Trafalgar > Pioneer Adventures of the Old West

Pioneer Adventures of the Old West
8 Days starting from $1,450

Countries Visited:
United States

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Length: 8 Days
Type: First Class Usa & Canada 2008
Category: Family Experience
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: DCPA
   
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Scottsdale, Williams, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon National Park

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS

Sightseeing Highlights
  • Montezuma Castle Visit the site of an ancient Sinagua Indian cliff-dwelling.
  • Sedona Relive the Old West on an exciting 4WD Jeep adventure through Dry Creek Basin.
  • Williams Spend the night in historic Williams, once a bawdy frontier town.
  • Grand Canyon Railway Travel to the Grand Canyon on the historic Grand Canyon Railway.
  • Grand Canyon National Park Stay inside the park, close to the South Rim’s stunning landscape.
  • Historic Cameron Trading Post Stop at this historic trading post and shop for Native American arts and crafts.
  • Kayenta Learn about the Navajo Code Talkers and their role during WWII.
  • Monument Valley Join a local guide for a fun and informative excursion through this spectacular landscape.
  • Zion National Park Explore the towering canyon walls and massive rock formations aboard the park shuttle.
  • Bryce Canyon National Park Discover this amazing landscape and enjoy a wild west evening, complete with dinner and rodeo entertainment!

Dining Highlights
  • A Kick-off party hosted by your Tour Director.
  • 7 full breakfasts
  • 1 three-course dinner at the hotel
  • 2 specialty dinners: 1 pizza poolside party in Lake Powell & 1 cowboy dinner in Bryce
10 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors.
  • Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Phoenix International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in Scottsdale and on Day 8 from Bryce to Las Vegas International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas.
  • Travel on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
  • Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
  • A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
  • Day 1 - Arrive Phoenix – Scottsdale (2 nights) Howdy partner! After landing at Phoenix International Airport, you are whisked to the Trafalgar hotel in Scottsdale where you meet your Tour Director this afternoon. There is time to gussy up before meeting new friends at our 6:00pm Kick-off Party at the hotel.

    Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale 


  • Day 2 - Scottsdale – Sedona – Williams As you drive through the Sonoran Desert, you arrive at Montezuma Castle National Monument. Some 800 years ago, the Sinagua Indians carved this 5-story apartment out of the cliff. Why they did so remains a mystery…as is their sudden disappearance. Next is picturesque Sedona where you saddle up for a rip-roarin’ 4WD Jeep adventure into spectacular Dry Creek Basin. At the old Van Deren Cabin, learn what it was really like to be a cowboy in the Old West. A drive through spectacular Oak Creek Canyon leads to historic Williams, named after famous mountain man “Old Bill” Williams. It’s also the last outpost on famous Route 66. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn


  • Day 3 - Williams – Grand Canyon Railway – Grand Canyon National Park Guard your wallets and purses! The infamous Cataract Creek Gang, as lowly a group of varmints that ever rode the range, has come to town to rob vacationers. But standing in their way is Marshall John B. Goodmore (the B stands for “B” good or “B” gone). Suddenly guns blaze and… you climb aboard the historic Grand Canyon Railway, passing through majestic Ponderosa pines, the high desert and the Kaibab National Forest. Listen to tall tales and folklore about the area, but keep your eyes peeled. This is still the Wild West, and low-down train robbers have been known to attack the train from time to time. Nothing on earth can prepare you for the Grand Canyon—one of the natural wonders of the world. You can take tons of photos, hike the Bright Angel Trail, listen to rangers or explore Grand Canyon Village. If you’re truly adventurous, take an optional helicopter or fixed-wing flight over the canyon for a once-in-a-lifetime eagle-eye view. As the sun sets, and shadows dance mysteriously in the Grand Canyon, join your Tour Director for an unforgettable walk along the rim. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: National Park Lodges


  • Day 4 - Grand Canyon – Monument Valley – Lake Powell Fred Grofé was so stunned by the spectacular beauty of the sunrise over the Grand Canyon, he wrote a symphony. But all you have to do is watch (and maybe hum). Drive along Desert View Drive, with jaw-dropping views of the Grand Canyon, before entering Navajo Country. Here you can browse the Historic Cameron Trading Post and shop for Southwest Native American art—including world-famous Navajo silver-and-turquoise jewelry. Next stop: the Code Talkers Exhibit at Kayenta. The Navajos were one of America’s greatest secret weapons in WWII. Because their coded messages were so vital to victory, GIs were ordered to protect the “Wind Talkers” with their lives. Monument Valley in southwest Utah is a favorite location for movie directors like John Ford. As you bounce along the valley floor in an open-air vehicle, you can almost see John Wayne leading a column of U.S. Cavalry along the magnificent buttes and mesas. The day ends at our lakeside resort at Lake Powell. Enjoy a fun-filled poolside pizza party and some well-earned relaxation. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

    Hotel: Lake Powell Resort


  • Day 5 - Lake Powell at leisure This is a free day to roam and explore. Optional activities include an exhilarating adventure gently floating down one of the most beautiful stretches of the Colorado Rive cruise on spectacular Lake Powell to Antelope Canyon or Rainbow Bridge take a guided tour to Glen Canyon Dam (and, perhaps, a scenic flight over the area) or enjoy the many aquatic activities at Lake Powell Marina. The choice is yours. (Full Breakfast)


  • Day 6 - Lake Powell – Zion National Park – Bryce Canyon National Park(2 nights) Prepare to be wonder-struck by the scenic drive to Zion National Park where the towering cliffs and massive canyon walls of Zion Canyon will take your breath away. As you ride on the park’s shuttle, see how the Virgin River painstakingly carved one of nature’s wonders. There is also time for optional activities… Enjoy hiking? There’s an easy hike to the Emerald Pools or a more strenuous hike to Angel’s Landing. Or rent a bike. Or watch Zion Canyon: Treasure of the Gods on the massive IMAX theater screen. Leaving Zion, drive along the Mount Carmel Highway for spectacular views of Zion Canyon, the Great Arch of Zion and the distinctive Checkerboard Mesa. Final stop is historic Ruby’s Inn in Bryce for the last two nights of your adventure. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Ruby’s Inn


  • Day 7 - Bryce Canyon National Park sightseeing & at leisure Exploring Bryce Canyon is like entering a weird and eerie world unlike any you’ve ever seen, filled with pink, orange and red sandstone spires called, appropriately, “hoodoos.” Explore the rim of a great amphitheater, stopping at various look-outs to photograph a fantastic landscape of fairytale castles and cathedrals, highways and hideaways, all meticulously carved by Mother Nature. During the afternoon you’re free to follow your own interests with our optional activities. Perhaps saddle up with a genuine cowboy for a horseback adventure through Bryce’s red rock canyons or hike along the many trails and explore this other-worldly wonderland. Then don your cowboy boots and Stetsons for a final evening filled with good food and good conversation. Afterwards, mosey on over to the Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo to watch bronco busters and cowboys test their skills in a wild west competition. It’s an evening you won’t soon forget! (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)


  • Day 8 - Bryce – Depart Las Vegas Traveling down through the scenic Virgin River Gorge, make your way into southern Nevada and to fabulous Las Vegas, where the tour ends. A complimentary transfer takes you to Las Vegas International Airport or, if you’re extending your stay, to the Trafalgar hotel in Las Vegas. (Full Breakfast)

    Please do not schedule any flights before 4.00pm



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For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
  • Montezuma Castle
  • Sedona
  • Williams
  • Grand Canyon Railway
  • Montezuma Castle
  • Historic Cameron Trading Post
  • Kayenta
  • Monument Valley
  • Lake Powell
  • Zion National Park
  • Bryce Canyon National Park
For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on the select Europe tours when airfare is purchased through Trafalgar. Offers valid on new reservations made for 2008 departures when booked and deposited April 1 – May 30, 2008. Promotion code must be mentioned at time of booking to qualify for savings. Offers are combinable with Trafalgar brochure discounts as per brochure conditions. Offers subject to availability, are not valid on groups, cannot be booked online and can be withdrawn at any time. Conditions and restrictions apply.


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Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.


   
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