Detailed Itinerary: click here
Focus: Hiking, Glamping, Mindfulness
Difficulty: Level 3 of 5, learn more
Group Makeup: 7 spots available, all genders, all ages (usually our trip average age is 30’s-60’s), mostly solo travelers (but pairs and small groups welcome!)
Tour Leaders: Alexandra Barnett & Breanne Kiefner
Deposit: $500 due to hold your spot, custom payment plans available!
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This trip is for the person who seeks an opportunity to reconnect with the magic within by exploring the magical tranquility of nature and the expansiveness of the beautiful desert sky.
You’ll be led by Root Tour Leaders, Ally and Breanne, who will help you on this journey of seeing the magic within all things - great and small.
When we go out to explore the world at large it helps us to put into perspective the wisdom within and can even guide us to experience an expanded sense of gratitude in returning home.
So whether you’re in need of some guidance for self-reflection or just wanting to get out and experience the incredible inspiration and magic that the desert offers, this trip will be a sanctuary for you to rest your mind and just be.
Between the beautiful hotel and glamping accommodations, you are sure to have a comfortable and restful experience while exploring the beauty of Sedona and the Grand Canyon with daily exploration and hikes.
Sedona is known for its powerful energy. We will harness this energy to explore healing, transformation, awakening, and mindful moments. We’ll then hike into Grand Canyon National Park exploring the vast and immense power of mother nature.
Begin each day with intentional movement and/or mindfulness and end each evening with stunning views of colorful sunsets. With lots of hiking and plenty of time to rest and reflect, expect to come back from this trip with a sense of reconnection to yourself and nature.
Daily mindfulness activities
3 daily delicious and nutritious meals
Park entry fees
Medically-trained naturalist guides
Double occupancy in hotel accommodation
Double- triple occupancy in glamping accommodation
Pre and post retreat support from our team
Travel insurance
Flights costs
Please arrive in Phoenix, AZ (PHX) by 12pm on May 16th. Departure from PHX any time after 4pm on May 20th.
If you need assistance booking your flights reach out to us directly, [email protected].
A: Yes we do offer customizable payment plans!
All that is due at the time of sign up is a $500 deposit to reserve your spot.
Our goal is to provide unique and once-in-a-lifetime experiences while paying our local guides and tour leaders fairly and boosting the local economies that we visit. We also want to make sure that our trips are financial available to those who are interested in traveling in a conscious and intentional way, which is why we offer customizable payment plans.
Please call 765-418-0571 or email [email protected] to inquire about how we can help you make this trip a reality.
A: Absolutely! We are here to make everything for your trip, including planning, go as smoothly as possible.
Once you secure your spot on the trip with your deposit, we can help you navigate flights and travel and answer any other questions you have about the trip including what to pack, what to expect, any fears you might have and more.
We are a real company with a real human being just like you at the other end of your phone, text, or email - no call centers or un-caring customer service representatives. We are mindfulness practioners and teachers who truly want to know about you and how we can help make this an incredible experience for you.
A: It’s very important to Root Adventures that our trips include mindful components. This might be yoga, meditation, journaling or other transformational activities. Every day we will have intentional practice and connect to nature, however this trip is for you!
We encourage you to take time to rest, unplug, and do what feels right for you.
Our wellness guides have decades of experience in transformative group work and are trained in inclusivity to ensure that experiences are accessible to all.
New to mindfulness or wellness practices? Not to fret! You will be provided with a pre-trip guide that will walk you through components of mindfulness practice if you're new to it all! We love beginners and always hope to create a space where we can return to our child-like selves, seeing everything as if for the first time.
A: Yes. Each trip has two pre-trip calls via Zoom. One will be about a month before departure and the second about a week before departure. You will have a chance to meet the other participants, the tour leader, and ask all remaining questions that you might have.
In addition you will receive packing lists, a pre-trip guide to prepare for your trip, and access to our mindfulness-trained Director of Traveler Experience. She is here to help you with any pre-trip questions and planning that you need.
After your trip there will be 2 post-trip Zoom calls with your tour leaders as well as a post-trip integration guide that will help you ease back into life and keep the magic of the trip going!
You will arrive at Phoenix International Airport where you’ll meet your guides. You and your group will enjoy a quick lunch in town before making your way to Red Rock Country- Sedona (2 hour transfer). Settle into your hotel before taking an evening warm up hike amongst buttes, towers, spires and more! During our hike we'll pause to officially kick off the trip with an opening circle.
In the evening you’ll have a welcome dinner in town to discuss the big days ahead. Be sure to take a peek at the desert sunset sky as it becomes painted in beautiful colors.
Accommodations: The Element Sedona
Meals: L, D
There will be an optional early morning mindfulness session before the day begins!
Enjoy a quick breakfast in town before gaining another Sedona hike experience. Take in the never ending red rock views as you learn about the ancient Ananazi people, and maybe experience some Sedona vortex energy!
After our hike there will be some open time to reflect, rest, or catch some hot tub time before dinner in town.
Meals: B | L | D
Accommodations: Hotel
Another optional early morning mindfulness session!
Today we will say goodbye to Sedona and make our way north to the Grand Canyon South Rim! Take some time to see the canyon for the first time with a nice warm-up hike.
In the afternoon, you’ll check into your glamping experience and catch up with the group for an afternoon workshop before enjoying a delicious dinner.
Have an evening near the campfire, don’t forget about the smores!
Accommodations: Glamping
Meals: B, L, D
Today calls for an early start because you’ll spend the entire day hiking the trail down in Grand Canyon National Park. Your guides will take you off the beaten path for never ending sights, mesa views, and more. Learn about how the canyon was formed, the park's flora and fauna, park history, and indigenous people.
While at the Grand Canyon, keep in mind that what goes down- must come up! This is a moderately difficult/ strenuous hike that does require significant elevation gain. Breaks will be taken to ensure safety and accommodate various hiking levels.
We'll enjoy lunch at the park after which we'll have time to explore different vantage points in the park and some opportunity for self-reflection and journaling.
In the afternoon we'll have a final workshop and closing circle.
In the evening you’ll be rewarded with views at Desert View Tower and a scrumptious meal back at camp - don’t forget to take a look up at the night sky!
Accommodations: Glamping
Meals: B, L, D
After packing up at your glamping site and a leisurely breakfast, you’ll say your goodbyes to the southwest desert (or until next time) as you are transferred back to the Phoenix airport for your departing flight.
Meals: B
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