8 Days December 19 - 26, 1996
Winter comes to the Grand Canyon.
INCLUDED MEALS
Begin Tucson, Arizona
Thursday Dec. 19 D
Mother Nature provides the natural Christmas decorations in Arizona's spectacular canyon lands. Your holiday begins with three nights at a beautifully landscaped, 80-acre resort in the desert foothills. Join your tour manager and fellow tour members for tonight's get-acquainted reception and dinner. WESTWARD LOOK RESORT.
Sabino Canyon & Tanque Verde Ranch
Friday Dec. 20 BL
Today you'll venture deep into the desert surroundings of Coronado National Forest in Sabino Canyon. Have a Western-style lunch at Tanque Verde Ranch before returning to Tucson. WESTWARD LOOK RESORT.
Tucson Desert Museum
Saturday Dec. 21 BD
See a living display of desert life at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, then drive south to Mission San Xavier del Bac, the "White Dove of the Desert." Return to Tucson and relax at the WESTWARD LOOK RESORT.
Sedona Oak Creek Canyon
Sunday Dec. 22 BLD Drive through magnificent scenery and have lunch in Phoenix. Arrive in Oak Creek Canyon and enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening in Sedona. POCO DIABLO RESORT.
Red Rock country
Monday Dec. 23 BL
Leave the beaten path this morning. Board your jeep for a ride into Red Rock country. Your driver-guide points out the natural sights of the area. The remainder of the afternoon is free. POCO DIABLO RESORT.
Grand Canyon
Tuesday Dec. 24 BLD
Tour the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. Make sure you bring a warm coat and hat for walking along some of the most scenic viewpoints. Enjoy a Christmas Eve dinner at historic El Tovar Hotel, built right on the edge of the canyon. THUNDERBIRD LODGE.
Christmas Day - Phoenix
Wednesday Dec. 25 BLD
Merry Christmas! Drive through Kaibab National Forest to Prescott. Enjoy Christmas lunch at beautifully restored Hassayampa Inn. Continue to Phoenix for a farewell Christmas dinner party with all the trimmings at the RITZ-CARLTON PHOENIX.
Conclude Phoenix
Thursday Dec. 26 B
After breakfast, a transfer to the Phoenix airport is provided. Thank you for spending your holiday with Maupintour in the Southwest. We hope you've enjoyed your Southwest Christmas. Travel with us again soon.
LAND TOUR RATE per person is $1550 twin, $2090 single and $1440 triple (twin with roll-away) basis. AIRFARE is additional. Please see your travel agent.
RESERVATION DEPOSIT per person is $250 plus (optional) $75 per person fee for Tour Cancellation Protection.
FULL REFUND when you participate in the Tour Cancellation Protection Plan.
Please see the For Your Information section.
Maximum elevation: 7,200 feet Average temperature: Hi 62. Low 40
TOUR NUMBER: ACC-367