Arizona's Sedona and Verde Valley tour to prehistoric sites of Montezuma's Well and Castle, Tuzigoot, Verde River, Mingus Mountain, ghost mining town of Jerome, Yavapai-Apache Reservation: Native American and pioneer lore, natural history, geology, archaeology, wineries. Crossing Worlds Journeys & Retreats Inspiring, Insightful, Personal Experiences of Sedona, Arizona, the Ancient Southwest & your inner vision. HOME Sedona: Tours, Self-Discovery, Retreats Hopi Tours Seasonal Events: solstice, equinox, New Year Vision Quest Retreat: Hopi and Canyon de Chelly Grand Canyon Sacred Peaks Southwest Cultures Journeys Articles Calendar Contact Us

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. The geology tells the story of young volcanic mountains ringing two sides of the valley, reveals jagged orange rock forged from fire 1.8 billion years ago in scenic Deception Gulch, limestone ring that was a lakebed that drained 10,000 years ago, and includes views across the valley of the red sandstone cliffs that demarcate the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. 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 = $120 each, 3 1/2 hours*) Sedona Explorer Journey + Verde Valley 6 hours, $140* each with 3 people (2 people = $180 each*, 5 1/2 hours) Combine all of above plus to drive clear to the 7,800 foot top Mingus Mt. for breath-taking views from where hang gliders take off. 7-8 hours, $170* each with 3 people ($180 each with 3 or more $230 each with 2 people, 7 hours) *plus tax

updated August 18, 2010

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