Landscapes & Legacies in the Southwest

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7 days
Arizona, New Mexico – Estimated 10-12 Service Hours

The American Southwest may be a desert, but the region is abundant in cultural traditions and natural beauty.

On this Service Learning Tour, you'll support initiatives such as:

– National Park conservation
– Economic development
– Native American community initiatives

  • Day 1: Phoenix • Flagstaff

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Travel to Flagstaff

    Take a walking tour of Flagstaff's historic downtown

  • Day 2: Grand Canyon • Flagstaff

    Visit Grand Canyon National Park

    • Desert View Drive
    • Yavapai Point

    Participate in a Service Learning project at a national park

    (Tasks could include anything from maintaining hiking trails to helping reintroduce the formerly extinct California condor)

    Visit the Lowell Observatory, where Pluto was discovered

  • Day 3: Tuba City • Window Rock • Northern New Mexico

    Travel to Tuba City, a major city in the Navajo Nation

    Explore the Moenkopi dinosaur tracks with a Navajo guide

    Visit the Explore Navajo Interactive Museum, Code Talker exhibit, and Trading Post

    Travel to Window Rock

    Visit Window Rock, the capital city of Navajo Nation

    • Learn how the Navajo created an impenetrable code for Allied forces during World War II at the Code Talker Memorial

  • Day 4: Northern New Mexico

    Participate in a Service Learning project in coordination with a national park or in collaboration with local Native American communities

    Enjoy an included lunch

  • Day 5: Northern New Mexico • Albuquerque

    Participate in a Service Learning project in coordination with a national park or in collaboration with local Native American communities

    Enjoy an included lunch

    Travel to Albuquerque

  • Day 6: Albuquerque

    Visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, which represents the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico

    • Participate in a hands-on activity focused on life in the Pueblos

    Ride the Sandia Peak Tramway for breathtaking views of the Rio Grande Valley

  • Day 7: Albuquerque

    Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Phoenix • Flagstaff

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Travel to Flagstaff

    Take a walking tour of Flagstaff's historic downtown

  • Day 2: Grand Canyon • Flagstaff

    Visit Grand Canyon National Park

    • Desert View Drive
    • Yavapai Point

    Participate in a Service Learning project at a national park

    (Tasks could include anything from maintaining hiking trails to helping reintroduce the formerly extinct California condor)

    Visit the Lowell Observatory, where Pluto was discovered

  • Day 3: Tuba City • Window Rock • Northern New Mexico

    Travel to Tuba City, a major city in the Navajo Nation

    Explore the Moenkopi dinosaur tracks with a Navajo guide

    Visit the Explore Navajo Interactive Museum, Code Talker exhibit, and Trading Post

    Travel to Window Rock

    Visit Window Rock, the capital city of Navajo Nation

    • Learn how the Navajo created an impenetrable code for Allied forces during World War II at the Code Talker Memorial

  • Day 4: Northern New Mexico

    Participate in a Service Learning project in coordination with a national park or in collaboration with local Native American communities

    Enjoy an included lunch

  • Day 5: Northern New Mexico • Albuquerque

    Participate in a Service Learning project in coordination with a national park or in collaboration with local Native American communities

    Enjoy an included lunch

    Travel to Albuquerque

  • Day 6: Albuquerque

    Visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, which represents the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico

    • Participate in a hands-on activity focused on life in the Pueblos

    Ride the Sandia Peak Tramway for breathtaking views of the Rio Grande Valley

  • Day 7: Albuquerque

    Depart for home

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  • Round-trip Transportation

    Round-trip transportation on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach throughout the tour.

  • Accommodations

    Enjoy a 6-night stay.

  • Meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch can also be included.

  • Volunteer and Leadership Activities

    Volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issues activities.

  • Cultural Activities

    Experience the local culture through activities that explore relevant social and environmental issues.

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your Tour Director stays with your group 24/7, handling all tour logistics and facilitating post-project reflection activities.

  • Training and Support

    We prepare new Group Leaders on a free Training Tour and provide personal support every step of the way.

  • Traveler Resources

    We offer travelers flexible payment options as well as a dedicated support team to manage finances and answer tour questions.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team while on tour.

  • Expert Tour Planning

    Your dedicated EF team provides expertise every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Illness and Accident Coverage

    Rest easier knowing your travelers are covered on tour with EF's comprehensive coverage plan.

  • $50 Million Liability Policy

    Group Leaders and schools are protected while on tour.

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