Tour Description

On this Southwest USA tour, each day is a cultural and natural adventure. You’ll stay inside Grand Canyon National Park, explore ancient Puebloan cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park and natural arches near Moab, and ride a 4x4 through Monument Valley’s landscapes with a member of the Navajo Nation.

Priced From:

$ 6750pp ^*

From: 2026-04-19

To: 2026-10-04

Start Location: Phoenix (AZ), United States Of America

End Location: Albuquerque, United States Of America

Trip Type: Discoveries

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to Phoenix and Scottsdale

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch

Arrive in sun-kissed Phoenix and transfer to Scottsdale at your leisure. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner.

See the Red Rocks of Sedona Connect with Locals

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: National Park Lodges Grand Canyon

Your first stop today is in the artists' enclave of Sedona – surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. You’ll travel through Oak Creek Canyon next, with its rocky red cliffs, then venture to the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon National Park, where a Local Specialist will share the canyon’s many geological marvels. Tonight, you’ll have an opportunity to overnight at one of the lodges inside the park.

Take In The Sights Of The Grand Canyon Make Travel Matter

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott Page at Lake Powell

Don’t miss an unforgettable experience: Rise early for an optional flightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon and then trace the scenic South Rim of the Grand Canyon along Desert View Drive. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as we visit Desert View's Pueblo-style Watch tower and support the development of the Desert View Inter-tribal Heritage Center. Later, we’ll stop at Cameron Trading Post. Finally, we'll take a walk to the rim of Glen Canyon to Horseshoe Bend. Finish the day connecting to the soul of the land over a Be My Guest experience on the Navajo Nation, hosted by Dine tribe local Baya, her husband Paul and storyteller Eli Secody.

Take a Scenic Drive to Moab Make Travel Matter

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hyatt Place Moab

Depart Page for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience tour in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Afterwards, settle into the surrounds of buttes and mesas for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience outdoor lunch prepared by Diné (Navajo) tribe members who share stories about their people and their connection to Monument Valley. Then, continue to Moab on a scenic drive where you can sit back and enjoy views of the desert southwest. The evening is yours to explore Moab's Main Street.

Admire the Landscape of Arches National Park

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hyatt Place Moab

This morning, discover how the forces of wind and rain have shaped the enchanting landscape of Arches National Park in the stunning formations that they are, with countless perfect photo opportunities. Later, journey to Canyonlands National Park to connect with nature even more. We visit the Island in the Sky - a mesa resting 1,000 feet (305 meters) above the surrounding countryside, offering spectacular views over the dramatic sandstone formations.

Discover the History of Mesa Verde Stays With Stories

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Strater Hotel

We arrive in the UNESCO-listed Mesa Verde National Park to delve into the history and culture of the Ancestral Puebloan people. Explore their beautifully preserved sandstone dwellings. This evening, in Durango, your Stay with Stories is historic Strater Hotel. You’ll have the evening at leisure to explore the historic town of Durango.

Dive into Durango Make Travel Matter

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Strater Hotel

Enjoy free time in Durango today, or you may take a scenic drive along the Million Dollar Highway from Ouray and Silverton. If you’re lucky, enjoy a truly unforgettable step back in time, on a ride aboard the coal-fired, steam-powered narrow-gauge train (booked independently). The train chugs along rails that were originally laid at the end of the 19th century, winding through a spectacular wilderness which would be inaccessible by car. If you're feeling more adventurous, opt for a white-water rafting trip on the Animas River.

Unlock the Legacy of the Taos Pueblo

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza

The journey continues along the High Road – Santa Fe Scenic Byway, a picturesque route in Northern New Mexico that stretches approximately 56 miles from Santa Fe to Taos. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you visit one of the greatest Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in the Southwest. Be immersed in the fascinating adobe dwellings and take a walk through Taos Pueblo, a Native American community that has been continuously inhabited for the last 1,000 years. Meet your Taos tribal resident guide and explore the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. Later, arrive at the hotel, ideally located two short blocks from Santa Fe’s Historic Plaza.

Explore the Unique Culture of Santa Fe Make Travel Matter

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza

Today, you'll have a full free day to explore Santa Fe at your leisure. Perhaps visit the iconic Georgia O'Keeffe Museum on your terms or explore one of the many chocolate shops and art galleries just steps away from your hotel. You can enjoy lunch on your own at one of the many acclaimed restaurants before you cap off your trip with a dinner at your hotel.

End Your Journey in Albuquerque

Day 10

Duration: 1

Our journey through desert landscapes comes to an end, make your own way to Albuquerque Airport.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-04-19

End Date: 2026-04-28

twin

Child Price: 7065

Adult Price: 7850

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7850

triple

Child Price: 6510

Adult Price: 7295

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9907

Start Date: 2026-05-03

End Date: 2026-05-12

twin

Child Price: 7065

Adult Price: 7850

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7850

triple

Child Price: 6509

Adult Price: 7294

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9909

Start Date: 2026-05-17

End Date: 2026-05-26

twin

Child Price: 7132

Adult Price: 7925

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7925

triple

Child Price: 6561

Adult Price: 7354

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10037

Start Date: 2026-05-31

End Date: 2026-06-09

twin

Child Price: 7402

Adult Price: 8225

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8225

triple

Child Price: 6769

Adult Price: 7592

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10540

Start Date: 2026-09-06

End Date: 2026-09-15

twin

Child Price: 7402

Adult Price: 8225

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8225

triple

Child Price: 6769

Adult Price: 7592

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10540

Start Date: 2026-09-20

End Date: 2026-09-29

twin

Child Price: 6435

Adult Price: 7150

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7150

triple

Child Price: 6035

Adult Price: 6750

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8695

Start Date: 2026-10-04

End Date: 2026-10-13

twin

Child Price: 6435

Adult Price: 7150

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7150

triple

Child Price: 6035

Adult Price: 6750

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8695

Colourful Trails of the Southwest End Albuquerque

Tour Advisors

Itinerary

Dates & prices