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Itinerary Southwest Adventure

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12/27 Philadelphia: Philadelphia, PA to Phoenix, AZ Nonstop.
Departs PHL 3:45 PM Philadelphia, PA
Arrives PHX 7:03 PM Phoenix, AZ 

Renal Car: Phoenix, AZ, United States of America (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
Pick-up Dec 27, 7:30 pm
Drop-off Jan 1 9:00 pm

Return Flight:
Departs Arrives PHX / PHL Jan 1, 11:48 PM, arrives Jan 2, / 6:15 Philadelphia, PA

I need help setting up a basic schedule. So I am at the airport in time. Also, I am not sure how much time I should allow on my drive to see Quartzsite and Yuma.



Dec 27: Arrival in Phoenix

  • 3:45 PM: Depart Philadelphia.
  • 7:03 PM: Arrive in Phoenix.
  • 7:30 PM: Pick up rental car.
  • 8:00 PM: Grab supplies for car camping.
  • Overnight: Stay in Phoenix (hotel or car camp).

    night one Phoenix hotel?
     

Dec 28: Drive to Quartzsite

  • Morning: Drive to Quartzsite (~2 hours).
  • Day: Explore gem shows, markets, or museum.
  • Evening: Car camp or stay locally.

    night two desert car camp

Dec 29: Explore Quartzsite

  • Day: Enjoy Quartzsite events and desert exploration.
  • Evening: Overnight in Quartzsite (camp or lodging).

    night three desert car camp

Dec 30: Drive to Yuma

  • Morning: Drive to Yuma (~1.5 hours).
  • Day: Explore historic sites, Yuma Territorial Prison, or wetlands.
  • Evening: Stay in Yuma (car camp, AirBNB, or hotel).

    night 4 Yuma hotel 
     

Dec 31: Return to Quartzsite for New Year's Eve

  • Morning: Drive back to Quartzsite (~1.5 hours).
  • Afternoon: Prepare for celebrations or join events (e.g., Xscapers Meet-Up).
  • Evening: Celebrate under the stars; bonfire or party.
  • Overnight: Car camp in the desert or local lodging.

    night 5 car camp or hotel in Phoenix 

Jan 1: Drive to Phoenix & Departure

  • Morning: Drive to Phoenix (~2 hours).
  • Afternoon: Explore Phoenix (parks or gardens).
  • 9:00 PM: Drop off the rental car.
  • 11:48 PM: Depart for Philadelphia


    swim suite/shorts/ camera/drone
    passport
    USB charge
    Drone

    Prep, charge drone