Phoenix Private Tour: Wupatki and Sunset Crater Monuments
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Embark on a private tour from Phoenix to explore the ancient wonders of Wupatki and Sunset Crater Monuments. Discover the rich history of Arizona and enjoy a visit to the Museum of Northern Arizona or a delicious lunch.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wupatki National Monument - We will visit Wupatki National Monument and view many several sites built by the Ancient Pueblo people dating back to 500AD. Located between the Painted Desert and ponderosa high country of northern Arizona, Wupatki is a landscape of legacies. Ancient pueblos dot red-rock outcroppings across miles of prairie. Wupatki, which means “Tall House” in the Hopi language, is a multistory Sinagua pueblo dwelling comprising over 100 rooms and a community room and the northernmost ballcourt ever discovered in North America. The dwelling’s walls were constructed from thin, flat blocks of the local Moenkopi sandstone, giving the pueblos their distinct red color. Held together with mortar, many of the walls still stand. Each settlement was constructed as a single building, sometimes with scores of rooms.
What's Included
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- Lunch
Additional Information
This day trip provides an opportunity to explore beyond the borders of Phoenix and discover a few historical landmarks that attract global attention. This journey takes you to several ancient sites that play a pivotal role in Arizona’s history. These sites are well-preserved, allowing visitors to appreciate them as they have been for centuries. This makes for an excellent day trip, especially during the hotter months in Phoenix, as we ascend towards the state’s cooler, higher altitudes.
- Wupatki National Monument
- Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
- Museum of Northern Arizona or
- Lunch included
Location
Wupatki National Monument
25137 N. Sunset Crater-Wupatki Loop Rd.,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Faraway33864325739
Jun 18, 2023
Great tour and guide! Highly recommend. - We had a great time with Todd our guide. Very knowledgeable of the area and sites. Let us tour at our pace and never felt rushed. Took lots of pictures and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Can’t say enough about how we enjoyed the day and highly recommend this tour to others.
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Silenttraveler22
Mar 8, 2023
Breathtaking views - Very scenic drive. Beautiful experience. Just a very nice outdoor activity. You could pack a lunch&spend the whole day there exploring.
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Rooster0cogburn
Sep 24, 2021
Northern AZ tour - Todd and Arizona Historic Tours provided us with an exceptional tour experience in Northern AZ. The rich history and spectacular scenery made it a special day. Highly recommend this outstanding organization!
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Zander02
May 4, 2021
MY DAY IN THE PAST OF AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY - I booked my tour while visiting my Father in AZ. I had such a great day with my tour Guide Todd. He was very knowledgeable about the areas we visited and the history. It was a very comfortable and enjoyable day. I have a huge interest in American Indian history and wanted to see the Indian dwellings that I have read about. They were everything and more than I expected. I so enjoyed walking through these amazing rock dewlings that these amazing people lived in over 900+ years ago, and are still here. The views were awe-inspiring and humbling. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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