- Walnut Canyon National Monument - Walnut Canyon has a long human history. Artifacts show that Archaic peoples, who traveled throughout the Southwest thousands of years ago, occupied the canyon at times. Later came the first permanent inhabitants, who flourished in the region from about C.E. 600 until 1400. You now can see the Monument in a few ways; Take in expansive views of Walnut Canyon and see cliff dwellings from a distance from the visitor center’s two observation points or take one of the two trails to get close to the ancient dwellings. Rim Trail is 0.7 mile or about 30 minutes or the Island Trail which is 1 mile and takes about an hour.
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- Lunch included
This one-day excursion enables you to step out of the Phoenix vicinity to explore numerous historical landmarks that attract global tourists. It presents an opportunity to visit several intriguing sites that hold substantial significance in Arizona’s history. Our itinerary begins with a journey to Walnut Canyon National Monument where you can deepen your understanding of the location at the visitor center and tread the upper route leading straight to several ancestral habitations positioned directly on the path. Our next destination is the Meteor Crater, offering a unique encounter to gaze upon and walk right up to its edge. Followed by, a trip to Winslow for a midday meal and a stop at the renowned corner from the Eagles hit, ‘Take It Easy’. During our time in Winslow, we’ll also drop by the Historic La Posada Hotel for a delicious lunch (valued up to $20 per individual). As we head back to Phoenix, we will pass through Sunset Pass and our expansive ponderosa woodland.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.