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The Sky Islands of Southern Arizona
5 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Day
Stop At: Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona
View petroglyphs and visit Saguaro National Park
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Tucson Mountain Park, Tucson, Arizona
Drive to scenic overlooks to view sunset and later, city views
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Marriott Tucson University Park Hotel
Day 2: Day Hike/Star Gazing
Stop At: Santa Catalina Mountains, Mount Lemmon, Arizona
Day hike in the western portion of the Catalina Mountains
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Kitt Peak National Observatory, Tohono O'odham Nation, Arizona
Guided star gazing program at Kitt Peak Observatory
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel is included
• Lunch: Light lunch on the trail
• Dinner: Sandwiches provided at Kitt Peak as part of the evening program
Accommodation included: Marriott Tucson University Park Hotel
Day 3: Road Trip!
Stop At: Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, Tombstone, Arizona
Visit Tombstone and the OK Corral
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, Tombstone, Arizona
Trail ride on the outskirts of Tombstone. No riding experience necessary.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Arizona
Tour an old copper mine by mining rail car
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bisbee Visitor Center, Bisbee, Arizona
Explore the old mining town, turned artist colony, of Bisbee, Arizona. We'll grab dinner in town before heading back to Tucson.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel is included
Accommodation included: Marriott Tucson University Park Hotel
Day 4: High Peak Day
Stop At: Coronado National Forest
We'll hike to the summit of Mt Wrightson, the highest peak in Southern Arizona. We also have an alternate route available with spectacular views so don't worry if you're not sure you can make the summit.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel is included
• Lunch: Lunch on the trail
Accommodation included: Marriott Tucson University Park Hotel
Day 5: Departure Day
Stop At: University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
Tour Tucson, go shopping, or visit the Ansel Archives at the Center for Creative Photography on the campus of the University of Arizona. The trolley stops in front of the hotel so getting around town is easy.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel is included
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Arrival Day
Stop At: Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona
View petroglyphs and visit Saguaro National Park
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Tucson Mountain Park, Tucson, Arizona
Drive to scenic overlooks to view sunset and later, city views
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Marriott Tucson University Park Hotel
Day 2: Day Hike/Star Gazing
Stop At: Santa Catalina Mountains, Mount Lemmon, Arizona
Day hike in the western portion of the Catalina Mountains
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Kitt Peak National Observatory, Tohono O'odham Nation, Arizona
Guided star gazing program at Kitt Peak Observatory
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel is included
• Lunch: Light lunch on the trail
• Dinner: Sandwiches provided at Kitt Peak as part of the evening program
Accommodation included: Marriott Tucson University Park Hotel
Day 3: Road Trip!
Stop At: Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, Tombstone, Arizona
Visit Tombstone and the OK Corral
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, Tombstone, Arizona
Trail ride on the outskirts of Tombstone. No riding experience necessary.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Arizona
Tour an old copper mine by mining rail car
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bisbee Visitor Center, Bisbee, Arizona
Explore the old mining town, turned artist colony, of Bisbee, Arizona. We'll grab dinner in town before heading back to Tucson.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel is included
Accommodation included: Marriott Tucson University Park Hotel
Day 4: High Peak Day
Stop At: Coronado National Forest
We'll hike to the summit of Mt Wrightson, the highest peak in Southern Arizona. We also have an alternate route available with spectacular views so don't worry if you're not sure you can make the summit.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel is included
• Lunch: Lunch on the trail
Accommodation included: Marriott Tucson University Park Hotel
Day 5: Departure Day
Stop At: University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
Tour Tucson, go shopping, or visit the Ansel Archives at the Center for Creative Photography on the campus of the University of Arizona. The trolley stops in front of the hotel so getting around town is easy.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel is included
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 4x Breakfast
- 1x Dinner
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Rental equipment (Headlamp and Trekking Poles)
- Ground Transportation
- Gift Package
- Lodging
- Entry/Admission - Saguaro National Park
- Entry/Admission - Santa Catalina Mountains
- Entry/Admission - Kitt Peak National Observatory
- Entry/Admission - Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
- Entry/Admission - Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
- Entry/Admission - Copper Queen Mine
- Entry/Admission - Coronado National Forest
Not included
- Airfare
- Entry/Admission - University of Arizona
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
80%
Original
35%
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