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Day 1
Travel to Williams
- When
- Saturday, May 9
- Drive
- PHX to the Airbnb in Williams, AZ
- Focus
- Travel day, rental car pickup, and settling into the house.
Cruse Family Grand Canyon Extravaganza
Trip dates
May 9-12
Fly into
Phoenix, AZ
Home base
Williams, AZ
Big plans
South Rim + rafting
Live forecast
Grand Canyon Village
Home base
Williams Airbnb
The place to drop bags, reset after travel, and keep evenings easy between canyon days.
Location
Williams, AZ
Best feature
Hot tub after travel and adventure days
Good for
Easy meals, downtime, and getting everyone ready
Mid century masterpiece | Jacuzzi | 8 Guests
Williams
★ 4.71
3 bedrooms · 5 beds · 2 private baths
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Map
PHX to Williams
Itinerary
Day-by-day plan
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Day 2
South Rim day
- When
- Sunday, May 10
- Drive
- Williams to the Grand Canyon South Rim
- Focus
- Hike the South Rim if everyone is up for it, or keep the day completely open.
3
Day 3
Rafting
- When
- Monday, May 11
- Drive
- Drive to rafting in Peach Springs AZ
- Focus
- Keep the day centered around the rafting reservation and recovery time.
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Day 4
Travel home
- When
- Tuesday, May 12
- Drive
- Williams to PHX, then fly home
- Focus
- Pack up, drive back to Phoenix, return the car, and travel home.
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