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Tour Dates - May 30 - June 2, 2019
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Hello Fellow Travelers,
Thank you for registering for our upcoming Jay Seegert (The Starting Point Project) / Russ Miller (Creation, Evolution & Science Ministries) Grand Canyon Rim & Raft Tour May 30 - June 2, 2019. We're excited you can join us for this inspiring, faith-building tour. The trip is still a few weeks out, but we wanted to get you some much-needed information regarding the tour and what to expect. Carefully review the details below which answer some frequently asked questions about the tour including information regarding arrival, hotels, packing lists, etc. An itinerary is also below along with a link for a printable copy. Finally, please RSVP with lunch choices for yourself and all those in your group. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Carol at (262) 422-1918. |
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Arrival & Lodging
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Where should I meet the group if I'm driving?
If you are driving into Phoenix, safe travels! We'll meet you at the hotel. What if I'm flying? Please fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). This is where the hotel shuttle will pick you up. If you fly into Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, there is NO shuttle, and you will have to make other arrangements to get to the hotel. Where are we staying in Phoenix/Tempe? The tour includes lodging for three nights. The first and last night we will be staying near the Phoenix airport in Tempe, AZ, at: Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport 1413 W Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85281 The phone number is (480) 804-9544. When should we arrive? Check-in time at the hotel is 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. However, we've never had a problem if you need to check-in a little early or check-out a little late. Please try to arrive |
before 5:00 PM. Dinner at the hotel will be provided with a $15.00 voucher (per person) to be used in the hotel cafe. You will receive the voucher when you check-in.
How do I call the hotel shuttle? Once you arrive at the airport and have collected your baggage , call the hotel and request the free shuttle. The phone number to call is (480) 804-9544. Let them know your arrival terminal. They will give you instructions regarding where to meet them and come pick you up in their van. What time is the first scheduled event? We will have a brief orientation meeting at 7:15 PM in one of the hotel's conference rooms. Jay and Russ will talk briefly, hand-out information and name tags, and have a meet-and-greet time. Ask the check-in desk for the room location. Where are we staying the second night? The second night we are staying in Page, AZ, at Hyatt Place Page/Lake Powell. The address is: Hyatt Place Page/Lake Powell 1126 N Navajo Drive Page, AZ 86040. The phone number is (928) 212-2200. |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What should I wear?
Our trips are very casual. The weather can be variable, so pack layers of clothing. What can I bring on the bus? There is plenty of room on the bus for snacks, books, backpacks, cameras, jackets, etc. Your larger luggage will go below the bus and will be inaccessible during the day. What are the temperatures like? Phoenix/Tempe and Page, AZ will be warm. Summer temperatures during the day can be 90 - 110 degrees. Both Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport and Hyatt Place Page/Lake Powell have outdoor pools. Bring your swimsuits. The Grand Canyon Rim is usually slightly cooler. |
What should I wear on the Rim hike?
We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes for our hike along the Rim. The Rim hike does not go down into the Canyon. It goes along the rim from Mather Point Amphitheater and Mather Point to Bright Angel Lodge. It is a handicap accessible hike. We encourage everyone to take the hike as there is lots of information given. We take the 2.5-mile hike very slowly (about 1.5 to 2 hours). What should I wear on the raft tour? On river raft day, we suggest you wear a very old t-shirt and shorts or longer pants. You will not get wet except for an occasional splash. |
Suggested Packing List
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Rim & Raft Tour Itinerary
* Please arrive at the bus 5 minutes before DEPARTURE times - thanks!
Thursday - May 30, 2019
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.Arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - Phoenix, AZ or at the hotel.
Once you have your bags, call the Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport location Phoenix, AZ, at (480) 804-9544 to have their free shuttle pick you up. Address: 1413 W Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281 |
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5:00 - 7:00 PM
7:15 - 7:45 PM |
Dinner in the hotel cafe - a $15.00 (per person) voucher will be provided at check-in
Orientation meeting with Jay Seegert & Russ Miller (ask check-in for room location) |
Friday - May 31, 2016
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6:00 - 6:30 AM
6:45 AM 7:00 AM 9:10 - 9:25 AM 11:20 AM - 12:14 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM ** 1:00 PM 2:45 PM 3:30 - 3:59 PM 4:00 - 4:30 PM 4:40 PM 5:20 PM 6:45 PM 8:15 PM |
Breakfast at the hotel
Load your luggage and get seated on the coach bus Depart for the South Rim of the Grand Canyon Brief (15-minute) rest stop - Flagstaff, AZ Lunch & free time at Mather Point Amphitheater Creation Rock & Coconino Talks (at Mather Point) Hikers depart for Bright Angel Lodge Non-hikers and bus depart for Bright Angel Lodge Depart for Desert View (behind Bright Angel Lodge) Free time at Desert View On-the-Rim Talk & Early Flood Layers Depart Grand Canyon for Cameron Trading Post - Cameron, AZ Dinner at Cameron Trading Post - Cameron, AZ Depart Cameron Trading Post for Page, AZ, and hotel Arrive at Hyatt Place Page/Lake Powell in Page, AZ - check-in |
Saturday - June 1, 2019
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5:45 AM
6:15 AM 7:00 AM 7:00 - 11:30 AM 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 2:50 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 - 6:45 PM |
Breakfast and luggage to the bus
Depart for raft company Depart for rafting adventure Raft Trip Restroom break at Lee's Ferry Depart for Tempe/Phoenix, AZ - Poison Rock - lunch & resource sales in route Brief rest stop (15-minute) - Flagstaff, AZ Arrive at Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Dinner at the hotel Relax, swim & enjoy |
Sunday - June 2, 2019
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7:00 - 10:00 AM
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Breakfast and head to the airport as needed
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Meals / Water
Below are some frequently asked questions regarding the menu options available.
Important: Please review the lunch menus below and fill out the Menu RSVP form with our party's lunch choices by
May 15, 2019. Thanks!
Important: Please review the lunch menus below and fill out the Menu RSVP form with our party's lunch choices by
May 15, 2019. Thanks!
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What if I have food allergies?
We try to be accommodating with food choices, but if you have food allergies, we suggest you bring the food you need. Water? We recommend bringing a refillable water bottle. There are fill up stations at the canyon and the water is very good! What about breakfast? Available each day at Hyatt Place Hey, what's for lunch each day? See the menu options below. Please RSVP! |
What's on the menu for night one?
Order off the Hotel Cafe Menu - a $15.00 voucher for each traveler will be provided at check-in What's on the menu for dinner night two? Order off the menu at Cameron Trading Post Restaurant What's on the menu for dinner night three? Pizza party at Hyatt Place - a variety of pizzas, salad, soft drinks, and cookies for dessert Are there gluten free or vegetarian options? We do have gluten free and vegetarian options on the lunch menus and at the pizza party. Everything else you will choose for yourself. |
Lunch Menus
- Please review the lunch menus for Day One and Day Two below and then RSVP for each traveler in your party.
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Day One - Menu
All condiments are on the side Wildflower Roast Beef & Gorgonzola Sandwich
chips, fruit cup & cookie Wildflower Turkey Breast & Brie Sandwich
chips, fruit cup & cookie Wildflower Salad (Gluten Free)*
organic field greens, tomato, carrots, celery, jicama, red peppers, scallions, sunflower seeds & lavender with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette *GLUTEN FREE - Served with gluten free chips & 2 fruit cups Wildflower Salad (Vegetarian)**
organic field greens, tomato, carrots, celery, jicama, red peppers, scallions, sunflower seeds & lavender with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette ** VEGETARIAN - Served with chips & cookie |
*Day Two - Menu
Mustard, mayonnaise, oil & vinegar are on the side (packets) Turkey & Provolone Cheese Sandwich
chips, orange & cookie Ham & Swiss Cheese Sandwich
chips, orange & cookie Vegetable Salad**
lettuce, tomato, cucumber & black olives - oil & vinegar on the side (Optional: add grilled chicken - please select below) orange ** GLUTEN FREE Vegetable Salad*
lettuce, tomato, cucumber & black olives - oil & vinegar on the side orange, chips & cookie ** VEGETARIAN |
There are four lunch RSVP forms below. Please complete & submit one form for each traveler in your party. If there are more than four in your party, simply exit and then re-enter the site to add additional travelers.
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