Southwest Christian School - National Park Adventure

Join us for an inspiring 6-day adventure in God’s magnificent creation! This National Parks trip invites you to hike through breathtaking landscapes that reflect His glory. As we explore the wonders of nature through many hikes, we’ll not only enjoy thrilling activities but also connect with the rich history and beauty of His world. Together, we’ll celebrate the joy of fellowship and the lessons nature has to teach us about faith, stewardship, and the Creator. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the great outdoors in a way that nourishes both body and spirit!

Day 1 – March 10: Travel to Las Vegas

First stop – Hike at Valley of Fire State Park!
Depart for St George, UT – learn about the Mormon influence
Visit Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park and slide down the fine pink-colored Navajo sandstone!

Day 2 – March 11: Bryce Canyon National Park

See the unique spire-shaped rock formations called hoodoos
Take a hike with your Tour Director to the bottom, using some of the most inspiring trails in the park and marvel at the massive sandstone cliffs from the floor of the canyon

Day 3 – March 12: Zion National Park

Start the day off with a visit to some hidden sand caves, and a hike through the “belly of the dragon”
Visit the Zion Human History Museum
Then a full day of hiking the trails in Zion, such as the Upper/Lower Emerald Pool Trail, and more

Day 4 – March 13: Page to Flagstaff

Visit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, a no kill animal shelter made famous from the TV show Dogtown
We then leave Kanab and head straight for Page, AZ
Stop at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center, see Lake Powell & learn about the Glen Canyon Dam
Take a short hike to Horseshoe Bend
Stop at Sunset Crater and hike among the ancient lava flow

Day 5 – March 14 – Grand Canyon National Park

Visit Grand Canyon National Park
Enjoy an IMAX film at the Grand Canyon Visitor Centre
Tonight, we look up at the stars at the Lowell Observatory

Day 6 – March 15 – Sedona, Phoenix, and Home

Stop for a photo at Oak Creek Canyon
Explore Sedona and see Bell Rock
Stop in Seligman, the famous little town on Route 66 which inspired the movie “Cars”
Stop for a photo at Oak Creek Canyon
Depart for home

Roundtrip airfare from Dallas
Private Christian Tour Director for the entire trip
Private luxury motor coach
Admission to included activities
5 nights hotel accommodations, quad occupancy
6 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners and 5 Lunches, included
Driver and Guide gratuities

About YOUR group leader

Dr. Somer Yocom – High School Principal

Dr. Yocom is an educational leader with 18 years of teaching, administrative, and training experience at the elementary, secondary, and graduate levels in both public and private education. She has served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal at a large, high-performing elementary campus. Dr. Yocom has led district-wide staff development sessions, taught college graduate courses, implemented technology advancements, and supervised community initiatives. It is her desire to use her educational expertise and relationship with Jesus to positively impact students of all ages and educators at all levels.

The TripAdventures Difference

100% Customized Tour
We don’t believe in cookie cutter. Every trip is tailored to what your school wants to experience, and we go out of our way to make your trip something you can’t get elsewhere.
Authentic, local experiences
Not just photo stops and sightseeing. Transformational, authentic experiences. We travel like a local: we’ll take trains, ferries, walking the streets, and eat like a local. You won’t be tourists.
Better Quality, Better Price
Central hotels. We don’t cheat on quality by staying an hour away from the cities, and yet we can offer a better price because we don’t spend any money on marketing. We run on word of mouth based on our quality, which means your money goes to the trip, not to office space and glossy brochures.
20+ Years of Leading Tours
Our entire team is made up of experienced travel professionals who love what they do, and that shows in the tour.

Important Details, please read

Enrolling is easy! Click on the “Reserve Your Spot” button and submit your deposit. Please note, the deposit is non-refundable. Clicking the booking link will initiate your choice of a payment plan or pay in full.
We encourage you to pay by bank transfer, which is extremely easy to set up. The tour price is based on paying directly from your bank; paying by credit card will incur an extra 2.9% fee (charged by the processor).
Please take a moment to read our booking terms and conditions.
We are committed above all to the health and safety of your student, and will follow all local and national CDC guidelines for travel.

Preferred Travel Protection Plan

We offer travel insurance as part of travel protection plans from our partner TripAssure.
To cover you for the unforeseen, we encourage participants to purchase travel insurance, which may include benefits for trip cancellation, trip interruption, missed connection, travel delay, medical expense/emergency evacuation, baggage and personal effects, baggage delay and more.
Covid-19 and its various strains are treated the same as any other Sickness under the travel protection plan.
TripAssure offers the Basic, Deluxe Plan and Deluxe Plus Plan options. Familiarize yourself with the
contents of each plan to ensure to get the one that best suits your needs.
The travel protection plan that includes “Cancel for any reason” coverage must be purchased within 21 days of enrollment with your deposit.

Base Trip Cost

$2,399

$200 deposit

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Southwest Christian School - National Park Adventure

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