Grand Canyon, Dinosaur Tracks, Native Ruins Private Tour

A DAY OF DWELLINGS, DINOSAURS, AND A DEEP CANYON!

Combine stunning scenic views, Native ruins, and walk where dinosaurs walked on a CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE private tour of the Grand Canyon, Moenave Dinosaur Tracks, and Wupatki National Monument.

Starting at 8:00 AM in Flagstaff, your day starts with a drive through the lava fields and cinder cones of Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument on our way to visit Wupatki National Monument, home to remarkable pueblos built by Native American communities nearly 1,000 years ago. During this time, we will discuss events like the Tower of Babel, the Ice Age, and the migration of people groups into the Americas.  Towering stone structures and sweeping desert views offer a glimpse into the lives of those who called this land home, with time to explore rooms, the ball court, and fascinating relics from a unique culture that thrived in the high desert.

Next, we’ll head into the Painted Desert to the Moenave Dinosaur Tracks near Tuba City.  Here, your group will walk among hundreds of dinosaur footprints preserved in the desert landscape.  Your guide will offer insights into the formation of these ancient tracks, presenting a perspective grounded in the biblical accounts of Creation and the Flood, providing a window into how these tracks were formed, preserved, and re-exposed to be seen in the present day.  Rather than just seeing from a distance or from behind roes like in most museums, you will be able to place your hands inside the very footprints of these dinosaurs!

Around midday, we’ll stop at the historic Cameron Trading Post, where you’ll enjoy fantastic food, including local Southwestern and Navajo cuisine for lunch (cost not included). The Trading Post is an iconic spot to experience Navajo and Hopi art, jewelry, and unique souvenirs, as well as to take in the serene beauty of the Little Colorado River Gorge nearby.

From there, we’ll drive up over 3,000 feet in elevation to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, where your guide will lead you to stunning overlooks along Desert View Drive. As we stop at some of the canyon’s most spectacular viewpoints, your guide will share the story of the canyon’s formation and geological features in ways that connect with the biblical narrative of a global Flood and the beauty of God’s creation. The awe-inspiring views of the canyon’s depths, coupled with the surrounding colors and textures, offer a powerful reminder of the majesty of our Maker.

After our time at the Grand Canyon, we’ll exit through the park’s southern gate and begin our journey back to Flagstaff. On the way, there will be time for questions and further discussion about everything we’ve explored that day, with a typical return to our starting point around 6:00 PM.

This full-day tour includes engaging storytelling, breathtaking landscapes, and insightful teaching, with all you need for a comfortable experience, including water, snacks, and blankets.  Join us to explore Arizona’s treasures in a journey that connects history, geology, and the accounts of Scripture in a memorable adventure through the Southwest.

UNIQUE ASPECTS OF A CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE TOUR

All our CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE tours provide a custom, private, and VIP experience. You not only get the guide and tour vehicle all to yourself, but you also have the freedom to choose how the day unfolds as we explore God’s creation together. During most of our private tours, you can decide whether to bring your lunch or dine at a location during the tour (lunch costs are not included). We provide water bottles, blankets, and umbrellas throughout the tour, and as a VIP experience, we also offer a selection of snacks during the day!

Available Monday through Saturday, all our CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE tours start and end in Flagstaff, Arizona, with a total duration of approximately 10 hours, from 8:00 AM to around 6:00 PM. Please note that we do not run tours on Sundays. Because these tours require us to reserve a guide and vehicle for the entire day, they are available by request only. Upon booking, we will confirm availability as soon as possible and process your payment at that time. If your requested date is unavailable, we will suggest additional dates or alternative tours that may be available.

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When you book, be sure to add this 190-page full-color biblical guide to the Grand Canyon for a more complete view of this landscape and a reminder of the places we visited on our tour.

This hardback, spiral-bound, full-color guide to the Grand Canyon explores its geology, fossils, ecology, and history from a biblical perspective.

Featuring multiple three-page foldouts with panoramic photos for each of the major overlooks along both the South and North Rims and a spiral-bound lay-flat design to help you as you go through it, this book will be brought by your guide and given to you at the start of your tour.

We also have additional guidebooks for Zion and Bryce National Parks, as well as Yellowstone and Grand Teton.  All 3 guide books may be added to your tour, or ordered ahead of time from our online store if you need them beforehand.