Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Arrive today in Phoenix. A complimentary transfer is provided to your Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is available this afternoon to welcome you and answer any questions.

Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix Metrocenter

Day 2: Phoenix–Sedona
Travel north and visit the 800-year-old cliff dwellings at Montezuma Castle National Monument before arriving at the picturesque town of Sedona in the heart of spectacular Red Rock Country. Take time to explore the shops and streets of Old Sedona. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and dinner at our hotel.

Meals included: Full Breakfast / Dinner
Hotel: Radisson Poco Diablo Resort

Day 3: Sedona–Grand Canyon
We head north through spectacular Oak Creek Canyon climbing high onto the Kaibab Plateau. Now surrounded by Ponderosa pine forests, we continue towards awesome Grand Canyon National Park, one of nature's greatest sights. Watch the colours change on the canyon walls as the sun sets.

Meals included: Full Breakfast
Hotel: National Park Lodges

Day 4: Grand Canyon–Monument Valley–Kayenta
Spend the morning exploring the canyon and Canyon Village or take an optional flightseeing tour over the canyon. We then travel through the Navajo Reservation and onto one of America's most famous landscapes, Monument Valley Tribal Park. Here we join a local Navajo Indian guide and explore this remote and remarkable landscape.

Meals included: Full Breakfast / Dinner
Hotel: Hampton Inn

Day 5: Kayenta–Mesa Verde National Park–Durango (2 nights)
Explore Mesa Verde National Park, one of the best-preserved ancient Indian cliff dwellings in the Southwest. We stop at several of the park's most interesting features and have the opportunity to explore one of the sandstone dwellings built into the sides of the canyons. Then, as an option enjoy a real American West experience as you ride atop or inside authentic horse-drawn stagecoaches into the scenic Weber Canyon for a sunset BBQ dinner with all the fixing's. Continue on to the cowboy town of Durango.

Meals included: Full Breakfast
Hotel: Holiday Inn Durango (2 nights)

Day 6: Durango–Million Dollar Highway–Silverton–Durango
Today ride the Narrow Gauge Railroad (optional) or ride aboard the coach along the Million Dollar Highway. By train or by coach you end in the historic mining town of Silverton. Step 100 years back in time, as you explore the historic buildings, quaint art shops and learn of the colourful local history. Return to Durango where the rest of the day is free. Perhaps enjoy a rafting trip on the Animas River?

Day 7: Durango–Taos–Santa Fe (2 nights)
This morning we explore the famous Taos Pueblo with a local guide and see local artisans as they create traditional jewelry. Leaving Taos, enter the south-western Rocky Mountains, and arrive in Santa Fe, North America's oldest state capital. Dinner tonight is served in a local restaurant.

Meals included: Full Breakfast / Dinner
Hotel: Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza

Day 8: Santa Fe
You have the full day to discover the natural and cultural treasures of Santa Fe. Enjoy a real feel for the city aboard the open air trolley and get off and back on to discover the historic areas, museums and art galleries at your own pace. Don't miss the museums on the Plaza, the Governor's Palace and the famous Loreto Chapel.

Meals included: Full Breakfast

Day 9: Santa Fe–Pecos National Monument–Albuquerque
We start the day with a visit to Pecos National Monument, where the Pueblo Indians first encountered the Spanish explorers. Later we arrive in Albuquerque and stroll the quaint streets of historic Old Albuquerque.

Meals included: Full Breakfast
Hotel: Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town or Marriott Hotel Albuquerque

Day 10: Albuquerque–Petrified Forest–Winslow
Join our Native guide and visit Acoma's Sky City Pueblo, the oldest continually inhabited town in North America. Late we visit Petrified Forest National Park, an amazing natural and colourful landscape of giant fallen trees resembling ancient rock art. Later we arrive at Arizona's restored jewel estate, La Posada. Our farewell dinner is served in the elegant Turquoise Room, followed by a private lecture on the history of La Posada and the Santa Fe Railway.

Meals included: Full Breakfast / Dinner
Hotel: La Posada Resort

Day 11: Winslow–Depart Phoenix
Our journey takes us through Arizona's Rim Country, blessed with endless views and the largest strand of Ponderosa pine trees in the world. A complimentary transfer is provided to Phoenix International Airport and to the Trafalgar hotel in Scottsdale for those extending their stay.

Meals included: Full Breakfast
Please do not schedule any flights before 3:00pm


Tour Pricing
Tour only price includes everything but airfare & transfers; double occupancy

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