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.
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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.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Special Instructions
Itinerary
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Oak Creek Canyon : 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.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 60 minutes
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.
Admission Ticket Included
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Estimated Time : 60 minutes
We stop for lunch along Route 66
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 180 minutes
Petrified Forest National Park : 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.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 30 minutes
Walk amongst the crystal trees. We explore and discuss the amazing exposed strata and how it all came to be.
Admission Ticket Included
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Estimated Time : 15 minutes
Observe some of the more oddities of the petrified wood and how it's exposing itself.
Admission Ticket Included
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Estimated Time : 60 minutes
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.
Admission Ticket Included
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Estimated Time : 15 minutes
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.
Admission Ticket Included
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Return back to your place of origin.
Free Admission