Pioneer Adventures of the Old West
Pioneer Adventures of the Old West
$2995
Pioneer Adventures of the Old West
8 Days Starting in Phoenix, United States and ending in Las Vegas, United States
Visiting: Scottsdale, Sedona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Page, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Las Vegas
Tour operator:
Tour code:
DCPAZM20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on the "Pioneer Adventures of the Old West" tour, a captivating journey through the iconic landscapes of the American Southwest. Begin your adventure in Phoenix, Arizona, and traverse the stunning Red Rock Country of Sedona, the majestic Grand Canyon, and the vibrant cultural heritage of Flagstaff. Experience the thrill of the historic Grand Canyon Railway and explore the breathtaking vistas of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Engage with local communities through unique cultural experiences, including a Be My Guest dinner in Williams and a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® visit to the Desert View Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage Site. Conclude your journey in the dazzling city of Las Vegas, enriched by the natural wonders and rich history of the Old West. Enjoy expertly guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and a blend of leisure and adventure on this unforgettable family-friendly experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Enjoy A Scenic Ride To Scottsdale
Location: Scottsdale
Accommodation: Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
Howdy folks! Arrive in Phoenix and transfer to Scottsdale on your own. You can spend 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 Connect With Locals
Location: Sedona
Accommodation: Grand Canyon Railway
Accommodation Name: Grand Canyon Railway
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Your trek through America's frontier history begins in the Sonoran Desert. Stampede through the luminous orange and red landscapes of Sedona with 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: Explore Flagstaff Stays With Stories
Location: Flagstaff
Accommodation: Grand Canyon Railway
Accommodation Name: Grand Canyon Railway
Meals Included: Breakfast
Discover all that Flagstaff has to offer today. Head to Walnut Canyon National Monument to spot cliff dwellings and learn all about the Sinagua people who lived here over 800 years ago. Enjoy a scenic self-guided 0.9-mile loop trail that allows visitors to explore the dwellings up close, as well as breathtaking views of the canyon and its diverse plant and animal life. Enjoy lunch on your terms in downtown Flagstaff before you Dive into Culture at the Museum of Northern Arizona learning all about the cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau over a guided pottery-making class. The remainder of your evening is free for you to explore Route 66 just steps away from your hotel.
Day 4: All Aboard The Old West Train
Location: Grand Canyon
Accommodation: National Park Lodges Grand Canyon
Accommodation Name: National Park Lodges Grand Canyon
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 at the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Walk the rim and learn from a Local Specialist how this extraordinary feat of nature developed over the past 40 million years.
Day 5: Explore Desert View And Page Make Travel Matter
Location: Page
Accommodation: Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas
Accommodation Name: Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you visit Desert View's Pueblo-style Watch tower and support the Grand Canyon Conservancy and their development of the Desert View Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage Site. Enjoy lunch on your own in Page before heading over to the iconic Horseshoe Bend. You'll witness the Colorado River carving through the red rock canyons with sweeping vistas as far as the eye can see. Afterward, you can choose to join a Navajo Local Guide for a tour through one of the magical slot canyons surrounding the region. In the evening, join an optional MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Red Heritage, a Navajo owned and operated Native American Performing Arts Theatre, for a show of powwow dancing, flute playing and live drum music while enjoying a tasty dinner.
Day 6: Journey To Zion National Park
Location: Zion National Park
Accommodation: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Explore yet another great natural triumph in Zion National Park by shuttle or on foot. Connect to history following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. Soak in the lush vegetation, wild rivers, roaring waterfalls and towering white and pink cliffs. Perhaps challenge yourself with a hike to the Emerald pools before taking the scenic Mount Carmel Highway admiring views of waterfalls and slick rocks, watching out for spectacular formations like the Great Arch of Zion and the distinctive Checkerboard Mesa. The red-orange-pink hued hoodoos of Bryce Canyon are your final stop for today. Continue the fun over an optional barbeque dinner at Ebenezeer's Show and Dinner feasting on salmon, flat iron steaks and grilled chicken and tasty sides while taking in an energizing live country music show.
Day 7: Get Immersed In Colourful Bryce Canyon
Location: Bryce Canyon National Park
Accommodation: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Take your seat in an amphitheater of the must-see, towering sandstone spires of Bryce Canyon. Bask in these pink, orange and rusty-red limestone spires, known as hoodoos, that seem to rise from the desert floor. Explore the rim, learning how the canyon was formed over millennia by the erosion of sandstone and limestone, before spending the afternoon at leisure. Choose to blaze your own trail on a one-hour horseback ride in the Dixie National Forest, climbing Bristlecone Pine Ridge with 1,500-year-old Bristlecone Pines (one of the oldest living things on the North American continent). Our adventure through the Old West almost at its end, we get gussied up for a dinner.
Day 8: Farewell To The Old West
Location: Las Vegas
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hoodoos to your back and high-living ahead, depart on the last leg of your journey to Las Vegas with a stop in St. George, Utah for lunch on your own. Make your way to Las Vegas International Airport, or your hotel if you're extending your stay.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Accommodation is provided in carefully selected hotels that are tried and trusted.
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour package.
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are covered in the tour.
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Daily breakfast and up to half of the evening meals are included.
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
The tour includes must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing.
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All transport and transfers shown
All transport and transfers as shown in the itinerary are included.
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi
Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.
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Optional Experiences and free time
The tour offers optional experiences and free time for personal exploration.
What's Not Included
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Transfer to Scottsdale
Transfer to Scottsdale on your own is not included.
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Lunch on your own
Lunch on your own is not included on certain days.
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Optional experiences
Optional experiences such as the Navajo Local Guide tour and the Red Heritage show are not included.
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Farewell lunch
Lunch on the last day in St.
George, Utah is not included.
Dining Summary
- 1 Kickoff Party (KP)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Dive Into Culture
- Flagstaff: Explore the history and culture of the Ancestral Puebloan people who lived in northern Arizona. You'll see examples of pottery from the past and observe its evolution over time. View contemporary Indigenous pottery and learn about the traditional tools and techniques, many of which are still in use today. Finally, create your own clay pot or sculpture using either ancient or modern tools, which you can take home as a keepsake.
Mode of Transport
Travel in luxury with an air-conditioned coach featuring Wi-Fi, and enjoy iconic train journeys such as the historic Grand Canyon Railway, ensuring a comfortable and scenic experience.
Accommodation
Stay at the Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch, Grand Canyon Railway, National Park Lodges Grand Canyon, Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, and Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn, offering comfort and convenience throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are included in the Pioneer Adventures of the Old West tour?
The tour includes a variety of unique experiences such as exploring the Grand Canyon with a local geologist known as 'Canyon Tim', a Be My Guest dinner hosted by Dan and Judy Curns in Williams, and a guided pottery-making class at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Additionally, there is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Desert View Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage Site and an optional performance at the Red Heritage Native American Performing Arts Theatre.
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What cultural activities are available during the tour?
Cultural activities include learning about the 11 Grand Canyon tribal communities at the Desert Viewpoint Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site, a guided pottery-making class at the Museum of Northern Arizona, and an optional performance at the Red Heritage Native American Performing Arts Theatre featuring powwow dancing, flute playing, and live drum music.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
The tour offers cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted, including stays at the Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch, Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, National Park Lodges Grand Canyon, Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, and Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals. There is also a kickoff party, two dinners, and one lunch included in the dining summary.
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What transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes all transport and transfers shown, with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys. An iconic train journey aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway is also part of the tour.
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What is the significance of the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on this tour?
The MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Desert View Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage Site supports the Grand Canyon Conservancy and the development of the site. It allows guests to engage directly with Indigenous community members and supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to reducing inequalities and promoting responsible production and consumption.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Trafalgar requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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