| Day 1 | Check into your hotel the new Comfort Suites, Tempe. Complimentary shuttle service is available to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Relax for the remainder of the day either around the pool or shopping at some of the many malls in the vicinity of your accommodation. |
Tempe, AZ
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Comfort Suites
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| Day 2 | Travel north on I-17 towards Flagstaff. Detour at exit # 298, Hwy. 179, to view the spectacular red rocks of Sedona. Continue along Hwy. 89A through uptown Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff. Located at the base of Mount Humphrey and nestled among majestic ponderosa pines, Flagstaff boasts many attractions including national forests, museums, golfing and historic landmarks.The Museum of Northern Arizona is the ideal introduction to the native peoples and natural sciences of the Colorado Plateau region. |
Flagstaff, AZ
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Hilton Garden Inn
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| Day 3 | Continue north-west of Flagstaff on Highway 180 to enjoy a full day of spectacular sightseeing at the Grand Canyon. Options include Kenai Helicopters or Air Grand Canyon fixed-wing aircraft where you can "Behold the awesome..." and experience the Grand Canyon's ever-changing granduer form the air or the IMAX Theater which has the largest motion picture format in existence. The film, Grand Canyon - The Hidden Secrets, lets you explore the the depths of this manificent Canyon taking you through the human history of this Wonder of the World beginning 4,000 years ago. Travel via the cowboy town of Williams and sections of the historic Route 66 on your way back to Flagstaff. |
Flagstaff, AZ
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Hilton Garden Inn
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| Day 4 | Travel along Hwy. 40E towards Holbrook and Gallup before reaching Albuquerque.
Albuquerque is a city full of exciting attractions and events, from Historic Old Town, where the Villa of Albuquerque was founded in 1706, to the Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the most popular ballooning event in the world. |
Albuquerque, NM
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Holiday Inn Express
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| Day 5 | Today you could travel to Santa Fe, the oldest seat of government in the United States. Santa Fe is famous for it's unique mix of Spanish and Indian cultures. The rows of streets are lined with buildings of distinctive design, adobe houses and interesting shops. The visit to this historic city also features the Palace of the Governors and the Historic Square. You could also enjoy a thrilling ride to the top of Sandia Peak for a spectacular view. A ride on the Sandia Peak Tram puts you on top of the Sandia Mountains, where, on clear days, you can look out over 15,000 square miles of magical landscape.
The 270 acre park along the Rio Grande bosque, or riparian forest, is a sanctuary for warblers and waterfowl, coyotes and 100 year old cottonwood trees. More than 260 species of birds rest during migration or nest in stands of cottonwoods, willow, tamarisk and Russian olive. About 2 miles of nature trails offer a sense of tranquility in the dappled shade of summer or in the blue-sky brightness of winter. |
Albuquerque, NM
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Holiday Inn Express
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| Day 6 | Travel back to Phoenix via the fabulous White Mountains of Arizona. This is truly John Wayne country. Years after the pioneers tamed the land, the "Duke" himself owned a Cattle Ranch and rode the range here. Visitors can talk with residents today who can personally recall history or family (one generation back), that lived in those wild times. Today, this very recent pioneer heritage is much in evidence. Five small towns in the area all nestle in beautiful, historic highland valleys each with its own distinct personality. Drive via Payson and descend through wonderful desert scenery on your way to the Valley of the Sun. |
Phoenix, AZ
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Country Inn and Suites
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| Day 7 | Enjoy a cooked to order breakfast and a swim in the pool before heading to the airport for your flight home. |
Phoenix, AZ
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