We're going to the Grand Canyon! Use this site for everything trip related. - [[Angie's 40th/Destinations/Destinations|Destinations]] - Guides and info for each stop - [[Travel]] - Lodging, flights, packing info and more ## Daily Itinerary ### First Leg: Fri Sep/26 Kris & Deb drive to their first destination, Los Lunas, NM to stay with family for 1 night. ___ **Kris & Deb** 🚙 6 hrs Lubbock, TX → Los Lunas, NM 📍 Stay Los Lunas, NM ___ ### Day 1: Sat 9/27 (Sedona) Ned & Delia drive to Austin and fly out with Clark & Angie. Mike & Mi-Sa fly out from Lubbock. We will get rental cars at the Phoenix airport. Everyone meets in Sedona, AZ and stays 1 night. We'll relax after our long day of travel at a scenic [AirBnB](https://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B049'32.0%22N+111%C2%B049'02.9%22W/@34.8255472,-111.8174767,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d34.8255472!4d-111.8174767?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgxOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)! ___ **Kris & Deb** 🚙 6 hrs Los Lunas, NM → Sedona, AZ **Ned & Delia** 🚙 3.5 hrs Corpus Christi, TX → Austin, TX **Ned & Delia, Clark & Angie** ✈️ 2.5 hrs (direct; depart 2:55pm, arrive 3:25pm) Austin, TX → Phoenix, AZ 🚙 2 hrs Phoenix, AZ → Sedona, AZ **Mike & Mi-Sa** ✈️ 2 hrs (direct; depart 9:06am, arrive 9:15am) Lubbock, TX → Phoenix, AZ 🚙 2 hrs Phoenix, AZ → Sedona, AZ **Everyone** 📍 Stay Sedona, AZ ___ ### Day 2: Sun 9/28 (Williams, Tusayan) Drive to Williams, AZ and visit [Grand Canyon Deer Farm](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PF2JukfVQtpNgn4F7) for an animal experience! If you want to sit this out, head straight to Tusayan for max relaxation. We will be staying in Tusayan for 3 nights at the [Yavapai Lodge](https://maps.app.goo.gl/b9ohtqiZ9cT2ZiBV7). ___ **If visiting Deer Park**: 🚙 1hr 20m Sedona, AZ → Williams, AZ 🚙 1hr 7m Williams, AZ → Tusayan, AZ **If heading straight to Yavapai Lodge**: 🚙 2hr 24m Sedona, AZ → Tusayan, AZ **Everyone** 📍 Stay Yavapai Lodge in Tusayan, AZ ___ ### Day 3: Mon 9/29 (Tusayan) Tour the Grand Canyon! We will take the free Red Route shuttle (Hermit's Rest) to tour the South Rim and stop at the most scenic points in the morning (est. time 2–3 hrs). For lunch, we'll grab a bite at Hermit's Rest (one of the shuttle stops), then decide if we want to tour more (Blue or Orange Routes), or head back to the lodge. ___ **Everyone** 🚙 3m Yavapai Lodge → Grand Canyon National Park 🚌 2-3 hrs Red Route Shuttle (Hermit's Rest) 🍽️ 1 hr Lunch at Hermit's Rest Stop ？ Flex Time Go on another quick shuttle tour (30–45m), or head back to lodge 🚙 3m Grand Canyon National Park → Yavapai Lodge 📍 Stay Yavapai Lodge in Tusayan, AZ ___ ### Day 4: Tues, 9/30 (Tusayan) Explore the Grand Canyon more at your leisure. Looking into simple hikes into the canyon and other scenic drives. ___ **Everyone** 🚙 3m Yavapai Lodge → Grand Canyon National Park 🚙 3m Grand Canyon National Park → Yavapai Lodge 📍 Stay Yavapai Lodge in Tusayan, AZ ___ ### Day 5: Wed 10/1 (Page) Drive to Page, AZ to stay 2 nights at the [Best Western View of Lake Powell Hotel](https://click.eg.hotels.com/?qs=55feb3a576626a207f651f0c0b534a922f5d93097b25fc9b0ab5474b0cae2c132fa08b2f39f6ba7f718cdacb5a4bd928fe808e1646ce96cafadc8e05aa64c349). We will see [Horseshoe Bend](https://maps.app.goo.gl/aozrp6dXYBF8zcGt7) at sunset. On the way, we could stop to see the [Desert View Watchtower](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8KAGYyStZn8p692u6). ___ **Everyone** 🚙 2.75 hrs Tusayan, AZ → Best Western in Page, AZ 🚙 8m Best Western → Horseshoe Bend 🚙 8m Horseshoe Bend → Best Western 📍 Stay Best Western in Page, AZ ___ ### Day 6: Thur 10/2 (Page) Full day in Page, AZ! We will tour the [Upper Antelope Canyon](https://maps.app.goo.gl/e1gGNmdTwRn6SSqN8) at 11:40am, so we should eat before we leave. Pack good walking shoes! We think we'll be looking / listening / taking photos more than covering distance, but you will be on your feet for a good while. For some reason, the tour doesn't allow you to bring bags **of any kind** so wear something with pockets! ___ **Everyone** 🚙 16m Best Western → Upper Antelope Canyon Tour 😍 90m Tour Upper Antelope Canyon 🚙 16m Upper Antelope Canyon Tour → Best Western 📍 Stay Best Western in Page, AZ ___ ### Day 7: Fri 10/3 (Flagstaff; Mike & Mi-Sa Depart) Everyone but Mike & Mi-Sa will drive to Flagstaff, AZ to stay a final night. We will enjoy a cooler climate! We could be joined by Deb's brothers who live nearby. Mike & Mi-Sa will drive back to Phoenix to fly home. ___ **Everyone** 🚙 2hr 15m Page, AZ → Flagstaff, AZ 📍 Stay Flagstaff, AZ **Mike & Mi-Sa** 🚙 4.5 hrs Page, AZ → Phoenix, AZ ✈️ 2.5 hrs (direct; depart 7:10pm, arrive 10:58pm) Phoenix, AZ → Lubbock, TX 📍 Home Lubbock, TX ___ ### Day 8: Sat 10/4 (Depart Phoenix) Time to head home – time sure does fly. Ned & Delia will stay with Clark & Angie in Austin to rest up. ___ **Kris & Deb** 🚙 6 hrs Flagstaff, AZ → Los Lunas, NM 📍 Stay Los Lunas, NM **Ned & Delia, Clark & Angie** 🚙 2 hrs Flagstaff, AZ → Phoenix, AZ ✈️ 2.5 hrs (direct) Phoenix, AZ → Austin, TX (depart 4:10pm, arrive 8:20pm) 📍 Stay / Home Austin, TX ___ ### Last Leg: Sunday, Oct 5th Everyone makes it home ___ **Kris & Deb** 🚙 6 hrs Los Lunas, NM → Lubbock, TX 📍 Home Lubbock, TX **Ned & Delia** 🚙 3.5 hrs Austin, TX → Corpus Christi, TX 📍 Home Corpus Christi, TX