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Arrival day is on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Meet the group at Element Sedona in Sedona, AZ
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:45 p.m. Welcome Dinner; .
Your trip ends on: Saturday, November 15, 2025 in Sedona, AZ at Yavapai Lodge West
End of Trip: Approximately 10:15 a.m. at starting hotel.
From: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Sedona Area
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 2.5 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 120 miles .
Groome Shuttle
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 9283508466
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Seven shuttles daily from Phoenix International Airport to Sedona. Pick up shuttle just outside the terminals baggage claim. When making your booking make sure you arrange for drop off at your destination hotel as extra fee may apply. RETURN: picks up at your original hotel in Sedona (make sure to pre-arrange), drops off at your terminal at Phoenix airport. www.groometransportation.com. For ease of travel transfers, it is HIGHLY recommended that participants confirm shuttle schedules PRIOR to booking airfare.
To: Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport for program 1083
The estimated travel time from the last location is 2.5 hours from sedona to phoenix sky harbor airport .
The estimated distance to the last location is 120 miles .
Groome Shuttle
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 9283508466
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
The following information is for shuttle options to Sky Harbor Airport on the last day of program 1083. Road Scholar vehicle will depart Grand Canyon at 7:15 AM on the last day of program to return to Sedona. This is included as part of the program, so no charge. We will arrive back at the Element Sedona at 10:15 AM in time to link up with Groome Shuttles 10:30 AM departure from the Element. This shuttle arrives into Sky Harbor Airport at 12:30 p.m.. This is a commercial shuttle company so there is a charge for this service. Please schedule your flights accordingly. It is highly recommended you book your Groome shuttle prior to purchasing your airfare.
From Sky Harbor Airport Car Rental
Car Rentals
Cost: Check with Rental Car Vendor. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
A car is not required for this program, but if you would like to arrange a rental car please do so in advance.
Arrival day is on 11/10/2025.
Meet the group at Element Sedona in Sedona, AZ.
Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:45 p.m. Welcome Dinner; .
Your trip ends on: Saturday, November 15, 2025 in Sedona, AZ at Yavapai Lodge West.
End of Trip: Approximately 10:15 a.m. at starting hotel..
Free parking at the Element during the program.
Element Sedona Hotel from I-40
Take I-40 to exit 195 south in Flagstaff towards Phoenix. Go south on I-17 for 42 miles to exit 298, AZ Highway 179, Sedona. Turn right on AZ Highway 179 for about 7.5 miles, the Element Sedona hotel is on your right.
Element Sedona Hotel from Phoenix
Take I-17 North from Phoenix for 100 miles until you reach the AZ-179 N exit, EXIT 298, toward Sedona. Turn LEFT onto AZ-179 and continue to follow for 7.5 miles (past the first roundabout) and the Element Sedona hotel will be on the right.