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Arrival day is on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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 7, 2026 in Sedona, AZ at Hualapai Lodge
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 from last day of the program (1088)
The estimated travel time from the last location is 2.5 hours .
The estimated distance to the last location is 120 .
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 1088. 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 11/1/2026.
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 7, 2026 in Sedona, AZ at Hualapai Lodge.
End of Trip: Approximately 10:15 a.m. at starting hotel.
Free at starting hotel.
Element Sedona 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 at address 6601 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ 86351.
Leaving your car at the starting hotel
You may leave your car at the starting hotel for the duration of the program. The NAU van will return to the starting hotel at the end of the program.
Element Sedona 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 hotel is on your right at address 6601 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ 86351.