Sedona to Petrified Forest/Painted Desert Adventure PRIVATE TOUR!

Hosted by local owner opereror Dynamic Journey Tours.
This is one of the most surreal views you will ever see. During this tour, we will discuss the many interesting theories of how the wood came to be petrified, as well as the amazing exposed strata of the painted desert known as the Chinle Formation. We will also go over the rich native history in the area, as we walk amongst the ancient lands

The day starts out in Sedona and travels within Oak Creek Canyon and pass's through Flagstaff. Before visiting the the park, we will adventure through Walnut Canyon National Monument (another fantastic view to take in!) which is full of some of the best preserved Native cliff dwellings in the southwest. We will explore the dwellings alongside the canyon the same way they did. This includes SEVERAL FLIGHTS OF STAIRS we have to navigate.

Next on the drive is Route 66 via Holbrook and stop for lunch in town.

We then take 4 hrs to explore the PFNP and travel North hitting most of the sites.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, AZ 86336

We pick up from anywhere in the Sedona area, or anywhere along the way of 89a or i40.

Enjoy the amazing scenery while we go over the geology, history, and the sites along the way.

Stop At: Walnut Canyon National Monument, Walnut Canyon Rd #3, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Before visiting the Petrified Forest National Park, we will adventure through the Walnut Canyon National Monument (another fantastic view to take in!) which is full of some of the best preserved Native cliff dwellings in the southwest. We will explore the dwellings alongside the canyon the same way they did. This includes SEVERAL FLIGHTS OF STAIRS we have to navigate (10 SETS IN TOTAL). We give ourselves about an hour and a half to walk through the canyon.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Holbrook, Holbrook, Arizona

We stop for lunch along Route 66

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Petrified Forest National Park, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

This is one of the most surreal views you will ever see. You will feel as though you are walking on another planet when you visit one of Arizona's best kept secrets. During this tour, we will discuss the many interesting theories of how the wood came to be petrified, as well as the amazing exposed strata of the painted desert known as the Chinle Formation (which is only exposed in this region of Arizona). We will also go over the rich native history in the area, as we walk amongst the ancient Hopi and Navajo lands.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Crystal Forest Trail, 11th Street, Petrified Forest National Park, AZ 86028

Walk amongst the crystal trees. We explore and discuss the amazing exposed strata and how it all came to be.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Agate Bridge, Petrified Forest Road, 10,6 Miles North of South Entrance Station to Petrified Forest NP, Petrified Forest National Park, AZ 86028

Observe some of the more oddities of the petrified wood and how it's exposing itself.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Blue Mesa, 15.2 Miles North of Rainbow Forest Museum, Petrified Forest National Park, AZ

Walk amongst the landscape that looks as if we're on a another planet. This is up to a 1 like loop where we walk in the midst of the Blue Mesa badlands.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pintado Point, Petrified Forest Road, Petrified Forest National Park, AZ 86028

My personal favorite view. I'm clear days we can see over 100 miles into the distance. Viewing the San Francisco peaks in Flagstaff, the ancient Hopi Mesas, and a never ending field of deep red Badlands.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Sedona, Sedona, Arizona

Return back to your place of origin.



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 08:00 AM
Duração: 11 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
We will be traveling in either a Honda Odysey mini van, or a large 12 passenger van, depending on your group size. Logos are clearly marked on each side.

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Parking Fees
• Bottled water
• Entry/Admission - Agate Bridge
• Entry/Admission - Pintado Point
• Entry/Admission - Crystal Forest Trail
• Entry/Admission - Blue Mesa
• Entry/Admission - Walnut Canyon National Monument

Não Incluído

• Lunch - We stop by for lunch on the road, customer pays for their own lunch.
• Gratuities

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