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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