Lost Canyons of the Southwest

Welcome to Scottsdale! At 6:00 p.m., meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome drink.

Spend Your Day Your Way in Scottsdale & Phoenix Explore more of Scottsdale and Phoenix with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions. WESTERN SPIRIT Let your imagination ride into the sunset with a visit to Scottsdale's Museum of the West. This Smithsonian affiliated museum features the art, culture and history of 19 states in the American West, Western Canada, and Mexico.

Cliff Dwellings & Desert Canyons Travel north to visit the Montezuma Castle National Monument. See the 20-room high-rise pre-Columbian dwelling nestled into a towering limestone cliff near Camp Verde, Arizona. Explore the visitor center and museum artifacts to learn about the people who lived and prospered in this historic Native American dwelling in an unforgiving desert landscape. Experience an adventure in the desert on a guided 4-wheel-drive Jeep tour of Sedona’s red rock canyons. Tonight is free to explore the vibrant Southwest culture, shops, and restaurants in Sedona. Consider staying up late to view the evening desert skies in the designated International Dark Sky Community for a memorable Sedona stargazing experience. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT Take in stunning views of Sedona's iconic red rock formations through spectacular desert canyon scenery and panoramic landscapes. Join a local guide for a 4-wheel adventure in the American Southwest.

Historic Rides Visit Jerome, a former copper mining camp that has transformed into a thriving artist community. After free time to explore, board the scenic [LOCAL FAVORITE] Verde Canyon Railroad and travel in renovated vintage railcars on a journey through Arizona's spectacular canyon country and more than a century of railroad history. Return to Sedona for a free evening. (B) LOCAL FAVORITE The Verde Canyon Railroad’s historic roundtrip route from Clarkdale to Perkinsville – into Arizona’s other “Grand Canyon” – is an unforgettable adventure. Captivating panoramic views are revealed in every direction, exclusively from the relaxed atmosphere of the train. This historic ribbon of rail runs through a protected corridor at the river’s edge, lined with towering red rock pinnacles, near ancient Native American ruins, over fortified bridges and through an invigorating 734-foot manmade tunnel carved through solid rock over a century ago. Discover a vibrant riparian oasis set against a backdrop of rugged landscapes and high-desert vegetation.