Pioneer Adventures of the Old West
Pioneer Adventures of the Old West
Pioneer Adventures of the Old West
8 Days Starting in Phoenix, AZ, USA and ending in Las Vegas, NV, USA
Visiting: Scottsdale, Sedona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Las Vegas
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Tour Overview
Embark on a thrilling adventure through the heart of the American West with the "Pioneer Adventures of the Old West" tour. This unforgettable journey takes you from the vibrant landscapes of Sedona and the awe-inspiring depths of the Grand Canyon to the majestic beauty of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Travel in style aboard a luxury air-conditioned coach, complete with Wi-Fi, and stay in cherry-picked hotels that have been tried and trusted for comfort and quality. With an expert Travel Director and professional Driver guiding the way, enjoy a mix of scheduled sightseeing and optional experiences, including an iconic train journey aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway. From scenic drives through Red Rock Country and Oak Creek Canyon to exploring Monument Valley with a Local Specialist, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty, culminating in a high-spirited finale in Las Vegas.
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
Meals Included: Kickoff Party
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
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
Location: Flagstaff
Accommodation: Grand Canyon Railway
Accommodation Name: Grand Canyon Railway
Meals Included: Breakfast
Discover Flagstaff on your choice of excursions this morning. Get a bird’s eye view from the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course walking among the tall Ponderosa Pines 15 to 60 feet off the ground. Get your adrenaline pumping and see the sights as you adventure on suspended bridges, swings, obstacles, nets and ziplines. Or keep your feet on the ground while exploring the sky at the Lowell Observatory. Learn about the new research from the Lowell Observatory telescope visiting the Universal theatre, Dark Sky Planetarium, Curiosity Zone and Astronomy Gallery. With a free afternoon, you can explore Flagstaff's bustling food and beverage scene at your own pace.
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 Glen Canyon Make Travel Matter
Location: Grand Canyon
Accommodation: Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas
Accommodation Name: Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as we visit Desert View's Pueblo-style Watch tower and support the development of the Desert View Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site. This afternoon, 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 lunch. Or choose to take a once-in-a-lifetime flightseeing experience with a helicopter landing atop the iconic Tower Butte. Conclude your day with a fun Lake Powell Pizza Party.
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 Farewell 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 at approximately 2:00pm, or your hotel if you're extending your stay.
What's Included
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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All transport and transfers shown
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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
What's Not Included
Mode of Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Accommodation
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Check out our Q&As
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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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Cancellation Policy
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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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