Arizona

Grand Canyon National Park: Exploring the North and South Rims

Program No. 2804RJ
Experience Sedona’s red rocks and get a unique perspective of the Grand Canyon as you explore both the North and South Rims, and fly above the Colorado River for a bird’s-eye view!

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7 days
6 nights
16 meals
6B 5L 5D
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At a Glance

Carved from millions of years of erosion, the Grand Canyon has countless layers of history just waiting to be discovered. Explore the hidden treasures inside this national park from ancient fossils to the Marble Canyon, all alongside the local experts who know them best. Witness a part of the United States that has been preserved for millennia on excursions to both the North and South Rims, and gain a deeper understanding of the indigenous people who first inhabited this land. On a journey through this epic national park and Sedona’s stunning landscapes, learn the story of the region’s geological beginning while standing in awe of this sea of sandstone.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to two miles daily on varied terrain. On South Rim, quarter-mile walk between lodging and dining. Elevations of 7,000-8,000 feet
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Experience the incredible opportunity to fly over both rims aboard a fixed-wing aircraft, if you choose.
  • Discover one-of-a-kind vistas as you explore the jewels of Sedona as well as the Grand Canyon’s North and South Rims.
  • Venture into Marble Canyon and the Vermilion Cliffs—two of the Grand Canyon’s lesser-known gems—and walk across the historic Navajo Bridge spanning 600 feet across the Colorado River.

General Notes

Grand Canyon overflight at added cost.
Featured Expert
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Amy Calhoun
Amy Calhoun has been writing poetry, short stories and human interest pieces for local publications for nearly 35 years. She is an artist working with furniture and mixed media, pulling from her inspiration -- the great Southwest. Amy enjoys the outdoors as much as anything else she. She has spent time studying archeology and anthropology and enjoys working relationships and friendships with members of many Arizona tribes. She has raised three children and has two young granddaughters.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Amy Calhoun has been writing poetry, short stories and human interest pieces for local publications for nearly 35 years. She is an artist working with furniture and mixed media, pulling from her inspiration -- the great Southwest. Amy enjoys the outdoors as much as anything else she. She has spent time studying archeology and anthropology and enjoys working relationships and friendships with members of many Arizona tribes. She has raised three children and has two young granddaughters.
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