Grand Canyon & Arizona Adventure Tour
The trip at a glance
- Duration
- 8 days
- Activity level
- Challenging
- Group size
- Small group, 2–14
- Departs from
- Several cities — ask us
- Next departure
- Oct 11, 2026
What guests said
- 5 out of 5
“We did the Arizona with SWAT during the holidays and it was AMAZING!! Our guide Hadyee was FANTASTIC ! It was like traveling with a passionate history professor. Her knowledge of the areas we visited was vast and truly enriched out experience. As a family of 4 (2 adults 2 older teens), it was a perfect family vacation. Every morning we were greeted by our guide cheerfully and energetic. We are so grateful to Southwest Adventures for helping us create wonderful family memories.”
From $3,799 / person
ChallengingUp to ten miles a day, real elevation, and full days on your feet.Is this trip right for you? ›
Overview
Explore some of Arizona's most extraordinary destinations, including the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Winslow, Prescott, and Kingman. Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of Antelope Canyon, kayak through the striking rock formations of Granite Dells, and experience Sedona's iconic red rocks on a thrilling Pink Jeep Tours adventure.
Along the way, enjoy stunning vistas and enchanting sunsets, take part in a guided Hopi tour to Dawa Park, explore historic mining districts, and walk among the ancient wonders of Petrified Forest National Park. Visit Arizona's original state capitol and get your kicks along historic U.S. Route 66.
Experience all of these magnificent places in eight days and seven nights. this Grand Canyon adventure is filled with excitement, rich history, and unforgettable scenery. At Southwest Adventure Tours, we create exceptional journeys for travelers eager to discover the true beauty of Arizona
This thoughtfully designed 8-day itinerary allows you to fully enjoy Arizona's highlights, with a full travel day buffered at both the beginning and end of the tour. Our small-group experiences are limited to no more than 14 guests and include a private guide for a personalized touch. At Southwest Adventure Tours, our Arizona guided tours provide a balance of adventure and relaxation, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of this diverse state.
This trip by season
The same trip. Very different weeks.
Spring
March to May
Rivers running high
Rivers full of snowmelt and the parks ahead of the summer rush. Some high roads and passes open later in the season.
3 spring departures ›Autumn
September to November
Fall color and wildlife
Aspen and cottonwood turning, wildlife on the move, and quieter trails once school is back.
3 autumn departures ›
Day by day
The whole trip at a glance
Day 1
Arrive Las Vegas
Arrive at the Las Vegas Airport anytime today, then transfer by hotel shuttle on your own. Enjoy your evening on your own.
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Grand Canyon National Park Day 2
Las Vegas/Grand Canyon Village AZ
Depart Las Vegas early this morning and start your travels with your first stop in Kingman, AZ for a brief experience with the Route 66 Museum in the Old Kingman Powerhouse and a drive down Andy Devine BLVD. Afterwards, hop on I-40 and drive to Williams where you will enjoy lunch on your own at one of the local eateries and a chance to explore this historic Railroad town. After lunch, you will travel north to Grand Canyon National Park. This park will offer you the opportunity to look down or hike down into the Grand Canyon and experience the majesty and grandeur of this park. Hikes on the South Kaibab Trail are available to Ohh Ahh Point (strenuous), where you can continue to Cedar Ridge, or for the hearty soul, Skeleton Point. You also have the option of taking the shuttle out to Hopi point and the other stops on the way. You can also take a scenic walk along the rim of the canyon between Mather Point and the Geology Museum, or walk the trail of time between the geology museum and El Tovar Hotel. End your day with a picnic dinner on the rim of the Grand Canyon overlooking this majestic wonder.
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Grand Canyon Village / Horseshoe Bend
Begin your day exploring out to Hermits Rest with an optional hike below the rim along with multiple viewpoints in this section of the South Rim. Afterwards you will have time for an early lunch at the Canyon Village on your own. Once finished you will continue sightseeing in Grand Canyon National Park as you travel along the rim toward the east entrance of the park. Along the way, you will stop at Grandview Point, the site of the first hotel on the rim of the canyon, and Desert Watchtower. After Desert Watchtower, stop for at historic Cameron Trading Post for the opportunity to see authentic Navajo workmanship and craftsmanship.
This afternoon will be another filled with wonder and beauty as you explore Horseshoe Bend overlooking the Colorado River. You will finish the day at this location as the sun starts to set on the Vermillion Cliffs.
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Antelope Canyon 
Route 66 Day 4
Antelope Canyon/Winslow, AZ
Begin your day with an early tour of Upper Antelope Canyon on a Navajo Guided Experience. This sandstone slot canyon, renowned for its undulating angles and light shafts will fill your morning with a thrill you won’t soon forget. You will be guided through the iconic sandstone walls, shaped by years and years of water and wind. Your tour guide will show you places through the canyon to take memorable photos, tell you some history of the canyon, and some local history about the Navajo People. The walk through the canyon is a good 1/4 mile. Once we've reached the end of the canyon, we will proceed to hike around it. THis hike involves soft sand, stairs, and ramps, so it's best to wear closed-toe shoes. With the new hike, we're walking a total of 3/4's of a mile.
Once finished you will travel through the Hopi Nation. This will be a full day of touring. You will start the experience with a view of Coalmine Canyon, one of the hidden gems of Hopi, and enjoy a brief insight into Hopi pottery – and take a selfie! Enjoy the Moenkopi Fields overlook while en route and enjoy some discussion on Hopi agriculture.
Enjoy a visit to Hopi Arts Trail member Hamana So'oh's Gallery, located in the heart of the village, and take a short tour led by your guide, followed by a visit to the home workshop of Hopi Arts Trail member and silversmith Duane Tawahongva. To finish the day, your guide will take you to Dawa park, a natural box canyon with ancient walls covered with thousands of petroglyphs from different eras. Dawa Park is a window into the past, transporting you to the days of the ancients. Once finished you will end your journey in Winslow, Arizona. Once there, you will check into the La Posado Hotel. This is one of the few Fred Harvey Houses still operating, a relic of the glory days of rail travel and Route 66. Enjoy your evening in the historic town of Winslow.
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Painted Desert Petrified Forest National Park / Sedona, AZ
This morning, enjoy touring the Petrified Forest National Park. Start with the beautiful scenery and cascading colors found in the Painted Desert area. You will also visit one of the old remnants of historic Route 66 as it passed through this area. After the painted desert, you will get to explore the ancient, petrified forests that have been lying dormant for millions of years in this area. There are multiple formations and hikes to explore and visit, along with more views and vistas of the Painted Desert. You will learn about these unique and rare geological specimens and their unique history. After lunch in Holbrook, travel back past Flagstaff and into Oak Creek Canyon for a scenic drive to Sedona. When you arrive, you will have the evening free to explore the Old Town area or the Tlaquepaque Arts Village, or hike on the many trails that are found in this area.
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Day 6
Sedona, AZ / Prescott, AZ
This morning you can rise and enjoy a hike in the Sedona area with the sun. Your choices are between Bell Rock, exploring Oak Creek Canyon, or one of the many other formations in this area. Once finished, you will get to experience a classic must do in Sedona, a Pink Jeep Tour of the Broken Arrow Trail. This is their exclusive trail and offers the best seat in the house for exploring the amazing red-rock formations of Sedona!
Lunch on your own in Sedona, AZ.
Once finished you will continue your adventure by traveling up the mountain to Jerome. The historic mining town of Jerome is home to some fantastic histories of the miners, mine owners, and outlaws who made this one of the most wicked and richest towns in the western United States. Reduced to a ghost town, this town is experiencing a resurgence of growth with artists and some great restaurants. You will enjoy a few hours learning about this history and other fascinating things that occurred in this western boomtown. You will then travel over historic Mingus Mountain and then into Prescott where you will get to explore the first state capital of Arizona when it was a territory. Your day will finish with dinner on your own in the historic downtown of Prescott.
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Prescott, AZ / Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ
Today you can explore, hike, or kayak on the Granite Dells of Prescott. These formations have a beautiful reservoir nestled within their peaks. You will spend a few hours visiting this area before returning to your hotel to refresh and check out before departing for the Scottsdale/Phoenix area. This short drive is full of beautiful vistas and unique landscapes with the most unique being the Saguaro Cactus!
Upon arrival in Scottsdale, you will have the rest of the evening free to enjoy and explore Old Town Scottsdale, the Desert Botanical Gardens, or Camelback Mountain.
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Antelope Canyon Day 8
Journey Home
Transfer to the Phoenix International Airport for your departure flight home.
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Grand Canyon Tour Highlights
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Petrified Forest National Park
- Antelope Canyon Tour and Kayaking
- The Painted Desert
- Sedona
- Prescott
- Pink Jeep tour
- Historic mining districts, including the towns of Jerome
- Route 66: Historical sites and towns
Is this trip right for you?
ChallengingLevel 3 of 4
- Rough and uneven trail with significant elevation gain. Up to ten miles in a day, with long stretches where turning back early is not simple.
- Sustained altitude, exposure to sun and heat, and days that start early and finish late. Loose rock and drop-offs in places.
- Not suitable for anyone with a mobility aid, a recent joint replacement, or a heart or lung condition without talking to us first.
- Your guide may change or drop a stop for weather, road closures or time. What is walked on the day is their call.
Anything specific — a knee, a hip, a height worry, a wheelchair — is worth one phone call to 800-970-5864. We would rather move you to a different trip than have you on the wrong one.
Tour details
In the price13
- Services of a Southwest Adventure Tours tour director
- Comfortable transportation
- 7 nights hotel accommodations
- 7 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 1 dinner
- Antelope Canyon Tour
- Hopi Cultural Tour
- Pink Jeep Tour
- Kayaking on Granite Dells Reservoir
- U.S. Resident National Park entrance fees
- Gratuities for included meals
- Applicable Taxes and Fees
Not in the price7
- U.S. National Park Non-Resident Fee
- Items of a personal nature (alcohol, room service, etc.)
- Meals (other than listed in the itinerary)
- Optional activities
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Gratuities for the tour director, local guides and outfitters
Arrival & departure
- Arrival Location
- Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
- Arrival Time
- Any time on day 1
- Departure Location
- Phoenix International Airport (PHX)
- Departure Time
- Any time on day 8
Physical requirements
Clients should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain for an average of 1 to 3 miles at a time. Elevation gain and loss averages between 50 to 300 ft throughout the areas visited during this tour. Hiking below the rim of the Grand Canyon is strenuous, with distances of 3 to 5 miles and elevation gain and loss between 300 and 1,000ft. Touring and overnight locations are above 5,000 to 8,000 ft above sea level.
Park permits
Southwest Adventure Tours is an authorized permittee of the following parks:
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Petrified Forest National Park
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Departures
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Autumn: Mild days and cool nights. Bring layers.
Spring: Mild days and cool mornings, with snow lingering up high. Bring layers.
Autumn 2026
1 of 1 open
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Autumn 2027
2 of 2 open
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Spring 2027
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Dates without a price of their own are from $3,799. The rate for the date you choose is confirmed when you book.
Pricing
2026 season
- Double occupancy
- $3,799
- Single occupancy
- $4,249
- Triple occupancy
- $3,449
- Quad occupancy
- $3,349
2027 season
- Double occupancy
- $3,899
- Single occupancy
- $4,349
- Triple occupancy
- $3,549
- Quad occupancy
- $3,449
15% off 2027 guaranteed departures with promo code BIRD27. Applies to guaranteed 2027 departures. Ask us which dates qualify.
Per person unless stated. Rates are those published by Southwest Adventure Tours and are confirmed at booking. A Travel Protection Plan is offered at checkout at 10% of your total: it refunds SWAT-collected tour costs if you cancel by the day before your first activity, and it can only be added at initial checkout. Full terms.
SWAT Trip Protection Plan
The SWAT Trip Protection Plan (TPP) gives you the freedom to cancel your tour for any reason up to the day before departure and receive a full refund of your SWAT-collected tour payments. It’s a simple, transparent cancellation waiver designed to provide flexibility for our guests and clarity in our booking process.
What does TPP cover?
SWAT-collected tour and SWAT-sold add-on payments only.
When must I buy?
At initial checkout, cannot add later.
Can I cancel for any reason?
Yes, up to the day before your tour starts.
Is TPP refundable?
No, the 10% fee never refunds.
Can I move my trip?
Yes, once within 12 months at no extra TPP fee.
Read the full Trip Protection terms — eligibility, how to buy, cancelling, rescheduling and refund timing.
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