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Exploring North America
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3/6/2010 - 3/16/2010
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Phoenix, Arizona


Absolute Southwest: A Canyonland Adventure

Prices for this date starting at: $1598 per person

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3/6/2010


Number: 8718RJ

Duration: 10 nights

Theme: Exploring North America; National Parks

Meals: 29 total, 10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 10 Dinners

Activity Level: 4
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Itinerary: Tempe, AZ 1 night; Sedona, AZ 1 night... More
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Between Phoenix and Las Vegas, discover the Southwest's premier natural and cultural destinations. The Southwest contains America's most wondrous geologic features, largest Native American reservation, best preserved archaeological sites, and out of this world scenery. View the majesty of Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks, the sculpted red-rock magnificence of Sedona and Monument Valley and a smooth water raft adventure on the Colorado River beneath the towering 800' cliffs of Glen Canyon. Daily field trips and interpretation by local experts. Visit archaeological sites at Mystery Canyon and Navajo National Monument, take a guided 4-WD jeep trip into Monument Valley; and enjoy hiking opportunities at Grand Canyon & Zion. Native art discussion; Native Americans discuss their culture; a musical performance; presentations on archaeology, geology, and regional characters from John W. Powell to John Wayne. Amazing scenery throughout make the journey as rewarding as the destinations.



Altitudes up to 7,000', daily walking of up to 1 mile required, longer excursions available.



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



Itinerary

Arrival Phoenix, AZ, by 4 PM; Sedona, AZ, 1 night; South Rim Grand Canyon National Park, AZ, 2 nights; Monument Valley, UT, 2 nights; Page, AZ, 2 nights; Zion National Park, UT, 2 nights; Sedona, AZ, 1 night. End Las Vegas, NV, with departures after 1:30 PM.



Phoenix

Phoenix is a thriving metropolis surrounded by majestic mountains. Along with the visual beauty of the land, the city has a rich heritage of Native American and Hispanic cultures. Native American and western expansion influences are seen in the art and architecture of Phoenix, and an abundance of museums and art galleries showcase the culture.




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