A
Grand Adventure -- Lodge Adventure
October 17
- 20, 2008
We'll Do The Driving
and Pay For The Gas!
Guest Itinerary
(Subject
To Change Without Notice)
Pre-Tour Arrival - SCOTTSDALE/PHOENIX
(Optional)
Arrive Phoenix/Scottsdale
Evening on own.
Day 1– SCOTTSDALE/PHOENIX/WALNUT
CANYON/GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Depart from our pre-tour Phoenix
hotel via Mini-motorcoach/Van - Phoenix to Grand Canyon.
Travel north through the Sonoran
desert to Walnut Canyon National Monument. We will walk
in the footsteps of the Sinaguan people who lived at Walnut Canyon
more than 700 years ago when the walls echoed with the words and
sounds of this vital pueblo community. Peer into their homes, cliff
dwellings built deep within canyon walls. The presence of water
in a dry land made the canyon rare and valuable to its early human
inhabitants. It still remains valuable today as habitat for plants
and animals. Discover for yourself on the rim or into the depths
on the Island Trail. Enjoy a hearty picnic lunch along the Walnut
Canyon rim in the Ponderosa Pine forest.
Our adventure continues as we head
further north through the shadow of the aspen’s at the foot
of the San Francisco peaks of the Coconino National Forest.
Approaching the rim from the surrounding
plateau, the landscape gives no hint of the wonders that await our
next 3 days. By mid afternoon we will arrive for our first breathtaking
view of the Grand Canyon, impossible to forget with images of fantastically
colored striated bands of red, orange and gold.
Stretch your legs with an orientation walk
as your guides give you a preview of the adventure that lays ahead.
A welcome dinner awaits in the perfect
light as the shadows lengthen in to the timelessness of this natural
wonder of the world.
Accommodations Grand
Canyon National Park Lodge (L,D)
Day 2 – GRAND CANYON
-- HIKE DAY (This is a day of walking and hiking OPTIONS)
A powerful and inspiring
landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense
size. We will hike a portion of the historic Bright Angel
Trail in to the canyon and along the Rim Trail for the best in varied
views. On this interpretive hike you will learn about the history,
geology and magnificent desert plant life along the way. Watch for
wildlife like Big Horn Sheep, deer and the condor that are often
spotted. Breathtaking views while you enjoy a boxed lunch –
Best Seats in the House!
(Options of distance and turnaround
points will be offered according to group’s abilities.)
Accommodations Grand
Canyon National Park Lodge (L)
Day 3 – GRAND CANYON
-- Enjoy The Grand Canyon as YOU Choose!
Explore on your
own or the Walking Connection will assist in making all of the
arrangements for any of the following *optional activities that
you may choose.
*Options:
--Colorado River Float
--Grand Canyon Hike
--Helicopter Tour of Village of Supai)
--Helicopter Tours of the Grand Canyon
--Horseback Riding through Kaibab National Forest
--Jeep or ATV rides through Kaibab National Forest)
--Variety of Park Ranger led walks
--Therapeutic Massage
*The cost of optional
activities is not included in the price of this trip.
Accommodations Grand
Canyon National Park Lodge
Day 4 – Savor The
GRAND CANYON Sunrise!
One last opportunity
to enjoy the vast spaces where we may find solace from our hectic
lives and take the time to enjoy this gift. On our
sunrise walk we can watch the changing play of light and color
as we wander along the rim. Quietly we can follow the antics
of ravens soaring above and listen for the roar of the rapids
far below.
Late morning departure
for early afternoon arrival in Phoenix (B)
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