The North Rim of the Grand Canyon
Arizona’s Ultimate Fall Leaves Driving Tour!
September 30th-October 2nd, 2024
$599 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $158 (Single Supplement)
Day One: Contrary to popular belief, Arizona does have a dramatic fall season, with the first burst of color typically arriving along the Kaibab Plateau, including the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. The journey to the North Rim could not be more leisurely. We’ll make a stop for lunch on self at Cameron Trading Post, where they’ve been catering to Arizona tourists for over 100 years. After lunch it’s back in the Transits and we’re headed for Kanab, Utah, a breathtaking drive that takes us through Navajo land with views of Marble Canyon, Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam and more. After checking into our hotel, we’ll take a little time for a refresh, gather for our own Happy Hour, and then head out for dinner on self.
Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s back in the Transits and we’re headed for the North Rim of the Grand Canyon! More remote and less developed, the North Rim attracts far fewer tourists than the South Rim. And at an elevation ranging from 8,000-9,000 feet above sea level, the North Rim offers some of the most spectacular views in the world. Early October, autumn color should be at its peak, offering golden stands of quaking aspen, leading to forests of ancient spruce, fir, and pine trees. The weather—fingers crossed, still pleasant—and the crowds dwindled away. We’ll explore the North Rim as a driving tour along paved roads, stopping at important viewpoints—with an eye out for wildlife. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self, at the Kaibab Lodge—offering ring side seating for all of this great scenery. Late afternoon, we’ll return to our hotel, enjoy our own Happy Hour, and then dinner on self.
Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’ll head for home, with a stop for lunch on self in historic downtown Flagstaff and plenty of great sightseeing along the way. Don’t miss this bucket list tour!
Northwest Valley:
Sundome Plaza
13515 W. Camino Del Sol
Sun City West, AZ 85375
Located in the heart of Sun City West at the Sundome Plaza Shopping Center, just a few doors down from Safeway.
Scottsdale:
La Quinta Inn & Suites
8888 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
The Scottsdale pickup location can be easily reached via AZ 101/Pima Freeway. Exit the freeway at Shea. The La Quinta Hotel is located at the northeast corner of AZ 101 and Shea Blvd.
Mesa:
Mesa Doubletree Hotel
1011 W. Holmes Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
This is the Fiesta Mall region, and the Hilton Hotel is easily viewed from the U.S. 60/Superstition Freeway. Exit the freeway at Alma School and head east to Holmes. Park and wait for the bus at the west end of the hotel parking lot.