November 6 -10, 2024
Treat yourself to an amazing rejuvenation weekend in Sedona. Filled with multi-hued stone formations from the high desert floor creating a vivid, mesmerizing setting that changes constantly with the light. Surrounded by 1.8 million acres of national forest land, you have instant access to a variety of recreational activities. Trails for hiking with the natural beauty of the red rock mountains all around and the peaceful serenity of the nature that surrounds. Sedona is equal parts rugged, equal parts resort. Regarded by Native Americans as sacred, Sedona continues to be recognized as a place of healing and spiritual renewal. Many come to experience the vortex energy centers of Sedona. Others want to shop and admire the art galleries lining the streets, or to enjoy the many scenic hikes.
Day 1: November 6, 2024 – Arrive at the Phoenix Airport (PHX) You must arrive by 12:00 noon and then you will be transferred via our private vehicle to Sedona about a 2-hour drive. (You might need a pre night in Phoenix on March 26 depending on flight options) On the way will stop for a lunch break and then upon arrival in Sedona head to your first hike at “Cathedral Rock” and enjoy magnificent views of the Red Rock mountains. During this hike we will experiences some of the many “Vortexes” Sedona is famous for.
A Vortex is a place in nature where the earth is exceptionally alive with energy. The term Vortex in Sedona refers to a place where the earth energy swirls and draws to its center everything that surrounds it like a tornado. At these magical sites, trees often exhibit this swirling or twisting of their trunks due the powerful vortex energy at the core of a Sedona Vortex.
After our hike we check into our hotel and freshen up a bit. This evening, we enjoy our welcome dinner with an authentic Sedona style dinner. At the hotel enjoy Star Gazing.
Poco Diablo Hotel for 4 nights (D)
Day 2: November 7 – Sedona’s Beauty
Our hike today will be on one of Sedona’s scenic trails offering great views along the way. After our hike it’s time for some lunch. Then you can visit the local galleries and shops. You will have time to enjoy the pool and hot tub at the hotel or an optional massage treatment at the hotel spa. Additional $. Dinner at leisure in town at a local authentic dining spot. (B, L)
Day 3: November 8 – Grand Canyon National Park.
Depart after breakfast as we head out for a full day visiting the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park. First stop is at Oak Creek Canyon for a scenic hike. Upon reaching the Grand Canyon we visit Mather Point, historic El Tovar Hotel and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Canyon itself. You will walk along the rim and have many scenic views and photo stops. This is a walk along the rim. Our tour will also include many scenic stops along the Canyon. After we return to Sedona the evening and dinner is at your leisure. (B, L)
Oak Creek Canyon is a river gorge located in northern Arizona between the cities of Flagstaff and Sedona. The canyon is often described as a smaller cousin of the Grand Canyon because of its scenic beauty.
Day 4: November 9 – Hike – Jeep tour.
We start our day with Morning Hike to “Devil’s Bridge”. The hike ranges from 2 – 4 miles and takes 1 – 2 hours depending on how much of it you hike and your pace. Time for lunch followed by a Jeep tour this afternoon to enjoy the backroads and scenic sites of the Red Rock mountains. Farewell dinner tonight as we say goodbye to the beauty and nature of Sedona. (B, D)
Day 5: November 10 – Departure Day
After breakfast we depart for the Phoenix Airport for your return flights home. Please note 1 group transfer is included departing at 9:00 AM. Flights need to be booked after 12:00 PM. For early or later flights, a private transfer can be arranged for an additional $ (B)
Visitors from Canada and other countries need a valid passport. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you intend to leave your country. Make sure you check your passport expiry date at least 2 months prior to travel. Before traveling abroad it’s a good idea to make two photocopies of your passport, driver’s license and credit cards. Leave one copy at home with a friend or family member and another bring with you.
Sedona is in the Mountain Time Zone. They are 2 hours behind NYC.
Spring has mild weather with low humidity. Nature lovers relish Spring in Sedona when crowds are less and the weather is still refreshing. The temperatures, ranging in the low 70’s make for ideal hiking weather. Evening temperatures are a bit cooler in mid 50’s.
The US currency is the dollar.
US Standard Voltage is the 120 V. Hotels provide hairdryers.
Arizona sales tax is 5.6%.
There are no health issues for concerns for a trip to Sedona.
Medium to Strong – During this Tour, we will travel by private van sometimes for a few hours at a time with comfort stops along the way. To be able to fully enjoy the tour and participate in scheduled activities, you need to be able to walk/hike at a leisurely pace, up to 3 or 6 miles on some days, many times this is on dirt or uneven surfaces. You should be able to stand unassisted for up to 30 minutes at times during the tours. This trip does have many hikes, and most are easy or moderate hikes with rest stops along the way. This trip is pretty easy for the average person however if you can’t or choose not to participate in certain activities this is at your own discretion. However, it cannot affect the groups participation nor can any tours or activities or refunds be offered or changed due to an individual not being able or not wanting to participate in any activities. Please be prepared to hike for several hours each day. While there are some stops along the way you need to be prepared for this level of activity.
The following items are suggested to help make your tour run smoothly.
Good walking shoes, hiking shoes or hiking sandals. (Hiking boots not needed) Travel purse with a shoulder strap, small backpack to use during the day for hikes or a Camelback. Refillable Water Bottle, Sports bras, P. J’s, Light weight sweater or jacket for cool evenings.
All toiletries needed to a minimum. Hotels provide hair dryers, soap, shampoo, sometimes conditioner. Clothing needs to be cool/warm weather clothing, Evenings are cooler. For Day yoga pants, leggings, shorts, long and short sleeved tops. Many days you are hiking/walking so bring comfortable stretchy clothes and layers to protect against bugs or scraps. Bathing suite, cover up, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses. Evening is casual with pants, jeans, long or short sleeved tops, casual dresses. Dressing in layers is always good.
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Women Traveling The World LLC TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This document outlines what Women Traveling The World LLC (WTTW) agrees to provide when you sign up for a tour, and what you agree to do in return. This information is very important, please read it carefully.
Current tour prices are listed on the page corresponding to each tour. Due to currency fluctuations, cost increase and situations out of our control tour prices may change without notice at any time. Tour participants who already registered for a tour will not be affected by any price changes.
01. Included in the price of the Tour:
All accommodations: Specific hotels for each tour are listed on each tour’s accommodation page. We reserve the right to substitute accommodations of similar standard when necessary.
All transportation during included group activities as per itinerary: transportation between cities will be in vans, small buses, ferry’s or trains depending on the group size.
Transfers between the airport and the hotel on arrival and between the hotel and the airport on departure on selected tours if arriving within specified times, please check the detailed itinerary to see if the airport transfer is included on the tour you selected. If you arrive early or stay after the tour, your transfers may not be included. Please inquire.
A full time tour leader with 8 or more booked clients per land tour (varies with cruises).
A licensed in-country tour guide is used for all tours.
Any additional items, meals, activities or otherwise stated for each individual tour.
All prices quoted include the cost of the tour operator planning, and operation.
02. Not Included in the price of the Tour:
Tour prices DO NOT INCLUDE: airfare (unless noted) and airport taxes (unless stated as such in the tour), other transportation to the tour location, laundry charges, telephone calls, room service charges, mini-bar charges, all items of personal nature. Travel, accident, baggage, health, or life insurance policies, tips for guides and drivers are not included in the itinerary, private excursions, recreational activities not mentioned in the itinerary, optional activities, passport and/or visa when applicable. In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to re-invoice Participants with correct billing.
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF DELAY, CHANGE OF SCHEDULES, ILLNESS, WEATHER, STRIKES, HOSTILITIES, QUARANTINE, GOVERNMENT REQUISITION OF HOTEL SPACE, OR ANY OTHER REASONS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF WTTW, SHALL BE BORNE BY THE PARTICIPANT.
03. Roommates: The Tour Organizers will attempt to match you with a roommate based on age/smoker or not. If the Tour Organizers match the Participant with a roommate whom the Tour Participant deems unsuitable, then the Tour Participant must either try and change roommates on her own or simply accept the current roommate and make the best of it. There will be no refunds for complaints about roommates, and if any Tour Participant cancels the tour because of a roommate, there will be no refund. We try to match you up the best we can but cannot promise to guarantee as to companionship.
04. Baggage: We recommend that Tour Participants take along a carry-on bag as per airlines restrictions and include any needed toiletries, medications, change of clothes, or anything else you simply can’t live without for 24-48 hrs., in case of baggage loss or delay. Baggage is carried at owner’s risk and baggage insurance is strongly recommended. We are not responsible for baggage loss/delay due to airline error.
05. Health: Woman traveling The World tours include a lot of walking, stairs, hiking, and standing while sightseeing. All Tour Participants should be prepared to walk at least three miles a day on uneven surfaces, including steps, during days on which excursions are scheduled. If you have any concerns regarding your physical ability to participate in the tour, we strongly recommend that you consult your physician before signing up. Any pre-existing physical, mental, or emotional disability that may require attention or treatment must be reported in writing prior to the beginning of a tour. Tour Participants who require any form of assistance must be accompanied by a helper who is capable of and totally responsible for providing such assistance. The group’s itinerary will not be adjusted for people who are not able to keep up with the rest of the group. On the day the tour begins, or any day thereafter, if you leave the tour for an, unforeseen medical or family emergency, money will be refunded, “ONLY” if you have purchased “trip insurance” then the terms of that policy will apply and the insurance company would be responsible for any refund as per the policy. Woman Traveling the World is not responsible for any refunds for a trip interruption or delay of your own cause. The minimum age for participants is 18. There is no maximum age, however you must be able to keep up with the pace of the group. Smokers may smoke only outdoors and downwind from the group – never in hotel rooms or during group meals or activities. Smokers will stay in a single room, unless they share a room with another smoker.
06. Travel Insurance: Not included in the tour price. We highly recommend obtaining individual travel insurance for the duration of the tour (trip cancellation, foreign medical, flight delays and cancellations, medical evacuation). For an overview of available options in travel insurance coverage please contact us. You acknowledge that trip insurance has been presented to you in the Tour Booking form if you decline to purchase trip insurance then you are on your own for any cancellations of your own doing or non covered issues as mentioned herein.
07. Travel documents and Visas: Tour Participants are required to have a valid passport and a visa, if necessary. Incomplete documentation will result in the airline and airport authorities refusing permission to enter the country. The Tour Organizers will not arrange for passports or visas and will not be held liable for any irregularities caused due to improper documentation. Each Participant is responsible for determining specific passport and visa requirements in the Participant’s country of origin and for obtaining the necessary documents prior to departure. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the anticipated tour date. It is suggested that all Participants check with the appropriate Consulate regarding their visa requirements.
08. Tour itineraries and prices are subject to change: Due to unexpected circumstances, we reserve the right to cancel, change or substitute an activity or a service. Additionally, unforeseen events such vendor prices and/or currency exchange rates may also change prior to, during, or after a tour is listed. These increases are out of WTTW’s control and as such in this event, prices will be updated accordingly and will only apply to new tour registrations/deposits following the change. During local or national holidays abroad, certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing tours, and shopping may be limited. Uncompleted portions of the tour itinerary are not cause for refund.
09. Waiver of responsibility: Women Traveling The World and its representatives (“Tour Organizers”) are making all ground arrangements pertaining to the Tour, including, but not limited to, hotel and restaurant reservations, sightseeing and side trips, subject to the condition that the Tour Organizers will not be held liable to injury, death, delay, theft, damage, or irregularities, however caused. Tour Organizers will take no responsibility or liability for: 1. injury, loss, or damage to persons or property, including luggage. 2. Additional expenses resulting from changes in exchange rates, tariffs, or schedule. 3. The act or default of any company or person engaged in conveying the Tour Participants, or in carrying out the arrangements of the Tour, or otherwise. 4. Additional expenses incurred or due to sudden sickness, weather conditions, strikes, or other causes or acts of God. 5. Losses due to cancellations.
10. Travel To/From Tour Location: Travelers who indicate that they will book their own travel arrangements to and from the tour location are responsible for doing so. Please note that some tours start and end in different cities and an “open jaw” air ticket is required. All destinations in Europe have several daily connections with most cities in Europe and several have direct connections from selected cities in the USA and Canada.
11. Tour Payments: To reserve space on land based tours, a deposit of $500.00 per person per tour is required at the time of booking. For cruises the deposit will vary per cruise line, from $500.00 per person to as high as 15% per person. No reservation is considered confirmed until the deposit is received by/through Women Traveling The World. The deposit is part of the final payment which must reach us no later than 90 days prior to the start of the tour. Returned checks will incur a fee of $100.00 For all deposits and tour payments, we accept personal checks, Visa, Master Card, Amex, money orders and bank drafts. Missing the final payment deadline may result in being removed from the tour.
12. Cancellations and Refunds: All travelers are encouraged to purchase travel insurance. The tour deposits are not refundable if you cancel for a non insured reason. All cancellations must be received in writing via email no less than 91 days prior to tour departure and emailed to info@womentravelingtheworld.com. The subject line of the email must contain the following text: CANCELLATION – the tour name – your name. Do not consider a cancellation received and effective until you get a cancellation confirmation.
12.1. The following cancellation guidelines apply to travelers who initiate a cancellation of a tour (section 12.2 for Windstar):
You have 3 days to cancel from date of deposit and receive a refund. After that time the following cancellation penalties will be enforced:
– 180 Days or greater from tour start date: Last day $500 deposit can be transferred to another tour; thereafter the deposit is forfeited.
– 92 Days to 61 Days: Balance Due. Cancellation results in a cancellation penalty of 75% of your Total Tour Cost.
– 60 Days to 0 Days: Cancellation on or after this date results in a cancellation penalty of 100% of your Total Tour Cost.
12.2. The following cancellation guidelines apply to travelers who initiate a cancellation of a Windstar cruise tour:
Bookings cancelled at 121 days or greater from the tour start date will be subject to a $50.00 per person cancellation fee. Additionally, a full refund, excluding cancellation fee, will be made for cancellations received by WTTW at 121 days or greater. After that time the following cancellation penalties will be enforced:
– If you cancel 120 days or less from tour start date but before WTTW’s balance due date, you forfeit your initial 15% deposit.
Cancellations after WTTW’s Tour Invoice balance due date are then subject to WTTW’s cancellation policies stated below:
– 92 Days to 60 Days prior to tour start date (Balance Due Date): Cancellation results in a cancellation penalty of 75% of your Total Tour Cost.
– 59 Days to 0 Days: Cancellation on or after this date results in a cancellation penalty of 100% of your Total Tour Cost.
13. Tour Cancellation: Although we do our best to avoid this, it may occasionally become necessary for Women Traveling The World to cancel any tour due to insufficient sign-up or any other cause. We recommend not purchasing your air until Women Traveling The World notifies you that the tour is confirmed as a definite go. If a tour is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will be notified at least 60 days in advance of the tour departure date. In this case, your entire payment will be refunded to you within fourteen days after the tour cancellation. Refund of payments made constitutes full settlement, and releases Women Traveling The World from any further liability. We are not responsible for any additional expenses incurred by tour members preparing for a canceled tour, such as nonrefundable airline tickets, travel insurance cost or passport fees. If a tour is cancelled due to a natural disaster, strike, or other event outside our control, we cannot guarantee the 60 days notice.
14. Loss & Liability: Women Traveling The World strongly encourages all tour Participants to purchase Travel Insurance to cover additional costs (airline tickets, loss of luggage, trip delay or tour cancellation, personal accident, medical evacuation, etc.). We assume no liability for the safety of any Participant while in transit or during the tour. Women Traveling the World is not responsible or liable for loss, damage or theft of luggage or personal injury, accidents or illness while on tour nor for any type of trip interruption.
15. Photographs: Representatives of the Tour Organizers may be photographing the Tour. The Tour Organizers reserve the right to publish any such photographs without obtaining further consent from any Participant. Each Participant releases the Tour Organizers and its representatives from any liability in connection with any such use of such photographs.
16. Leaving the tour: The Tour Organizers reserve the right to accept, decline, or retain any person as a Participant at the Tour at any time without liability and without any obligation to pay a refund or any other amount whatsoever. The Tour Organizers take no responsibility or liability for any Participant who leaves the Tour prior to its conclusion or for any activity undertaken by any Participant that is not included on the Tour itinerary. There will be no discounts or refunds for any Tour Participant who temporarily leaves the Tour and then returns to the Tour later.
Unruly guest. We at Women Traveling The World ask all our guest to conduct themselves in a mature and courteous manner while on tour. If a guest becomes unruly, argumentative or drunk beyond control and interrupts the tour or other guest in any way it is our right to call this person aside and issue a formal warning. If this behavior becomes consistent and creates a problem for other guest Women Traveling The World reserves the right to ask the participant to either leave the tour early, get her own room at her own cost if she has a roommate who has been interrupted due this behavior or take any all necessary action to protect the health, safety and well being of the other travelers. Any such action taken that results in additional cost shall be the sole responsibility of the guest who has created the issue. This is to protect all guest and assure them of a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience.
17. Special Requests: We will advise hotels of any special requests of Tour Participants, provided we receive the request at the time of booking. However, we cannot guarantee all requests.
Payment of deposit or full payment shall be deemed as consent by the Tour Participant to the above Terms and Conditions.
18. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: I am entirely responsible for my own personal safety, health, and mental, physical, emotional, and general well-being during and after the Tour. I release Women Traveling The World LLC and its representatives and any of their employees, assistants, and affiliates of any liability for any injuries or damages mentally or physically I or any of my family members might incur during or after the Tour. I understand that no health insurance or travel insurance will be provided by the Tour Organizers, and, if I wish to be insured, I must do this myself.
Women Traveling The World LLC is registered with the state of Florida as a Seller of Travel, Registration No. ST44981. We are also Bonded.
