Grand Canyon & Navajo Nation 7-Day Tour

Embark on a captivating escorted journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Grand Canyon and Navajo Nation, a tour that promises an unforgettable adventure. Explore the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Grand Canyon, a natural wonder renowned for its majestic beauty and geological marvels. Stand at the rim's edge and witness the sheer magnitude of the canyon's vastness, as sunlight dances upon its colorful layers. As you delve deeper into the heart of this natural masterpiece, experience the thrill of hiking along winding trails that lead to hidden vistas and overlooks offering panoramic views that will leave you in awe.

The tour continues into the sacred lands of the Navajo Nation, where rich Native American culture and history await. Immerse yourself in the traditions and customs of the Navajo people as you visit ancient archaeological sites and learn about their fascinating heritage. You'll have the opportunity to interact with the residents of the Navajo Nation, who will share their stories and legends, deepening your understanding of their way of life and spiritual connection to the land.

Whether you're captivated by the natural wonders of the Grand Canyon or drawn to the cultural treasures of the Navajo Nation, this tour offers a remarkable blend of awe-inspiring landscapes and enriching cultural experiences. Prepare to be mesmerized by the grandeur of nature and the captivating spirit of the Navajo people on this unforgettable journey through the Grand Canyon and Navajo Nation.
7-Day Trip
Oct 25-31, 2023
Only $199 deposit to reserve your seat.  Deposit fully refundable if you cancel for any reason by Aug 25, 2023.
This tour starts and ends in Phoenix, Arizona. Prices below do NOT include airfare. We will gladly arrange for your air ticket so you can travel with the group.

Price

All prices are per person, in Canadian dollars. ​All taxes and tips are included!
  • Double $3,799
  • Triple $3,599
  • Quad $3,499
  • ​Single $4,399
Tour starts and ends in New Orleans.  Prices shown do not include airfare. See flight arrangements section below for more details.

Inclusions

  • Deluxe bus and local tour guide for duration of tour.
  • 1 night accommodation at the Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Airport.
  • 3 nights accommodation at the fabulous Drury Inn & Suites New Orleans, in the Garden District. Rated by Trip Advisor as one of the top 15 hotels (out of hundreds) in New Orleans.
  • 9 meals (4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 brunch and 3 dinners) included.
  • Airport transfer to Holiday Inn included.
  • Airport transfer from Drury Inn & Suites to airport included.
  • Multiple guided tours of New Orleans and French Quarter included.
  • Private Cajun cooking demonstration (Chef prepares 3 Cajun dishes and they are served to you as dinner) at the famous New Orleans School of Cooking included.
  • Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Steamboat Natchez in the Mississippi River Delta. Dinner & live jazz included.
  • Tour of Laura Plantation on the banks of the Mississippi River included.
  • Louisiana Swamp Boat tour included.
  • Admission and "behind the scenes" tour of Mardi Gras World included. Check out the floats and costumes in development for the February 2020 Mardi Grad parade. 
  • Live New Orleans Jazz Show included.
  • Tour of St. Louis Cathedral included.
  • Dinner at Mulate's (The original Cajun Restaurant of Louisiana, featuring live Cajun music nightly and the best Cajun food in New Orleans) included.
  • Amazing Brunch at the famous Court Of Two Sisters Restaurant included.
  • Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available during tour.
  • ​All tips & taxes included.

Tour Dates

Nov 7-11, 2019

Prices

All prices below are per person, in Canadian dollars. ​​All taxes & tips included.  Airfare to/from New Orleans is not included!
  • Double $1,995
  • ​Single $2,495
  • Triple $1,925
  • Quad $1,895

Flight Arrangements

​You will need to purchase your own airline ticket as follows. You are welcome to make your own flight arrangements  or please call Marville Travel at (905) 891-0111 and one of the agents will be pleased to book your air travel.
  • From Toronto to New Orleans on November 7, 2019. Please book your flights so that you land at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans by 4:30 PM. That will allow you time to collect your luggage, take the complimentary hotel shuttle to the Holiday Inn, check in, freshen up and meet our tour guide in the lobby. Our official tour starts that evening at 6:30 PM with dinner followed by a live jazz show.
  • From New Orleans to Toronto on November 11, 2019, we recommend that you book any flight departing after 4:30 PM. There will be 2 airport transfers that day which will deliver you to the airport at 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM. We recommend you stay for the later one in order to join the group and enjoy the unique brunch at the Court Of Two Sisters, included as part of the tour.

Deposits, Payments, Cancellations & Refunds

  • $100 deposit required to reserve your seats. Deposit is non-refundable once paid.
  • Final payment is due by September 19, 2019. Reminder emails will be sent a few days before due date.  Final payments are not refundable once paid. 
  • Please note the airline ticket is your responsibility and we are not able to provide any refunds for your air tickets if you should need to change or cancel your travel plans. Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended.

Travelling With Children

  • Children 10  and older are welcome on this tour, same price as adults. 

Single Supplement

  • We do not charge single supplements or surcharges! 
  • Are you travelling by yourself and are willing to share your room with one other person? We guarantee to find you a roommate of the same gender or we pay the surcharge!
  • If you wish to have a private room by yourself, that is not a problem, simply choose single occupancy at the time of booking and pay the single occupancy rate. 

Travel Documents

  • US Immigration requires that all travellers MUST have a passport (or Nexus or EDL cards).  If you do not have a Canadian or USA passport, please make sure that you have the appropriate permissions or documentation to travel to the USA. 
  • If you are denied entry to the US, sadly we will have to leave you at the border.
  • Sorry but no refunds if you are denied entry.

Emergency Medical Insurance

  • Emergency medical and trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. Getting ill in the USA can be very expensive. 
  • If you are not covered by a workplace or other policy, we recommend that you purchase insurance for this trip.
  • Both CAA and RBC Insurance sell such insurance online or you can also call Marville Travel at (905) 891-0111 and one of the agents will be pleased to assist you. 

Itinerary

Day 1 - Thu Nov 7

We gather in the lobby of our hotel, the Holiday Inn Express from 6:00 PM onwards to meet our local tour guide as well as the ShortTrips.ca representative who will also accompany you for the duration of the tour. Our bus departs at 6:30 PM this evening for a classic Cajun dinner at Mulate's followed by a live New Orleans Jazz Show.

Day 2 - Fri Nov 8

Start with a full breakfast and then we check out of our airport hotel followed by a comprehensive city tour of New Orleans. Lunch will be on your own today, rest assured, there's no shortage of places to eat in New Orleans. Then in the afternoon, you will visit and get a guided tour of St. Louis Cathedral. After that, we check into the Drury Inn & Suites in the Garden District, our hotel for the next 3 nights. After some free time to freshen up, the bus will pick you up and take you to the New Orleans School Of Cooking where a chef will demonstrate Cajun cooking and prepare 3 classic Louisiana dishes -- and they will be your dinner at the end of the cooking class. Mmm mmm mmm!

Day 3 - Sat Nov 9

Again, start with a full breakfast buffet and then we head out to Plantation Country to visit the Laura Plantation. 

Enjoy a cultural tour experience unique to this area. Here, on the banks of the Mississippi River, surrounded by fields of sugarcane, you will find the difference that exemplifies Creole Louisiana.  Get a guided tour of the the 200-year-old sugar plantation homestead with a visit into the 3 gardens and a guided tour of one of the slave cabins, built in 1840, where the ancient west-African tales of Compare Lapin, better known in English as “Br’er Rabbit”, were recorded.
After our tour of the plantation we visit another unique restaurant in Bayou country for our included lunch. Following lunch we will experience a Louisiana Swamp Boat Tour. See the Cajuns of the Bayou living and surviving in harmony with the swamps. Here, the waterways are their highways. From the relaxed comfort of our covered Swamp Tour Boat, we will drift slowly past a 2000 year old Indian Burial Mound, a Cajun cemetery and Fishing village! You may see the wildlife that made the Barataria Swamps the Crown Jewel of the Louisiana Purchase. Expect to see wildlife, hope you aren't easily scared of gators!

Day 4 - Sun Nov 10

Another wonderful hot breakfast and we travel to Mardi Gras World to get a "behind the scenes" tour of the floats that will be in development for the February 2020 Mardi Gras. When you get up close and personal, you realize how big these floats are. Snap a couple of selfies of yourself as if you were in the parade. 

Then we visit The Presbytere which is home to a moving exhibit titled "Living With Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond". Learn about the vast destruction of parts of New Orleans in 2005 and how well the city has recovered and bounced back from that terrible event. Then you have a free afternoon to enjoy the French Quarter and lunch on your own. 
And for our final evening in New Orleans, we cap it off with a memorable dinner cruise on the Steamboat Natchez as it sails serenely through the Mississippi River Delta. Dinner on board accompanied by live jazz is included as part of the tour. This will be a memory that will not easily be forgotten -- listening to jazz, gentle warm breezes blowing through your hair as you stand at the railing watching the New Orleans skyline with the setting sun. Wow!

Day 5 -  Mon Nov 11

All good things must come to an end and alas, today is the last day of the tour.

After our breakfast at the hotel, we will checkout and then have a final group brunch at the classic New Orleans French Quarter establishment, the Court Of Two Sisters. You think you may have had brunches before but you sure ain't had a brunch like this one! With live jazz, naturally! You'll just have to try the experience. 

After the brunch, you will have a little bit of free time for you to take some final photos of the French Quarter and then it will be time to board the bus for the transfer to Louis Armstrong International Airport and our flights home. So on this day you will say farewell to new friends you’ve made, but not to the memories that will remain with you for a lifetime!