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Embark on the "Pioneer Adventures of the Old West" tour, a captivating journey through the iconic landscapes of the American Southwest. Begin your adventure in Phoenix, Arizona, and traverse the stunning Red Rock Country of Sedona, the majestic Grand Canyon, and the vibrant cultural heritage of Flagstaff. Experience the thrill of the historic Grand Canyon Railway and explore the breathtaking vistas of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Engage with local communities through unique cultural experiences, including a Be My Guest dinner in Williams and a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® visit to the Desert View Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage Site. Conclude your journey in the dazzling city of Las Vegas, enriched by the natural wonders and rich history of the Old West. Enjoy expertly guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and a blend of leisure and adventure on this unforgettable family-friendly experience.

Highlights
  • content:<h3>Must-see Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Explore the Grand Canyon with 'Canyon Tim', a Local Geologist</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Visit Sedona, Flagstaff, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Museum of the North, Horseshoe Bend, Historic Cameron Trading Post, Grand Canyon National Park, Page, Lake Powell, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Scenic Drive through Red Rock Country, Oak Creek Canyon and Desert View in Arizona. Grand Canyon Railway journey through the Kaibab Forest</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Iconic Train journey aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Make Travel Matter®</h3><p><b>Grand Canyon</b>: At Desert Viewpoint Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site learn about the 11 Grand Canyon tribal communities. Discover Native crafts watching a carpet weaving demonstration, or you may enjoy traditional song and dance performances. Your visit and donation provide a continuous source of funding for the on-going development of the Cultural Heritage Site while allowing guests to engage directly with Indigenous community members. The experience directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities and Goal 11: Responsible Production and Consumption.</p>
  • content:<h3>Be My Guest</h3><p><b>Williams</b>: No doubt Williams, Arizona has both a Route 66 and Old West Town. And Wild West Junction screams Old West! California transplants Dan and Judy Curns host a special Be My Guest dinner. The married couple will provide some entertaining history on Williams Wild Wild West past.</p>
  • content:<h3>Trafalgar Difference</h3><p><b>Grand Canyon</b>: Step into a bygone era at refurbished Grand Canyon Railway Hotel which was built to serve passengers on the Santa Fe Railroad in 1908. Next door to the train depot and just a block away from downtown Williams and historic Route 66, you’re in the ideal spot to make the most of the Grand Canyon. Tempt yourself with dining options at the Fred Harvey Restaurant and Spenser’s Pub or relax in the indoor pool and hot tub.</p>
Dining Summary
  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
Dive Into Culture
  • Flagstaff: Explore the history and culture of the Ancestral Puebloan people who lived in northern Arizona. You'll see examples of pottery from the past and observe its evolution over time. View contemporary Indigenous pottery and learn about the traditional tools and techniques, many of which are still in use today. Finally, create your own clay pot or sculpture using either ancient or modern tools, which you can take home as a keepsake.
Mode of Transport
Travel in luxury with an air-conditioned coach featuring Wi-Fi, and enjoy iconic train journeys such as the historic Grand Canyon Railway, ensuring a comfortable and scenic experience.
Accommodation
Stay at the Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch, Grand Canyon Railway, National Park Lodges Grand Canyon, Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, and Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn, offering comfort and convenience throughout your journey.
Transfer to Scottsdale
Transfer to Scottsdale on your own is not included.
Lunch on your own
Lunch on your own is not included on certain days.
Optional experiences
Optional experiences such as the Navajo Local Guide tour and the Red Heritage show are not included.
Farewell lunch
Lunch on the last day in St. George, Utah is not included.
Dive into Culture
  • Flagstaff: Explore the history and culture of the Ancestral Puebloan people who lived in northern Arizona. You'll see examples of pottery from the past and observe its evolution over time. View contemporary Indigenous pottery and learn about the traditional tools and techniques, many of which are still in use today. Finally, create your own clay pot or sculpture using either ancient or modern tools, which you can take home as a keepsake.
Iconic Experience
  • Sedona: Take the scenic route down into the serene, artistic town of Sedona to take in the surrounding red rock and pine forests.
  • Grand Canyon National Park: Explore Grand Canyon Railway and view Kaibab National Forest on your way to The Grand Canyon.
  • Grand Canyon National Park: Meet Canyon Dave, who shares fascinating stories about this extraordinary feat of nature and its development over the past 40 million years.
  • Page: Behold the majestic beauty of Horseshoe Bend, where the mighty Colorado River gracefully curves through the heart of the desert landscape, creating a breath-taking natural spectacle that must be seen to be believed. The hike to Horseshoe Bend is approximately 0.75 miles (1.2 kilometres) one way, making it a total round-trip distance of about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres). The trail is relatively easy and well-maintained, suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. It typically takes around 20 to 30 minutes to hike from the parking area to the overlook, where you'll be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of the bend and the surrounding landscape.
  • Zion National Park: Unlock geological history as you walk the paths and trails of Zion National Park, following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. The lush vegetation, wild rivers, roaring waterfalls and towering cliffs of this park will have you reaching for your camera over and over again. You’ll even drive through the amazing 1.1-mile, sandstone Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel built from the late 1920s through 1930, when it was the longest tunnel of its type at the time.
  • Bryce Canyon National Park: Hello, hoodoos. As you arrive at Bryce Canyon National Park, enjoy seeing the pink, orange and rusty-red limestone spires, known as hoodoos, rise up from the valley floor. Explore the visitor center to learn more about the history and geology of the park before a scenic drive along Bryce Canyon Road with possible stops at Sunrise Point, Sunset Point and Inspiration Point. You’ll love seeing how Bryce Canyon, home to the largest collection of these spires in the world, is in a league of its own.
Destinations
  • North America
  • USA
Tour Types
  • Cultural
  • History
  • Walking
  • Wildlife Tours
  • Rail Tours
  • Sightseeing

Location: Scottsdale

Howdy folks! Arrive in Phoenix and transfer to Scottsdale on your own. You can spend the afternoon at leisure before meeting your new travel partners for dinner.

Accommodation: Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch

Accommodation Name: Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch

Meals: Dinner

Location: Sedona

Your trek through America's frontier history begins in the Sonoran Desert. Stampede through the luminous orange and red landscapes of Sedona with your choice sightseeing. Then, it’s on through Oak Creek Canyon to the historic railroad town of Williams, where you’ll Connect With Locals and enjoy a Be My Guest experience dinner hosted by the owners of a local western restaurant.

Accommodation: Grand Canyon Railway

Accommodation Name: Grand Canyon Railway

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Flagstaff

Discover all that Flagstaff has to offer today. Head to Walnut Canyon National Monument to spot cliff dwellings and learn all about the Sinagua people who lived here over 800 years ago. Enjoy a scenic self-guided 0.9-mile loop trail that allows visitors to explore the dwellings up close, as well as breath-taking views of the canyon and its diverse plant and animal life. Enjoy lunch on your terms in downtown Flagstaff before you Dive into Culture at the Museum of Northern Arizona learning all about the cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau over a guided pottery-making class. The remainder of your evening is free for you to explore Route 66 just steps away from your hotel.

Accommodation: Grand Canyon Railway

Accommodation Name: Grand Canyon Railway

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Grand Canyon

Cut dirt and board your train to the Grand Canyon for some Family Fun, passing the vanilla-scented Ponderosa Pines and through the Kaibab National Forest. Tales of Old West legends are brought back to life as they travel with you along the rugged landscapes. We arrive at the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Walk the rim and learn from a Local Specialist how this extraordinary feat of nature developed over the past 40 million years.<br/>

Accommodation: National Park Lodges Grand Canyon

Accommodation Name: National Park Lodges Grand Canyon

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Page

Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER�� Experience as you visit Desert View's Pueblo-style Watch tower and support the Grand Canyon Conservancy and their development of the Desert View Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage Site. Enjoy lunch on your own in Page before heading over to the iconic Horseshoe Bend. You'll witness the Colorado River carving through the red rock canyons with sweeping vistas as far as the eye can see. Afterward, you can choose to join a Navajo Local Guide for a tour through one of the magical slot canyons surrounding the region. In the evening, join an optional MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Red Heritage, a Navajo owned and operated Native American Performing Arts Theatre, for a show of powwow dancing, flute playing and live drum music while enjoying a tasty dinner.

Accommodation: Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas

Accommodation Name: Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Zion National Park

Explore yet another great natural triumph in Zion National Park by shuttle or on foot. Connect to history following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. Immerse yourself in Zion's vibrant landscapes, where lush vegetation lines winding rivers, seasonal waterfalls cascade down canyon walls, and towering white and pink sandstone cliffs soar overhead. Perhaps challenge yourself with a hike to the Emerald Pools before continuing your adventure to the red-orange-pink-hued hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, your final stop for today. Continue the fun over an optional barbeque dinner at Ebenezer's Show and Dinner feasting on salmon, flat iron steaks and grilled chicken and tasty sides while taking in an energizing live country music show.

Accommodation: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn

Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Location: Bryce Canyon National Park

Take your seat in an amphitheater of the must-see, towering sandstone spires of Bryce Canyon. Bask in these pink, orange and rusty-red limestone spires, known as hoodoos, that seem to rise from the desert floor. Explore the rim, learning how the canyon was formed over millennia by the erosion of sandstone and limestone, before spending the afternoon at leisure. Choose to blaze your own trail on a one-hour horseback ride in the Dixie National Forest, climbing Bristlecone Pine Ridge with 1,500-year-old Bristlecone Pines (one of the oldest living things on the North American continent). Your adventure through the Old West almost at its end, you get gussied up for dinner.

Accommodation: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn

Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Las Vegas

Hoodoos to your back and high-living ahead, depart on the last leg of your journey to Las Vegas with a stop in St. George, Utah for lunch on your own. Make your way to Las Vegas International Airport, or your hotel if you're extending your stay.<br/>

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • All transport and transfers shown
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised

Not Included
  • Transfer to Scottsdale
    -Transfer to Scottsdale on your own is not included.
  • Lunch on your own
    -Lunch on your own is not included on certain days.
  • Optional experiences
    -Optional experiences such as the Navajo Local Guide tour and the Red Heritage show are not included.
  • Farewell lunch
    -Lunch on the last day in St. George, Utah is not included.
Yes, the tour includes breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals. There is also a kickoff party, two dinners, and one lunch included in the dining summary.
Since 1947
Cultural activities include learning about the 11 Grand Canyon tribal communities at the Desert Viewpoint Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site, a guided pottery-making class at the Museum of Northern Arizona, and an optional performance at the Red Heritage Native American Performing Arts Theatre featuring powwow dancing, flute playing, and live drum music.
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
The MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Desert View Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage Site supports the Grand Canyon Conservancy and the development of the site. It allows guests to engage directly with Indigenous community members and supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to reducing inequalities and promoting responsible production and consumption.
The tour offers cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted, including stays at the Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch, Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, National Park Lodges Grand Canyon, Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, and Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn.
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
The tour includes all transport and transfers shown, with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys. An iconic train journey aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway is also part of the tour.
The tour includes a variety of unique experiences such as exploring the Grand Canyon with a local geologist known as 'Canyon Tim', a Be My Guest dinner hosted by Dan and Judy Curns in Williams, and a guided pottery-making class at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Additionally, there is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Desert View Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage Site and an optional performance at the Red Heritage Native American Performing Arts Theatre.
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.

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8 days from £2402 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Phoenix, United States
Finish:Las Vegas, United States
Physical rating:Medium
Tour operated in: English
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