U.S. National Parks for Solo Travelers: The Grand Canyon to Zion

Welcome to Arizona! Settle into your hotel. Then, gather with your Tour Director and fellow group members at a mixer before enjoying a welcome dinner, served with beer or wine. 

Start your exploration of the Southwest by journeying into the landscapes of Arizona.

• Stop at Montezuma Castle National Monument to view cliff dwellings built by the Sinagua people around the 11th century. Nestled into limestone cliffs, the rooms resemble a high-rise apartment complex. Interestingly, despite its name, the monument has no connection to the Aztec emperor Montezuma, but was rather misattributed by early European settlers.
• Visit a vineyard along the Verde Valley Wine Trail, an area known for producing flavorful red wines, including zinfandels, syrahs, and merlots. Sample some signature sips during an included wine tasting and lunch.
• Make photo stops at the whimsical red rock formations surrounding the town of Sedona, including Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and Courthouse Butte.
• Continue to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon for your first glimpse at the legendary fissure. Take a moment to admire its colorful rock walls at sunset and feel the anticipation build for the awe-inspiring spectacle that awaits tomorrow.