A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless. We find that after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us.
~John Steinbeck

In the spirit of Steinbeck, Sun Mesa Journeys believes in taking trips, but more importantly, letting the trip take us. Sweeping us off our feet. Consuming us. Shaping and redefining us, and spitting us back out as new people.

We invite you to join us for the trip of your life, to see and learn, to hear and appreciate, to feel, smell, and taste that adventure is food for the soul. Our passions center on Route 66, with supporting roles played by the railroad, Fred Harvey Company, Native American culture, history, and old roads in general.

A Sun Mesa Journeys adventure will immerse you in all aspects of the road. You will come away with memories and friendships to last a lifetime, and a sense of well-being made possible only by allowing yourself to venture far outside the comfort zone of familiarity.
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Our journeys are by private/rental motor car or bicycle; we also create custom tour experiences utilizing any mode of transport you desire. Let us know how we can make your dream journey a reality.
​...Because the journey is the destination.
Background & Experience
  • Lifelong travelers: in motor vehicles, on bikes, on foot.
  • Accomplished tour and event managers: everything from cycling events to fashion weeks.
  • Published authors and photographers: academic journals, monographs, popular press books, magazines, blogs, and more.
  • Career educators: university life is...well, our life blood.
  • Experienced guides: we've guided hundreds of people from around the world to places far and wide.
Upcoming Tours:
66 Safari Adventure 
(Auto: July 29-August 13 2017) This 15-day tour takes you from Chicago to LA...every inch of the best road ever built! Half-tour options available to/from Amarillo.
Grand Canyon Suite
(Auto: June 25-July 2 2017) The best of 66 is in the west! We'll take a side trip to the best national park in the land.
New Mexico Enchantment 
(Auto: Sept 1-4 2017) Runs from Las Vegas NM to ABQ and Gallup.
Southwest Desert Adventure
(Auto: Jan 1-6 2017) Experience winter the way it should be! Phoenix to Salton Sea, Yuma, Ajo, and Tucson.
Southwest Star
(Auto: Sept 15-18 2017) Albuquerque, Gallup, Painted Desert, Winslow, and more!
ZiAdventure 
(Bike: May 14-22 2017) Eight days fully-supported tour of the Land of Enchantment. Start/Finish in Albuquerque.

Custom Tours
Contact us to set up your dream tour! Tell us your fantasy adventure, and we'll assemble it for you, and take you there.
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