American
Southwest – Southwest Splendors
Sedona,
Grand Canyon, Moab
Daily
Itinerary
Phoenix
and Sedona
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
Sedona
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
Sedona
to Grand Canyon National Park
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 Travel to Thunderbird Lodge
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
Thunderbird Lodge with Native American dancers! Meals Included: Breakfast and
Dinner
Grand
Canyon
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
Monument
Valley Navajo Tribal Park
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
Moab
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
Moab
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
Moab
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