Francine
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Southwest Splendors - Arizona & Utah
Explore the south rim of the Grand Canyon, glide along the Colorado River and discover untouched nature on foot, by jeep, and on a river raft. Take your family on an outdoor adventure through some of America’s richest natural landscapes.
Itinerary Highlights
Places
Montezumas Castle
Red Rock Jeep Tour
Sedona Heritage Museum
Red Rocks country
Grand Canyon
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/Family Friendly
Dinner with desert animal encounter
Disney movie night
Junior Adventurer's dinner party
Meet cowboys and Native American entertainers
Accommodations & Meals
Amara Creekside Resort & Spa (Nights 1 & 2)
The Grand Hotel (Nights 3 & 4)
Red Cliffs Lodge (Nights 5, 6, & 7)
Daily Itinerary: Southwest Splendors
Day 1:
(Meal Included: Dinner)
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.
Day 2:
(Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch)
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.
Day 3:
(Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner)
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!
Day 4:
(Meal Included: Breakfast)
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.
Day 5:
(Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
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.
Day 6:
(Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner)
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 / Adult's 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!
Day 7:
(Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
River Rafting and Lunch on the Colorado River
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! Afterwards, enjoy a picnic lunch.
Afternoon at the Lodge
Spend the afternoon on your own and enjoy some of the lodge's exciting amenities. Whether you choose to saddle up some horses, rent ATVs or mountain bikes* or unwind by the pool, relish your last afternoon in the great outdoors.
*Some activities not included in trip price.
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.
Day 8:
(Meal Included: Breakfast)
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!
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