10 Day Southwestern USA from Phoenix to Santa Fe - Thursday Departure
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Start City:
Phoenix, AZ
End City:
Santa Fe, NM
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10 days
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Tour Itinerary
Durango, CO , Monument Valley , Page, AZ , Phoenix, AZ , Santa Fe, NM , Scottsdale, AZ , Taos, NM
All sightseeing and itinerary inclusions are subject to favorable local conditions. Weather, traffic, road closures, and unexpected natural events may necessitate route and site amendments.
DAY 1, Thursday - Arrive in PhoenixArrive in Phoenix. Transfer independently to the hotel which is located in the colorful Old Town of Scottsdale. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM
Overnight: Scottsdale
DAY 2, Friday - Taliesin West, Montezuma Castle National Monument
In the morning, visit Taliesin West, designed by renowned 20th century architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. During the guided tour, view Wright's living quarters, drafting studio, and theater, while gaining insight into his life, architectural philosophy, and the creative process behind the structures. Afterward, depart for Tusayan, stopping at Montezuma Castle National Monument on the way. View the cliff dwellings built by the ancient Sinagua people over 700 years ago. Arrive in Tusayan, and check into your hotel with time to settle in before dinner tonight
Overnight: Tusayan (South Rim Region)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3, Saturday - Grand Canyon National Park, Travel to Page
Today, explore the South Rim of the Grand Canyon with its unrivaled views and beauty. Almost 280 miles long, the Grand Canyon varies in width from one to eighteen miles, with the Colorado River winding below. Later, as you depart the canyon, stop at the Desert Viewpoint to see awe-inspiring views. Then, visit historic Cameron Trading Post, before continuing to Page. Check into the hotel in time for dinner
Overnight: Page
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4, Sunday - Monument Valley Jeep Tour
This morning, take a walk to view the iconic Horseshoe Bend* on the Colorado River before departing for Monument Valley. In the afternoon, your exploration of the American Southwest continues with a jeep tour of Monument Valley, renowned for its unique landscape characterized by towering sandstone buttes, mesas, and spires, which are often depicted in Western films and media. The area is part of the Colorado Plateau and is within the Navajo Nation Reservation. By late afternoon, arrive at the hotel and have dinner*The walk to the Horseshoe Bend overlook is 1.5 miles round-trip over a hardened dirt path.
Overnight: Monument Valley
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Monday - Mesa Verde National Park en route to Durango
Depart Monument Valley and travel towards Durango. Along the way, stop to visit Mesa Verde National Park, renowned for its well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. View the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum, and Sun Temple, a large ceremonial structure. After lunch on your own, continue the drive to Durango, known for its well-preserved Wild West heritage. Arrive in the afternoon and check into the hotel with free time
Overnight: Durango
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Tuesday - Full Day in Durango
Spend the day exploring the historic town of Durango at leisure or join the optional Full Day Scenic Round Trip Silverton Train with lunch. Board the famous 19th century Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railway for a scenic journey through the San Juan Mountains. Embark on a leisurely ride offering dramatic vistas of the Animas River Gorge with its rushing rivers, deep gorges, and towering peaks. Arrive in the historic mining town of Silverton by early afternoon where you will have lunch and free time to explore. Board the train back to Durango and return to the hotel by early evening
Optional: Full Day Scenic Round Trip Silverton Train with lunch
Overnight: Durango
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Wednesday - Depart for Taos
Depart Durango and travel to Taos. Make a stop to tour the Earthship Visitor Center. Discover a world of sustainable living solutions, from solar heating and cooling systems to rainwater harvesting and natural wastewater treatment. Admire the interior spaces, which feature high ceilings, curved walls, and intricate details crafted from salvaged materials. Later, continue the drive to Taos, crossing the impressive Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, a steel deck arch bridge 656 feet above the river. Arrive and check into your room. Spend the evening at leisure
Overnight: Taos
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Thursday - Taos Pueblo, Santa Fe City Tour
This morning, head to Taos Pueblo*, a Native American community and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the Pueblo history, life, and culture. This typical Pueblo village dates back more than 1,000 years and is dedicated to preserving its ancient way of life. Afterward, drive to Santa Fe. On arrival, take a panoramic city tour of Santa Fe before checking into the hotel. Tonight, discover the city's vibrant streets, boutiques, and superb restaurant scene on your own*Taos Pueblo visit is subject to unexpected closures due to religious activities and/or tribal ceremonies.
Overnight: Santa Fe
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Friday - Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Bandelier National Monument
Your day begins with a tour of The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Learn about the 19 Pueblo tribes that live in New Mexico. Each Tribe is a sovereign nation with its own government, history, traditions, and culture. Explore the exhibits featuring an array of artifacts, artworks, and interactive displays that provide insight into the culture of the Pueblo peoples. Continue the day with a drive to Bandelier National Monument, dating back more than 10,000 years. The site is located near Los Alamos on the Pajarito Plateau and is home to one of the largest concentrations of Ancestral Pueblo archaeological sites in the American Southwest. Return to Santa Fe by late afternoon. Tonight at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Overnight: Santa Fe
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Saturday - Return Home
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Triple rooms consist of two double/queen beds for three persons; where available, a fee may be charged by the hotel for the addition of a cot/rollaway.
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