Sightseeing Tour Information for ISADS / AHSP / FTDCS 2007 Participants FTDCS 2007 / ISADS / AHSP 2007 will not organize any sightseeing tours during the conference, because of the intensive technical program and the fact that there are many sightseeing tours offered by the area's tour providers. A number of tours are below. Participants can directly book their sightseeing tours through the hotel conference manager or with the tour providers. Please note that: You can book a trip after your arrival at the hotel; The services are offered everyday, if weather permits; If you want to take the sightseeing tour before the workshop or have any particular requirement, and wish to book the tour before your arrival, you can contact: Sherry Ferguson Director of Convention and Catering Services Radisson Poco Diablo Resort sferguson@radissonsedona.com 928-282-7333 x7234 928-282-3729 Fax For those who wished to drive to Grand Canyon (112 miles), a driving direction and maps are provided at the end of this document. SEDONA AREA ACTIVITIES GOLF 1) Sedona Golf Resort Gary Pank s design, rated in the top 5 Arizona Golf Courses, 18 holes, includes cart (5 hours) $105.00 pp. After 2:00pm $69.00 2) Oak Creek Country Club Robert Trent Jones Jr. design, rated in the top 5 Arizona Golf Courses, 18 holes, includes cart (5 hours) $99.00 pp. After 2:00pm $69.00 RED ROCK COUNTRY ADVENTURES Experience 4-wheel adventures through some of the most breathtaking and historically colorful territory in the West. Choose 2 to 2 1/2 hour jeep tours through magnificent red rock canyons; visit ancient sacred sites or Sedona s famous vortex power spots. Tours $45pp - $75pp GRAND CANYON TOURS Includes Buffet Lunch, IMAX Theatre, Grand Canyon Village, South & East Rims, Little Colorado Gorge, view of the Painted Desert & Navajo Reservations. All day tours $115pp. AERIAL TOURS Grand Canyon Airplane Tour Experience the Mystical Wonder of the World on an unforgettable flight. Your journey begins as you explore the Red Rocks of Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, San Francisco Peaks, the Painted Desert, Sunset Crater and more. 2 hrs $189pp Sedona Bi-plane Tour of Schnebly Hill, Bell Rock, the ghost town of Jerome and Long Canyon. 45 min $149pp
Helicopter Tour of Sedona s most famous red rock formations, including Bell & Cathedral Rocks, then to our pristine Secret and Boynton Canyons where you will view ancient Sinagua Indian cliff dwellings. 30-35 min $98.pp RAILROAD Verde Canyon Railroad s historic route. Verde Canyon, home of America s national symbol, the bald eagle, is accessible only by rail and features flora & fauna; rugged, high desert rock faces; and spectacular, panoramic views totally distinctive to this unique, geological area. 4 hrs $79.pp WESTERN EXPERIENCE M Diamond Ranch one of the oldest, continuously operating ranches in the Verde Valley. Horseback rides - 1 hr $65. pp/ 2 hrs $85.pp A Day in the West - The Bradshaw Ranch makes a spectacular western backdrop, offering a remote ranch setting. Jeep tours, horseback rides and cowboy cookouts. $135.pp SPA SERVICES & MASSAGE Radisson Poco Diablo Resort Relaxation Massage helps improve circulation, release tension and enhance your sense of well-being. 1 hr vary from $75.to $90. 1.5 hr vary from $110.to $125 Hot Red Rock Therapy using basalt heated stones & cooled marble stones. Swedish, Deep Tissue, or Healing Energy.90 minute Deluxe Signature Massage $135.00. Sedona and Grand Canyon Tour Operators Pink Jeep Tours: www.pinkjeep.com Red Stone Tours: www.redstonetours.com Air Grand Canyon: www.airgrandcanyon.com IMAX Grand Canyon 3-D Movie: www.explorethecanyon.com Grand Canyon Railway (Train Service): Reservation: 1888-484 7245 Driving Direction from Hotel to Grand Canyon As shown in the maps below (total distance 112 miles): Drive Route 1: 1. Head east on AZ-179 toward Doodlebug Rd 2. Slight right at Schnebly Hill Rd 3. Turn right to stay on Schnebly Hill Rd 4. Turn left to merge onto I-17 N 112 miles (about 2 hours 16 mins) 1.6 mi 11.8 mi 0.2 mi 19.6 mi Merge onto I-40 W/Purple Heart Trail via the I-40 W exit 340B to Williams/Los 29.5 mi 5. Angeles 6. Take the I-40-BL/AZ-64 exit 165 to Williams/Grand Cyn 0.4 mi 7. Turn right at AZ-64 N 27.8 mi
8. Slight right at US-180 to Gand Canyon National Park Headquarter 22 mi Drive Route 2 179-17 - 40-60 - 180 Drive Route 3 179-17 - 180-180 Map 1: Possible Routes between Sedona and Grand Canyon
Map 2 Alternative Route
Map 3: Grand Canyon Park Headquarter and Viewpoints