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Scenic Southern Arizona Self Drive

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Destination:
, United States of America
Duration:
5 nights
Offer ends:
30 November 2024
Valid for travel:
1 Apr - 30 Sep 25. Other tavel dates also available, seasonal surcharges apply.

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Tucked into Arizona’s lower right corner, Cochise County invites you to disconnect and recharge. The expanse of mountain and sky, from sunrise to sunset, makes flipping your phone from selfie to scenic simple. Walk, hike, bike, or climb the landscape that bears the names of legends, like Chiricahua, Cochise, Geronimo, Slaughter, and the infamous Tombstone. You’ll find endless exploration and plenty of ways to get in your 10,000 steps. Settle into world-class birding hotspots that offer
sightings of more than 400 bird species. Sip award-winning wines at Willcox vineyards or a cool
microbrew in Bisbee and Tombstone. Your inner foodie will thank you

ITINERARY: PHOENIX (1 night) - KARTCHNER CAVERNS STATE PARK - WILLCOX (1 night) - CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT - SIERRA VISTA (1 night) - RAMSEY CANYON - TOMBSTONE - TUSCON (2 nights)

HIGHLIGHTS: 

Experience a stunning limestone cave in Southeastern Arizona that boasts world-class
features.

Visit Carlson Creek Winery Tasting Room in Willcox, a family-owned vineyard and winery that has 160 acres of vines, 

See a “Wonderland of Rocks” at the e Chiricahua NationalMonument

Hike Ramsey Canyon, a 280-acre National Natural Landmark with a variety of plant and animal life with over 170 varieties of birds, including 14 species of hummingbirds.

Head to the O.K. Corral. See Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday in daily reenactments 

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Inclusions

  • 2 night at The McCormick Scottsdale ★★★ in a Standard Room
  • 1 night at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Willcox ★★★ in a Standard Room with breakfast~
  • 1 night at Hampton Inn Sierra Vista ★★★ in a Double Queen Room~
  • 2 nights at Embassy Suites Tucson Paloma Village ★★★ in a Suite King Room with breakfast~
  • 6 days Alamo car hire in a Toyota Corolla or similar+

Itinerary

Arrive in Phoenix, collect hire car at airport and drive to downtown Phoenix for overnight stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Scottsdale.

Time to hit the road! Take the 257km drive from Phoenix to Benson. Visit Kartchner Caverns State Park. Experience a stunning limestone cave in Southeastern Arizona that boasts world-class features. This “live” cave, discovered in 1974, is host to a wide variety of unique minerals and formations. Stop for lunch in Benson at the Horseshoe Cafe, a staple for diner food and desserts since 1936 (addition cost). After lunch, depart for the Amerind Museum in Dragoon, AZ which is only 25km away. Museum entry is an additional USD$12 per person, The Museum’s exhibitions tell the story of America’s first peoples from Alaska to South America and from the last Ice Age to the present. Depart Amerind in the early afternoon and head towards Willcox where you’ll be stopping for the night. Suggested options to visit, Keeling-Schafer Tasting Room which produces estate-grown and bottled Rhone-styled wine on their 21 acres or visit t Carlson Creek Winery Tasting Room in Willcox, a family-owned vineyard and winery that has 160 acres of vines.

This morning head out early before the heat of the day and explore the Chiricahua National Monument, where a “Wonderland of Rocks” is waiting. The 8-mile paved scenic drive and 17-miles of day-use hiking trails provide opportunities to discover the beauty, natural sounds, and inhabitants of this 11,985- acre site. See beautiful Ryolite formations, lots of wildlife and the Faraway Ranch. Next stop, Bisbee and only 115km away. Experience the Queen Mine Tour and explore one of the oldest copper mines in Arizona. The tour guides, who are former miners, show how turn-of[1]the-century mines were operated. The final stop for the day will be at Sierra Vista for your overnight accommodation

In the morning, hike Ramsey Canyon, a 280-acre National Natural Landmark bestowed to The Nature Conservancy in 1975. The canyon’s unique interplay of geology, biology, topography, and climate make it a unique habitat for a variety of plant and animal life with over 170 varieties of birds, including 14 species of hummingbirds. After your hike, drive from Sierra Vista to Tombstone. Head to the O.K. Corral. See Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday in daily reenactments with life-sized figures of the legendary 1881 gun battle. On the way from Tombstone to Tucson, make a stop at Kief-Joshua Vineyards for wine tasting. Kief-Joshua Vineyards is a small family business with 20 acres in beautiful Elgin and 40 acres in Willcox Wine Country. Their Elgin tasting room is open daily and is situated right in the middle of what is known as “winery row.” 

Day in Tucson, Visit Mission Garden. Mission Garden is a re-creation of the Spanish Colonial walled garden that was part of Tucson’s historic San Agustin Mission. Head to Barrio Bread, a true neighborhood bakery that showcases the art and science of Don Guerra’s passion for baking and his commitment to community or visit the Pima Air and Space Museum, one of the largest aviation and space museums in the world! Featuring over 300 historical aircrafts, from a Wright Flyer to a 787 Dreamliner.

Today you will be taking the 2 hour journey along Highway 10 back to Phoenix, return hire car to Phoenix International Airport. 

Terms & Conditions

* Conditions apply. On sale until  30 Nov 24 for travel until 10 Apr 25. ~Pricing is dynamic and is correct at time of printing however is subject to change at the discretion of the Hotel operator. These prices should be used as a guide only. Please check all prices, availability and other information with your travel consultant at time of or before booking. Blackouts may apply during special events and fair periods. +Offer is subject to vehicle availability. Minimum renter age without surcharge is 25 years. Drivers aged 21-24 years may be eligible to rent subject to an age surcharge. Rental is inclusive of unlimited kilometres per day and one way rental fee. Rental based on pick up & drop off  at Las Cegas airport. Rentals are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Alamo rental agreement and the Alamo standard driver and credit qualifications. Rental days are based on a 24 hour period.  #A compulsory resort fee of USD23 (approx AUD33.40) per room per day is payable direct to hotel on check-in. Prices correct as at 2 Oct 24 but may be adjusted if surcharges, fees, taxes, or currency exchange rates are affected. Offers subject to availability. (All savings and bonus nights are included in the advertised price). Fees apply for direct payments made to Viva Holidays using a debit or credit card. Amounts payable to third parties not included. Bookings must be made directly with Viva Holidays or a travel agent, please confirm all prices, availability and details with your consultant before booking. Cancellation fees apply, offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. The Viva Holidays General Booking Conditions apply vivaholidays.com.au/policies/booking-conditions. Viva Holidays Pty Ltd ABN 78 634 662 294.

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$1,325* | per person twin share
Destination:
, United States of America
Duration:
5 nights
Offer ends:
30 November 2024
Valid for travel:
1 Apr - 30 Sep 25. Other tavel dates also available, seasonal surcharges apply.
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