Day 1: LAS VEGAS – SEDONA
Stop At: Chapel of the Holy Cross, 780 Chapel Rd, Sedona, Arizona 86336 United States
We start the day travelling across the Mojave Desert, and head up the Colorado Plateau and historic route 66, before arriving to Sedona. Known as the jewel of the desert and considered as one of the most beautiful places in America. Drive the breathtaking scenic Oak Creek Canyon that descends 2000 feet (610 meters) to the valley floor. We stop for photos of the red rocks and surroundings at the Oak Creek Canyon overlook, and the slide rock state park. Enjoy a lunch break in Sedona where you can browse authentic Indian arts and crafts stores together with unique boutiques and galleries.
After our break we head out to the surrounding desert to visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross ( self-guided visit using local stuttle service), and enjoy panoramic views of the Sedona red rock formations including Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte and Cathedral rock.
In the late afternoon we depart the Sedona area to Flagstaff for overnight.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bell Rock, 4999 State Route 179, Sedona, Arizona 86351 United States
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Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral Rock, Yavapai County, Sedona, Arizona 86351 United States
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Duration: 10 minutes
Accommodation included:
Quality Inn View of Lake Powell - AZ
Day 2: SEDONA – MONUMENT VALLEY – HORSESHOE BEND
Stop At: Horseshoe Bend, Mile Marker 545, Highway 89, Page, Arizona 86040 United States
We start the day by heading to the mighty Colorado River, for a visit to “Horseshoe Bend” a spectacular sight unique to this region of the country.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, US Highway 160 & US Hwy 163, Monument Valley, Utah 84536 United States
We continue the day heading into Monument valley, one of the Iconic symbols of the American West and one of the most majestic and photographed points in the world. Deep in the heart of the Navajo nation lies this majestic park, which consists of sandstone masterpieces that tower from 400 – 1000 feet (up to 300 meters) around these sandstone
towers you can find mesas buttes shrubs and trees. Our visit starts with a jeep tour with led by Navajo Indians. The tour will take you down into the valley and you will experience firsthand why the Navajo call this land “like no other place on earth”.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Quality Inn View of Lake Powell - AZ
Day 3: ANTELOPE CANYON – VALLEY OF FIRE – LAS VEGAS
Stop At: Antelope Canyon, Navajo Tribal Park, Page, Arizona 86040 United States
We start the day where “The water runs through the rocks” as per the local Navajo folklore. We tour the lower Antelope Canyon and visit the spectacular dunes created by the wind, water and sand; words are not enough to describe these formations created by Mother Nature.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Valley of Fire State Park, 29450 Valley of Fire Hwy, Overton, Nevada 89040 United States
After our tour we depart this amazing area and start making our way back to Las Vegas, along the way we stop for a lunch break and then visit the “Valley of Fire” named for the magnificent red sandstone formations created from shifting sands and dunes during the age of the dinosaurs more than 150 million years ago.Our visit is timed to be able to see the appearance of the valley being on “fire” when reflecting the powerful sun’s rays into the valley (weather permitting).
Depart the Park for an early evening arrival in Las Vegas.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast