The Spirit of the Southwest is a vibrant adventure. The energy of Sedona is palpable. Imagine a morning grotto filled with a ceremony of forgiveness, a blessing, or a labyrinth walk followed by a ghost tour. In the West, these are a comfortable fit. Just a short hop away is the magnificent Grand Canyon. This is road trip country—luxuriate in a mountain spa.
Get into the soul of the Southwest and head to Canyon of the Ancients. You’ll sense the layers of time, peeling away. With a fresh spirit, glory in Santa Fe. The oldest capital in America, UNESCO calls it the center of creativity. Try glass-blowing or stroll a unique street, dedicated to fine art. Enjoy local foods and fall down beneath a million stars. The mystical Southwest is waiting to cover you with healing and grace.
Arrive at Phoenix International Airport and drive 2 hours to Sedona. Check-in to your luxury Sedona Resort with its dramatic and awe-inspiring views. This will be your base for the next 3 nights. Evening guided meditation or a meditative walk are available at the resort to relax and renew after a day of traveling.
Arrive at
Arrive at Phoenix International Airport, Arizona
Arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Suggested Sightseeing
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Sedona, Arizona
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village has been a Sedona landmark since the 1970's. The plaza has been authentically fashioned after a traditional Mexican village with cobblestone walkways, stucco walls, and magnificent arched entryways. You'll find unique shops, exceptional restaurants, and beautiful galleries, often with local artisans working on their latest piece.
Overnight Location
Sedona, Arizona
Seeing the iconic red rocks of Sedona will simply take your breath away. You will be awestruck by the majestic crimson rock formations and perhaps feel the energy for which this area is known. Put simply – there is no other place on earth like Sedona.
Day 2
Daily Itinerary
Morning Ritual - Western Ghost Town Tour
Start the day with a Crystal Grotto morning ritual (optional) where you will be guided towards acknowledging and setting your intentions for the day. Then take a short drive to the historic (and haunted!) mining town of Jerome. Check out unique shops and artist galleries on Main Street or try out some great eats like the iconic Haunted Hamburger or Bobby D’s BBQ at the English Kitchen. In the early evening, meet your guide to begin your included Ghost Tour of 'The Wickedest Town in the West.'
Included Unique Activities
Jerome Ghost Town Tour
Jerome, Arizona
Take a haunted tour of the 'Wickedest Town in the West' as the former mining town of Jerome is known as. This hour and a half adventure takes you beyond the other haunted tours of Jerome. You'll research paranormal activity with a trained ghost guide and take readings at exclusive locations with state-of-the-art ghost detecting equipment!
Suggested Sightseeing
Jerome, Arizona
Founded in 1876, Jerome was a busy copper-mining town filled with bootleggers, gamblers, and reprobates. It's thought that their ghosts still inhabit some of the original buildings. Perched high on Cleopatra Hill above the Verde Valley, with astonishing views, the town is now an historic landmark. It is the scenic beauty that has attracted artists for the last several decades. Explore the winding downtown streets and dip into one of the many boutique shops or cafes. Find quirky delights at the local shops on Main Street and stop at the Haunted Hamburger for great food at this hillside venue.
Overnight Location
Sedona, Arizona
Seeing the iconic red rocks of Sedona will simply take your breath away. You will be awestruck by the majestic crimson rock formations and perhaps feel the energy for which this area is known. Put simply – there is no other place on earth like Sedona.
Day 3
Included Unique Activities
Panoramic Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
Discover the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon aboard a spacious, state of the art helicopter with 180-degree views. You’ll spend almost 50 minutes inflight taking in the breathtaking North Rim, the Eastern gorge, and the Dragon Corridor. See the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon from the air for views of the widest and deepest parts of the canyon, a memorable experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Suggested Sightseeing
Hopi House, Grand Canyon, Arizona
On the Map: Hopi House is located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon Village, within Grand Canyon National Park in the U.S. state of Arizona.
A visit to Hopi House combines retail shopping with museum-quality artifact viewing. Hopi House, modeled after the 1,000 year-old pueblo dwellings of the Hopi village in Old Oraibi. Here you will find a large selection of native arts and crafts available for purchase, such as hand-crafted kachinas, Native American jewelry, hand-woven Navajo rugs and authentic Native American pottery. The second-floor gallery, which reopened to the public in 1995, offers a variety of museum-quality items.
The Grand Canyon , Arizona
Located in Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park encompasses 277 miles (446 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. The park is home to much of the immense Grand Canyon; a mile (1.6 km) deep, and up to 18 miles (29 km) wide. Layered bands of colorful rock reveal millions of years of geologic history. Grand Canyon is unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from the rim.
Overnight Location
Sedona, Arizona
Seeing the iconic red rocks of Sedona will simply take your breath away. You will be awestruck by the majestic crimson rock formations and perhaps feel the energy for which this area is known. Put simply – there is no other place on earth like Sedona.
Day 4
Daily Itinerary
Travel to Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Check out of your resort and set off for Pagosa Springs in Colorado. You might decide to grab breakfast at the Butterfly Garden Inn Cafe as you leave Sedona to be prepared for up to 7 hours of driving. It makes for a full day of driving but the changing scenery along the way will keep you entertained. Leaving the huge towering red rocks, cross over flatlands, and encounter mountains once again as you arrive into Colorado. Your setting for the next 3 nights in a geothermal hot springs resort, a welcome refuge after a day's drive!
Overnight Location
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Nestled in southwest Colorado at the base of the Continental Divide, Pagosa Springs is one of the state’s last undiscovered gems. Known for its amazing hot springs, abundant sunshine, and small-town feel, Pagosa Springs offers plenty of opportunities to soak up the scenery and enliven your spirit.
Day 5
Daily Itinerary
Free Day to Explore Pagosa Springs and Surrounds
Today you can take it easy and enjoy a free day of exploration. Perhaps enjoy an easy and relaxing hike at the beautiful waterfalls of Treasure Falls or explore the ancient ruins at Chimney Rock National Monument – both within a half-hour drive of your hotel. Then choose to relax with a healing soak in a geothermal hot spring at your resort. Enjoy 24-hour access to the resort’s 20+ mineral hot spring pools onsite.
Overnight Location
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Nestled in southwest Colorado at the base of the Continental Divide, Pagosa Springs is one of the state’s last undiscovered gems. Known for its amazing hot springs, abundant sunshine, and small-town feel, Pagosa Springs offers plenty of opportunities to soak up the scenery and enliven your spirit.
Day 6
Daily Itinerary
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
Suggested Day Trip: Drive just over 2 hours to the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, a rugged and breathtaking landscape containing the highest known density of archaeological sites in the United States. Should you opt for visiting the Canyons of the Ancients, you may want to visit the resort’s café for some “grab & go” items to have a picnic lunch at the monument.
Suggested Sightseeing
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, Colorado
The Canyons of the Ancients National Monument near Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado is a rugged and breathtaking landscape containing the highest known density of archaeological sites in the United States. Start at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center to pick up a map and choose from multiple ancient ruins sites. The most popular is the Lowry Pueblo – a very well-preserved 40 room dwelling that houses 8 different kiva. Also worth visiting is the Sand Canyon Pueblo – a huge village area with 420 rooms, 14 towers, and 100 kivas, built around 1200 AD. These ancient sites are like stepping back in time and will leave you with a sense of wonder and awe long after you’ve returned home.
Overnight Location
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Nestled in southwest Colorado at the base of the Continental Divide, Pagosa Springs is one of the state’s last undiscovered gems. Known for its amazing hot springs, abundant sunshine, and small-town feel, Pagosa Springs offers plenty of opportunities to soak up the scenery and enliven your spirit.
Day 7
Daily Itinerary
Travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico
Check out of your hotel in Pagosa Springs and drive 3 hours south to Santa Fe in New Mexico, your third and final state. Check in for 2 nights at a destination wellness resort. Your setting is 70 tranquil acres of gardens with walking paths and scenic high desert landscape surrounding the historic spring-fed waters.
Suggested Sightseeing
Meow Wolf Santa Fe, New Mexico
Visit the immersive Meow Wolf Art Collective – a unique, mind-bending, interactive, explorable art experience for people of all ages (open until 8 pm Monday-Thursday and until 10 pm Friday and Saturday).
Overnight Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico is a city unlike any other, truly living up to its tagline, The City Different, at every turn. With legendary history and culture around every corner, an art scene that spans from traditional to contemporary, accommodations with a local feel yet world-class status, award-winning cuisine that’s as eclectic as it is sumptuous, and countless experiences to encounter, you’re sure to uncover something different about yourself when you visit.
Day 8
Daily Itinerary
Downtown Santa Fe
Today is yours to explore the many attractions of downtown Santa Fe. Walk Canyon Road – a half-mile dedicated to fine art, visit the Georgia O’Keefe Museum, and see the San Miguel Chapel. Depending on your travel dates, we can arrange a Restaurant Walking Tour or a small group Cooking Class so you can experience the flavors of the real Southwest.
Included Unique Activities
Dark Skies Tour
Santa Fe, New Mexico
For an enchanting and truly memorable experience, get up close with the stars! New Mexico’s dark skies allow a greater density of stars to be seen than in many other places. Your knowledgeable guide, with the aid of a powerful telescope, will help you see and understand the natural wonder of the night skies. Your tour will last approximately 1 and a half to 2 hours. The drive from Santa Fe to the dark sky site takes approximately 35-45 minutes.
Overnight Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico is a city unlike any other, truly living up to its tagline, The City Different, at every turn. With legendary history and culture around every corner, an art scene that spans from traditional to contemporary, accommodations with a local feel yet world-class status, award-winning cuisine that’s as eclectic as it is sumptuous, and countless experiences to encounter, you’re sure to uncover something different about yourself when you visit.
Day 9
Depart From
Depart from Albuquerque Airport, New Mexico
Today you will depart from Albuquerque International Airport in New Mexico.
2025
Available Dates
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
From $4,670 per person
Based on 2 people traveling, customizable to your group size
Your Price Includes:
ACCOMMODATION
3 nights Luxury Sedona Resort
3 nights Geothermal Hot Springs Resort
2 nights Wellness Destination Spa
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Western Ghost Town Tour
Morning Ritual in a Crystal Grotto (optional add-on)
Dark Skies Stargazing with Expert Astronomer
Grand Canyon Panoramic Helicopter Tour
Santa Fe Restaurant Walking Tour (optional add-on)
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