Each year millions of people from around the world travel to Arizona to see the crown jewel of the American landscape - The Grand Canyon. Though seeing is believing, you can do much more than look! You can experience it with an expert guide on a personal level, up close, one step at time! We've made all of the arrangements so all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy two days of magnificent views, attentive service and Arizona hospitality.

Your adventure begins immediately after the ITechLaw Conference. You'll be greeted in the lobby of your hotel and boarded on our private air conditioned luxury motorcoach. Ride in comfort through Arizona's Sonoran Desert to the world famous red rocks of Sedona. Stunning views, world-class art galleries and shops and southwest cuisine await you.

The Arizona landscape changes from the desert stands of majestic saguaro cacti to the high plateau, Ponderosa pine and aspen forests of northern Arizona. The dry heat of the desert gives way to the cool mountain air as we reach our destination at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

At first glance, it almost doesn't look real. Too much for the human eye to take in. Too much for your minds eye to process. You'll have free time to digest the awesome view or take a short hosted walk along the rim. You'll have free time to peruse the bookstore, see a short movie in the brand new theatre and browse through the Visitor's Center.

Dinner this evening will be at your pre-reserved time in the most historic and best restaurant at Grand Canyon, El Tovar Lodge. Perched on the rim of the canyon, the views are spectacular and the cuisine is excellent.

We'll overnight in the recently renovated Yavapai Lodge East located in the heart of Grand Canyon Village inside the park.

After a good nights rest and full morning breakfast, we'll beat the heat of the day with an optional early morning guided walk or hike. Your professional Walking Connection Grand Canyon Guides will help you choose which is best suited to your interests and abilities. You can choose to hike along the rim or challenge yourself with a more rigorous hike into the Grand Canyon.

Each is taken at a leisurely pace and is designed to provide with you an interpretive experience along the way. You'll learn about the history surrounding the Canyon, the geology of its make up and the culture of the people who have lived here over the millennia.

Since fewer than 1% of the people who ever visit Grand Canyon ever set foot inside of it, you have the option to experience it in a unique way that is both spectacular and very rare.

Of course, the morning is yours to do as you please, so if you if you prefer to just relax and wander on your own, we'll provide you with a map and visitors guide to help you enjoy your day.

We'll spend the entire morning in the park before we leave together to return to the Valley Of The Sun!

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Since 1989, The Walking Connection has been leading luxury adventures to more than 30 countries around the world and we specialize in walking, hiking, trekking and active vacations. As resident Arizonan's, we welcome you to the Grand Canyon State and look forward to sharing a few days of exploring its amazing wonders with you.

Below are additional details about this extension along with a registration form. If there is any additional information you require prior to your registration, please do not hesitate to e-mail or call us at +623-561-0846. (US & Canada: 800-295-9255).

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Guest Itinerary
(Subject to change)

May 4, 2013

· 9:00am - Departure From Westin Kierland Resort.

· 11:00am - Free Time in Uptown Sedona - Shopping and Galleries – Lunch On Own

· 1:30pm – Depart For Grand Canyon via Flagstaff.

· 3:30pm - Park Entrance, Visitors Center, Free Time or Optional Escorted Walk. (Inc.)

· 5:00pm – (Approximate) Hotel Check In – Yavapai Lodge East (Inc.)

· 6:00pm+ – Dinner At Your Leisure - El Tovar Lodge (Inc.)

Overnight Yavapai Lodge East - Grand Canyon National Park (Inc.)

May 5, 2013

· 6:00am - Breakfast Lodge restaurant. (Inc.)

Today there are options for a guided walk or hike, or you may wish to spend the morning on exploring on your own.

· 7:00am - Optional Guided Hike (Inc.): Bright Angel Trail (Limit to 3 hours). Trail Snacks and water (Inc.). Personal Hiking Boots and Day Pack are required for this option.

· 8:00am - Optional Guided Walk (Inc.): Walking Tour along Rim from Bright Angel Lodge through the Trail of Time to Mather Point. (Limit to 2 hours) Trail Snacks and water provided. (Inc.) Athletic Walking shoes are required for this option.

· 11:00am - Hotel Check-out.

Grand Canyon Village - Lunch on Own

· 1:00pm - Depart South Rim for Scottsdale/Phoenix - Snacks and water (Inc.)

Our planned arrival time back to Phoenix is 5:00pm MST. Please note that this is subject to weather and road conditions and may change without notice. We will return to the Westin Kierland Resort first and then proceed to Sky Harbor International Airport.

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