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8590-ENCHANTED-SOUTHWEST

Tour Code - 8590

12 days Scottsdale to Scottsdale Scottsdale, Grand Canyon National Park, Kayenta, Durango, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Tucson

All inclusive prices starting at: $1729

Take a step back in time to the Wild West on this southwest adventure through Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. Experience some of the world's most spectacular natural wonders - the saguaro cacti, the wave-like sand dunes of White Sands National Monument and a highlight, Grand Canyon National Park. Visit some of the best preserved cliff dwellings in the United States and see the iconic Monument Valley. Explore Arizona's oldest European settlement, and Tucson, where Western movie heroes like John Wayne have walked the streets. Plus so much more!



Meals

  • Breakfast - 4
  • Lunch - 0
  • Dinner - 0

Standard Features

SIGHTSEEING: In Santa Fe and Albuquerque, guided walking tour in Taos, Monument Valley 4-wheel-drive tour, Tombstone, OK Corral, Mission San Xavier del Bac, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Heard Museum.
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Mesa Verde National Park, Durango, White Sands National Monument.
GUIDES: Local Guide for sightseeing in Monument Valley; services of a professional Tour Director.
TRANSPORTATION: Private, deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.
HOTELS: Twin bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and gratuity for baggage handling.
MEALS: 1 breakfasts (B), 3 continental breakfast (CB)
OPTIONALS: Customise your holiday experience with a range of convenient optional excursions.
Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

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Day by Day

Day Description
1

SCOTTSDALE.

Welcome to Arizona, the Grand Canyon state. Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

2

SCOTTSDALE-SEDONA-OAK CREEK CANYON-GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK.

This morning, travel to Sedona, a beautiful town amid stunning Red Rock Country. Browse its eclectic shops, feast on Southwestern cuisine, or just breathe in the incredible scenery. Next, pass through the weather-sculptured rock formations of Oak Creek Canyon, the San Francisco Mountains, and beautiful pine forests to the GRAND CANYON, one of the Natural Wonders of the World. Overnight stay is inside the park.

3

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK-MONUMENT VALLEY-KAYENTA.

This morning, don't miss the optional flightseeing excursion for a unique bird's-eye view over the canyon-it's the thrill of a lifetime! Continue to MONUMENT VALLEY, where you will enjoy an exhilarating 4-WHEEL-DRIVE TOUR of the Tribal Park and will see the amazing twin "Mitten" buttes, the impressive "Totem Pole," and other sights forever associated with the Wild West. The park has been the setting for countless movies, including She Wore a Yellow Ribbon and Thelma & Louise.

4

KAYENTA-MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK-DURANGO.

Our first stop today is wondrous MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will walk in the footsteps of Ancestral Puebloans and see their mysterious, centuries-old cliff dwellings. Next, the Southwestern town of Durango, nestled in the Animas River Valley and surrounded by the San Juan Mountains. Tonight, why not explore the historic downtown or stroll along the Animas River?

5

DURANGO. EXCURSION ON THE DURANGO & SILVERTON NARROW-GAUGE RAILROAD.

Board the DURANGO & SILVERTON NARROW-GAUGE RAILROAD this morning for a scenic ride through San Juan National Forest. Experience the adventure of travelling by a coalfired, steam-powered locomotive on the same tracks that miners, cowboys, and settlers of the Old West took more than a century ago. The locomotives used to pull today's train are 1923- 1925 vintage. This historic train has been in continuous operation for more than 125 years. The train hugs steep canyon walls as it winds its way through the Rio de las Animas Canyon with vistas of snowcapped peaks. Free time in Silverton, once a major mining town that owes its name to the bragging statement by an early miner, "We have no gold, but silver by the ton!"

6

DURANGO-TAOS-SANTA FE.

Head to New Mexico and stop at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, one of the highest in the U.S., before arriving in the adobe town of Taos, seated on the high desert mesa at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. On today's walking tour, learn about its 1,100 years of history and explore the historic town plaza, offering eclectic galleries, and wonderful shops. Continue to the charming city of Santa Fe, New Mexico's capital.

7

SANTA FE.

Today begins with an inside visit to the historic LORETTO CHAPEL and the "miraculous staircase." Afterward, enjoy a GUIDED TROLLEY tour of Santa Fe. Your expert guide has knowledge in specialized areas such as archaeology, architecture, Santa Fe art and galleries, and the history of Santa Fe. The 8-mile loop in open-air trams includes Santa Fe's most important historical areas, including the colorful art galleries of Canyon Road, the Museum Hill area, historic Santa Fe Plaza and Palace of the Governors, and other notable locations in the heart of the oldest capital city in the United States. The remainder of the day is free to explore Santa Fe's one-of-a-kind stores. (CB)

8

SANTA FE-ALBUQUERQUE.

A late morning departure for Albuquerque, New Mexico's largest city. Framed by stunning mountains and with a captivating mix of Mexican, Spanish, and Native American cultures, this vibrant city bursts with fascinating landmarks. Upon arrival in Albuquerque, enjoy a walking tour of historic Old Town with its Spanish church and fine museums. This evening, there's time to relax or perhaps enjoy an optional outing to towering Sandia Peak, which includes dinner and a thrilling cable-car ride that transports you 2.7 miles over deep canyons and breathtaking terrain. (CB)

9

ALBUQUERQUE-WHITE SANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT-LAS CRUCES.

This morning, travel south through the fertile Rio Grande Valley. This afternoon begins at one of the world's great natural wonders: WHITE SANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT. Here, gigantic sand dunes rise from the Tularosa Basin, creating an awesome 275-square-mile scenic canvas. View breathtaking desert landscapes as you travel into Las Cruces, New Mexico's third-largest city.

10

LAS CRUCES-TOMBSTONE-TUCSON.

Today, travel across the deserts to TOMBSTONE, the most authentic Western town left in the United States. Here you can walk the same streets that saw gunfights along Allen Street and witness a reenactment of the 1881 SHOOTOUT AT THE OK CORRAL. Also stop at Boot Hill Cemetery, where many of the graves are of gunfighters who died quickly and violently and were buried with their boots on. Travel north to Tucson, one of Arizona's most attractive cities. (CB)

11

TUCSON-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM-SCOTTSDALE.

Start the day at the 200-year-old Mission church SAN XAVIER DEL BAC, then visit the acclaimed ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM, where you will admire the diverse flora and fauna. More than 300 species of live animals and over 1,200 species of plants indigenous to the area are exhibited in their natural habitats. Afterward, we make our way to Phoenix and its world-famous HEARD MUSEUM, rich in history and one the world's finest for learning about American Indian arts and cultures. Tonight, join your travel companions on an optional excursion for dinner and live entertainment at Arizona's legendary cowboy steakhouse, Rustler's Rooste, atop a butte in the foothills of South Mountain. (B)

12

SCOTTSDALE.

The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport are included. You can extend your holiday with extra nights and explore this desert oasis further with a variety of exciting optional activities.

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Pre/Post Tour City Start Date End Date Single Price Twin Price Triple Price
PRE Tour Scottsdale 01 Jan 2013 31 Dec 2013 $97 AUD $54 AUD $40 AUD
POST Tour Scottsdale 01 Jan 2013 31 Dec 2013 $97 AUD $54 AUD $40 AUD

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OPTIONAL Gratuity $106 AUD

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8590-ENCHANTED-SOUTHWEST

Tour Code - 8590

12 days Scottsdale to Scottsdale Scottsdale, Grand Canyon National Park, Kayenta, Durango, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Tucson

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Name: Western Dinner At Rustler's Rooste
Prices Starting From $45.00 USD
Location: Scottsdale
Description: Tonight you'll experience Rustler's Rooste, Arizona's Legendary Cowboy Steakhouse, where legend goes that the original site, atop a butte in the foothills of South Mountain, was a hideout for cattle rustlers. Highlights of this evening's outing include a cowboy steak dinner with all the fixin's and country-western music. Make sure to visit the general store before departing.

Name: Sandia Peak Tramway & High Finance Dinner
Prices Starting From $75.00 USD
Location: Albuquerque
Description: Enjoy the city lights of Albuquerque after traveling 2.7 miles above the Cibola National Forest aboard the world's longest tramway, marvel at panoramic views of a splendid sunset or the magnificence of the great Southwest. Located at the top of Sandia Peak, only the High Finance Restaurant and Tavern offers the chance to enjoy both the breathtaking beauty of the Land of Enchantment and top notch cuisine. (Not available during Balloon Fiesta)

Name: Grand Canyon Helicopter Flightseeing - North Canyon Tour
Prices Starting From $179.00 USD to $199.00 USD
Location: Grand Canyon National Park
Description: Explore impressive Dragon Corridor, the deepest and widest part of the Canyon, and one of the most remarkable panoramas of the Grand Canyon. The Tower of Ra, a 6,076-foot butte named in the 1800s after the Egyptian sun god, comes into view, as do other fanciful rock formations resembling temples and shrines. Fly in a comfortable, climate controlled helicopter with specially designed windows for optimum viewing. (30 minute) Subject to favorable weather conditions.

Name: Bar D Chuckwagon Supper
Prices Starting From $24.00 USD
Location: Durango
Description: The Bar D Wranglers perform their Famous Stage Show after supper with songs of cowboys and the old west, comedy, and lively instrumentals to please the whole family.

Name: Eco-Star Grand Canyon Helicopter Flightseeing
Prices Starting From $213.00 USD to $233.00 USD
Location: Grand Canyon National Park
Description: This experience will be a highlight of your vacation. Fly over the widest and deepest portion of the Grand Canyon. You will see the amazing views of the Dragon Corridor, Colorado River and other geologic features and formations over a billion years old. If you have ever wanted to see the Grand Canyon from a birds eye view this is the trip for you. Fly in our first class state of the art ECO-Star helicopter with specially designed windows and seating for 180 degrees of virtually unobstructed views. This is a comfortable, climate controlled helicopter with quiet ride technology for a more comfortable Grand Canyon helicopter tour experience. Grab your camera and enjoy this spectacular journey to the Grand Canyon. (30 minute flight) Flights are subject to favorable weather conditions.

Name: Grand Canyon Imax
Prices Starting From $14.00 USD
Location: Grand Canyon National Park
Description: Fly like a condor over the rim and into the Canyon, be drenched in the power of the raging Colorado River without ever leaving your seat at the Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center. And relive the history and mystery of one of the most storied natural wonders of the world. From the mysterious Anasazi who inhabited the Canyon 4,000 years ago, viewers at The National Geographic Visitor Center will travel through Grand Canyon history to join Major John Wesley Powell as he challenges the unexplored Canyon and raging Colorado River in 1869. (40 minute multimedia presentation)
 
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