Trips and Tours

Sue Arko

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected].

Dolly Steamboat, Superstition Mountain Festival and Lunch

January 13, 2018

Price: $125 per person

This mild adventure navigates the scenic, winding, unpaved road. Follow the winding trail to Canyon Lake, framed by giant saguaro cacti and amber red hills, and board the Dolly Steamboat for a 90-minute narrated cruise of the secluded waterways of the “Junior Grand Canyon.” The Superstition Mountain Heritage Days Festival, Goldfield Ghost Town, Tortilla Flats and lunch are also included.

Dillinger Days in Tucson

January 20, 2018

Price: $99 per person

The Dillinger Days family-friendly festivities include Dillinger’s capture reenactment, historical artifacts exhibit, vintage car show, historic lectures, arts & crafts, historical walking tours of downtown and the actual Tommy Gun on display. Premier seating for the reenactment and a brunch are included.

California Dreamin’

January 28 – February 1, 2018

Price: $895 pp/double; $1295 pp/single

Discover the best of Southern California, some quite well known and other lesser-known hidden treasures. Your tour will include the Queen Mary, Catalina Island, USS Iowa, Angel Flight Railroad, Olvera Street, Farmers Market, Getty Museum, Nethercutt Museum, LAX Flight Path Museum and Learning Center, and MORE.

Verde Canyon Railroad

February 2, 2018

Price: $129 pp (coach); $179 pp (first class)

Board the Verde Canyon Railroad for a four-hour diesel train journey to places only accessible by rail. See crimson cliffs, eagle nests, white water rapids and abandoned gold mines.

Glendale Chocolate Affair and Dinner

February 9, 2018

Price: $99 per person

Chocolate takes center stage in historic downtown Glendale. Sneak a taste from dozens of vendors while enjoying plenty of live entertainment. Dinner is included.

Arizona Tri-Nation Celebration

February 9, 2018

Price: $99 per person

Celebrate the three top Arizona’s cultures – Native American, Hispanic and Western. Begin your day with a tour of the Heard Museum. Then enjoy a delicious lunch and entertainment at Valle Luna Mexican Restaurant. End the day at Rawhide.

Bisbee Wine and Chocolate

February 9-10, 2018

Price: $275 pp/double; $375 pp/single

Visit Bisbee, a free-spirited place with a thriving arts/music/hospitality scene, amid a well-preserved historical architectural setting. Enjoy Chocolate Tasting to benefit the Copper Queen Library along with a tour of the Queen Mine and wine-tasting.

Parada del Sol

February 10, 2018

Price: $79 per person

Since its start in 1953, this parade has grown to be one of the “World’s Largest Horsedrawn Parades” and boasts more than 150 parade entries.

Florence Home Tour

February 10, 2018

Price: $99 per person

Florence, AZ, is a time steeped in history and wonder. Tour several historic homes which will be open to the public. Tour the St. Anthony Greek Monastery, founded by six Greek Orthodox Monks in the 1995. Lunch is included at Mt. Athos Greek Restaurant. This afternoon, tour Pinal County Museum and enjoy wine-tasting at Windmill Winery.

Tubac Arts and Crafts Festival

February 11, 2018

Price: $79 per person

Every February, the Tubac Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor the Tubac Festival of the Arts. The major event of the year for Tubac showcases the work of hundreds of visiting artists, craft persons and musicians from around the country and Canada.

Lake Havasu Pyro Fireworks and Laughlin

February 16-18, 2018

Price: $350 pp/double; $425 pp/single

Culminating in a huge fireworks show, pyrotechnic professionals show off the latest advances in their craft as the clear desert sky morphs into a spectacular kaleidoscope of color. Two nights will be spent in Laughlin. Travel to Lake Havasu on Saturday to enjoy the festival, an included dinner, boat cruise and the magnificent show.

Line Dance on the London Bridge/Laughlin

February 25-27, 2018

Price: $250 pp/double; $295 pp/single

Calling all line dancers! Join other fun-loving people for two short dances on historic London Bridge, and then gather under the bridge for two more hours of dancing. This is a charitable fundraising event. Continue to Laughlin for two nights and more dancing!

Baja by Bus

February 25 – March 4, 2018

Price: $1575 pp/double; $2125 pp/single

Travel through the fertile Coachella Valley past the Salton Sea and on to San Felipe, Baja, California. Continue to the bustling port city of Ensenada. This city has undergone a major facelift but still retains its seaside charm. Visit the sleepy town of Puerto Nuevo, famous for lobster, and then on to Rosarito.

San Diego Deluxe

March 4-7, 2018

Price: $695 pp/double; $950 pp/single

With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches and major attractions, San Diego is known worldwide as one of the best visitor destinations. Visit SeaPort Village, Balboa Park, Old Town, the Gaslamp District, Coronado Island, Little Italy and enjoy a harbor cruise and a tour of the USS Midway.

Princess Pacific Coastal Cruise

March 10-17, 2018

Price: $1275 pp/double (inside); $1475 pp/double (outside); $1595 pp/double (balcony)

Price includes roundtrip transportation from Phoenix to LA. Sail along the Pacific Coast and visit ports of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Monterey, San Diego and Ensenada.

California Coast

March 10-15, 2018

Price: $1675 pp/double; $2295 pp/single

Travel the length of the majestic California Coast from Los Angeles to San Francisco and discover the diversity of the coast from the bustling cosmopolitan cities with an intriguing ethnic mix to quiet coastal retreats. Travel up the coast by coach and fly home from San Francisco. (includes airfare)

Discover Navajo

March 13-16, 2018

Price: $750 pp/double; $995 pp/single

Ya’ at’ ‘eeh. Hello. And welcome to the Navajo Nation. This cultural kaleidoscope takes you to Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Experience the culture, traditions and history of the Navajo.