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Arizona Ranch Holiday – Ranch Life, Desert Landscapes & California Coast

  • Tombstone
  • Scottsdale
  • Joshua Tree National Park
  • Santa Monica
13 Days / 12 Nights
All year round
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£3,785pp

Based on two adults, travelling from London Heathrow and departing March 2027. Price includes all mandatory taxes and fees.

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Experience an unforgettable Arizona ranch holiday filled with Western adventure, desert scenery and California beaches. Your journey begins with four nights at Tombstone Guest Ranch, where you can experience authentic ranch life beneath Arizona’s endless skies.

Enjoy full-board meals and a range of ranching activities during your stay. Then continue to Scottsdale, where desert landscapes meet excellent restaurants, galleries and shopping.

Your adventure continues into California with two nights at AutoCamp Joshua Tree. Stay in a unique Premium Airstream Suite and explore the spectacular landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park.

Finally, relax for three nights in Santa Monica. Enjoy the golden beach, famous pier and beautiful Pacific sunsets before your journey comes to an end.

Experience an Arizona Ranch Holiday

The highlight of this Arizona ranch holiday is your four-night stay at Tombstone Guest Ranch.

Enjoy the warm welcome of an authentic Western ranch. Spend your days taking part in ranch activities and exploring the surrounding Arizona landscape.

There is plenty of time to enjoy the slower pace of ranch life, too. Take in the wide-open scenery and enjoy evenings beneath the stars.

This Arizona ranch experience gives you a wonderful introduction to the traditions and landscapes of the American West.

Discover Scottsdale and the Sonoran Desert

After your ranch stay, continue to Scottsdale for three nights.

Explore the stylish streets of Old Town Scottsdale. Browse the shops and galleries, enjoy a relaxed meal or simply take some time by the pool.

The surrounding Sonoran Desert provides a spectacular backdrop. You could take a scenic drive or enjoy some of the area’s many outdoor activities.

Scottsdale offers a complete change of pace from your ranch experience. It also provides a great introduction to the next stage of your Southwest adventure.

Stay in a Joshua Tree Airstream

Next, cross into California for a truly unique stay at AutoCamp Joshua Tree.

Spend two nights in a Premium Airstream Suite surrounded by the extraordinary landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park.

During the day, explore the park’s giant boulders, unusual Joshua trees and scenic viewpoints. As evening arrives, watch the desert change colour as the sun sets.

Once darkness falls, the clear desert skies create a wonderful setting for stargazing.

Relax in Santa Monica

Complete your Arizona and California holiday with three nights in Santa Monica.

After your time on the ranch and in the desert, the Pacific coast provides the perfect place to slow down and relax.

Spend time on Santa Monica Beach, walk along the famous pier or explore the shops and restaurants around the waterfront.

In the evening, find a spot overlooking the Pacific and enjoy a spectacular California sunset.

What’s Included

  • Scheduled return flights from the UK
  • 4 nights at Tombstone Guest Ranch, Tucson
  • Full-board meals and ranching activities
  • 3 nights in Scottsdale
  • 2 nights at AutoCamp Joshua Tree
  • Premium Airstream Suite accommodation
  • 3 nights in Santa Monica Beach
  • Intermediate 4-door car hire
  • Car hire insurance included

From authentic Arizona ranch life and the Sonoran Desert to the unique landscapes of Joshua Tree and the beaches of Santa Monica, this Arizona ranch holiday combines Western adventure with unforgettable scenery and plenty of time to relax.

Itinerary

68 Miles / 109 Kilometres

Fly from the UK to Tucson, where you’ll collect your rental car and begin your scenic drive through the beautiful Sonoran Desert to the Tombstone Monument Ranch. Arriving in the evening, check into your unique Western-style accommodation and settle in for the start of your authentic ranch adventure. Take in the peaceful desert surroundings before enjoying your first night in the heart of Arizona’s legendary cowboy country.

Accommodation

Spend the next three days immersing yourself in the authentic Western atmosphere of Tombstone Monument Ranch. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Arizona desert, the ranch offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Enjoy horseback riding through scenic trails, try a variety of traditional ranch activities, and unwind in the unique Old West surroundings. During your stay, be sure to visit the nearby historic town of Tombstone, home to legendary attractions including the O.K. Corral, Allen Street and the famous Bird Cage Theatre, where the stories of the Wild West come to life.

Accommodation

260 Miles / 418 Kilometres

After breakfast, leave the Wild West behind and journey north through Arizona’s spectacular desert scenery to Scottsdale, where you’ll spend the next three nights at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley – Scottsdale. Surrounded by the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale is renowned for its luxury resorts, championship golf courses, vibrant arts scene and excellent dining. During your stay, explore the galleries and boutiques of Old Town Scottsdale, visit the stunning Desert Botanical Garden, hike the trails of Camelback Mountain, or take a trip to nearby Phoenix. In the evening, enjoy one of the city’s many award-winning restaurants or relax with a drink as you watch the Arizona sunset.

Accommodation

Unmissable Experiences

303 Miles / 488 Kilometres

After checking out, make your way west into California and the extraordinary landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park for a two-night stay at AutoCamp Joshua Tree in a Premium Airstream Suite. This unique accommodation combines the nostalgia of a classic American Airstream with the comfort and style of a boutique hotel, offering an unforgettable way to experience the desert. Spend your time exploring the park’s iconic Joshua trees, towering rock formations and scenic hiking trails, before returning to relax around your private fire pit beneath some of the darkest, star-filled skies in Southern California. It’s a truly memorable stay that perfectly blends adventure, nature and luxury.

Accommodation

141 Miles / 227 Kilometres

After checking out, leave the tranquil desert behind and drive west to the golden shores of Santa Monica, where you’ll spend the next three nights at the Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica. This iconic beachside destination is the perfect place to unwind after your adventure, with its wide sandy beaches, vibrant promenade and famous Santa Monica Pier. Stroll along Third Street Promenade, hire a bike to explore the oceanfront path to Venice Beach, or simply relax and soak up the Californian sunshine. With Beverly Hills, Hollywood and the many attractions of Los Angeles all within easy reach, Santa Monica provides the perfect finale to your Southwest adventure.

Accommodation

Unmissable Experiences

9 Miles / 14 Kilometres

After checking out of your hotel, enjoy your final morning at leisure. Take a stroll along Santa Monica Beach, browse the shops and cafés of Third Street Promenade, or enjoy one last brunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean before making the short drive to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Return your rental car, check in for your overnight flight back to the UK, taking with you unforgettable memories of ranch life, desert adventures and California’s iconic coastline.

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