrs _____________________________________________________________________________ Horseshoe Bend: 1.5 mi/2.4 km, 45 min, +/-40 m

Meals: B,L

In Page our day is filled with a guided walking tour of Antelope Canyon followed by a kayaking adventure on Lake Powell. Both the tour and the kayak are included as a part of your trip cost. On this day we’ll get the opportunity to see Antelope canyon’s winding slot from two sides, giving us an in-depth understanding of the natural formation of this region’s geological features. After seeing the natural formations, we’ll visit the Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Center which is home to one of the nation’s largest and most unnatural features. In the evening we’ll return to our hotel. _____________________________________________________________________________ • Overnight: Courtyard Marriott - Page

Meals: B,L

Depart Page for Flagstaff in the late morning and we’ll arrive in Flagstaff with enough time to take a relaxing walk around downtown. Enjoy a farewell dinner with the group at the end of the day. _____________________________________________________________________________ • Overnight: High Country Motor Lodge, 1 night • Drive time: ~130 mi/210 km, or 2.5 hrs

Meals: B,L,D

Conclude your tour by returning to Phoenix. Along the way back from up north in Flagstaff, we’ll make a stop at Arcosanti. Arcosanti is a town and ongoing experiment in Arcology - the combination of architecture and ecology. After the tour, which is included as a part of your trip cost, you'll be dropped-off at the final hotel. Spend your final night back in Phoenix exploring anything you missed previously. _____________________________________________________________________________ • Overnight: Hampton Inn - Phoenix Midtown, 1 night • Drive Time: ~145 mi/235 km, or 2.5 hrs

Meals: B,L

Today concludes your tour after breakfast. Departure is on your own. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 6 mi you’re your hotel. Transportation options vary in cost and convenience, you can choose based on your preferences and schedule. The hotel front desk can help arrange a taxi for an easy and affordable option.

Meals: B

Ready to start your adventure?

1 scheduled departure between 7 Dec 2026 and 7 Dec 2026.

  • Departs 7 Dec 2026 – ends 17 Dec 2026 (11 days)
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What's included?

Included

  • 10 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels with private facilities
  • 10 Breakfasts, 9 Self made picnic lunches, 2 Dinners
  • Private transport
  • Services of an experienced, multi-lingual driver-guide
  • National park entry fees, tours & sightseeing as specified
  • Kayaks and Safety gear

Not included

  • Flights, airport taxes, and airport transfers
  • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory)
  • Visas
  • Medical treatment
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional excursions
  • Tips of $250 per person for the tour manager depending on his / her performance
  • Porterage
  • Cost of laundry, soft drinks & alcoholic beverages

About your guide

All of our USA tour leaders are certified in First Aid and CPR and registered as official guides with the national parks. All of them are trained to guide hikes. Most are bilingual and many of our departures are conducted in English as well as one other language (typically German or Spanish). Your tour leader is from the USA and may have grown up here or may have moved here from another country - As many Americans do!

Extra trip info

Will My Trip Run?

Every departure date advises whether the date is confirmed, and roughly how full it is. Here is what each one means.

Is the departure confirmed?

Guaranteed to go This departure has reached its minimum number and will run.
It is the point travellers should wait for before booking any non-refundable flights.
Close to guaranteed This appears only when a date is close to reaching minimum numbers. If it shows 1 or 2 to guaranteed, book as a pair on a date needing two and it reaches its minimum. Your booking confirms the date for everybody already booked.

How full is the date I am looking at?

Space is filling or Space is filling fast This date has bookings and places are still open. Filling fast means limited spots available, so don't leave your decision too late.
Closing soon Down to its last few places, or close enough to departure that we are finalising numbers. Still bookable online.
Closed Not bookable online - either full, or inside the notice we need to arrange permits, flights and logistics. Ask us anyway, you never know!

Availability questions answered

Will this trip actually go ahead, or could it be cancelled?

If a date shows Guaranteed to go, it runs regardless of further bookings.

What does 2 to guarantee mean?

It means two travellers are enough to confirm the departure. It could be 2 more to add to the group, or the date only needs 2 people to run. Either way, if you book for two people, the date will become guaranteed to run.

What happens if my departure does not reach minimum numbers?

You will know the status before you book. Every date on this page is labelled, and dates marked “Guaranteed to go” are running regardless of further bookings. Where a date has not reached its minimum we either offer a surcharge to operate for a smaller group size so it can still run, or we cancel it. We contact you directly either way.

Will I get my money back if you cancel a departure?

If we cancel a departure due to not meeting minimum trip numbers, you receive a full refund of everything you have paid us less any non recoverable costs, where insurance may cover you. We cannot refund money committed elsewhere – additional non refundable deposits advised at the time of booking, flights, visas, vaccinations, gear - which is why it is worth waiting for “Guaranteed to go” before booking other arrangements around this trip date. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before you book.

Why can't I book some dates online?

Each trip closes online a set time before departure. Permits, internal flights and hut or campsite bookings all have to be arranged before we take payment. Call or enquire as it might still be possible to organise last minute places.

The date I want is closed. What are my options and why does it say to enquire?

Cancellations happen and places do open up on closed dates, so it is worth being on our list. We can also tell you which nearby date on the same trip has space, which is usually the faster route.

None of these dates suit me. Can you run this trip on another date?

Yes, as a private departure. We can run this trip on a date you choose, for your own group - family, friends, a club, or in many cases, just for the two of you. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will build it around that.

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