Day 1 | Arrive Phoenix. Collect rental car. Overnight at Best
Western Papago Inn. |
Day 2 | Free morning to explore Phoenix. Afternoon depart Phoenix heading north to the Red Rock Country of Sedona, stopping en-route to enjoy a quick look around picturesque Oak Creek Canyon. Overnight at Radisson Poco Diablo, Sedona.
Approx mileage 119. |
Day 3 | Depart after breakfast for drive north to Grand Canyon - one of the wonders of the world. Upon arrival at the South Rim in Grand Canyon National Park explore the 'Rim Walk', visit the Native American Indian Trading Post and the Grand Canyon souvenir shop, or just sit and marvel at the incredible view. Overnight at the Yavapai West Hotel. Approx mileage 108 |
Day 4 | After breakfast depart the Grand Canyon area and
head towards scenic Lake Powell. Whilst in this area visit
Glen Canyon Dam, try a boat or jeep tour, there are also
plenty of opportunities to hike in this area as well as shop.
Overnight at Waheap Lodge. Approx mileage 137 |
Day 5 | Depart hotel after breakfast to drive to Monument Valley. Monument Valley is awe-inspiring with its incredible vast emptiness only punctuated by the occasional towering butte. Many television commercials and films have been shot here such as Thelma and Louise and more recently Forrest Gump.Overnight at Gouldings Lodge. Approx mileage 115 |
Day 6 | Depart for Canyon De Chelly. Canyon De Chelly
National Monument offers visitors the chance to learn about Southwestern Indian history from the earliest settlers to the Navajo that live there now. Overnight at Holiday Inn. Approx mileage 115 |
Day 7 | Depart for Holbrook. Set on Historic Route 66 (now
Interstate 40) Holbrook is the frontier town for modern day
explorers. Just 28 miles away from the Petrified Forest
and a great base for a tour of Navajo, Hopi and Apache
country. Overnight at Best Western Adobe Inn. Approx mileage 135 |
Day 8 | Depart for Globe. Silver is what bought the people
to the town of Globe, Arizona, but it was copper that kept
them there. Many of the mines are still in operation today.
An interesting little place to explore and shop. Overnight at
Noftsger Hill Inn. Approx mileage 135 |
Day 9 | Depart for journey back to Phoenix. Drop rental car
off prior to flight home. Approx mileage 78 |
This holiday takes you to the world famous Grand Canyon - one of the wonders of the world. Upon arrival at the South Rim in Grand Canyon National Park you can explore the 'Rim Walk', visit the Native American Indian Trading Post and the Grand Canyon souvenir shop, or just sit and marvel at the incredible view. You also visit Monument Valley - awe-inspiring with its incredible vast emptiness only punctuated by the occasional towering butte. Many television commercials and films have been shot here such as Thelma and Louise and more recently Forrest Gump. You also visit the lands of the Navajo including Canyon De Chelly National Monument which offers visitors the chance to learn about Southwestern Indian history from the earliest settlers to the Navajo that live there now. 
