

Pioneer Adventures of the Old West
Write your own story as you walk through the pages of pioneer history on this 8 day family-friendly Pioneer Adventures of the Old West tour. This escorted adventure begins in Phoenix, Arizona and includes iconic sights along your journey in Utah and Nevada. Admire the beauty and gain insight into the many challenges faced by those who paved the way for life in the west.
Some of the highlights on this wonderful vacation include traversing the vibrantly hued Red Rock Country by jeep or Red Rock Magic Trolley. Enjoy dinner, hosted by the mayor, in the historic railroad town of Williams, Arizona. Meet Billy the Kid and Butch Cassidy who will regale you with stories of their lives in bygone times as you ride the Old West Train. Take the iconic Grand Canyon Railway to the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site capped off with a walk on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Find yourself captivated by the gorgeous Checkerboard Mesa in Zion National Park. The Desert View Drive route will transport you to Cameron Trading Post where you can purchase Native American crafts and try the delicious traditional fry bread. Visit Monument Valley and fun-filled Lake Powell. Throughout this journey you will be adding treasured new chapters to your own history.
8 Days • fr. $2,530
Tour Highlights & Offers
Tour Includes
- ENJOY Arizona hospitality with the Mayor of Williams, John Moore, at a western-themed dinner
- BOARD an Old West train ride to the Grand Canyon
- SIGHTSEEING at the Grand Canyon with a local specialist and learn about the layers that form the massive canyon
- SCENIC DRIVE through Oak Creek Canyon in Arizona
- COAST along Desert View Drive in Arizona
- JOURNEY on Mount Carmel Highway in Utah
- VISIT Sedona, Arizona
- FIND SOUVENIRS at Historic Cameron Trading Post In Arizona
- MARVEL at beautiful Monument Valley, Arizona
- RELAX at Lake Powell, Utah
- CAPTURE images in Zion National Park, Utah
- IMMERSE yourself in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Handcrafted Highlights
- All porterage and local charges included
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- VIP entry to many sights
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Not Included
- Gratuities are included for services during the land stay of your vacation unless otherwise noted. This includes wait staff at included meals, and porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person. Gratuities for your tour director, local hosts, guides, and drivers are not included in the vacation price (unless otherwise noted in pricing details) and are discretionary.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
Hotel Details
- The Saguaro in Scottsdale, Arizona (1 night)
- Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams, Arizona (1 night)
- National Park Lodges - accommodations near Grand Canyon National Park Arizona (1 night) to be determined by Trafalgar prior to tour
- Lake Powell Resort and Marinas in Page, Arizona (Lake View or Marina rooms) (2 nights)
- Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn in Bryce Canyon, Utah (2 nights)
- The hotels listed are intended to be used on all departures however Trafalgar Tours reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to those listed. No refunds are provided for hotel changes and full cancellation penalties apply.
Day 1
ARRIVE PHOENIX - SCOTTSDALE Location Information Description
Phoenix, United States
Enjoy a ride from Phoenix to Scottsdale, spending the afternoon at leisure before your journey kicks off with an evening party to meet your fellow travel companions.
Dinner
The Saguaro
Day 2
SCOTTSDALE – SEDONA – WILLIAMS Location Information Description
Scottsdale, United States
This trek through America's frontier history begins in the Sonoran Desert. Marvel at the incredible giant cactus dotting your path.
Location Information Description
Sedona, United States
Travel through the brightly hued orange and red landscapes of Sedona for your choice sightseeing, traversing Red Rock Country by jeep or Red Rock Magic Trolley.
Location Information Description
Williams, United States
Continue on through Oak Creek Canyon to the historic railroad town of Williams, where you'll 'Connect with Locals' and enjoy a 'Be My Guest' dinner hosted by the mayor, John Moore.
Breakfast, Dinner
Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
Day 3
WILLIAMS – GRAND CANYON RAILWAY -GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Williams – Grand Canyon Railway, United States
Board your train to the Grand Canyon for some 'Family Fun', passing the vanilla-scented Ponderosa Pines and through the Kaibab National Forest. Tales of Old West legends are brought back to life as they travel with you along the rugged landscapes.
Location Information Description
Grand Canyon National Park, United States
Arrive at the UNESCO-listed Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Walk the rim and learn from a Local Specialist how this extraordinary feat of nature developed over the past 40 million years.
Breakfast
National Park Lodges
Day 4
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK - MONUMENT VALLEY - LAKE POWELL Location Information Description
Grand Canyon National Park, United States
Start your historic passage to Navajo country with an awe inspiring sunrise over the Grand Canyon.
Location Information Description
Monument Valley - Lake Powell, United States
Trace the Desert View Drive route toward Cameron Trading Post in search of traditional Native American crafts and the taste of traditional fry bread. We board our open-air vehicle, bouncing past the imposing mesas and buttes rising up from Monument Valley's red valley floor toward a lakeside resort tucked into the red rock at the scenic family vacation hotspot of Lake Powell.
Breakfast
Lake Powell Resort and Marinas (Lake View or Marin
Day 5
LAKE POWELL FREE TIME Location Information Description
Lake Powell, United States
Kick up your boots and spend this day at your leisure. If you're looking for even more to do, optional tours available for purchase include a float down the Colorado River, cruise on Lake Powell to Antelope Canyon, or the day spent learning how to wakeboard, kayak or zip around Lake Powell on a ski tube.
Breakfast, Dinner
Lake Powell Resort and Marinas (Lake View or Marin
Day 6
LAKE POWELL - ZION AND BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARKS Location Information Description
Zion National Park, United States
Visit Zion Canyon, tracing yet another great natural triumph by park shuttle or on foot. Take your family on a quick hike to the Emerald Pools - the lush landscape a veritable oasis for pioneers traversing the desert in days long gone. Drive along scenic Mount Carmel Highway admiring the sweeping views of waterfalls and slick rocks. Be on the lookout for more spectacular formations like the Great Arch of Zion and the distinctive Checkerboard Mesa.
Location Information Description
Bryce Canyon National Park, United States
The red-orange-pink hued hoodoos of Bryce Canyon are your final stop for today.
Breakfast
Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
Day 7
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING Location Information Description
Bryce Canyon National Park Sightseeing, United States
Take your seat in an amphitheatre of tall sandstone spires-the same vantage point Paiute Indians used to admire the colouful carvings of Mother Nature by day and by night, throughout the year centuries ago. Investigate the rim of Bryce Canyon, before spending the afternoon at leisure to blaze your own trail. Your Old West adventure is nearing its end, so tonight participate in a Western Farewell hoedown filled with good food and fun.
Breakfast, Dinner
Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
Day 8
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK - DEPART LAS VEGAS Location Information Description
Bryce Canyon National Park, United States
Hoodoos behind you and high-living ahead, depart on the last leg of your journey to Las Vegas, through the scenic Virgin River Gorge.
Location Information Description
Depart Las Vegas, United States
A transfer will take you to Las Vegas International Airport, or if you're extending you stay, to the Tropicana Las Vegas.
Breakfast
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 60 days or more prior to departure the deposit is non-refundable
- 59-16 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 15-8 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 90% of total price*
- On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $200 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
- For complete terms and conditions please visit the Trafalgar Terms & Conditions for more information.