Traci Baker, Director of Community Activities and Communications
Virtual Excursions
Feb. 11: Utah’s Mighty 5 and Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park; Southwest Adventure Tours
March 11: Guided River Cruises; Premier World Discovery Tours
Upcoming Tours
Dolly Steamboat and Lunch Feb. 1, 2021
Price: $129 per person
Travel the scenic, winding trail to Canyon Lake, framed by giant saguaro cacti, and board the Dolly Steamboat for a 90-minute narrated cruise of the secluded waterways of the “Junior Grand Canyon.” Tortilla Flats and lunch are also included.
California Wine, Whales, and Butterflies Feb. 8 through 12, 2021
Price: $1,179 pp/double; $1,550 pp/single
Experience nature’s brilliance as you travel up the California Coast to the Monarch Butterfly Grove, home to one of the largest monarch displays in the nation. See the breathtaking cascades of color in the trees as they seek shelter from the northern winters. Also featured is whale watching in the pristine waters surrounding Channel Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary.
Tombstone Feb. 9, 2021
Price: $115 per person
Relive the legends of one of the West’s most famous towns. Belly up to the bar in Big Nose Kate’s Saloon and walk the streets of the Old Wild West.
Kartchner Caverns Feb. 17, 2021
Price: $145 per person
This stunning limestone cave boasts many world-class features that have been protected since the cave was discovered in 1974. Includes picnic lunch.
Yuma/Algodones Overnight March 3 through 4, 2021
Price: $295 pp/double; $375 pp/single
Travel to Algodones and shop ‘til you drop. You’ll find discounted prescriptions, glasses, leather goods, artwork, and more. Visit Martha’s Gardens and the Peanut Patch on day two.
Algodones One Day March 3, 2021
Price: $109 per person
Travel south of the border to Algodones for shopping, discount prescriptions, glasses, leather goods, artwork, and other goods and services.
Alaska: The Iditarod and Northern Lights March 4 through 11, 2021
Price: $3,717 pp/double; $4,185 pp/single
Have you always wanted to witness the Iditarod? Or longed to see the Aurora Borealis? Dreams come true this winter in Alaska. You’ll meet the dogs and mushers, witness the start of “The Last Great Race on Earth,” go on a gray whale watching cruise, take an unforgettable rail journey, walk with reindeer, see the creations of artists competing in the World Ice Art Championships, and view the Northern Lights.
Utah Mighty 5 from Phoenix March 7 through 13, 2021
Price: $1,899 pp/double; $2,249 pp/single
Join us for a seven-day adventure through Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion national parks. These magnificent parks are known as the Utah Mighty 5. Each park will enable you to see unique geological formations all within the region of Southern Utah. It will be a week you won’t soon forget!
Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend March 10 through 11, 2021
Price: $360 pp/double; $425 pp/single
Known for its labyrinthine, seemingly undulating sandstone walls and the beams of sunlight that shine into them, Antelope Canyon is a perpetual magnet for visitors. Equally spectacular, Horseshoe Bend overlooks one of the most spectacular views on the Colorado River. (3/4 of a mile hike to viewpoint. Glen Canyon Visitors Center may be substituted for Horseshoe Bend for those who don’t want to hike.)
Discover Navajo March 15 through 18, 2021
Price: $795 pp/double; $995 pp/single
Ya’ at’ ‘eeh. Hello. And welcome to the Navajo Nation. This cultural kaleidoscope takes you to Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, and Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Experience the culture, traditions, and history of the Navajo.
Copper Canyon Mexico April 17 through 24, 2021
Price: $1,895 pp/double; $2,225 pp/single
Copper Canyon, the largest canyon in North America, is home to the least acculturated Native Americans in North America, the Tarahumara, who are semi-nomadic cliff dwellers. The “Train Ride in the Sky” is one of the most dramatic railway journeys in the Western Hemisphere, as it travels through 86 tunnels and 37 trestles.
For more information or to sign up, call the Activities Office at 623-535-9854 or email Patti at [email protected].