Itinerary Notes
Prices are based on double occupancy; all other room configurations are on request and cannot be guaranteed. We will accommodate triples/quads whenever possible. Please call for further details.
Family Journeys are designed for groups traveling with children between the ages of 7 and 17. Your group must include a child in order to book, and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Day 1 : Phoenix
Welcome to Phoenix–your arrival transfer to the hotel is included. Check in and get excited to meet your fellow travelers during a welcome meeting this evening where all families can bond before the Journey ahead.
Arrival Transfer
Phoenix 0h15m 8km
Sit back and scan the scenery during your included arrival transfer from the airport to your joining hotel in Phoenix.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
1h
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Acommodation
Millennium McCormick Scottsdale
Acommodation
Millennium McCormick Scottsdale
Day 2 : Phoenix/Sedona
Your day begins with a visit to Montezuma Castle to explore a window into the region’s past. The castle was the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture and was established in December 1906. Enjoy a picnic lunch on site before continuing to Sedona. Upon arrival, take to the terrain on a guided jeep tour, where you’ll travel down unpaved trails and canyons while learning about the native landscape, wildlife and geological history of the area. You’ll also get spectacular views of Sedona’s iconic red rock formations. In the evening, arrive at the hotel, where dinner will be at your leisure.
Montezuma Castle Visit
Montezuma Castle National Monument 1h
Glimpse back in time over 800 years, to view one the most preserved ancient cliff dwellings in North America. Once a 45-50 room residence, some 20 rooms remain tucked into the side of a limestone cliff.
Private Vehicle
Phoenix - Sedona 2h15m 238km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Sedona Jeep Tour
Sedona 2h
Set off on an adventurous 2-hour jeep tour through Sedona's iconic red rock landscape. Enjoy spectacular views, explore canyons, winding trails, and learn about the geological history and wildlife of the native landscape.
Acommodation
Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
Acommodation
Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 3 : Sedona
Enjoy a morning on your own to explore Sedona with your family. You may choose to hit the trails on a hike, where you can explore the area’s stunning scenic surroundings, which includes everything from caves to canyons, red rocks and natural bridges. In the afternoon, depart for Verde Canyon, where you’ll climb aboard a private train car and ride the rails of the historic route from Clarkdale to Perkinsville. Continue through a protected corridor along the rippling green waters of the Verde River, bordered by towering red rock pinnacles, fortified bridges and a tunnel carved through solid rock. Return to the hotel in Sedona and enjoy an evening at your leisure.
Free time:
Sedona Morning
Enjoy a free morning to explore Sedona on your own as a family, and perhaps walk along some of the nearby hiking trails
Verde Canyon Train Ride
Sedona 4h
See the abundance of flora, fauna, and rugged, high-desert rock formations in a canyon only accessible by rail. Step aboard a private train car and travel for four hours and 20 miles through the untouched and unspoiled Verde Canyon. Watch the daylight as it glimmers over the rippling green waters of the Verde River. Look up the canyon walls into the brilliant blue skies of this deep gorge and travel from Clarkdale to Perkinsville and back. On the return journey the canyon takes on an entirely new appearance as the shadows grow taller in the shifting sun. This heritage railroad has existed in harmony with nature and its inhabitants since 1912.
Acommodation
Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
Acommodation
Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 4 : Sedona/Grand Canyon
Spend the day exploring one of nature’s most spectacular natural formations—the Grand Canyon. Marvel as the vastness unfolds before you and the land drops almost straight down for more than 3,280 ft (1,000 m) into the rainbow-colored canyons below. In the morning explore along the rim of the canyon, then spend the afternoon on your own. Choose to view iconic park structures at the Historic Village District, then descend below the canyon rim on your own along the Bright Angel Trail to see 2,000-year-old rock art and 250-million-year-old fossils. Other options include a visit to the Yavapai Geology Museum, a walk along the South Rim or watching a documentary at Grand Canyon IMAX Theater. In the evening, there will be an optional pizza dinner on the rim of the canyon overlooking the setting sun—an unforgettable experience for your entire family.
Grand Canyon National Park Visit
Grand Canyon Full day
Spend the day exploring the Grand Canyon. Marvel as the land drops almost straight down for more than 3,280 ft (1,000 m) into the canyons below. Choose to walk along the South Rim, watch a documentary at the IMAX theater, visit the Yavapai Geology Museum, or descend below the rim along the Bright Angel Trail.
Private Vehicle
Sedona - Grand Canyon National Park 2h 192km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Acommodation
Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
Optional Activities - Day 4
Grand Canyon South Rim Visit
Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon
Visit the south rim of the canyon for a great first impression. Marvel as the Grand Canyon unfolds before you. Don't get too close. The land drops almost straight down for more than 1,000m (3,280 ft) into the serpentine canyons below! The gorge is filled with rocky buttes, sheer limestone cliffs, and deep canyons all arrayed in a rainbow of colors. Words defy. This is truly one of the most magnificent sights on earth.
Grand Canyon Hike
Grand Canyon 1h - 4h 10km
Opt to hike along the rim or down into the canyon. Experience breathtaking scenery with spectacular views. Bring lots of water, a hat and plenty of energy. Remember -- hiking down is optional, hiking back up is mandatory!
Grand Canyon IMAX Movie
Grand Canyon National Park 1h
On a giant six-story movie screen, watch the most viewed IMAX film of all time, "Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets". Escape, fly, and discover the history and beauty of this awe-inspiring landscape.
Bright Angel Trail Hike
Grand Canyon National Park 3h - 9h 19km
Hike towards the heart of the Grand Canyon on the spectacular Bright Angel Trail. Descend into the canyon to experience its natural beauty in a way most visitors miss. Journey to Indian Garden, and depending on group fitness and the season, continue on to Plateau Point.
Grand Canyon Sunset Pizza
Grand Canyon
Find a spot to sit and dig in to the most scenic dinner you've ver had! Enjoy some pizza as the sun sets over the Grand Canyon offering breathtaking views while the canyon walls glow red and orange in the fading light. This is truly one of the great wonders. Enjoy the moment.
Acommodation
Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 5 : Grand Canyon/Zion National Park
Get an early start to the day with a visit to the mighty Horseshoe Bend on the way to Page, Arizona. Stand on the steep vermillion cliffs overlooking the horseshoe bend in the Colorado River, which was formed 5 to 6 million years ago. Enjoy a picnic lunch in Page before an unforgettable, private kayak adventure through a section of Antelope Canyon that is only accessible by water. Paddle alongside your knowledgeable and experienced guides as you explore this stunning sandstone slot canyon while learning about its history. Along the way, jump into the refreshing water for a swim in the shadows of the massive canyon walls. This evening, arrive at your accommodations in Zion and have dinner at your leisure.
Horseshoe Bend Hike
Horseshoe Bend 1h 1km
Take a short hike to this spectacular horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River. Stand atop steep orange-coloured sandstone cliffs and look out at Horseshoe Bend. Peer down more than 300m (1,000 ft) at the emerald river below.
Antelope Canyon Kayaking Adventure
Page 2h30m
Hop aboard a kayak for a 2.5-hour private, guided trip through the very scenic Antelope Canyon. This canyon is one of the most famous slot canyons in the entire world. Float through the waters of the Colorado River alongside your experienced guides. Pass by sandstone canyon walls with the orange and red hues contrasting against the deep blue water below. Paddle through calm water and listen to an insightful interpretation of the canyon and its history. Part way through there will be an opportunity to jump in the water for some swim time and a much needed cool down. Splash in the refreshing water and marvel at the thick walls of the canyon high about you against a cloudless sky.
Private Vehicle
Page - Zion National Park 2h 176km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Private Vehicle
Grand Canyon National Park - Page 2h30m 216km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Acommodation
Zion Ponderosa Ranch
Acommodation
Zion Ponderosa Ranch
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 6 : Zion Ranch
Enjoy a full free day exploring the many amenities and activities at the ranch. Opt in for activities like, horseback riding, hiking, jeep tours, canyoneering and more! You may also choose to relax with a rejuvenating yoga flow, sit by the pool or just admire the magnificent landscape that surrounds you. You may also choose to go on a walk in search of the diverse plants and animal life in the area of the park that transitions from desert to forest. In the evening, join together with your fellow travelers for dinner. At night, be sure to head outside for some stargazing beneath the infinite sky.
Spend the day free in Zion and opt to indulge in the many amenities at the Ranch in Zion where the group will be staying. Choose to go horseback riding in the vast property, hike along the available trails, jump on a jeep tour, try canyoneering, or sign up for a relaxing yoga section. At night there will be time to stargaze into the infinite dark sky above.
Acommodation
Zion Ponderosa Ranch
Acommodation
Zion Ponderosa Ranch
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 7 : Zion National Park/Las Vegas
Travel further into Zion National Park for a guided hike along the Emerald Pool Trail. This 3-mile loop features a striking desert oasis in the middle of the park. The trail follows along a small, verdant stream, which collects in a series of pools. There are 3—upper, middle and lower—making this hike one of the most peaceful destinations in Zion Canyon. Lunch will be on your own in Springdale before you continue on to Las Vegas. In the evening, attend a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers.
Zion National Park Visit
Zion National Park
Admire monumental sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that tower into the sky. Experience diverse plant and animal life, and wade through water in a narrow slot canyon as the park transitions from desert to forest. Gaze at the awe-inspiring beauty of the high plateaus, striking towers, temples, mesas, and the earth's tallest-known sheer sandstone walls.
Private Vehicle
Zion National Park - Las Vegas 3h 256km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Hiking
Zion National Park 3h - 5h 5km
Set out on a guided hike with your CEO along the Emerald Pool Trail in Zion National Park. Enjoy the three-mile loop featuring a striking desert oasis in the middle of southwestern Utah. Wander along a trail that follows a small stream that collects in a series of pools along the way.
Acommodation
Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Acommodation
Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 8 : Las Vegas
Depart at any time.
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
