Grand Canyon Journey [Wednesday]

A place like no other

Today's tour begins with a scenic drive from the famous Red Rocks of Sedona, through Oak Creek Canyon (one of the top 10 scenic drives in America) and the towering Ponderosa Pines of Flagstaff. Continue past the dormant volcanoes of the San Francisco Peaks to reach Spirit Mountain Ranch, home of the9 sacred white buffalo.

The tour continues to the Grand Canyon Village for shopping and time at leisure. Here you may enjoy your first views of the Grand Canyon, looking down onto the Bright Angel trail and Indian Gardens.

Next, enjoy a leisurely, ½-mile walk along the South Rim where you'll take in the breadth of the Canyon. Continue through two of the most scenic points on the South Rim to view and photograph Phantom Ranch and the famous Kaibab Suspension Bridge. A boxed lunch from the resort is included, and will be served to you at the rim, so you may take in the spectaular views of the Grand Canyon.

Continue on to Desert View, where you'l ascend the Watchtower Observatory, with panoramic views of the Canyon. The Watchtower is one of the crowning achievement of architect Mary Colter. You'll take in your final views of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River before exiting the National Park.

On your return trip home, you'll be treated to a scenic drive along the Little Colorado River Gorge, admiring the western edge of the Painted Desert en route to the Navajo Nation, where you'll visit the Historic Cameron Trading Post, originally built in 1916. The Trading Post is one of the finest places to shop for authentic Native American crafts.

On the final leg of your journey, you can relax, put your seat back, and reflect on your incredible day while listening to authentic Native American music.

Departs 7:30 a.m.
Returns 6:00 p.m.