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Home / Trips / Possible Suggested Destinations

Feb 16, 2029 to Feb 20, 2029

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Essentials

  • Destination: Sedona, AZ.
  • Optimal Travel Dates: 2029-02-16 to 2029-02-20 (Red rock sandstone vista hikes, scenic byway drives, Latin-inspired canyon dining, and artisan gallery strolls.).
  • Travel Party: 2 adults (4 dogs stay home with dedicated Rover care in Cudahy).
  • Target Budget Range: $1,485 to $1,860 per person ($2,970 to $3,720 total party cost).
  • Hotel Starting Point: Amara Resort and Spa, 100 Amara Way, Sedona, AZ 86336.
  • Hotel Pet Policy: $0 hotel pet fee (dogs stay home in Cudahy).
  • Home Pet Care (If Pets Stay Home): Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search estimates $130 to $170 per night ($520 to $680 total for 4 nights).

Day by Day

Day 1: Friday, Feb 16, 2029: Flight to Phoenix, Scenic Byway Drive & Sedona Check-In

  • 10:30 AM CST to 2:15 PM MST Non-Stop Flight to Phoenix & Crossover Pickup
  • 2:45 PM to 4:45 PM Red Rock Scenic Byway Drive Red Rock Scenic Byway
  • 5:15 PM to 8:30 PM Resort Check-In & Latin Grill Dinner Amara Resort and Spa

Day 2: Saturday, Feb 17, 2029: Cathedral Rock Hike & Tlaquepaque Arts Village

  • 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Creekside Breakfast SaltRock Southwest Kitchen
  • 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM Cathedral Rock Trail Hike Cathedral Rock
  • 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM Tlaquepaque Arts Exploration Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
  • 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Dinner at Elote Cafe Elote Cafe

Day 3: Sunday, Feb 18, 2029: Boyton Canyon & Oak Creek Vista Drive

  • 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Boynton Canyon Box Canyon Hike Boynton Canyon
  • 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive Oak Creek Canyon
  • 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Craft Brewing & Wood-Fired Fare Sedona Beer Company

Day 4: Monday, Feb 19, 2029: Bell Rock Pathway & Chapel of the Holy Cross

  • 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Bell Rock Vista Walk Bell Rock
  • 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Chapel of the Holy Cross Chapel of the Holy Cross
  • 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Celebration Southwestern Dinner SaltRock Southwest Kitchen

Day 5: Tuesday, Feb 20, 2029: Morning Creek Walk, Drive to Phoenix & Flight Home

  • 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Checkout & Creek Stroll Amara Resort and Spa
  • 10:30 AM to 12:45 PM Drive to Phoenix Sky Harbor
  • 2:00 PM MST to 6:30 PM CST Return Flight to Milwaukee

Costs

Expense Category / Line ItemProvider / VenueExact Unit Price / RateTotal Cost RangeVerified Booking / Info Link
Lodging (4 Nights)Amara Resort and Spa$265 / night$1,060 to $1,060Amara Resort and Spa Booking
Flights & Rental CrossoverCommercial Carrier & Hertz PHX$250 to $350 flights + $60 to $80 / day crossover$740 to $1,020Travel Logistics
Red Rock Passes & State Park EntrySedona, AZ Regional Highlights$15 Red Rock pass$50 to $80Cathedral Rock & Red Rock Scenic Byway
Dining & Craft BeveragesLocal Acclaimed Dining$75 to $110 / person / day$600 to $880Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
Home Pet Care (4 Dogs in Cudahy)Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search$130 to $170 / night$520 to $680Rover Cudahy Pet Sitting
TOTAL (All-In Vacation Expenses for Party of 2)Lodging + Transit + Activities + Dining + Rover Care$1,485 to $1,860 / person$2,970 to $3,720 totalCathedral Rock & Red Rock Scenic Byway

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