Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Scottsdale
Scottsdale- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in Scottsdale, a relaxed first chance to get to know your small group and Travel Director. Settle in over a shared meal and ease into the journey ahead before the desert landscapes begin to unfold.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Valley Ho, Scottsdale)
Included Activities
- Dinner in a local restaurant in Scottsdale
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town's gallery lanes, courtyards and public art
- Stroll the Waterfront
Landmarks McDowell Mountains - Day 2
Scottsdale to Grand Canyon
Scottsdale to Grand Canyon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Canyon National Park Lodge)
Included Activities
- Drive through Red Rock Scenic Byway
- Explore Sedona's gallery lanes and independent shops
- Travel through Oak Creek Canyon and Coconino National Forest
- Meet Local Expert 'Canyon Tim' at the South Rim and learn about the canyon's geology and living landscape
Optional Activities
- Optional flightseeing trip by helicopter or fixed-wing plane at Grand Canyon
- Visit Grand Canyon rim viewpoints and Rim Trail
Landmarks Red Rock Scenic Byway Sedona Oak Creek Canyon Coconino National Forest Grand Canyon National Park 
- Day 3
Grand Canyon to Monument Valley
Grand Canyon to Monument Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Travel into Monument Valley by off-road vehicles to a cookout site for a barbecue dinner hosted by members of the Navajo Nation. Enjoy Navajo tacos and fry bread, then spend the evening with your hosts as they share traditional songs and dances. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley)
Included Activities
- Visit Cameron Trading Post
- Join Baya at Shash Diné EcoRetreat in her family hogan for Navajo tea and introduction to Diné life
- Guided tour in Monument Valley among the buttes
- Navajo cookout and dinner in Monument Valley with Navajo Nation hosts, including Navajo tacos and fry bread, traditional songs and dances
Optional Activities
- Optional MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience: guided visit to Upper Antelope Canyon led by Navajo-owned and run team
- Relax at Shash Diné EcoRetreat
Landmarks Cameron Trading Post Shash Diné EcoRetreat Upper Antelope Canyon Monument Valley - Day 4
Monument Valley
Monument Valley- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Goulding's Lodge, Monument Valley)
Included Activities
- Visit Goosenecks State Park for rim-top lookout over the San Juan River's dramatic bends
- Stop at the famous 'Forrest Gump' backdrop on U.S. 163
Optional Activities
- Insight Choice: guided visit into Mystery Valley with a local Diné (Navajo) guide, exploring rock art, Ancestral Puebloan ruins, petroglyph panels and archaeological sites
- Insight Choice: Monument Valley sunrise tour following the 17-mile loop road with stops at key viewpoints
Landmarks Mystery Valley Monument Valley Goosenecks State Park - Day 5
Monument Valley to Zion
Monument Valley to Zion- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Red Cliffs Lodge Zion, Springdale)
Included Activities
- Walk to Horseshoe Bend overlook above the Colorado River
- Time in Zion Canyon
Optional Activities
- Sunset views from hotel
- Short stroll in the area
- Settle in with a drink and quiet night
Landmarks Horseshoe Bend Glen Canyon Zion National Park Zion Canyon - Day 6
Zion to Bryce Canyon
Zion to Bryce Canyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Join your small group for dinner this evening and raise a glass together, toasting a week of Southwest icons.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Red Cliffs Lodge Zion, Springdale)
Included Activities
- Explore Bryce Canyon rim and viewpoints
- Dinner with your small group in Bryce Canyon
Optional Activities
- Choose from various viewpoints and short trails at Bryce Canyon
Landmarks Bryce Canyon National Park Paunsaugunt Plateau - Day 7
Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
