Northern Arizona Meteor Crater and Walnut Canyon from Phoenix - Private Tour
Overview
Inclusions
- Lunch - We stop in Winslow for a nice lunch at the La Posado Hotel (up to $20 per person included) before continuing our adventure. Being in Arizona we always carry water for our clients.
- Entry/Admission - Walnut Canyon National Monument
- Entry/Admission - Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Walnut Canyon National Monument, Walnut Canyon Rd #3, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Walnut Canyon has a long human history. Artifacts show that Archaic peoples, who traveled throughout the Southwest thousands of years ago, occupied the canyon at times. Later came the first permanent inhabitants, who flourished in the region from about C.E. 600 until 1400. You now can see the Monument in a few ways; Take in expansive views of Walnut Canyon and see cliff dwellings from a distance from the visitor center's two observation points or take one of the two trails to get close to the ancient dwellings. Rim Trail is 0.7 mile or about 30 minutes or the Island Trail which is 1 mile and takes about an hour.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum, I-40 and Exit 233 I-40 off Route 66 on the way to the Grand Canyon, Winslow, AZ 86047
Meteor Crater, also called Barringer Crater, is a meteorite impact crater approximately 37 miles east of Flagstaff and 18 miles west of Winslow. During the 1960s & 1970s, NASA astronauts trained in the crater to prepare for the Apollo missions to the Moon. The Meteor Crater is one of the few places on earth that is an exposed, & still fully intact, meteorite impact site that would emulate the surface of the moon. In 1984 the John Carpenter movie Starman with Jeff Bridges did some filming here. Also visit the Barringer Space Museum. A walk out on the viewing platform is the best way to view the crater.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Winslow, Winslow, Arizona
Jackson Browne and Glen Frey of the Eagles wrote a song called "Take It Easy" in 1972, one of the popular lines in the song goes, "Standing on the corner in Winslow Arizona". In 1999, in response to the lyrics that made it famous, the city of Winslow erected a life-size bronze statue and mural commemorating the song, then in 2016 after Frey's passing a life-sized statue of of him was added to the Standin' on the Corner Park. So as we stop in Winslow for our lunch we can take the opportunity to snap a photo at this world famous location. Also in town is the last Harvey House (La Posada Hotel), designed by Mary Colter, opened in 1930. The hotel closed in 1957 and was used by the Santa Fe Railway for offices. The railroad abandoned La Posada in 1994 and announced plans to tear it down. It was bought, restored and now serves as a hotel. Lunch will be at the La Posada and is included in your tour fee (up to $20 per person).
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Additional information
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Our guides/Drivers have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Some of the Visitor Centers are still requiring masks.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Endroit incroyable et inspirant avec une superbe vue sur le pic San Francisco enneigé dans un cadre de briques du plus bel effetThanks to Todd and his itinerary for this incredible tour, I just added another day to my list of favorite travel experiences. First, I want to thank Todd for organizing this tour. The three members of our group, which included my husband and sister, were not at all familiar with Walnut Canyon ...
Thanks to Todd and his itinerary for this incredible tour, I just added another day to my list of favorite travel experiences. First, I want to thank Todd for organizing this tour. The three members of our group, which included my husband and sister, were not at all familiar with Walnut Canyon or Meteor Crater, so it was terrific to be introduced to them, their history, and beauty. The stop in Winslow was the ultimate tourist experience. We enjoy trying out beautiful hotels and properties, and the La Posada property and Turquoise Room dining room did not disappoint. Todd was friendly, informative, and courteous—not only the consummate tour guide professional, but an enjoyable companion to spend the day with. His passion for Arizona and in sharing its stunning sights was evident from hotel pick-up to drop-off. I cannot give Todd or this tour high enough marks and am immeasurably grateful to him and his company for this extraordinary and memorable day.Thanks so much Todd for the 5 amazing days that you put together for us. We saw everything we hoped to and more. Todd was a fantastic guide with a true passion for Arizona. His knowledge of all the sites we went was very thorough and his enthusiasm was great. We saw Meteor Crater, Winslow Ari...
Thanks so much Todd for the 5 amazing days that you put together for us. We saw everything we hoped to and more. Todd was a fantastic guide with a true passion for Arizona. His knowledge of all the sites we went was very thorough and his enthusiasm was great. We saw Meteor Crater, Winslow Arizona, Montezuma's Castle, Saguaro National Park, Tombstone and so, so much more. Highly recommended Todd and his company. His vehicle was extremely comfortable. He was a fantastic driver tooGreat day trip from Phoenix with Historic Arizona Tours that included lunch and a number of stops. Beautiful scenery and the trip comes back for most of the trip on a different route which really adds to the day and viewing.
Great day trip from Phoenix with Historic Arizona Tours that included lunch and a number of stops. Beautiful scenery and the trip comes back for most of the trip on a different route which really adds to the day and viewing.We had an amazing time with Todd exploring the Walnut Canyon, Flagstaff area and the surreal Meteor Crater. Absolutely beautiful scenery and Todd was great and very informative along the way!! I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to explore Northern Arizona and We would defini...
We had an amazing time with Todd exploring the Walnut Canyon, Flagstaff area and the surreal Meteor Crater. Absolutely beautiful scenery and Todd was great and very informative along the way!! I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to explore Northern Arizona and We would definitely return and book another tour in the future.I loved the history and Discovery Interactive Museum at the Meteor Crater site. I loved the beauty and character of Posada restraurant in Winslow. What an interesting town.The Walnut Canyon was interesting with informative readings
I loved the history and Discovery Interactive Museum at the Meteor Crater site. I loved the beauty and character of Posada restraurant in Winslow. What an interesting town.The Walnut Canyon was interesting with informative readings