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Southwest Splendor
(Arizona & Utah) Sedona, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Moab, Arches
8-Days / 7-Nights
Day One – Phoenix and Sedona
Arrive in Phoenix
Upon landing at the Phoenix airport, meet an Adventures by Disney representative who will greet you and your family. Relax as your luggage is handled and enjoy the two-hour ride to Sedona on our air-conditioned motor coach.
Arrive at Amara Creekside Resort
Check into your tranquil hotel, which is framed by beautiful Oak Creek and red rock views. Take a stroll along the hotel's eco-trail on the banks of the creek.
Welcome BBQ with a Native Animal Presentation and Entertainment
Tonight, enjoy some cowboy grub with the other families that will share the adventure! Professional animal wranglers will be on hand, so you can get up close and personal with some live desert creatures. Afterwards, gather 'round for some musical entertainment.
Meal Included: Dinner
Day Two - Sedona
Jeep Tour of Montezuma's Well
Hold on tight — you're going on a four-wheeling adventure! Hop into a jeep and take a trip to Montezuma's Well, an awesome oasis in the desert where over one million gallons of water gush everyday!
Native American Ruins
Follow a Sedona jeep guide deep into the mystical landscape of the back country, and learn incredible Native American legends and lore.
Lunch and Sedona Heritage Museum
Relax with the family over a picnic lunch and then explore the treasures of a Wild West museum! The collection celebrates classic Western movies filmed in the area, and the real-life cowboys that once called this range home. Junior Adventurers can learn some local crafts, like making corn-husk dolls and petroglyph necklaces.
Afternoon at the Hotel
Get the gang together to enjoy the hotel's amenities or take a short stroll to nearby Sedona and mosey around the shops and galleries. The possibilities are endless!
Dinner in Sedona
Tonight, gather around and share the stories of your first day amongst the beauty of the red rocks. Your Adventure Guides will be happy to make arrangements for a meal at the hotel or in town nearby.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day Three - Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park
Hike Red Rock with a Ranger
Quest to a wild and whimsical wonderland with towering rust-colored rock cliffs that seem to scrape the sky. Your naturalist guide will help you look out for wildlife!
Lunch at Tlaquepaque
Explore this enchanting arts and crafts village in Sedona that bursts with flowers, fountains and lovely courtyards. After shopping at the boutiques and galleries, get the family together for lunch at your leisure.
Travel to the Grand Hotel
Venture further to the Grand Canyon, and take time for plenty of photos along the way! Then, settle into your hotel and prepare for an evening celebration.
Dinner and Show at Old West Town
Tonight, enjoy some good old western grub at an Old West Town rollicking dinner party with Native American dancers!
Visit Grand Canyon South Rim
It's said nothing can prepare you for your first look at the Grand Canyon. Following dinner, take in a sight your family will never forget and see the splendor of the Grand Canyon.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day Four - Grand Canyon
Morning at the Rim
Rise and shine to see the spectacle of a lifetime. Marvel at the magical sight of the canyon, painting the landscape with color and light!
Privately-Guided Grand Canyon Exploration
Discover one of the seven wonders of the natural world. Drive and walk along the South Rim with a naturalist guide — and be sure to take lots of photos! This is a family expedition you'll always remember.
Afternoon at the Grand Canyon
This afternoon comes with some grand choices! Get the family together and explore the area as you wish. Hike the canyon on nearby trails or see a sweeping Grand Canyon IMAX movie!
Family Dinner on Your Own
Catch up and relive the day's adventures over a family meal at your leisure. Your Adventure Guides can recommend the perfect meal to cap off your colossal day!
Meal Included: Breakfast
Day Five - Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Travel to Monument Valley
Quest into the wilderness across plains, mountains and mesas to this stunning valley, which was the backdrop to countless Hollywood Westerns.
Lunch at Gouldings Lodge at Monument Valley
Nestled at the base of towering red cliffs, this trading post-turned-lodge boasts panoramic views, a Native American restaurant and a museum that includes a real movie set from a John Wayne film!
Jeep Tour of Monument Valley
This bouncy and boisterous ride is really off the beaten path! Climb aboard your very own Navajo-guided, off-road adventure to the beautiful buttes and magical mesas of Monument Valley. See the secret corners of the Valley and marvel at wonders like ancient petroglyphs!
Feast at Red Cliffs Lodge
Take in the stunning scenery on the way to your fun-filled ranch-style lodge in a spectacular setting on the banks of the Colorado River. With teepees, tennis courts, a movie museum and a working winery, this is a one-of-a-kind playground for the whole family!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day Six - Moab
Arches National Park
Step into a surreal landscape dotted with sky-scraping sandstone land arches! Discover Arches National Park and hike to its crown jewel, the Delicate Arch. Learn the living geological history of a million years and marvel at mother nature's wild side.
Lunch at Moab
This oasis of a town in the heart of slick rock country is the perfect place to explore with the family at your leisure. Your Adventure Guides can help you find the perfect spot for a family lunch.
Afternoon at the Lodge
Spend the day on your own with the family enjoying the resort's many amenities.
Kids Only Dinner / Adult's Dinner
At the hotel, kids cut loose at their own dinner party with kid-friendly fare. In the meantime, adults can enjoy a quiet evening dining at the resort.
Disney Movie Night
Cuddle up with the whole family and a bag of popcorn and enjoy a screening of one of Disney's classic films!
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day Seven - Moab
River Rafting and Lunch on the Colorado River
Shoot down class II and III rapids and bob along the beautiful landscape! Keep your eyes peeled for natural wonders as local experts lead you on a wet and wild adventure! Afterwards, enjoy a picnic lunch on the banks of the Colorado River!
Afternoon at the Lodge
Spend the afternoon on your own and enjoy some of the lodge's exciting amenities. Whether you choose to saddle up some horses, rent ATVs or mountain bikes* or unwind by the pool, relish your last afternoon in the great outdoors.
Cowboy Cookout and Entertainment
Kick up your heels at a fun-filled cookout on the banks of the Colorado River! Meet a real cowboy, chow down on some down-home cookin' and toast to all your newfound friends! Cap off your week-long adventure with a special surprise tribute to a week of fun, bonding and memories that you will cherish forever.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
*Some activities not included in trip price.
Day Eight - Moab
Breakfast at the Hotel
Bid goodbye to all your fellow adventurers, and enjoy one last breakfast in the Wild West.
Transfers to Airport
Board private, pre-arranged transportation to Grand Junction Colorado Airport and wish your friends "happy trails" until you meet again!
Meal Included: Breakfast
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