Sept. 25 – Oct. 1, 2021

7 Days & 6 Nights

Sightseeing Highlights

Grand Canyon Railway, Grand Canyon National Park Sedona, AZ.

Williams, AZ. Jerome, AZ.

Wupatki National Monument Sunset Crater National Monument

Itinerary

Day 1 To Los Angeles

Our deluxe motorcoach will travel through The San Joaquin Valley into   Southern   California. The San Joaquin valley contains some of the most productive farmland in the world. We will make stops along the way and spend the night in Los Angeles.

Day 2 Phoenix, Arizona

After Breakfast we meet our fellow travelers and head towards Phoenix, Arizona. This is a travel day where you can really absorb the beauty of the desert scenery with an appreciation of its serenity. You will view mile after mile of pristine desert filled with cactus like nowhere else on Earth and spectacular mountains in every direction. Meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner. Then enjoy a free evening at our Sedona-Oak Creek hotel over looking the beautiful landscapes. B, D

Day 3 Sedona, Arizona

Wake up in beautiful Oak Creek where we venture out to explore Sedona. Take in the brilliant Red Rock Formations, such as Bell Rock, the Cathedral, and Snoopy; then visit Jerome, Arizona, an artistic community with art galleries, studios and shops. Jerome was once a thriving copper mining town in the late 1880’s. This “Wild West” town once had brothels and saloons in the historic buildings, which are still standing today, with many ghost stories to  tell. Then we will make an extended stop in uptown Sedona with time to browse the many art galleries, boutiques, jewelry, and antique shops. After which, you will spend the night at your hotel amid the picturesque red rocks of Sedona. B, D

Day 4 To Williams, Arizona

Begin  the  morning  driving  through  beautiful  forests  and  valleys taking  time  to  explore Wupatki and Sunset  Crater  National  Monuments.  Spend  the  afternoon  exploring  Williams,  a  city  rich  in  Route 66  history with its many fun shops and diners. Enjoy a welcome buffet dinner at the Grand Canyon Railroad Hotel. B, D

Day 5 Grand Canyon National Park

Today we board the historic Grand Canyon Railway as  we  journey  to  the  Grand  Canyon  National  Park  while enjoying  music and entertainment along the way. Next, board  a motorcoach  for  a  guided  tour, allowing  you to see some of the most recognizable viewpoints along the South Rim. After you  will  have  time  to  explore  the  historic  Grand  Canyon Village where you can eat lunch and  visit  historic  hotels  and  shops.  Then board  the train on our  journey back to the hotel. B, D

Day 6 Las Angeles

After breakfast we cruise along the scenic Route 66 exploring the historic towns along the way as we make our  way to Los Angeles. B

Day 7 Return Home

Head home after breakfast. B

GENERAL INFORMATION  MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY – Friendly Excursions, authorized agents, or tour leaders for groups act solely as agents of the tour members in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, or any tour related services and do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident, or delay to person or property due to an act of default of any hotel, carrier, or company   or person rendering any of the services included in the tour. Further, no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labor disputes, machinery breakdown, quarantine, government, restraints, weather or other causes beyond the control of Friendly Excursions. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omissions, delays, re-routing, or acts of government. Friendly Excursions can- not be held responsible for baggage damage, loss of personal property, possessions, or money. The right is reserved to refuse to retain any member of the group should circumstances so demand, and if such actions is for benefit of the tour. The airlines or transportation companies involved are not responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time the passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances. The passengers con- tract in use by the carrier concerned, when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the carrier and the passenger.  Tour members are  held responsible for being in sufficient good health to undertake the tour.

INSURANCE PACKAGE is available for Trip Cancellation, Accident, Life, and Luggage coverage during the tour, and is strongly recommended.

DEPOSIT: $200 due now to hold your place. Final payment is due on August 7, 2021.

CANCELLATION: No refund will be given after August 7, 2021

Tour ID: T323