People
have been living in this valley for 10,000-12,000 years. You
will hear stories of these ancient ones about
the coming of the pioneers and cavalry, today's Indian cultures,
the plants and animals, as we see prehistoric pueblo ruins, a
cliff dwelling and Montezuma's Well, one of the most sacred sites
in the valley and Yavapai-Apache lands of today.
.
We'll
bring alive the colorful copper mining era in mountainside Jerome
with its charming turn-of-the-century buildings and artist studios--once
the third largest city in Arizona, today a ghost town with fascinating
remains of tunnels and open pit, railroads, and the jail that slid
225' down the hill.
And
we get as excited as you gazing at the magnificent panoramic views
of over 30 miles of red rocks from the highest mountain in the valley--we
like to time it so you see this in the incredible sunset glow!
We now have 5 vineyards (4 of which offer tasting) located along
Oak Creek and the Verde River and could a stop a one or more of
them on our explorations.
Verde
Valley Explorer
4 hours, $90* each with 3 people
(2
people = $135 each*)
Sedona
Explorer Journey + Verde Valley
6 hours, $135* each with 3
people
(2 people = $180 each*, 5 1/2 hours)
Option
to drive
clear to the7,800 foot top Mingus Mt. for breath-taking views
7-8 hours, $170* each with 3 people
(2 people =
$220 each, 7 hours)
*plus tax
