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Northern Arizona Meteor Crater and Walnut Canyon from Phoenix - Private Tour

Northern Arizona Meteor Crater and Walnut Canyon from Phoenix - Private Tour

Overview

This day tour gives you the chance to venture north from the Phoenix area to see several historical sites that visitors come from around the world to see. This allows you to experience several interesting locations that are so important in the history of Arizona. Our first stop will be at Walnut Canyon National Monument where you will have a chance to learn more about the area in the visitor center and also walk the upper trail that takes you right to many ancient dwellings right on the trail. Then off to the Meteor Crater which is such a unique experience to see and be able to walk right out and stand on the edge. Then we are off to Winslow for lunch & a visit to the famous corner made famous in an Eagles song ("Take It Easy"). While in Winslow we will visit the Historic La Posada Hotel for a great lunch (included up to $20 per person). On our return to Phoenix, we will go thru Sunset Pass & our ponderosa forest.

City: Phoenix

Mon 24 Feb

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Starting at $300.00

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Mon 24 Feb

Starting at $300.00

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What's Included

We stop in Winslow for a nice lunch at the La Posado Hotel (up to $20 per person included) before continuing our adventure. Being in Arizona we always carry water for our clients.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Our guides/Drivers have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Some of the Visitor Centers are still requiring masks.

What To Expect

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.

Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum

Meteor Crater, also called Barringer Crater, is a meteorite impact crater approximately 37 miles east of Flagstaff and 18 miles west of Winslow. During the 1960s & 1970s, NASA astronauts trained in the crater to prepare for the Apollo missions to the Moon. The Meteor Crater is one of the few places on earth that is an exposed, & still fully intact, meteorite impact site that would emulate the surface of the moon. In 1984 the John Carpenter movie Starman with Jeff Bridges did some filming here. Also visit the Barringer Space Museum. A walk out on the viewing platform is the best way to view the crater.

Winslow

Jackson Browne and Glen Frey of the Eagles wrote a song called "Take It Easy" in 1972, one of the popular lines in the song goes, "Standing on the corner in Winslow Arizona". In 1999, in response to the lyrics that made it famous, the city of Winslow erected a life-size bronze statue and mural commemorating the song, then in 2016 after Frey's passing a life-sized statue of of him was added to the Standin' on the Corner Park. So as we stop in Winslow for our lunch we can take the opportunity to snap a photo at this world famous location. Also in town is the last Harvey House (La Posada Hotel), designed by Mary Colter, opened in 1930. The hotel closed in 1957 and was used by the Santa Fe Railway for offices. The railroad abandoned La Posada in 1994 and announced plans to tear it down. It was bought, restored and now serves as a hotel. Lunch will be at the La Posada and is included in your tour fee (up to $20 per person).

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (6)

phylliscF6837OW

Sep 2021

I loved the history and Discovery Interactive Museum at the Meteor Crater site. I loved the beauty and character of Posada restraurant in Winslow. What an interesting town.The Walnut Canyon was interesting with informative readings

nancymE3746PA

Aug 2021

The Meteor Crater was amazing. Starman is one of my all time favorite movies. The Apollo Astronauts trained here for their moon landings. I'm so glad I was able to take this tour. And the tour to Walnut Canyon is not to be missed. Don't forget Winslow Arizona; the town made popular by the Eagles song "Take It Easy ". I loved each part of this tour and would take it again and again. Be sure to ask for Todd. He was the best tour guide.

W9763ZFdawnm

Aug 2021

Walnut Canyon was probably our favorite stop, and it was a great workout! The lunch stop in Winslow was excellent, definitely try the prickly pear lemonade and gelato. Todd was patient and super knowledgeable about the area, he even gave us some great ideas of things to do in Arizona on our next trip! Overall, we had a great day and enjoyed some beautiful scenery on the drive as well.