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Prescott, Arizona


Exploring Grand Canyon’s Reach: The South Rim to Western Grand Canyon and a Colorado River Raft Trip

Prices for this date starting at: $1095 per person

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3/21/2010


Number: 1076RJ

Duration: 6 nights

Theme: National Parks; Area Studies

Meals: 17 total, 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners

Activity Level: 4
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Itinerary: Prescott (Historic Town Square) 2 nights... More
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Northern Arizona and Grand Canyon offer some of the most exciting scenery on our planet. For those with a yen to raft the inner gorge of Grand Canyon (no white water), this program is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the splendor of the canyon, from its lofty rim viewpoints to a raft trip in the Canyon's depths. Explore historic Prescott with its impressive town square/courthouse. Spend an entire day at the South Rim in Grand Canyon National Park, take short hikes along the rim, explore historic Grand Canyon Village and enjoy spectacular rim views. At Peach Springs, locale of the only road to the bottom of the canyon (a well-kept Arizona secret), experience the beauty of rafting the Colorado River in the depths of the canyon during an afternoon on the river, including a dramatic entry via helicopter from the rim, and a picnic lunch on a canyon-bottom beach. Expert guides will introduce the geology, ecology, Native American history, and exploration history of Grand Canyon.



Elevations from 4,500 to 7,500 feet. Helicopter and raft trip participation require signature on a liability waiver. Program transportation via vans with much off the beaten path travel.



Program in association with Northern Arizona University, offering educational Southwestern adventures for over 25 years.



Itinerary

Arrive in Prescott by 5:00 p.m., 2 nights; van to Flagstaff, 2 nights; van to Peach Springs, 2 nights; departure from Peach Springs after breakfast. Those who wish will be returned to Prescott upon the conclusion of the program, no charge. Commercial shuttle available from Phoenix to Prescott (100 miles) and from Peach Springs to Phoenix (210 miles).



Prescott

Mile-high Prescott is nestled in a scenic valley at the edge of the Bradshaw Mountains. In addition to archaeological digs and a wealth of pioneer history, the city boasts a premier flight training center and an annual gathering of cowboy poets.




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Exploritas Instructor
 

Karen Landis
Karen Landis’ front door has opened up onto Route 66 for the past 38 years, giving her status as a Route 66 legend in the Seligman stretch of the road. Some 25 years ago, a customer at her convenience store mustered the gumption to ask her to marry h...
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Please note that this expert is one of the instructors available to speak on at least one date of this program. Several instructors may be teaching this program over the course of the year, and your specific instructor depends on the date you select. Circumstances may require us to change instructors.


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