Grand Canyon Family Vacation & Tour

Meet in Phoenix and shuttle to the nearby Salt River for a float trip by raft. This relaxing morning paddle is the perfect way to cool off on a warm day in Arizona’s desert. You’ll glide along lush green riverbanks and towering red cliffs, keeping alert for sightings of wild horses and bald eagles.

Following lunch, we’re off to Agua Fria National Monument, an expansive mosaic of semi-desert area where we’ll get our feet wet hiking along the Badger Springs Trail. Transfer to Prescott and check into our hotel just off of main street. Enjoy your first night’s dinner in the Peacock Room with your fellow travel companions

About Hassayampa Inn
Since 1927, when writers and artists were drawn to the stunning landscapes of the American Southwest, the Hassayampa Inn has been the "Grand Jewel of Prescott," a fashionable resort for the well-heeled.

Guests of today continue to feel right at home at the historic Hassayampa Inn near Courthouse Square. Modern amenities combined with a long tradition of friendly service make the Inn your ideal base from which to explore all that Prescott has to offer -”its Wild West legacy, and vibrant culture of music, art, hiking and - all in the comfortably mild climate of "Everybody's Hometown."

About Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
Experience the luxury of a bygone era at Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. Designed to resemble the century- old train depot that housed the original Fray Marcos Hotel, this hotel is a relaxing retreat in a picturesque Western setting. The 297-room hotel is just a block away from downtown Williams and historic Route 66.

Combined with a variety of amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, an indoor pool and hot tub, delicious dining options, and ideal location in "the Gateway to the Grand Canyon", the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel is the perfect place to stay before embarking on your grandest of journeys.

All aboard! This morning, we board the Grand Canyon Railway en route to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. As you cross the Colorado Plateau, be on the lookout for elk, pronghorn and bald eagles as your knowledgeable train conductor shares with you the history of this fascinating region.

Upon arrival, a short hike will be followed by a guide-prepared picnic lunch. This afternoon, you won’t want to miss the Grand Canyon Visitor Center before a walk back to our hotel along the educational “Trail of Time” skirting the rim of the Grand Canyon .

Tonight, enjoy an exclusive BBQ dinner in the Thunderbird Room of our hotel.

About Kachina

Built in the late 1960s Kachina Lodge sits directly on the rim of the Grand Canyon. For guests seeking a more contemporary lodging option, Kachina lodge is a great choice. The guest rooms have a comfortable modern ambiance and are all similar in size and amenities. Many guests choose Kachina due to its prominent location in the center of the historic district.

It's a great choice for active guests as it is located directly on the Rim Trail. This trail spans from Hermits Rest to the Kaibab Trailhead, approximately 12.8 miles. From your room you can hike in either direction.

Today we say goodbye to the Grand Canyon as we head east out of the Park.

We'll stop at Indian Watchtower, modeled after ancient ancestral Puebloan watchtowers and designed in 1932 by Mary Colter. After heading out of the Park, we'll take a slight detour to Wupatki Ruins, a Monument set aside in 1924 to preserve Citadel and Wupatki pueblos. Here we will bike across several miles of prairie dotted with ancient pueblos and red-rock outcroppings.

After a well-deserved picnic lunch, we’ll happen across Sunset Crater Volcano where we’ll hike through lava flow and cinders amongst towering Ponderosa pines. Continue your transfer to Sedona, check into the hotel and eat a final dinner at a lovely local spot in town.

About the Best Western Plus Arroyo Roble & Creekside Villas
An award-winning Sedona Hotel with 600 feet of private Oak Creek frontage, awesome red rock views, plus uptown Sedona at your doorstep! The Best Western Plus Arroyo Roble Hotel & Creekside Villages is family owned and operated. With three pools, a steam room and sauna, pool tables and a game room on site, the kids (and their parents) are sure to stay busy for the duration of their stay.

All of the rooms provide complimentary Wi-Fi, 46" LED televisions with cable, luxurious oversized bath towels, pillow top mattresses and 300 thread-count sheets. You'll love the sitting among the ancient sycamore trees down along the banks of Oak Creek!

Today we gaze through the windows of the past into one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America with a visit to Montezuma Castle.

After our short hike, we will transfer to Phoenix and say our goodbyes

** Trip itineraries are subject to change without notice due to road, weather and other factors outside of our control, for the safety and enjoyment of our guests, as deemed necessary and appropriate by Austin Adventures.