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Trains and Canyons of the Southwest featuring Scottsdale, Sedona & Santa Fe
From the sheer beauty of Sedona to the Georgia O'Keeffe museum, ghost towns to artists' colonies, discover the treasures of the Southwestern United States. Experience the area's culture at the Santa Fe School of Cooking. Learn how Native American handicrafts are made during a jewelry-making demonstration. Visit the studios of local artists in Sedona and learn about their inspirations and influences. Enjoy sacred moments you can only find in this part of the world like gazing out over the Grand Canyon's famous South Rim or traveling aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad, Explore America's largest ghost town, Jerome, now a thriving artist's colony. Visit the New Mexico Museum of Art. Journey through a diverse landscape and discover what lies beyond the scenery. Highlights Scottsdale, Phoenix, Verde Canyon Railroad, Sedona Trolley Tour, Grand Canyon Railway, Santa Fe, Sandia Peak Tramway Collette Experience Relive the Old West aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway.Journey through fantastic Verde Canyon, accessible only by rail!Enjoy a chat with a local Native American tribe member.Marvel at the incredible Petrified Forest National Park.Take in the extraordinary view on the Sandia Peak Tramway. |
| Details | | Collette Vacations | | Offer valid through 3/31/2012 | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Scottsdale | Scottsdale, Arizona - Tour Begins : Your tour begins in sunny Scottsdale, "The West's Most Western Town." Today dinner will be included. | | Day 2 | Scottsdale | Scottsdale - Phoenix - Scottsdale : A local guide introduces you to downtown Phoenix, Camelback Mountain, Paradise Valley and Old Town Scottsdale. Learn how Native American handicrafts are made at a jewelry-making demonstration. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy Old Scottsdale. Today breakfast will be included. | | Day 3 | Sedona | Scottsdale - Jerome - Sedona : Begin your day with a visit to America's largest ghost town, Jerome. Explore this former mining town, now a picturesque artist colony with a designated National Historic District. Later, take a roundtrip ride from Clarkdale to Perkinsville on the Verde Canyon Railroad - this is certain to be an unforgettable experience! Verde Canyon, accessible only by rail, resides between two national forests and follows the upper Verde River. Enjoy enthralling views as the vintage locomotive rolls past towering, crimson cliffs near ancient Indian ruins, over old-fashioned trestles, and through a dark 680 foot man-made tunnel. This evening, fall under Sedona's spell as you experience its sheer, exuberant beauty. Wind-shaped buttes and dramatic sandstone towers embody the rugged character of the West. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. | | Day 4 | Sedona | Sedona : Discover the different tribes of the area, their histories and their modern day life during a morning chat with a local Native American. Next, hop aboard for a trolley tour of Sedona that features a visit to the famous Chapel of the Holy Cross, Gallery Row and scenic Schnebly Hill Vista. There will be time at leisure for lunch - perhaps buffalo and cactus fries - and shopping in Uptown for Native art and jewelry. The remainder of your day is free to explore the local galleries, sip latte in a coffeehouse or simply relax at the hotel. Dinner will be included at a local restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. | | Day 5 | Sedona | Sedona - Grand Canyon - Sedona : Upon arrival at the train station in Williams, it's "all aboard" the Grand Canyon Railway. This adventure relives the excitement of the Old West as it travels through northern Arizona countryside to the Grand Canyon. Strolling musicians and western characters recreate the nostalgia of train travel. Behold amazing views of the most famous canyon in the world when you arrive at the South Rim. Theodore Roosevelt is quoted as saying, "This is one of the great sights which every American, if he can travel at all, must see." Today breakfast will be included. | | Day 6 | Santa Fe | Sedona - Apache County - Santa Fe : Travel east towards New Mexico, the "Land of Enchantment." You travel through the Painted Desert, a long expanse of badland hills and buttes that makes up a beautiful landscape of a rainbow of colors. Step back in time to a place where dinosaurs roamed over 225 million years ago at the Petrified Forest National Park. There will be plenty of stops inside the park to enjoy the unusual views. The balance of the day is yours to enjoy Santa Fe at your leisure. Today breakfast will be included. | | Day 7 | Santa Fe | Santa Fe : Today is dedicated to exploring Santa Fe. Learn about this fascinating city from a local guide. During a walking tour, see the Loretto Chapel with its miraculous spiral staircase; St. Francis Cathedral; the historic Town Plaza, which marks the end of the Santa Fe Trail; and the ultra-modern state capitol building. This evening's special treat at the Santa Fe School of Cooking includes a wonderful demonstration followed by a delicious dinner served with local flare. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. | | Day 8 | Albuquerque | Santa Fe - Sandia Peak - Albuquerque : Experience at close range what only a rock climber could see - the rugged and inaccessible rock escarpment of Sandia Peak during a trip on the world's longest aerial tramway, the Sandia Peak Tramway, for a panoramic view of stunning terrain. There will be time to enjoy lunch on your own and visit the gift shop. Once in Albuquerque, stroll the streets of Old Town where unique shops and sights are everywhere. Tonight, a farewell dinner with your fellow passengers celebrates fond memories and friendships made along the way. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. | | Day 9 | Tour ends | Albuquerque - Tour Ends : Today breakfast will be included. |
| | | Courtyard by Marriott, Scottsdale, AZ | Orchards Inn, Sedona, AZ | | Amara Hotel, Sedona, AZ | Inn at Loretto, Santa Fe, NM | | Hilton Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM | Albuquerque Marriott, Albuquerque, NM |
| | NOTE: Specials are marked with a * NOTE: NOTE: Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. |
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