Tour Description

On this 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:

$ 5403pp ^*

From: 2027-04-18

To: 2027-10-03

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

End Location: Albuquerque, United States Of America

Trip Type: Discoveries

Tour Advisors

Beccy Hayes

Travel Specialist

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

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 dinner.

See the Red Rocks of Sedona

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

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott Page at Lake Powell

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. Take in sweeping views of the Grand Canyon's eastern edge from Desert Viewpoint. Finally, admire one of Arizona's most iconic natural wonders, Horseshoe Bend. Take a walk to the canyon's rim for unforgettable views as the Colorado River winds its way through the dramatic cliffs below. In the evening, join an optional MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Red Heritage, a Navajo owned and operated Native American Performing Arts Theater, for a show of powwow dancing, flute playing and live drum music while enjoying a tasty dinner.

Take a Scenic Drive to Moab

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Springhill Suites by Marriott Moab

Depart Page for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience tour in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, then savor an outdoor MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience set among the iconic buttes and mesas, prepared by Diné (Navajo) tribe members who share stories of their people and their deep connection to the land. Then, continue to Moab on a scenic drive where you can sit back and enjoy desert views of the Southwest. End the day at Spanish Valley Vineyard & Winery, Moab’s only winery, where Jared Richards hosts your Be My Guest experience. Taste estate-grown wines, hear how the mineral-rich desert soil shapes each bottle and share a relaxed dinner surrounded by red rock scenery.

Admire the Landscape of Arches National Park

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Springhill Suites by Marriott 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

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Historic Strater

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

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Historic Strater

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: Piñon Court By La Fonda

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

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Piñon Court By La Fonda

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. This evening, savor dinner in town.

End Your Journey in Albuquerque

Day 10

Duration: 1

Your journey through desert landscapes comes to an end. Bid adios to your newfound friends.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2027-04-18

End Date: 2027-04-27

twin

Child Price: 5506

Adult Price: 6104

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6104

triple

Child Price: 4805

Adult Price: 5403

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 7742

Start Date: 2027-05-02

End Date: 2027-05-11

twin

Child Price: 5641

Adult Price: 6254

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6254

triple

Child Price: 4904

Adult Price: 5517

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8000

Start Date: 2027-05-16

End Date: 2027-05-25

twin

Child Price: 6004

Adult Price: 6624

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6624

triple

Child Price: 5253

Adult Price: 5873

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8409

Start Date: 2027-05-30

End Date: 2027-06-08

twin

Child Price: 5866

Adult Price: 6504

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6504

triple

Child Price: 4983

Adult Price: 5621

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8419

Start Date: 2027-09-05

End Date: 2027-09-14

twin

Child Price: 5704

Adult Price: 6324

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6324

triple

Child Price: 4785

Adult Price: 5405

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8346

Start Date: 2027-09-19

End Date: 2027-09-28

twin

Child Price: 5731

Adult Price: 6354

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6354

triple

Child Price: 4806

Adult Price: 5429

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8394

Start Date: 2027-10-03

End Date: 2027-10-12

twin

Child Price: 5731

Adult Price: 6354

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6354

triple

Child Price: 4809

Adult Price: 5432

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8392

Colourful Trails of the Southwest End Albuquerque

Tour Advisors

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