14 Day Great American Southwest Journey
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This trip package is the most comprehensive tour of the American Southwest that you will find. It is meant to be deeply immersive experience. For an experience you cannot simply be a passenger or observer. We will ask you to come with an intention for this Journey. And through your immersion into the desert and the multiple perspectives of the people that inhabit the desert, Native American's, Cowboys, Sacred Medicines, Healing Exercises with the other participants, we will seek to answer those questions. This Adventure Healing Journey features Cowboy Camping on Horseback through National Parks, Tours with the Hopi Nation, Sacred Medicine Ceremony in a Teepee and Backpacking through little known beautiful Desert Landscapes.
Itinerary
Day 1: Dinner and Introductions at The Bellagio in Las Vegas
Stop At: Fountains of Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89109-4303
The Trip begins with the group’s arrival into the bustle of Las Vegas, Nevada. We will meet for introductions and dinner near downtown. Afterwards a short walk next door to the Bellagio Casino to enjoy its world famous Fountain Display and seasonal flower display. The night will be spent at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Dinner at Lago in the Bellagio
Accommodation included: Airbnb in Las Vegas, Pool+Hottub
Day 2: Backpacking Longest Slot Canyon in the World
Stop At: Buckskin Mountain State Park, 5476 N Highway 95, Parker, AZ 85344-8776
Departure split between a luxury coach and sprinter camper van will make the road trip comfortable as we head to Buckskin Gulch. Two day backpacking trip into the longest slot canyon in the world. As large and impressive as the famous Narrows Hike in Zion, but far lesser known, quiet, beautiful and secluded.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Backcountry Camping - equipment provided
Day 3: Day two of Backcountry Backpacking
Stop At: Buckskin Gulch, Kanab, UT
After a camping breakfast we wake up and enjoy the seclusion of the canyon backcountry. We continue our hiking through the Canyon finding peace before hiking out and heading to Page Arizona near Lake Powell. Stay in an Adobe Airbnb in Page, Arizona.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Adobe Airbnb in Page Arizona
Day 4: The Grand Canyon
Stop At: Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
This day we are driving from Page Arizona to the Hopi Nation. We spend the day at the Grand Canyon. We do a small hike at this stunning and world famous Geographical Location.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accomedation is at a Hotel on the HOPI Reservation. It's modest but comfortable.
Day 5: Hopi Nation Culture, Spirituality, Volunteer Project and Traditional Meal
Stop At: Experience Hopi, Second Mesa, AZ
This is where we see and learn the Hopi way of life from a Hopi Elder. How their culture developed and practiced Dry Farming. Learning about different Native American Tribes, where they came from whether over the Bering Strait or in Boats from Asia. We visit ancient petroglyphs on Hopi Land and about the fascinating peaceful history of the Hopi People. We have Piki, a traditional Hopi dish cooked by the tribe. We help with a volunteer project that helps the tribe. If we are lucky the Hopi Nation will be holding a Social Dance that evening and we’ll be able to attend.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner: Traditional Hopi Meal "Piki" cooked by our Hosts
Accommodation included: Hotel on the Hopi Reservation
Day 6: Native American Monument Valley Tour Navajo Crafts and Music
Stop At: Monument Valley, Monument Valley, Utah
Personal Navajo led tour through Monument Valley. Monument Valley is on Navajo Land, so we get exclusive access to the restricted backcountry of this stunning place. We listen to peace flutes in the giant redrock amphitheater, witness Navajo rug making.
The Night is spent in a traditional Navajo Hogan (earthen home dwelling) with our Navajo Hosts. This is an authentic look into how many Navajo live today. The floors are earth, the bathroom is an outhouse outside. The Wifi is spotty. The people are warm and the views are amazing. Our Navajo Host Cecilia will cook a traditional Navajo dinner for us.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner: Traditional Navajo Meal cooked by our hosts at the Navajo Nation
Accommodation included: Traditional Hogan, mud walls, earthen floors. Amazing.
Day 7: Mesa Verde National Park
Stop At: Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Driving to Moab. This is the longest road trip day with 5.5 hours on the road. We break it up with a visit to Mesa Verde National Park, the largest Native American Cliff Dwelling in the World.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Airbnb Moab
Day 8: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Journey over Canyonlands, 4×4 Jeep Off-Roading Canyonlands
Stop At: Canyonlands National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Utah
ake up with a Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Journey over stunning Moab. Moab boasts both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. After the traditional celebratory glass of Hot Air Balloon champagne, you’ll get behind the wheel of a Jeep Wrangler which will take us down the Shafer Trail and White Rim Canyon. You’ll be able to off-road in this moderately difficult road for high clearance vehicles. Driving in the backcountry of Canyonlands National Park and Deadhorse State Park, along the rim of the beautiful Colorado River.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 2nd Night in Moab Airbnb
Day 9: Cowboy Horseback Camping in Capitol Reef National Park
Stop At: Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Get on your Horse because we are heading into the backcountry of Capitol Reef National Park. We are taking you through stunning scenery and the horses carry our gear for us! Cowboy Music around the fire, Cowboy Poetry, Cowboy Camping at its best.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner: Dutch Oven Cooking provided by our Cowboy Hosts
Accommodation included: Canvas Tent Camping
Day 10: Day Two Horseback Camping
Stop At: Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Day two of Horseback riding through gorgeous desert scenery. Relationship & Healing exercises. The Container of the wild to facilitate this healing.
Duration: 12 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 2nd Night at the Hotel at the Hopi Nation
Day 11: Sacred Medicine in a Teepee, Visiting World’s Largest Organism
Stop At: Fishlake National Forest, 115 E 900 N, Richfield, UT 84701-1847
We visit the world’s Largest and possibly Oldest Organism, an Aspen Tree forest connected by a shared root system estimated to be over 80,000 years old. After a visit here we arrive at Trey & Kami’s. This is an operating ranch where Trey teaches a course on healing trauma by working with Wild Mustangs. We then enter the Teepee to have a healing sacred medicine ceremony with Grandfather Peyote. The afternoon is spent around the fire, healing with each other and this medicine. Campfire Cooking, Stories and Stargazing in the evening as Fremont is designated one of the darkest skies on earth with 1 of the worlds 90 designations. (Sacred Medicine is optional as we are believers in never forcing medicine, but rather being called to it. There are optional activities if you do not wish to partake in the medicine)
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Staying in a Teepee
Day 12: Day of Rest and Peace in Boulder Utah
Stop At: Boulder, Boulder, Utah
A beautiful relaxing day in Boulder, Utah. This tiny town is so far off the map that it was the last town to get the Mail from the Pony Express in the 1800’s. We stay at the Boulder Ranch and relax in the peaceful exclusion this place has to offer.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Boulder Mountain Lodge. Rated 4.5 stars on Trip Advisor. Beautiful accommodations in a beautiful place.
Day 13: Hike to Angels Landing in Zion National Park
Stop At: Zion National Park, Zion National Park, Utah
From Boulder we take what was voted the World’s most scenic road to Zion National Park. We go Canyoneering down Pinecreek Canyon. Pinecreek Canyon is a remarkable twisting slot canyon with 7 repels, ending in a 75 foot repel.
Driving to Las Vegas for everyone’s return flights after the trip of a lifetime. Thank you so much for joining everyone.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Las Vegas Airbnb
Day 14: Depart Las Vegas
Stop At: Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
Departure Flights from Las Vegas
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- 12x Breakfast
- 13x Dinner
- 12x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 13 nights
- Luxury Coach Transportation
- All Meals
- Camping Equipment
- Sacred Medicine
- Entry/Admission - Fountains of Bellagio
- Entry/Admission - Buckskin Mountain State Park
- Entry/Admission - Buckskin Gulch
- Entry/Admission - Experience Hopi
- Entry/Admission - Fishlake National Forest
Exclusions
- Transporation to/from Airport
- Travelers Insurance
- Flights
Departure Point
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Departure Time
4:00 PM
Duration
14 days
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Voucher Info
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Blake Dyer in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
This trip package is the most comprehensive tour of the American Southwest that you will find. It is meant to be deeply immersive experience. For an experience you cannot simply be a passenger or observer. We will ask you to come with an intention for this Journey. And through your immersion into the desert and the multiple perspectives of the people that inhabit the desert, Native American's, Cowboys, Sacred Medicines, Healing Exercises with the other participants, we will seek to answer those questions. This Adventure Healing Journey features Cowboy Camping on Horseback through National Parks, Tours with the Hopi Nation, Sacred Medicine Ceremony in a Teepee and Backpacking through little known beautiful Desert Landscapes.
Itinerary
Day 1: Dinner and Introductions at The Bellagio in Las Vegas
Stop At: Fountains of Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89109-4303
The Trip begins with the group’s arrival into the bustle of Las Vegas, Nevada. We will meet for introductions and dinner near downtown. Afterwards a short walk next door to the Bellagio Casino to enjoy its world famous Fountain Display and seasonal flower display. The night will be spent at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Dinner at Lago in the Bellagio
Accommodation included: Airbnb in Las Vegas, Pool+Hottub
Day 2: Backpacking Longest Slot Canyon in the World
Stop At: Buckskin Mountain State Park, 5476 N Highway 95, Parker, AZ 85344-8776
Departure split between a luxury coach and sprinter camper van will make the road trip comfortable as we head to Buckskin Gulch. Two day backpacking trip into the longest slot canyon in the world. As large and impressive as the famous Narrows Hike in Zion, but far lesser known, quiet, beautiful and secluded.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Backcountry Camping - equipment provided
Day 3: Day two of Backcountry Backpacking
Stop At: Buckskin Gulch, Kanab, UT
After a camping breakfast we wake up and enjoy the seclusion of the canyon backcountry. We continue our hiking through the Canyon finding peace before hiking out and heading to Page Arizona near Lake Powell. Stay in an Adobe Airbnb in Page, Arizona.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Adobe Airbnb in Page Arizona
Day 4: The Grand Canyon
Stop At: Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
This day we are driving from Page Arizona to the Hopi Nation. We spend the day at the Grand Canyon. We do a small hike at this stunning and world famous Geographical Location.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accomedation is at a Hotel on the HOPI Reservation. It's modest but comfortable.
Day 5: Hopi Nation Culture, Spirituality, Volunteer Project and Traditional Meal
Stop At: Experience Hopi, Second Mesa, AZ
This is where we see and learn the Hopi way of life from a Hopi Elder. How their culture developed and practiced Dry Farming. Learning about different Native American Tribes, where they came from whether over the Bering Strait or in Boats from Asia. We visit ancient petroglyphs on Hopi Land and about the fascinating peaceful history of the Hopi People. We have Piki, a traditional Hopi dish cooked by the tribe. We help with a volunteer project that helps the tribe. If we are lucky the Hopi Nation will be holding a Social Dance that evening and we’ll be able to attend.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner: Traditional Hopi Meal "Piki" cooked by our Hosts
Accommodation included: Hotel on the Hopi Reservation
Day 6: Native American Monument Valley Tour Navajo Crafts and Music
Stop At: Monument Valley, Monument Valley, Utah
Personal Navajo led tour through Monument Valley. Monument Valley is on Navajo Land, so we get exclusive access to the restricted backcountry of this stunning place. We listen to peace flutes in the giant redrock amphitheater, witness Navajo rug making.
The Night is spent in a traditional Navajo Hogan (earthen home dwelling) with our Navajo Hosts. This is an authentic look into how many Navajo live today. The floors are earth, the bathroom is an outhouse outside. The Wifi is spotty. The people are warm and the views are amazing. Our Navajo Host Cecilia will cook a traditional Navajo dinner for us.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner: Traditional Navajo Meal cooked by our hosts at the Navajo Nation
Accommodation included: Traditional Hogan, mud walls, earthen floors. Amazing.
Day 7: Mesa Verde National Park
Stop At: Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Driving to Moab. This is the longest road trip day with 5.5 hours on the road. We break it up with a visit to Mesa Verde National Park, the largest Native American Cliff Dwelling in the World.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Airbnb Moab
Day 8: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Journey over Canyonlands, 4×4 Jeep Off-Roading Canyonlands
Stop At: Canyonlands National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Utah
ake up with a Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Journey over stunning Moab. Moab boasts both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. After the traditional celebratory glass of Hot Air Balloon champagne, you’ll get behind the wheel of a Jeep Wrangler which will take us down the Shafer Trail and White Rim Canyon. You’ll be able to off-road in this moderately difficult road for high clearance vehicles. Driving in the backcountry of Canyonlands National Park and Deadhorse State Park, along the rim of the beautiful Colorado River.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 2nd Night in Moab Airbnb
Day 9: Cowboy Horseback Camping in Capitol Reef National Park
Stop At: Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Get on your Horse because we are heading into the backcountry of Capitol Reef National Park. We are taking you through stunning scenery and the horses carry our gear for us! Cowboy Music around the fire, Cowboy Poetry, Cowboy Camping at its best.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner: Dutch Oven Cooking provided by our Cowboy Hosts
Accommodation included: Canvas Tent Camping
Day 10: Day Two Horseback Camping
Stop At: Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Day two of Horseback riding through gorgeous desert scenery. Relationship & Healing exercises. The Container of the wild to facilitate this healing.
Duration: 12 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 2nd Night at the Hotel at the Hopi Nation
Day 11: Sacred Medicine in a Teepee, Visiting World’s Largest Organism
Stop At: Fishlake National Forest, 115 E 900 N, Richfield, UT 84701-1847
We visit the world’s Largest and possibly Oldest Organism, an Aspen Tree forest connected by a shared root system estimated to be over 80,000 years old. After a visit here we arrive at Trey & Kami’s. This is an operating ranch where Trey teaches a course on healing trauma by working with Wild Mustangs. We then enter the Teepee to have a healing sacred medicine ceremony with Grandfather Peyote. The afternoon is spent around the fire, healing with each other and this medicine. Campfire Cooking, Stories and Stargazing in the evening as Fremont is designated one of the darkest skies on earth with 1 of the worlds 90 designations. (Sacred Medicine is optional as we are believers in never forcing medicine, but rather being called to it. There are optional activities if you do not wish to partake in the medicine)
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Staying in a Teepee
Day 12: Day of Rest and Peace in Boulder Utah
Stop At: Boulder, Boulder, Utah
A beautiful relaxing day in Boulder, Utah. This tiny town is so far off the map that it was the last town to get the Mail from the Pony Express in the 1800’s. We stay at the Boulder Ranch and relax in the peaceful exclusion this place has to offer.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Boulder Mountain Lodge. Rated 4.5 stars on Trip Advisor. Beautiful accommodations in a beautiful place.
Day 13: Hike to Angels Landing in Zion National Park
Stop At: Zion National Park, Zion National Park, Utah
From Boulder we take what was voted the World’s most scenic road to Zion National Park. We go Canyoneering down Pinecreek Canyon. Pinecreek Canyon is a remarkable twisting slot canyon with 7 repels, ending in a 75 foot repel.
Driving to Las Vegas for everyone’s return flights after the trip of a lifetime. Thank you so much for joining everyone.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Las Vegas Airbnb
Day 14: Depart Las Vegas
Stop At: Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
Departure Flights from Las Vegas
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- 12x Breakfast
- 13x Dinner
- 12x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 13 nights
- Luxury Coach Transportation
- All Meals
- Camping Equipment
- Sacred Medicine
- Entry/Admission - Fountains of Bellagio
- Entry/Admission - Buckskin Mountain State Park
- Entry/Admission - Buckskin Gulch
- Entry/Admission - Experience Hopi
- Entry/Admission - Fishlake National Forest
Exclusions
- Transporation to/from Airport
- Travelers Insurance
- Flights
Departure Point
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Departure Time
4:00 PM
Duration
14 days
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Voucher Info
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Blake Dyer in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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