Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River and the upper and lower sections of Antelope Canyon. We begin near Page, AZ where we will spend the afternoon photographing Lower Antelope Canyon. That evening we return to the hotel for dinner, a photo class and critique of photos. Day two we drive south of Page to photograph Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River. There is a one-mile hike to the edge of the 1,000’ cliffs through sand and over a small hill on a well-defined trail. Mid-day will find us at Upper Antelope Canyon, the most famous slot canyon in northern Arizona. Use this trip for Mid-afternoon we head back to Cottonwood arriving late afternoon. To photograph Horseshoe Bend you will need a wide-angle lens 14mm to 16mm. For the rest of the tour bring lenses from 28mm to 400mm, macro, zoom lenses work well, flash and tripod. Hotel, transportation, meals and all entry fees are included.

Lunch Available

Lunch Available

The Verde Canyon is only accessible by railroad or hiking, but why do it the hard way? You deserve to go first class! The train leaves the station at 1pm. Travel through the canyon in a luxury train car furnished with soft couches while munching on treats. You may decide to join local naturalist Randy Hale on the open gondola car where he points out the natural and man-made features along the way. Randy really knows his raptors. Black-hawk and bald eagle nest in the canyon and often greet the train. Two hours later the train turns around in Perkinsville near a heron rookery. The ride back through the canyon gives you a second opportunity to spot wildlife and, of course, birds.