Welcome
To Grand Canyon
Your Guided Walking and Hiking
Adventure at Grand Canyon
April 25 - 28, 2008
October 17 - 20, 2008
Guest Itinerary
(Subject
To Change Without Notice)
Pre-Tour Arrival - SCOTTSDALE/PHOENIX
(Optional)
Arrive Phoenix/Scottsdale
Evening on own.
Day 1– SCOTTSDALE/PHOENIX/WALNUT
CANYON/GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Depart from our pre-tour Phoenix hotel via Mini-motorcoach/Van
- Phoenix to Grand Canyon.
Travel north through the Sonoran desert to Walnut Canyon
National Monument. We will walk in the footsteps of the
Sinaguan people who lived at Walnut Canyon more than 700 years ago
when the walls echoed with the words and sounds of this vital pueblo
community. Peer into their homes, cliff dwellings built deep within
canyon walls. The presence of water in a dry land made the canyon
rare and valuable to its early human inhabitants. It still remains
valuable today as habitat for plants and animals. Discover for yourself
on the rim or into the depths on the Island Trail. Enjoy a hearty
picnic lunch along the Walnut Canyon rim in the Ponderosa Pine forest.
Our adventure continues as we head further north through
the shadow of the aspen’s at the foot of the San Francisco
peaks of the Coconino National Forest.
Approaching the rim from the surrounding plateau, the landscape
gives no hint of the wonders that await our next 3 days. By mid
afternoon we will arrive for our first breathtaking view of the
Grand Canyon, impossible to forget with images of fantastically
colored striated bands of red, orange and gold.
Stretch your legs with an orientation walk as your guides give
you a preview of the adventure that lays ahead.
A welcome dinner awaits in the perfect light as the shadows
lengthen in to the timelessness of this natural wonder of the world.
Accommodations Grand
Canyon National Park Lodge (L,D)
Day 2 – GRAND CANYON
-- HIKE DAY (This is a day of walking and hiking OPTIONS)
A powerful and inspiring landscape, the
Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size. We
will hike a portion of the historic Bright Angel Trail in to the
canyon and along the Rim Trail for the best in varied views. On
this interpretive hike you will learn about the history, geology
and magnificent desert plant life along the way. Watch for wildlife
like Big Horn Sheep, deer and the condor that are often spotted.
Breathtaking views while you enjoy a boxed lunch – Best Seats
in the House!
(Options of distance and turnaround points will
be offered according to group’s abilities.)
Accommodations Grand
Canyon National Park Lodge (L)
Day 3 – GRAND CANYON
-- Enjoy The Grand Canyon as YOU Choose!
Explore on your own or the Walking Connection
will assist in making all of the arrangements for any of the
following *optional activities that you may choose.
*Options:
--Colorado River Float
--Grand Canyon Hike
--Helicopter Tour of Village of Supai)
--Helicopter Tours of the Grand Canyon
--Horseback Riding through Kaibab National Forest
--Jeep or ATV rides through Kaibab National Forest)
--Variety of Park Ranger led walks
--Therapeutic Massage
*The cost of optional activities is not included
in the price of this trip.
Accommodations Grand
Canyon National Park Lodge
Day 4 – Savor The
GRAND CANYON Sunrise!
One last opportunity to enjoy the vast
spaces where we may find solace from our hectic lives and take
the time to enjoy this gift. On our sunrise walk we
can watch the changing play of light and color as we wander
along the rim. Quietly we can follow the antics of ravens soaring
above and listen for the roar of the rapids far below.
Late morning departure for early afternoon arrival
in Phoenix (B)
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