Tours and Entertainment

Sedona’s timeless beauty is surrounded by breathtaking, picturesque, natural red rock sculptures and national forests that have long been an inspiration to artists, filmmakers and visitors. Guests will be enchanted as they marvel at Sedona, one of Arizona’s most majestic wonders.

As guests exit the Valley, we climb north until reaching an elevation of 4,500 feet. As we near Sedona guests will recognize brilliant red rock formations. We’ll be certain to pause for that “Kodak moment” for views of Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte, natural formations often featured in many western films.

No Sedona trip is complete without a stop at Tlaquepaque, a recreated brick village reminiscent of a suburb in Guadalajara, Mexico. Discover the most intriguing selection of one-of-a-kind treasures with over forty shops, galleries and restaurants, while enjoying the tranquil and inspirational fountains, potted flowers, tiled courtyards and bell towers distinctive of enchanting Sedona!

Includes: Deluxe restroom equipped motor coach transportation with trained, professional, uniformed drivers Tour of area and narration en route to Sedona Free time for shopping and lunch on own in Uptown Sedona Free time for shopping at Tlaquepaque Coolers with iced bottled waters on board transportation Trained, professional, certified uniformed tour guide All applicable taxes and gratuities

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Journey to Tucson – “The Old Pueblo”, for a meaningful step back in time. The San Xavier del Bac Mission was built in the late 1700’s by Spanish priests. It is often referred to as “the White Dove of the Desert”, as well as the “Sistine Chapel of North America” for the meticulous restoration work undertaken to preserve the intricately painted ceilings. This diverse outing will provide guests with an understanding of early Arizona civilization, history and culture as well as a unique shopping opportunity.

Tubac began as a Spanish fort in 1752 and is now a thriving art colony and Arizona’s oldest European settlement. This unique community offers galleries, unique shopping and various dining opportunities. Enjoy the scenic, high desert vistas surrounding Tubac as you explore this charming village at leisure. A cool treat awaits guests at a local shop specializing in gourmet gifts, coffee and ice cream!

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Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and surely Mother Nature’s favorite creation. Your professional, seasoned guide will provide a detailed narration of this exciting and unique adventure!

Professional, seasoned guides will give fascinating commentary while sites of unusual and unexpected changes in scenery, courtesy of Arizona’s diverse array of topographical zones, thrill guests. Concentrating on the Grand Canyon Experience, this tour will not travel through Sedona to allow more time at the stunning National Park. Enjoy a buffet lunch in a casual cafeteria before continuing on to highlights including Grand Canyon Village, Mather Point, Grandview Point, Desert View, and The Watchtower. From these vistas, observe a kaleidoscope of rock formations within the Canyon walls.

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Scottsdale may fancy itself as the “The West’s Most Western City,” but it has also escalated shopping to an art form. Long before the dawn of the mall, 5th Avenue catered to the wellheeled in search of Native American arts and crafts, jewelry, clothing and the odd cactus or two. You’ll still find a cigar-store Indian outside one shop to remind you of that earlier time. The Old Town Scottsdale, Waterfront and Fifth Avenue areas are chock full of full of Southwestern flavor, and offers many shops with a variety of authentic Southwestern jewelry, crafts and clothing.

Interested in Art? Scottsdale's Arts District is home to a high concentration of beautiful studios and galleries showcasing some of the best Western and Southwestern art in the country. Throughout "Old Town", shopkeepers sell quality Native American crafts, offering everything from hand-woven Navajo rugs to Zuni silver jewelry. Lush gardens and spectacular architecture provide the backdrop for Fifth Avenue's impressive collection of renowned art galleries, popular eateries and one-of-a-kind shops.

The Challenger Center Space offers the next best thing to an actual space flight. Starting with a private guided tour of the center, a professional guide leads guests through the awe-inspiring Center’s 21,433 square foot facility of exhibits, including:

Arizona State University’s Meteorite Exhibit Columbia Shuttle Memorial Display Iridium Satellite Model Robert McCall's Tour of the Universe Mural Atlantis Space Shuttle Model Journey Through the Space Program Lowell Observatory Display Theater Aviation Display

Next, guests will become flight crews, mission controllers and scientists within the Mission Control room designed after NASA Johnson Space Center and an orbiting space station modeled after the laboratory on the International Space Station. The simulation space missions provide plenty of challenges for the crews in space and on the ground, seamlessly integrate the concepts of teamwork, communications and leadership, along with math, science and technology skills, to help participants work together to overcome obstacles and emergencies and complete a successful mission.

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