Southwest Family Journey: Sedona, Zion & the Grand Canyon
With towering cliffs, colorful canyons, mesmerizing buttes and mesas, this journey through the Southwest makes for an extraordinary family adventure. Explore some of the region’s most iconic landmarks, including the Grand Canyon, Montezuma Castle, Antelope Canyon and more. You’ll traverse this extraordinary terrain by foot, boat, kayak, jeep and train as you immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the area.
Highlights
Embark on a jeep tour through Sedona discovering the area’s landscapes wildlife and geological history, Take a private train car ride on the Verde Canyon Railway travelling along the historic route and admiring red rock pinnacles desert foliage and rugged terrain, Explore the rocky buttes limestone cliffs and colorful ravines of the iconic Grand Canyon, Hop aboard a kayak for a guided tour of Antelope Canyon where you’ll explore sections that are only accessible by water, Set out on a guided hike along a striking desert oasis in the very center of Zion National Park.
Accomodation
Rooming is based on double occupancy (2 passengers / 2 beds per room); all other room configurations are on request and cannot be guaranteed. We will try to accommodate triples/quad requests whenever possible and it's important to note that rooming configuration can change from city to city and 2 single beds are the standard configuration in a room. Please remember that hotel/lodge standards can be different from what you are used to in your home country, which is part of the appeal of adventure travel. This trip uses comfortable 3 star hotels, well located in cities and close to National Parks. Our chosen hotels vary in size, character, and amenities, but are of a very good standard, and the rooms are double occupancy with a private bathroom.
Group Leader
All National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures group trips are accompanied by two of our National Geographic Expedition Leaders. The aim of the Expedition Leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense; you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 20.
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group, Phoenix
Your Family Journeys Moment: Verde Canyon Train Ride, Sedona
Your Family Journeys Moment: Antelope Canyon Kayaking Adventure, Page.
Arrival transfer. All national park fees. Zion National Park visit and guided hike. Antelope Canyon guided kayak visit. Horseshoe Bend hike. Grand Canyon National Park visit. Verde Canyon train ride. Free time in Sedona, Zion, and the Grand Canyon. All tips included for activities and meals, except for Expedition Leaders and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
- Family Vacations
- National Parks and Preserves
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | ||
| 2 | Phoenix/Sedona | ||
| 3 | Sedona | ||
| 4 | Sedona/Grand Canyon | ||
| 5 | Grand Canyon/Zion National Park | ||
| 6 | Zion Ranch | ||
| 7 | Zion National Park/Las Vegas | ||
| 8 | Las Vegas |
