# Spectacular Sedona

- URL: https://www.sportsleisure.com/vacations/spectacular-sedona-1

## Overview

Featuring a ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad through the amazing Arizona backcountry

## Details

- 4 nights at the Arabella Hotel - unpack once!
- Guided tour of the Copper Museum
- Trolley tour to the Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Scenic Verde Canyon Railroad
- Two meals with entertainment
- 9 meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
- Roundtrip airfare to/from Phoenix
- Door-to-door airport transportation
- 3350/3700 Gold Passport Points

## Features

- Activity Meter: 3 - Active
- Gold Passport Points: 3,350 (double), 3,700 (single)
- Transportation
- Door-to-Door Service
- No Baggage Fees
- Hotels
- Memorable Meals
- Fully Escorted Tour

## Categories

- National Parks
- USA

## Departures

### October 25, 2026 – October 29, 2026 (5 Days)

- Availability: Limited Space Available
- Price (double occupancy): $3,325 per person
- Price (single occupancy): $3,695
- Meals: 9 included — 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 1 Dinner

## Daily Itinerary

### Day 1

Fly non-stop aboard Southwest Airlines to Phoenix and begin your Arizona adventure led by **Scott Angeletti.** Enjoy a hosted lunch before traveling into the heart of Sedona, where magnificent red rock formations create one of America's most spectacular landscapes. Settle in for a restful stay at our beautiful hotel home framed by the region's stunning red rocks. **Arabella Hotel - 4 nights (L)**

### Day 2

This morning you'll discover Sedona aboard a narrated trolley tour featuring the famous **Chapel of the Holy Cross,** dramatically built into the surrounding red rocks. Then travel through breathtaking Oak Creek Canyon, one of Arizona's most scenic drives, with towering canyon walls, lush vegetation and stunning vistas around every turn. Continue to Flagstaff for a special private lunch accompanied by live entertainment. **(FB, L)**

### Day 3

Today begins with a fascinating visit to the **Copper Museum** where you'll discover why Arizona is known as the Copper State through remarkable exhibits and artifacts. Then it's time for the highlight of the tour - the legendary **Verde Canyon Railroad.** Sit back and relax as the train winds through a spectacular wilderness corridor featuring soaring red rock cliffs, brilliant blue skies, ancient Sycamore trees and the beautiful Verde River. **(FB. L)**

### Day 4

Exploring the enchanting Village of **Tlaquepaque,** where cobblestone pathways, stone archways, colorful galleries and shady courtyards create the feeling of old Mexico. Next, visit **Montezuma Castle National Monument,** one of the best-preserved ancient cliff dwellings in North America, built by the Sinagua people over 800 years ago. This evening, celebrate your adventure with a scrumptious farewell dinner. **(FB, D)**

### Day 5

Enjoy one last morning in Arizona as we travel back towards Phoenix. Along the way, savor a special hosted lunch with entertainment in Mesa before boarding our late afternoon flight home to Sacramento, bringing unforgettable memories of Sedona's beauty and Southwestern charm. **(FB, L)**

### Daily Itinerary Meal Legend

| Code | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| CB | Continental Breakfast |
| B | Generally a limited buffet or menu |
| FB | Full buffet or choice of menu |
| BR | Brunch, often buffet-style |
| L | Lunch, often several menu options |
| HT or AT | High or Afternoon Tea |
| D | Dinner, often several menu options |

## Photos

- [Sedona](https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/images/sedona-734201920.jpg)
- [Oak Creek in Sedona](https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/images/sedonafallcolorsoakcreek-byjohnmenard.jpg)
- [Sedona](https://www.sportsleisure.com/sites/default/files/images/sedona-21122621920.jpg)

## Photo Attributions

### Slideshow Photo Attributions

- John Menard — [Sedona - Fall Colors in Oak Creek](https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmenard48/2098579578/) — [CC BY-SA 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/)

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