Pioneer Adventures of the Old West

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The legends of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy are never far as you awaken your inner cowboy ticking off Lake Powell, Monument Valley's mesas, the scenic drive through Oak Creek Canyon, the eerie spires of Bryce Canyon, and the historic Grand Canyon Railway on this National Parks tour.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley with a Local Specialist
    • Iconic Train journey aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway
    • Scenic Drive in Red Rock Country by jeep or Red Rock Magic Trolley, drive through Oak Creek Canyon, Desert View Drive in Arizona and Mount Carmel Highway
    • Visit Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Historic Cameron Trading Post, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park
    • Connect With Locals
    • Family Fun

What's this trip about?

    The legends of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy are never far as you awaken your inner cowboy ticking off Lake Powell, Monument Valley's mesas, the scenic drive through Oak Creek Canyon, the eerie spires of Bryce Canyon, and the historic Grand Canyon Railway on this National Parks tour.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityPhoenix (AZ)
End CityLas Vegas (NV)

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Lake Powell
  • Monument Valley

Activities

  • Historic sightseeing
  • Kid-friendly activities

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Itinerary

Day 1: Enjoy A Scenic Ride To Scottsdale

Howdy folks! Saddle up for a ride from Phoenix to Scottsdale, spending the afternoon at leisure before your journey kicks off with an evening shindig to meet your new travel partners.  

Day 2: Roam Red Rock Country

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

Day 3: All Aboard The Old West Train

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...

Day 4: Explore The Vast Monument Valley

Start your historic passage to Navajo country with a mesmerizing sunrise over the Grand Canyon. Trace the Desert View Drive route toward Cameron Trading Post in search of traditional Native American crafts and the taste of traditional fry bread. We join our Local Spec...

Day 5: Relax And Drift On Lake Powell

Even cowboys need a day off now and then, but if you're at a loose end, choose to take an optional float down the Colorado River, visit the "Top of the World" with Papillion, or spend the day learning how to wakeboard, kayak or zip around Lake Powell on a ski tube.

Day 6: Journey To Zion National Park

Polish those chaps for a ride toward Zion Canyon, tracing yet another great natural triumph by park shuttle or on foot. Bundle up your brood for a quick hike to the Emerald Pools – the lush landscape a veritable oasis for pioneers traversing the desert just days befor...

Day 7: Get Immersed In Colorful Bryce Canyon

Take your seat in an amphitheater of tall sandstone spires—the same vantage point the Paiute people used to admire the colorful carvings of Mother Nature by day, by night, winter and summer centuries ago. Explore the rim of Bryce Canyon, before spending the afternoon ...

Day 8: Farewell To The Old West

Hoodoos to our back and high-living ahead, we depart on the last leg of our journey to Las Vegas, through the scenic Virgin River Gorge. A transfer will take you to Las Vegas International Airport, or your hotel if you're extending your stay. Y'all come back now, y'hear?

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Price From $2,499
Price per day$312
Last Updated: 4/29/2024

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Excellent tour guide & driver. Saw many wonderful one of a kind sights and natural splendor

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Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn,
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Meals Included
  • 1 Be My Guest
  • 1 Dinner
  • 1 Farewell Dinner
  • 1 Kickoff Party
  • 7 Breakfasts
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All transport and transfers shown
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Optional Experiences and free time
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