The Sky Islands of Southern Arizona
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Overview
Highlights
- Hikes in 3 different mountain ranges
- Off the beaten path adventures
- Experience Southwest culture
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Trip includes
- Lodging - Tucson (Marriott Tucson University Park Hotel)
- Ground Transportation
- Lunch on the three Day-Hikes
- Admission to sites and attractions
- Licensed English Speaking
- Guides
- Gift Package
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Itinerary
We’ll pick you up in either Tucson or Phoenix and take you on a short hike to view petroglyphs, drive to a scenic overlook of Tucson, and take in the Sunset from a mountain pass.
The Butterfield Stagecoach as we make our way to historic Tombstone and the OK Corral. We’ll take in a re-enactment of the historic gunfight and stroll the dusty streets before heading to Bisbee, an old mining town turned artist colony. After touring an old Copper Queen Mine on rail cars – as if we’re beginning our shift – you’ll have time to explore local galleries and sample the local cuisine.
Today’s focus is the awe-inspiring beauty of the Catalina mountains. We’ll head out for a day hike, enjoy waterfalls, and maybe even soak in rain-fed pools if the weather cooperates. That night we’ll head into the Quinlan Mountains for guided stargazing at the Kitt Peak Observatory.
We’ll make our way towards the New Mexico border to explore the isolated and historic Chiricahua Mountains where Geronimo and the Apache hid from the Army. We’ll hike among the hoodoos and visit unique rock formations before returning to Tucson in the evening, stopping at our favorite taco stand along the way.
After breakfast, we’ll head out for a hike to view pictographs and Saguaro cacti. We’ll then head south to visit the historic 17th century San Xavier Mission, located on the Tohono O’odham Reservation. Here you’ll have the opportunity to shop for native crafts and buy frybread from the local food stalls.
Shop for souvenirs, tour the UofA campus, visit the Ansel Adams archives, or stroll through downtown before departing for home.
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