Phoenix

Phoenix

Enjoy "The Valley of the Sun"!

To begin with, we will show you old town Scottsdale, which was originally a citrus farm over 100 years ago, but is now the home of many fine restaurants, shops and galleries. The tour also includes Paradise Valley (the "Beverly Hills" of Arizona), downtown Phoenix, the State Capital Building with its remarkably beautiful copper dome, the USS Arizona Memorial, and the now world-renowned BOB ... (ask your driver about this one!) Along the way, you will see the famous Biltmore Resort and Estates, and the home of one of our favorite clients: Paul Harvey. Beyond simply seeing these sites, you will find out why they exist and hear their unique and exciting histories.

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Believe it or not, the huge, sprawling city of Phoenix sprang from just a handful of farmers some 140 years ago. In 1865, there was not a single indication of what you see here today. Somewhere along the tour, your driver/guide will take you up Camelback or Mummy Mountains for a view of what those pioneers started (it's amazing what a little water will do to a desert!). However, they weren't the first farmers along the Salt River. A couple of thousand years ago, a tribe known as the Hohokams (your guide will help you pronounce it) started farming here, too. Perhaps as many as 100,000 Hohokam flourished in the Sonoran Desert before they vanished in 1450 A.D., leaving a vast wealth of mystery and ruins for visitors to experience and speculate about. One of those ruins is Pueblo Grande, which is located right here in Phoenix. We will make a stop there, and you can soak up the surroundings and ponder the enduring mystery of their sudden disappearance. Could it be they left because they built so close to the airport?

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Highlights Includes:

• Scottsdale
• Paradise Valley
• Camelback (Mummy Mountains)
• Pueblo Grande Ruins

Vaughans Southwest - Phoenix
Sundays & Mondays 11 AM
Tuesday - Saturday 8 AM

Departure Dates and Times:
Sundays and Mondays @ 11 AM
Tuesday through Saturday @ 8 AM

Departure Point:
Upon request you will be picked up at your Phoenix or Scottsdale hotel!

Return Details:

Tour concludes at the original departure point (your hotel).

Discounts for Children and Seniors:

There are NO discounts available for this tour.

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at time of booking. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher

For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print vouchers on your home/ office printer. Please present this E-Ticket voucher at the Box Office. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

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This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12- 24 hours subject to availability.

Cancellation and No Show Policy

Cancellations within 24 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 24 hours are charged a minimum $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge for NO SHOWS. No Shows on tour dates are charged 100%. Some specific tours and activities have a higher cancellation fee due to the limited space available.

Recommended for all tours in Phoenix: Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hats, visors and sunglasses.

Weather: Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions.

Meals, Gratuities and Souvenirs are NOT included.

Southwest Custom Tours and TourCorp Inc. assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of roads, trails, bays, ocean, harbors, and any other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

On some tours and activities the size of the vehicle depends on the number of passengers booked for that particular day. Tour companies reserve the right to change the size of the vehicle.

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