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BEGINS IN: SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

Grand Canyon National Park: Exploring the North and South Rims

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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
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Join us on this "Best Of" Grand Canyon adventure. Experience the distinctive character of both rims - the vibrant South and the remote North rims. Travel to the geological beginning of the Grand Canyon at Lees Ferry on the banks of the Colorado River. Top off your adventure with a memorable scenic flight over the Grand Canyon. Gaze into the mile-deep chasm with multi-hued, 2 billion-year-old rocks that preserve ancient landscapes and life forms. Discover the canyon’s diverse and distinctive life zones along the way, from the Sonora Desert to Ponderosa Pine and Spruce-Fir forests.



Highlights

• Take a thrilling, narrated scenic flight over the Grand Canyon aboard a fixed wing aircraft, enjoying bird's eye views of the Colorado River and inner canyon. Learn about the national park's colorful human history and geologic story from local experts.
• From the North Rim, take in the endless vistas at Point Imperial and sunrise and sunset at Bright Angel Point or from the historic Grand Canyon Lodge.
• Journey through the spectacular scenery of the western Navajo Reservation to Marble Canyon and dip your toes into the chilly waters of the Colorado River at Lee’s Ferry. Scan the skies for California Condors throughout the journey.

Activity Notes

Walking up to two miles a day on paved and uneven surfaces, optional longer hikes available. Elevations from 7,000 feet on the S. Rim and 8,000 feet on N. Rim. On the South Rim the distance between the lodging and dining area requires up to a 1/4 mile walk.

Itinerary Summary

Arrival Scottsdale, 1 night; coach to Grand Canyon South Rim, 2 nights; coach to Grand Canyon North Rim, 2 nights; coach to Scottsdale/Phoenix, 1 night; departure.

Date Notes
6/9/2013
Please note that 2013 program dates will not include a flight over the Grand Canyon, this option will be offered starting in 2014. 2013 program dates will include a scenic drive through Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon en route to the Grand Canyon.8/18/2013
Please note that 2013 program dates will not include a flight over the Grand Canyon, this option will be offered starting in 2014. 2013 program dates will include a scenic drive through Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon en route to the Grand Canyon. 9/8/2013
Please note that 2013 program dates will not include a flight over the Grand Canyon, this option will be offered starting in 2014. 2013 program dates will include a scenic drive through Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon en route to the Grand Canyon.9/13/2013
Please note that 2013 program dates will not include a flight over the Grand Canyon, this option will be offered starting in 2014. 2013 program dates will include a scenic drive through Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon en route to the Grand Canyon.10/1/2013
Please note that 2013 program dates will not include a flight over the Grand Canyon, this option will be offered starting in 2014. 2013 program dates will include a scenic drive through Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon en route to the Grand Canyon.

Coordinated by Northern Arizona University.


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6 nights of accommodations
17 meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
3 Expert-led lectures
9 Field trips

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