Enchanting Canyonlands - Small Group
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Travel through the American Southwest on a Small Group journey that links Sedona’s red-rock country, the Grand Canyon’s vast layers and Monument Valley’s buttes with time alongside Diné (Navajo) hosts on Navajo Nation land. From Horseshoe Bend in Glen Canyon to Zion’s sandstone walls and Bryce Canyon’s hoodoo amphitheatres, following rivers and high plateaus shaped over time. You’ll meet Local Expert “Canyon Tim”, share Navajo tea in a family hogan, and end a day in Monument Valley with a Navajo cookout and dinner.
Map Enchanted Canyonlands Small Group Guided Tour YAEC 2027
- Sedona: Experience the essence of the great American road trip, as you travel through the Red Rock Scenic Byway.
- Along your journey you will be immersed in the stunning, natural peaks and rock formations of the Red Country, that look as though they could have been shaped by the countless artists they have inspired.
- Sedona: With its red stone formations that create a haunting skyline found nowhere else in the world.
- This is where Arizona keeps the Old West.
- And this is where a New West has evolved, as a haven for creatives, a centre of spiritual health and enlightenment, and an epic playground for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Monument Valley: Stop at the famous “Forrest Gump” backdrop on U.S. 163, where the straight highway lines up with Monument Valley’s buttes.
- Day 1 - Welcome to Scottsdale:
Arrive in Scottsdale beneath the McDowell Mountains and settle into your hotel. Explore Old Town’s gallery lanes, courtyards and public art, or stroll the Waterfront for a first feel of the desert light. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow small group travellers for a dinner in a local restaurant, sharing regional flavours and the first conversation of the trip. - Day 2 - Sedona and the Wonders of the Mighty Grand Canyon:
Drive the Red Rock Scenic Byway into Red Rock Country, then roll into Sedona and pick up its gallery lanes and independent shops, or stop for open views across the sandstone formations. Leave town behind and run Oak Creek Canyon, climbing through Coconino National Forest on a route counted among America’s great scenic drives. Arrive at the Grand Canyon and choose how to take it in: join an Optional Experience flightseeing trip by helicopter or fixed-wing plane, or head straight to the rim viewpoints and the Rim Trail. Later, meet Local Expert “Canyon Tim” at the South Rim where you'll learn to read the canyon through its rock layers and human story, and discover the plants and wildlife that live along the edge. - Day 3 - Sights of Monument Valley:
Depart the Grand Canyon with your small group and travel across Navajo Nation country to Cameron Trading Post, with time to browse textiles, jewellery and the everyday life of a working trading post. Continue to Shash Diné EcoRetreat where you'll join Baya in her family hogan for Navajo tea and an introduction to Diné life today. You’ll then have the chance to join an Optional MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, a guided visit to Upper Antelope Canyon led by a Navajo-owned and run team on Navajo land, or enjoy time to relax at the retreat. Later, you’ll arrive in Monument Valley for a guided tour among the buttes and open spaces, then end the day with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a Navajo cookout and dinner. - Day 4 - Meanders and Rock Formations:
Start the day in Monument Valley with Insight Choice. Choose a guided visit into Mystery Valley, a quieter backcountry area known for rock art, ancient ruins and sandstone formations, or join the Monument Valley sunrise tour, following the 17-mile loop road with stops at key viewpoints as first light reaches the buttes. Later, you’ll visit Goosenecks State Park for the rim-top lookout over the San Juan River’s dramatic bends, then pause at the famous “Forrest Gump” backdrop on U.S. 163, where the straight road frames Monument Valley in the distance. - Day 5 - From Monument Valley to Zion:
After breakfast, travel to Horseshoe Bend and take the walk out to the overlook, looking down around 305 m (1,000 ft) to the Colorado River as it makes its 270-degree turn through Glen Canyon. Continue on to Zion National Park for time in Zion Canyon, where the Virgin River runs beneath pale Navajo Sandstone cliffs and cottonwoods line the canyon floor. Later, arrive at your hotel and enjoy a free evening: perhaps step outside for sunset views and a short stroll, or settle in with a drink and a quiet night after a day of canyon country. - Day 6 - Explore Bryce Canyon:
Depart Zion and travel towards Bryce Canyon, with the scenery changing as the road climbs onto the Paunsaugunt Plateau and the landscape opens out beyond the windows. On arrival, Bryce’s natural amphitheatres come into view from the rim, where thousands of hoodoo spires crowd the bowl below at elevations around 2,438 m (8,000 ft) and higher. Then it’s time to explore on foot, choosing the viewpoints and short trails that suit the day, pausing to see the colours and rock layers shift as the light moves across the canyon. This evening, join your small group for dinner and raise a glass together to toast the end of the trip. - Day 7 - Farewell to the Canyons:
After breakfast, transfer to the airport, saying goodbye to your small group and Travel Director at the end of your journey through Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon.
- 11 Apr 2027 - 17 Apr 2027
from $5,957 pp twin share * - 09 May 2027 - 15 May 2027
from $6,102 pp twin share * - 23 May 2027 - 29 May 2027
from $6,102 pp twin share * - 06 Jun 2027 - 12 Jun 2027
from $6,102 pp twin share * - 20 Jun 2027 - 26 Jun 2027
from $6,102 pp twin share * - 12 Sep 2027 - 18 Sep 2027
from $6,102 pp twin share * - 19 Sep 2027 - 25 Sep 2027
from $6,102 pp twin share * - 10 Oct 2027 - 16 Oct 2027
from $6,102 pp twin share *
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
- Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley
- Grand Canyon National Park Lodge
- The Red Cliffs Lodge Zion, Springdale
- Valley Ho, Scottsdale
How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 7 days and 6 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 11 Apr 2027 and 16 Oct 2027, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
Are discounts available?
Seasonal or loyalty discounts may be available on selected departures at the time of enquiry.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
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