Our tour reaches into 3 states
(Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado), taking you from Phoenix to
Tucson, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos... Along the way
discover Mesa Verde, The Petrified Forest, take a cruise on Lake
Powell, and see Canyon de Chelly, the Rio Grande, Shiprock, and
a sunset over Monument Valley. Add to that the most beautiful
pueblos and missions of the West, mostly forgotten by the common
tourist, and you have a most exciting adventure.
LAND
OF LEGENDS.
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DAY
1 - ARRIVAL IN PHOENIX |
ARRIVAL IN PHOENIX
- You will be
met by your staff at the airport
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After which your 4x4 will
be rented
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Briefing
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Evening to explore in Old Town Scottsdale
- Days
Inn Scottsdale
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DAY 2
- PHOENIX / TUCSON - 149
miles |
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Enter
the saguaro cactus forest along Bayous Butte and Spring mountain
down to Tucson. Rising like a mirage from the desert, this
former capital of Arizona boasts one of the wildest historeis
of the West. We recommend you spend the afternoon going to
Old Tucson Studios, founded in 1939 by Columbia. Western fans
will not want to miss the location of such stars as John Wayne,
Burt Lancaster, Paul Newman, Charles Bronson and Clint Eastwood.
Feel free to explore Tucson in the evening.
Hotel
Ramada Inn. * |
DAY 3
- TUCSON / TOMBSTONE - 172 miles
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day 3 takes you to San Xavier Brac Mission,
without a doubt one of the most magnificent examples. of Spanish
colonial times.
We continue to Tumacacari and the follow the
Mexican border through the Patagonia Mountain.
After a mining
ghost town you will come to Bisbee, the largest copper and turquoise
open-air mine in the 50s. Spend the afternoon in Tombstone with
its authentic Western atmosphere and the famous OK Corral.
Hotel
BW Quail Hollow Inn
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DAY
4 - TOMBSTONE / GALLUP - 291 miles |
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Head north through a valley
to Coronado National Forest, across the San Carlos Reservation
through Salt River Canyon, and Fort Apache to arrive at the
Petrified Forest in the Painted Desert.
After driving through
lunar like landscape, continue to Gallup, New Mexico on historic
Route 66.
Hotel Sleep Inn.
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DAY 5
- GALLUP / ALBUQUERQUE - 161 miles
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Cross
the ancient Native hunting grounds of the Cibola national Forest,
to reach Acoma Pueblo, also called Sky City, the oldest inhabited
pueblo.
Visit San Jose Mission and San Augustin Mission before
arriving in Albuquerque, a city with curious mix of Native American
and Mexican cultures found nowhere else.
Hotel BW American
Motor Inn. |
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DAY 6
- ALBUQUERQUE / TAOS - 135 miles
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Take the winding Turquoise Trail
through the Sandria and Ortiz Mountain to the colorful town of Madrid.
Believe yourself in another time in the historic town of Cerrilos before
heading into magnificent Santa Fe.
Pass the missions of San Idelfonso and
Santa Clara along the Rio Grande on the way to Taos for the evening.
Hotel
BW Kachina Lodge. |
DAY 7
- TAOS / CORTEZ - 243 miles |
Visit
the adobe construction and central plaza of Taos Pueblo.
After
crossing 600 feet above the Rio Grande, head through aspen and
pine forest to Chama and its rail station from the 1900s.
Past
Papago Spring and the San Juan Forest awaits Mesa Verde in Colorado.
Hotel
Best Western Sands. |
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DAY 8
- CORTEZ / KAYENTA - 174 miles |
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The road
past Shiprock and the red sandstone Mitten Rock brings you through
Lukachukai at the Defiance Plateau.
Driving through the Canyon
de Chelly with it's 1000 foot red-rock cliffs, you feel the blend
of nature and legends, culture and history.
Evening in Kayenta
with a fabulous sunset (weather permitting) over Monument Valley.
Hotel
Hampton Inn. |
DAY
9 - KAYENTA / PAGE - 108 miles |
Cross
the Kaibito Plateau to Page and the impressive Lake Powell.
A
road off the beaten path takes you to the most beautiful secluded
areas around Lake Powell, followed by a 5 hour cruise on the
lake to Rainbow bridge.
The Pointe Hilton at squaw peak |
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DAY 10
- PAGE /PHOENIX - 279 miles |
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Take a copper mining
road to Route 66 and Flagstaff, to enjoy the old town center.
Head south
to Montezuma castle, and on to Phoenix, the Valley of the Sun. After a chance
to freshen up at the hotel, we invite you to an authentic Western evening
with live country music.
The Pointe Hilton at squaw peak. |
DAY 11
- PHOENIX |
Day left free to explore the city, go
shopping, catch a tee-time, or simply bask in the Arizona sun at
the beautiful landscaped pools at your resort.
The Pointe
Hilton at squaw peak. |
DAY 12 -
PHOENIX |
| Return rental at the airport
and check in for your departure. |
Hotel
choices subject to change. The Tour may be modified
dependant on weather. |
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The family adventure "LAND OF LEGENDS" included
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- Trip organization and guides.
- Welcome Pickup at Phoenix Sky Arbor Int'l Airport.
- Transfer airport / rental car / airport.
- 4x4 rental (2-5 persons each) and all necessary insurance.
(LDW, Extended Protection & Liability.)
- Accommodations in 3- and 4-stars hotels.
- National Park Pass.
- Trip map (maps are property of and must be returned to "All
A Dream" Tours, llc. after the tour).
- Guide book (participants keep).
- USA road map (Rand Mac Nally) and pre-paid phone card.
- Breakfast.
- 2 hour cruise on Lake Powell.
- Western evening with live country music.
Our experienced guide services for your needs and questions.
Extented stay possible or add the California
extension at the beginning or end of your tour. | Contact
us.
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