GRAND CANYON & ARIZONA
GRAND CANYON & ARIZONA
Lake Mead
Lake Powell
Horseshoe Bend
Page Antelope Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park
Canyon de Chelly
Williams Flagstaff Sedona Petrified Forest
National Park
ARIZONA
Scottsdale Phoenix
Saguaro Gilbert National
Monument
Horseshoe Bend
Grand adventures and showstopping natural wonders
Arizona offers an easy mix of outdoor adventure and urban sophistication . Here , you can have your breath taken away by Mother Nature , drive across the desert on Historic Route 66 , perfect your golf game , hike amidst red rocks , ponderosa pines and pristine lakes , and browse designer outlets .
Its top spot is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that needs no introduction - the Grand Canyon . Both breathtaking and overwhelming , it really has to be seen to be believed . Numerous overlooks provide views of the plummeting canyons , multi-coloured rocks , dramatic cliffs and stunning ravines .
The modern city of Phoenix features one-of-a-kind museums , award-winning dining , pro sports , live music , craft brews and cocktail culture . Neighbouring Scottsdale bursts with five star resorts , indulgent spas and superb golf courses , while its vibrant heart , Old Town blends urban chic and Old West charm . Tucson is renowned for its Spanish-style architecture , Mexican culture and a culinary scene that earned it the title of UNESCO ’ s first City of Gastronomy . It also wows with a desert landscape and iconic saguaro cacti .
Flagstaff , a heavily forested mountain city with small town charm , is located along Route 66 . It ’ s a place for getting outside and hiking trails or parks and raising a glass along the Flagstaff Ale Trail ! Midway between Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon is Williams , which is surrounded by the Kaibab National Forest and has a well-preserved section of Route 66 . Here also is the Grand Canyon Railway , whose locomotives chug vintage passenger cars through high-desert grasslands and pine forests to the Grand Canyon .
The majestic red rock city of Sedona has a landscape built for adventure . There are also numerous galleries showcasing the works of artists inspired by the surroundings and , in a place regarded by Native Americans as sacred , spas give you the option for personal enrichment of the body and soul .
Other notable places include Lake Powell , arguably the most scenic lake in America , Canyon de Chelly , Antelope Canyon , Saguaro National Monument , and , to relive the days of Wyatt Earp and gunfights at the OK Corral , head to the Old West town of Tombstone .
Sonoran Desert
Tucson
Tombstone
Getting there : Phoenix is 11 hours non-stop flight from the UK .
Best time to go : Arizona is hot and dry most of the year . Northern regions have cooler temperatures and in the winter , there ’ s great skiing in the mountains .
UNMISSABLE GRAND CANYON & ARIZONA EXPERIENCES Get more out of your stay . Prices are per person
ANTELOPE CANYON SIGHTSEEING TOUR from £ 89
A 1½ hour tour by 4WD to discover the mystery and haunting beauty of Antelope Canyon . Your guided walk takes you along the bottom of the canyon allowing you to marvel at the spectacular petrified sand dunes created by wind , water and sand . Available from Page .
SEDONA STARGAZING from £ 99
Spend an hour or so stargazing with professional astronomers within the International Dark Sky Community of Sedona and Big Park . A wonderful experience . Available from Sedona .
THE GRAND CANYON RAILWAY from £ 99 ( one way ) or £ 119 ( return ) All aboard for an historic train ride between Williams and Grand Canyon National Park . Settle back on comfortable bench-style seating within the vintage rail cars and be entertained by strolling musicians and cowboy characters . Available from Williams or Grand Canyon Train Depot .
GRAND ENTRANCE SUNSET TOUR from £ 149
Hop aboard your custom Pink Jeep ® Wrangler for a two hour tour taking in several canyon views from scenic viewpoints and also embarking on a short guided walk . Ticket to the IMAX theatre show also included . Available from the Grand Canyon .
SECRET ANTELOPE CANYON & HORSESHOE BEND from £ 175
This half day tour begins with a thrilling off-road adventure to Antelope Canyon and time to take in the colourful sandstones before driving to the Horseshoe Bend Overlook on Navajo land . Avoiding the busy public parking area , you ’ ll travel to a private road and then a short walk to the rim for amazing views of the famous horseshoe-shaped loop . Minimum age 6 years . Available from Page .
H1 HUMMER TOUR from £ 189
Look forward to four hours of fun and adventure as you travel aboard a Hummer H1 along the Bulldog Canyon Trail , which winds through the Sonoran Desert offering panoramic views of the Superstition Mountains . Minimum age 3 years . Available from Phoenix / Scottsdale .
TOP OF THE WORLD TOUR from £ 295
This memorable 45-50 minute helicopter tour from the Grand Canyon combines remarkable views of Horseshoe Bend from the air with an exclusive Tower Butte landing . Enjoy also 360-degree views of Glen Canyon , Lake Powell , Padre Bay , the Grand Staircase Escalante , and the LeChee Rock .
CANYON DANCER HELICOPTER TRIP from £ 335
This 25 minute flight begins with a breathtaking flight over the Kaibab National Forest before entering the majestic Grand Canyon . Fly over the Colorado River towards the Canyon ’ s north rim and then through its widest and deepest sections . Available from the Grand Canyon .
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