What to expect
Wonder of the World
Witness the breathtaking scale and layered colors of the Grand Canyon, feeling the awe of standing before this vast natural masterpiece of the world.
Adventure in the Valley
Journey with Navajo guides through Monument Valley's dramatic landscape of towering sandstone buttes, experiencing this legendary Western backdrop firsthand.
Canyon Exploration
Navigate the mystical, narrow passages of Antelope Canyon, marveling at its wave-like sandstone walls sculpted by nature and illuminated by ethereal beams of light.
Authentic Ranch Life
Immerse yourself in the spirit of the Wild West with a 4-night stay at an authentic working ranch near Tucson, enjoying Southwestern hospitality and wide-open spaces.
About this trip...
What's Included
Airport transfers
Single Occupancy Rooms
Solos Board -Breakfast daily, 1 lunch & 1 dinner-
Full Board at White Stallion Ranch
Guided tours of Grand Canyon & Antelope Canyon-
Monument Valley with Jeep Tour
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Saguaro National Park
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Petrified Forest National Park
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Horseshoe Bend
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
What's extra:
- Flights are not included
- Travel insurance
- Tips & drinks
- Meals when not included in the itinerary
- Activities when not included in the itinerary
Itinerary
- Arrive Phoenix
- Sedona - Grand Canyon
- Grand Canyon
- Grand Canyon - Page
- Monument Valley
- Page - Holbrook
- Holbrook - Tucson
- Tucson
- Tucson
- Tucson
- Depart Tucson
What you'll be doing
Day One: Arrive Phoenix
- Dinner included
- Overnight in Scottsdale
Day Two: Sedona
- Breakfast included
- Overnight in the Grand Canyon
Day Three: Grand Canyon
Today we visit the mighty Grand Canyon, a superb geological phenomenon. This will most certainly be one of the highlights of our Arizona adventure. We'll walk along the South Rim to see one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring wonders of the world, with the Colorado River flowing over a mile below us.
- Breakfast included
- Overnight in the Grand Canyon
Day Four: Desert View Drive
Drive along the picturesque Desert View Drive and visit the Desert View Watchtower, where if time allows, we can climb the stairs for a spectacular view of the Canyon. En route to Page, we stop at the historic Cameron Trading Post before touring through Antelope Canyon’s narrow, winding passages, illuminated by stunning beams of sunlight. We continue onto Page, making stops at Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Dam.
- Breakfast included
- Overnight in Page
Day Five: Monument Valley
After breakfast, we embark on a day trip to Monument Valley, a dramatic landscape of dark red hills and towering sandstone monoliths that have featured prominently in many western films. Explore this expansive desert plain, stretching 25 miles long and 16 miles wide, and enjoy a lunch of Navajo specialities before taking a jeep tour guided by Navajo locals. We then return to Page this afternoon.
- Breakfast & Lunch included
- Overnight in Page
Day Six: Horseshoe Bend & Meteor Crater
This morning, we embark on an easy 2.4 km roundtrip hike to Horseshoe Bend, a stunning geological formation shaped by the Colorado River's persistent erosion around a sandstone escarpment. Witness this 270° bend created as the river navigated the immovable rock. Following this, we visit Meteor Crater - a spectacular impact site formed about 50,000 years ago when an asteroid travelling at 26,000 miles per hour collided with Earth.
- Breakfast included
- Overnight in Holbrook
Day Seven: Petrified Forest National Park
Today we visit Petrified Forest National Park, designated a national monument in 1906 to safeguard its scientifically valuable petrified wood. The park is renowned for its representation of the Late Triassic paleo-ecosystem, rich human history, delicate grasslands, and pristine landscapes with ongoing scientific research revealing new fossils each year. We travel on to Tucson and check-in for our four-night stay at White Stallion Ranch.
- Overnight at White Stallion Ranch
Day Eight: Saguaro National Park
Today is devoted to exploring Saguaro National Park, renowned for housing the largest cacti in the country. The giant saguaro, a quintessential symbol of the American West, is found exclusively in a limited protected area of the United States. Experience these towering cacti set against the stunning backdrop of the desert landscape.
- Overnight at White Stallion Ranch
Day Nine: White Stallion Ranch
Spend today at leisure at White Stallion Ranch, known for its authentic Western experience. Here we have access to a number of activities including horseback riding, hiking, and roping lessons, all set against the backdrop of the picturesque Sonoran Desert.
- Overnight at White Stallion Ranch
Day Ten: White Stallion Ranch
Enjoy more time at leisure with the gang at White Stallion Ranch - try your hand at archery or shooting, or opt to relax by the pool.
- Overnight at White Stallion Ranch
Day Eleven: Depart Tucson
Spend our last morning enjoying the offerings at White Stallion Ranch, before transferring to Tucson airport for our onward flights.
Accommodation
White Stallion Ranch
Facilities include
Dining
All meals and snacks are included. Breakfast is cooked to order alongside an extensive continental buffet. Enjoy the daily lunch buffet inside, or on the patio. Dinner is also often a buffet with the main entrees grilled outdoors with a choice of two entrees and an ever-changing variety of side dishes. Delicious dessert options vary nightly. Snacks are always available, including fresh fruit and the White Stallion Ranch famous homemade trail mix. Coffee, cappuccino, hot chocolate, hot and cold teas and lemonade are available all day.Activities
Rock climbing, horse riding, hiking, shooting range, biking, archery alongside a weekly ranch rodeo and evening entertainment.Dates & Prices
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