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11 Days Footprints of the Southwest
with Trafalgar 
from £3095pp
Trafalgar Tours have perfected the art of organising escorted tours. During this extensive tour you will visit the must-see sights of Southwest USA.
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| 1 | ||||
Arrive Phoenix
Join your complimentary transfer from Phoenix Airport to your hotel. Later, meet with your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a welcome reception.
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| 2 | ||||
Phoenix - Sedona
Travel through the enigmatic landscape of the Sonoran Desert before entering Red Rock Country and the town of Sedona. This afternoon is free to explore this charming community. (BD)
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| 3 | ||||
Sedona - Grand Canyon National Park
Journey via Oak Creek Canyon and Ponderosa pine forests towards one of the world's most awesome sights, the Grand Canyon. (B)
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| 4 | ||||
Grand Canyon - Monument Valley - Kayenta
Spend this morning exploring on your own or perhaps enjoy an optional flightseeing tour over the canyon. This afternoon journey to Utah and the famous landscape of Monument Valley. (BD)
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| 5-6 | ||||
Kayenta - Mesa Verde - Durango
Today, visit unique Mesa Verde National Park, one of the best-preserved ancient Indian cliff dwellings in the Southwest, en-route to Durango which will be your base for the next two nights. Tomorrow, enjoy a trip to the historic mining town of Silverton with its narrow gauge railroad and quaint art shops. (B)
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| 7-8 | ||||
Durango - Santa Fe
Journey south to central New Mexico and North America’s oldest capital city, Santa Fe. Enjoy a two-night stay and tomorrow, make the most of a full day at leisure to explore. (BD)
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| 9 | ||||
Santa Fe - Albuquerque
Travel via Pecos National Historic Park, the site where the Pueblo Indians first encountered the Spanish explorers, on your way to Albuquerque. (B)
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| 10 | ||||
Albuquerque - Flagstaff
Depart Albuquerque this morning and journey back to Arizona via the large and colourful Petrified Forest National Park. Stay tonight in the famed Route 66 town of Flagstaff. (BD)
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| 11 | ||||
Flagstaff - Phoenix (Departure)
Depart Flagstaff after breakfast and journey back to Phoenix. A complimentary transfer is included back to either Phoenix Airport or Trafalgar's chosen downtown hotel for those wishing to extend their stay. (B)
| Tour Prices | ||||
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| Price per person, in £'s from |
Tour Code - DWFS | |||
| Day of departure | Twin | Single | ||
| 07 May 08-15 Oct 08 | 1028 |
1462 |
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Highlights Include
- Sonoran Desert
- Grand Canyon
- Monument Valley
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Pecos National Historic Park
- Petrified Forest National Park
Prices Include
- Accommodation with private facilities, in comfortable and well-located hotels throughout (please ask for full details)
- Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary, this does not include any activity described as 'optional'
- Meals as specified:
B = Breakfast,
D = Dinner - Transfers on arrival and departure
We look forward to having you travel with us soon.

