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10 Day itinerary in United States, North America

Best of Arizona

This nine-night adventure designed for four guests offers immersion into Grand Canyon & Saguaro National Parks, Sedona, and more! Optimal during spring and fall, this adventure is possible during summer too. Explore Antelope Canyon, kayak on Lake Powell, soar in a hot air balloon, take on a private ... Read More

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

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English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Grand Canyon National Park

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Historic & cultural landmarks

Outdoors & Nature

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Grand Canyon

2

Saguaro National Park

3

Sedona

4

Antelope Canyon

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Welcome to the West!

Your journey begins today!Plan to arrive at the Phoenix International

Airport by the late morning,then make the scenic 3.5-hour drive to

accommodations inside or just outside of Grand Canyon National Park!


Day 2

place Private Tour, Grand Canyon

You’ll meet your private Good Trip guide for a tour and hike in the South Rim. The day is tailored to your group, so we can make adjustments based on your interests and ability levels. Learn about how the canyon was formed, the park’s flora and fauna, park history, and indigenous people. In the late evening, enjoy dinner at the historic El Tovar!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch

Day 3

place Drive to Page, Antelope Canyon Tour

Today, you leave the Grand Canyon as you continue to Page, AZ, approximately a 2.5 hour drive. Upon arriving embark on a tour of the Lower Antelope Canyon. Led by knowledgeable guides, you’ll navigate the narrow passageways, capturing the enchanting beauty of this iconic slot canyon! Take the evening at your leisure, you may want to take a self guided hike to Horseshoe Bend. 

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

place Lake Powell Kayak, Drive to Sedona

Start the day on the water with a kayak tour of Lake Powell via a small group! Navigate the crystal-clear waters surrounded by towering red rock formations. The tour provides an intimate perspective of the lake's stunning shoreline, revealing hidden coves and intricate canyons accessible only by water. From here, you’ll make your way to Sedona, AZ where you’ll spend the rest of the week, a 3 hour scenic drive.

Guide: Included for the day

Day 5

place Private Hike, Sedona

Take in the never-ending red rock views as you learn about the ancient Ananazi people, and maybe experience some Sedona vortex energy! Sedona has an extraordinary landscape filled with buttes, towers, cathedrals, bridges and more. Your guide will select a hike that’s customized to you and your group’s needs. 

Guide: Included for the day

Day 6

place Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & Private Pink Jeep

At dawn you will soar in a hot air balloon over one of the most beautiful places in the world. Witness the first pink rays of the sunbathing the red rocks in marvelous morning colours. In the afternoon,meet your private back country jeep guide for an off-road adventure viaa Pink Jeep!You’ll take to the trails and explore new views through Sedona’s back country. 

Guide: Included for the day

Day 7

place Private Mountain Biking

After an adventurous day, take the morning

to spend at your leisure. In the early evening,

meet your private mountain biking guide for

a two hour adventure. You’ll cruise over the

red rocks on two wheels. Sedona is home to

some of the best mountain biking in the

world-made for all.


Guide: Included for the day

Day 8

place Drive to Tucson

Take the morning at your leisure. A 3.5 hour drive a waits as you make your way down south to Tucson,AZ! In Tucson, you can explore the vibrant arts  and culture scene, including the Tucson Museum of Art and historic Fourth Avenue's eclectic shops and galleries. The stunning landscapes surrounding the city provide just a taste of what’s to come on tomorrow’s  tour. 

Day 9

place Private Tour of Saguaro National Park

Saguaro is the nation’s largest cacti and saguaro national park is home to one of the highest densities of saguaros .With your good trip adventures guide you’ll adventure through this unique landscape,from the sonoran desert to the rincon mountains. Some might consider these two parks in one –and not just because it is split by the road. Over 1100 species live in saguaro national park, so be sure to keep your eyes open as you might spot a gila monster or desert tortoise!The day is tailored to your groups interests and abilities. 

Guide: Included for the day

Day 10

place Depart

To day you’ll say good bye to the South west as

you make your way to the Phonenix or Tucson

air port for your departing flight.

What’s Included

Meals expand_less

  • Lunch (1)
  • Breakfast (1)

Activities expand_less

  • Accommodations
  • Private Tours and Hikes of Grand Canyon, Sedona and Saguaro National Parks
  • Antelope Canyon Tour with Navajo Guide
  • Kayak Tour, Lake Powell
  • Private Pink Jeep, Sedona
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride, Sedona
  • Private Moutain Biking
  • America the Beautiful Pass
  • All meals as outlined, including snacks, drinks and refreshments in tour vehicle
  • Support available 24/7 via emergency line
  • 50% carbon offset for your travel. If you’d like to offset the rest,let us know!

Not Included expand_less

  • Flights to and from Phoenix
  • Meals not outlined below
  • Personal souvenirs/purchases
  • Gratuities for guides
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Rental Car (required)

About Megan

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Expertise: 

Cycling

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Hiking

Rural home stays

Wellness retreat

Historic & cultural landmarks

Travel with Purpose

Outdoors & Nature

Megan is a Wilderness EMT, a Master Naturalist and has an MSc in Outdoor Education. She has more than 10 years of outdoor guiding experience and specializes in the US National Parks.

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By choosing to travel with us, you support local communities, wildlife, and the environment. We are dedicated to positively impacting the world through every journey we offer.

Let’s regenerate the planet together

We overcompensate your entire journey’s carbon footprint including flights - for free.

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FROM PRICE PER TRAVELER

$3,000.00 USD