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Pioneer Adventures of the Old West
Tour Type: Family Experience
Brochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1
The legends of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy are never far as you awaken your inner cowboy on this National Parks tour. See your Family Fun included highlights and must-sees in the itinerary below.
Dining Summary
Brochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1
The legends of Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy are never far as you awaken your inner cowboy on this National Parks tour. See your Family Fun included highlights and must-sees in the itinerary below.
Dining Summary
- 1 Kickoff Party (KP)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- Flagstaff: Explore the sky at the Lowell Observatory. Learn about new research conducted by the observatory telescope. Visit the Universal theater, Dark Sky Planetarium, Curiosity Zone and Astronomy Gallery.
- Flagstaff: Get a bird's eye view from the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course walking among the tall Ponderosa Pines 15 to 60 feet off the ground. Get your adrenaline pumping and see the sights as you adventure on suspended bridges, swings, obstacles, nets and ziplines.
- Williams: No doubt Williams, Arizona has both a Route 66 and Old West Town. And Wild West Junction screams Old West! California transplants Dan and Judy Curns host a special Be My Guest dinner. The married couple will provide some entertaining history on Williams Wild Wild West past.
- Sedona: Take the scenic route down into the serene, artistic town of Sedona to take in the surrounding red rock and pine forests.
- Flagstaff: Explore the sky at the Lowell Observatory. Learn about new research conducted by the observatory telescope. Visit the Universal theater, Dark Sky Planetarium, Curiosity Zone and Astronomy Gallery.
- Flagstaff: Get a bird's eye view from the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course walking among the tall Ponderosa Pines 15 to 60 feet off the ground. Get your adrenaline pumping and see the sights as you adventure on suspended bridges, swings, obstacles, nets and ziplines.
- Grand Canyon National Park: Explore Grand Canyon Railway and view Kaibab National Forest on your way to The Grand Canyon.
- Grand Canyon National Park: Meet Canyon Dave, who shares fascinating stories about this extraordinary feat of nature and its development over the past 40 million years.
- Zion National Park: Connect to history as you wander paths and trails, following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. Lush vegetation, wild rivers, roaring waterfalls and towering cliffs characterise the natural beauty of this park.
- Grand Canyon: Travel to Desert View and bask in the views of the Grand Canyon and the iconic watchtower decorated with its Hopi artist murals. Make your way to an Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage site where members share their stories, family histories and provide cultural demonstrations such as carpet weaving and traditional song and dance performances. Our visit and donation provide a continuous source of seed funding for the heritage site while allowing guests to engage directly with Indigenous community members.
- : Explore the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley with a Local Specialist
- : Visit Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Historic Cameron Trading Post, Lake Powell, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and Wild West Junction
- : Scenic Drive in Red Rock Country, Oak Creek Canyon and Desert View in Arizona
- : Iconic Train journey aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway
- : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- : All transport and transfers shown
- : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- : Optional Experiences and free time
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- All transport and transfers shown
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
Call (603) 995-4019 for more information or to book today! Mention code 17471769
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2023
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Scottsdale | Enjoy A Scenic Ride to Scottsdale: Howdy folks! Saddle up for a ride from Phoenix to Scottsdale, spending the afternoon at leisure before your journey kicks off with an evening shindig to meet your new travel partners. Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch |
| Day 2 | Williams | Roam Red Rock Country Connect with Locals: Your trek through America's frontier history begins in the Sonoran Desert. Stampede through the luminous orange and red landscapes of Sedona with your choice sightseeing. Then, it's on through Oak Creek Canyon to the historic railroad town of Williams, where we'll Connect With Locals and enjoy a Be My Guest experience dinner hosted by the owners of local western restaurants. Grand Canyon Railway |
| Day 3 | Flagstaff | Explore Flagstaff: Discover Flagstaff on your choice of excursions this morning. Get a bird's eye view from the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course walking among the tall Ponderosa Pines 15 to 60 feet off the ground. Get your adrenaline pumping and see the sights as you adventure on suspended bridges, swings, obstacles, nets and ziplines. Or keep your feet on the ground while exploring the sky at the Lowell Observatory. Learn about the new research from the Lowell Observatory telescope visiting the Universal theatre, Dark Sky Planetarium, Curiosity Zone and Astronomy Gallery. With a free afternoon, you can explore Flagstaff's bustling food and beverage scene at your own pace. Grand Canyon Railway |
| Day 4 | Grand Canyon | All Aboard the Old West Train: Cut dirt and board your train to the Grand Canyon for some Family Fun, passing the vanilla-scented Ponderosa Pines and through the Kaibab National Forest. Tales of Old West legends are brought back to life as they travel with you along the rugged landscapes. We arrive at the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Walk the rim and learn from a Local Specialist how this extraordinary feat of nature developed over the past 40 million years. National Park Lodges Grand Canyon |
| Day 5 | Lake Powell | Explore Desert View and Glen Canyon Make Travel Matter: Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience as we visit Desert View's Pueblo-style Watch tower and support the development of the Desert View Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site. This afternoon, join an optional MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Red Heritage, a Navajo owned and operated Native American Performing Arts Theatre, for a show of powwow dancing, flute playing and live drum music while enjoying a tasty lunch. Or choose to take a once-in-a-lifetime flightseeing experience with a helicopter landing atop the iconic Tower Butte. Conclude your day with a fun Lake Powell Pizza Party. Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas |
| Day 6 | Zion National Park | Journey to Zion National Park: Explore yet another great natural triumph in Zion National Park by shuttle or on foot. Connect to history following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. Soak in the lush vegetation, wild rivers, roaring waterfalls and towering white and pink cliffs. Perhaps challenge yourself with a hike to the Emerald pools before taking the scenic Mount Carmel Highway admiring views of waterfalls and slick rocks, watching out for spectacular formations like the Great Arch of Zion and the distinctive Checkerboard Mesa. The red-orange-pink hued hoodoos of Bryce Canyon are your final stop for today. Continue the fun over an optional barbeque dinner at Ebenezeer's Show and Dinner feasting on salmon, flat iron steaks and grilled chicken and tasty sides while taking in an energizing live country music show. Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn |
| Day 7 | Bryce Canyon City | Get Immersed in Colourful Bryce Canyon: Take your seat in an amphitheater of the must-see, towering sandstone spires of Bryce Canyon. Bask in these pink, orange and rusty-red limestone spires, known as hoodoos, that seem to rise from the desert floor. Explore the rim, learning how the canyon was formed over millennia by the erosion of sandstone and limestone, before spending the afternoon at leisure. Choose to blaze your own trail on a one-hour horseback ride in the Dixie National Forest, climbing Bristlecone Pine Ridge with 1,500-year-old Bristlecone Pines (one of the oldest living things on the North American continent). Our adventure through the Old West almost at its end, we get gussied up for a Farewell dinner. Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn |
| Day 8 | Las Vegas | Farewell to the Old West: Hoodoos to your back and high-living ahead, depart on the last leg of your journey to Las Vegas with a stop in St. George, Utah for lunch on your own. Make your way to Las Vegas International Airport at approximately 2:00pm, or your hotel if you're extending your stay. |
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
