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Hiking Sedona

Leisurely Day Hikes in Red Rock Country

September 26 - October 1, 2019

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The breathtaking beauty of sandstone canyons and geological formations of Red Rock Country center on the magical city of Sedona, acclaimed for its outdoor adventures, energy vortexes, artisans and cafes. Come explore the Red Rock country with WTT as we venture out on a variety of leisurely hikes along well-traveled trails that offer spectacular views of the mountains and opportunities to see wildlife and high-desert plants. We’ll do more than just hike though. We'll visit the abandoned mining town of Jerome and we'll see the well-preserved cliff dwellings of prehistoric indigenous people of the the Southwestern US. Spend time in the great outdoors this fall with Women Traveling Together.

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Itinerary

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Thursday, 26 Sep 2019: Arrive Phoenix, AZ; Welcome Dinner (B,D)
Welcome to Phoenix, our gateway to Arizona’s stunning Red Rock Country. Schedule your arrival no later than 5:00pm and take local transportation to the hotel. If you arrive earlier in the day, go exploring or relax until the start of the tour. We will meet in the lobby of the hotel at 6:00pm for introductions and then depart for our Welcome Dinner to get better acquainted. Overnight Phoenix - 1 night

Friday, 27 Sep 2019: Montezuma Castle National Monument; Afternoon Hike (B)
We are off to Sedona this morning. We travel along the highway that is also known as the Old Black Canyon Trail, passing mining towns that were once bustling with gold prospectors and are today quiet ghost towns. Our first stop is Montezuma Castle National Monument. From the trail are dramatic views of the ancient five-story cliff dwelling that was once home to the prehistoric Sinagua people. We continue our journey north, this time along the Red Rock Scenic Byway, where towering sandstone rocks frame our arrival into Sedona. We head out for an afternoon hike after checking into our hotel. The Sedona Airport Loop Trail is a moderate 3-mile hike with views of Thunder Mountain and the rock formations Coffeepot, Pyramid and Cathedral Rock.

Saturday, 28 Sep 2019: Small Group Hikes; Free Time in Sedona (B,L,D)
The best way to experience the beauty and grandeur of Red Rock Country is to venture into its wilderness along one or more of the many hiking trails that are found here. The trails range from easy to strenuous with diverse terrain and elevation, offering something for every hiker. Today, your Tour Leader will help you choose a hike based on your desired level of challenge and pace and match you with others with similar experience and interests. Regardless of the trail chosen, there will be some amazing opportunities to view wildlife in its natural habitat, lush vegetation, and unparalleled scenery. You may even experience vortex energy! We return to our hotel mid-afternoon with time to relax and explore Sedona.

Sunday, 29 Sep 2019: Tuzigoot National Monument; Jerome State Historic Park (B,L)
We begin our morning with a leisurely drive to Tuzigoot National Monument. Here we find the remains of a Sinagua settlement from the 12th century. One trail leads to a constructed overlook of Tavasci Marsh, an important location for migratory bird gatherings, and the second circles through the ruins to the summit. The panoramic view from the top looks over layered cliffs and ridges in all directions. In the distance are large colorful spoil heaps from old copper mines around the historic town of Jerome, a former mining boom town. We’ll explore the history of mining in the Jerome area with a stop at the Douglas Mansion, a home built by mining mogul James Douglas, and in the town of Jerome itself. Our hike today is in navigating the winding streets of Jerome, known as “America’s Most Vertical City.” Perched at a 30-degree incline on Cleopatra Hill, each street winds up the mountain forming a town of tiers. After spending time visiting the quaint shops and artist galleries in Jerome, we head back to Sedona for the evening.

Monday, 30 Sep 2019: Free Morning in Sedona; Return to Phoenix; Farewell Dinner (B,D)
How would you like to spend your final morning in Red Rock Country? Perhaps you’d like to squeeze in one more hike. Or glide above the canyons of Coconino National Forest at sunrise in a hot air balloon. You can pamper yourself at a spa that will leave you relaxed and restored. The Sedona Gallery Art Walk highlights many of Sedona’s top galleries and the Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village is the place to browse for unique souvenirs and artisan-crafted creations. There is no shortage of experiences to fill your time. We'll return to Phoenix late this afternoon. After checking into our hotel, there will be time to refresh before we come together one last time for our Farewell Dinner. NOTE: If interested in a balloon ride this morning, reservations must be made months in advance (cost not included and must be paid directly to the balloon concession supplier). Your Tour Manager will provide more details about this optional activity and help coordinate interested travelers once you’ve reserved space on this tour.

Tuesday, 1 Oct 2019: Return home from Phoenix
Our adventure together has come to an end. Make your return flight to depart Phoenix at your convenience.

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Room Share	Single Room	Non-Members	Status of This Tour
$1,791.00	$2,395.00	ADD $50.00	Space Available

$250.00 Due at time of Reservation

Your Tour Includes...

HIGHLIGHTS and EXPERIENCES:

Small group no larger than 10
Hike the famed Red Rock Country
Visit an old mining town turned artist colony
See ancient cultural sites
WTT Tour Leader to enhance the individual & group experience
Time to explore personal interests & suggestions for things to do
And More...See itinerary for additional highlights and experiences

PLUS...

All tipping of local guides
Arranged room sharing with another solo traveler
Travel Dollar credits (a benefit of WTT membership) toward future travel with WTT

Lodging

Phoenix: Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport
Sedona: Best Western Inn of Sedona

In the unlikely event WTT is unable to provide the hotel accommodation(s) listed, for whatever reason, WTT will substitute similar quality accommodation(s) at no additional cost to the traveler.

Meals

Breakfast daily
2 Lunches (including 1 boxed lunch)
3 Dinners

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dietary requests can be accommodated on this tour with limited selections.

Activity Rating

As a solo traveler you are responsible for yourself, your possessions, your physical fitness, and all other aspects related to participation in the WTT tour you have chosen. Because of this requirement, WTT tours are not suitable for anyone who is physically challenged, walking impaired, or is a slow walker that cannot keep up with the pace of the group.

Travelers must be able to climb stairs and hike 3-4 miles on varied terrain with elevation changes of 300-600 ft. The activities on this tour are rated as follows:

40% Easy
50% Moderate (Multiple days of hiking)
10% Strenuous (Some difficult terrain)

Activity levels are subjective and based on the reader's interpretation. Almost everyone overestimates their abilities. Therefore, it is your responsibility to read the itinerary and understand what you are doing throughout the tour.

If you are in doubt as to your ability to meet any of these physical activity requirements, you should not sign up for this trip.

Read more about Activity Levels

Want a Roommate...or not?

Traveling Solo? Most of the women on your tour are traveling solo!

If you wish to share with another solo traveler, select this option on the Reservation Form and your tour price will automatically be based on the room share price.
Or, you may select a single room, when available, on the Reservation Form and your tour price will be automatically based on the single room price.
These choices are clearly stated on the Reservation Form.

A few facts about sharing a room:

All shared rooms have 2 beds
All shared rooms are non-smoking
No special requests about your roommate can be accommodated
Most solo travelers elect to share a room
See "Frequently Asked Questions" TAB for more details

Arrival and Departure Information

Travelers will make their own air arrangements as follows:

Arrival Airport: PHX - Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix Sky Harbor Int'l Airport)
Arrival Date: Thursday, September 26th. Arrive no later than 5:00pm
Arrival Transfer: Use local shuttle or taxi service. Details provided in final travel instructions.

Departure Airport: PHX - Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix Sky Harbor Int'l Airport)
Departure Date: Tuesday, October 1st. Depart at your convenience.
Departure Transfer: Use local taxi or shuttle service.

Want to Arrive a Day Early?

Worried about possible flight delays? Consider arriving one day before the official tour start date. Many of our travelers choose this optional service. Your pre-tour package includes:

The room (standard check-in times apply)
Breakfast the following morning
Optional activity suggestions prior to tour
$78.00 Roomshare $152.00 Single

The pre-tour package is an optional service. Rates are established at time of tour posting. Early check-in is solely at the discretion of the hotel and cannot be arranged in advance.

Important Reminders About This Trip

This tour uses a 15-passenger rental van for transportation.

Payment Dates and Cancellation Policies

At Space Reservation: Initial Deposit is due.
Saturday, 30 Mar 2019: Initial deposit cannot be parked and is forfeited if traveler cancels after this date.
Friday, 28 Jun 2019: Payment in full. 50% cancellation penalty after this date.
Monday, 12 Aug 2019: 100% forfeited if traveler cancels after this date.

Please review our travel and cancellation policies before making your reservation. You will be asked to confirm you have read and understood WTT's travel polices before we will accept your reservation.

Travel Insurance: We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect you in the event you need to cancel your tour. WTT will mail you information from 2 reliable travel insurance providers at the time we confirm your reservation.

You can review the insurance information from TravelGuard to get an idea of rates.

Not Included in the Price

Airfare or other transportation to and from the tour
Airport Transfers
Meals and activities not specified in the itinerary
Any personal expenses or expenditures
Any pre- or post- tour arrangements
Any gratuities for the WTT tour leader
Travel Insurance

Important Reminders

This tour uses a 15-passenger rental van for transportation.

Packing Suggestions

In general the temperature, rainfall and humidity levels vary based on the time of the year. We suggest you monitor weather apps before you depart for the most current information. For United States travel weather refer to http://www.weather.gov/.

For This Trip You Will Need—

Supportive hiking shoes or boots
Small day-pack to hold water, snacks and other personal belongings

You May Also Want—

Smart-casual wear if you'd like to dress up a bit for dinners.
Lightweight but warm jacket/sweater for the cool mornings and evenings or the unusually brisk day.
Swimsuit—
Bring what you need to get a good night's sleep, such as ear plugs, white noise generator, sleeping pills, etc. Unfamiliar noises of all types can disrupt your rest.

Good Packing Habits—

Pack a limited amount of comfortable, casual clothing that layer and coordinate. Your fellow travelers will not mind or even notice – seeing you in the same clothing.
Pare down your beauty regimen to the bare minimum and always pack travel-sized toiletries.
Pack medication in your carry-on and pack only as much as needed for the duration of your tour plus a few extra days as a precaution.

Luggage

On every WTT tour, our policies regarding luggage restrictions are driven by the physical space limitations of the vehicles we use and the requirement that all travelers be able to manage their own belongings without assistance.

It is best to travel as lightly as possible. Most travelers regret when they have packed too much.
You may bring one suitcase plus small shoulder bag/day pack/purse.
Maximum suitcase size: 25-inches in height as measured from the FLOOR to the top of the retracted handle. The small case in a 3-piece luggage set easily meets this requirement and should be plenty roomy for this length of trip.
Suitcases larger than 25" in height will not fit in the rental vehicle; don't bring them.
The maximum weight of your suitcase should not exceed 30 pounds, as you will need to lift it into the coach luggage compartment.
You are responsible for managing your own belongings. We expect you to take your belongings from the coach to your room and to bring it back to the coach and load it on days we change hotels. We do not provide luggage pulls; they are not safe and are inconvenient. The possibility of steps exist at most hotel entrances.

Fitness

Walking is a key component of all WTT tours and especially on this hiking-oriented tour. Each day includes hikes of various distances and terrain. You can expect to walk anywhere from 3-5 miles over the course of a day, often over uneven or unpaved terrain. Although the activity level on this trip may not appear strenuous, we believe you will enjoy the tour more if you possess a general level of fitness and endurance.

Money

Only you can determine the optimum amount of cash to take on tour. When budgeting for out-of-pocket expenses, there are several aspects to consider: the number of meals you are responsible for, the amount of money you like to have on-hand for snacks and drinks,

Notify your credit card issuer that you will be traveling and provide dates of travel.
ATMs are typically the best way of obtaining cash. You must know your PIN to use ATMs.

Tipping

All tips to local guides during your tour have already been paid on your behalf.

You are responsible for tipping wait-staff, porters, or other individuals who provide a service to you at the hotel, or other public locations.
You may want to tip your WTT Tour Leader for an outstanding job. The amount is entirely a personal preference. If you'd like a guideline, consider $7-$10 per day.

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Final Travel Instructions

Room Sharing Tips

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Can WTT Cancel a Tour?

If you wish to express your interest in this tour, do so by completing this pre-reservation form. Remember that a pre-reservation does not require any money and there is no obligation whatsoever. Once this tour is finalized, including pricing, hotels, firm dates, etc., those who have sent in a pre-reservation will be contacted via email. *** You will be asked to decide if you want to make a deposit. If you are no longer interested after being contacted, you don’t have to do anything!

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