• Oak Creek Canyon - Pickup is available from any location in the Sedona area, or anywhere along 89A or I-40.

Delight in the breathtaking scenery while learning about the geology, history, and notable sites along the route.

• Holbrook - Enjoy a lunch stop along the iconic Route 66.
• Petrified Forest National Park - Experience one of the most surreal landscapes imaginable. It feels like stepping onto another planet when visiting one of Arizona’s best-kept secrets. During this tour, fascinating theories about how the wood became petrified will be discussed, along with the remarkable exposed strata of the painted desert known as the Chinle Formation, unique to this region of Arizona. The rich native history of the area will also be explored, as we walk through the ancient Hopi and Navajo lands.
• Crystal Forest Trail - Stroll among the crystal trees. Discover and discuss the incredible exposed strata and their origins.
• Agate Bridge - Witness some of the peculiarities of the petrified wood and its exposure.
• Blue Mesa - Wander through a landscape that resembles another planet. This is up to a 1-mile loop where we walk amidst the Blue Mesa badlands.
• Pintado Point - A personal favorite view. On clear days, it’s possible to see over 100 miles into the distance, including the San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff, the ancient Hopi Mesas, and an endless expanse of deep red Badlands.
• Sedona - Return to your original departure point.

• Bottled water included
• Parking fees covered

• Lunch
• Gratuities

Managed by the local owner, Dynamic Journey Tours, this trip offers you one of the most surreal landscapes you’ll ever witness. Our tour includes discussions about the intriguing theories behind the petrification of the wood and a look at the astonishing visible strata of the painted desert, known as the Chinle Formation. Additionally, we’ll delve into the rich indigenous history of the area as we tread on these ancient lands.

We begin our day in Sedona, journeying through Oak Creek Canyon and passing Flagstaff. Before reaching the park, we make a trip to the Walnut Canyon National Monument - another scenic vista. The canyon is home to some of the best-preserved Native cliff dwellings in the southwest, which we will navigate just as the original inhabitants did - which involves CLIMBING NUMEROUS STAIRCASES.

The subsequent phase of our journey takes us through Route 66 via Holbrook, where we’ll stop for lunch.

Following lunch, we’ll spend approximately 4 hours to investigate the PFNP and travel North to visit most of the remarkable sites.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.