Las Vegas – Zion – Bryce – Lake Powell – Monument Valley – Antelope Canyon – Grand Canyon – Las Vegas
This action-packed tour is perfect for the traveler that’s on a tight schedule but still wants to see the best of the USA’s Southwest!
Make your way through some of the country’s most unique and iconic landscapes, and feel as though you’re transported back in time. With so much to see and do, this ultimate express road trip will give you a taste of it all.
Immerse yourself in the amazing Utah landscapes of Zion and Bryce National Parks, then head even further into the Wild West to experience the mystifying Antelope Canyon and overnight in the iconic Monument Valley in Navajo Nation. Spend your last day staring into the abyss at Grand Canyon National Park and opt to take in a bird’s eye view of the canyon on a helicopter ride before heading back to the bright lights!
Perfect for all fitness levels, this immersive 3-day tour will leave you in awe of Mother Nature and perhaps entice you back for even more!
Weather permitting. Some activities are not accessible in extreme weather or due to road closures. Every attempt will be made to find comparable activities if these options are not available during your trip.
If you wish to travel between Nov 1st and mid April please see our winter version of this tour here.
Departure
7:15am pickup from the Palms Casino coach loading curb located at 4321 W Flamingo Road
Highlights
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“I’ll admit, the first time I guided this tour I thought, ‘there’s no way we can fit all of this in.’ Having done the loop dozens of time now, I can honestly say that it’s by far one of the best values out there. It’s full on, yet the timing just works out perfectly to get to know all of the amazing places we visit, just enough to want to come back for more!”
Sample Itineraries: Please note that due to rapidly-changing conditions (weather, crowds, traffic) and our small-group size, we allow our guides the flexibility to tailor your itinerary to best suit the needs of the group. While we guarantee to provide the highlights & inclusions within this itinerary, we do not guarantee them in this specific order.
Cut by the Virgin River, Zion Canyon is an impressive mix of white, pink and red Navajo sandstone cliffs. Ancient petrified sand dunes towering over 2000 feet above the canyon floor make for an impressive landscape and a photographer’s paradise. Zion National Park offers enchanting walks & hikes for every fitness level. Stroll around the Emerald Pools trail, enjoy the Temple of Sinawava, the Great White Throne, Weeping Rock and visit the interpretive Human History museum where you can enjoy an entertaining rangers talk on the patio.
After a full afternoon in Zion we head to Bryce Canyon, A giant natural amphitheater created by erosion along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau, Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos. These red, orange, and white spires provide spectacular views for park visitors. Bryce Canyon is considered by many to be the most scenically diverse place in the world.
Camping –all equipment provided, including a sleeping bag.
Lodging – Best Western Ruby’s Inn or similar 3 star hotel.
Headed past Lake Powell with a visit to Antelope Canyon, we wind our out way through more of USA Southwest’s spectacular scenery to one of the most iconic locations on the planet. The backdrop for many famous western movies and home to the Navajo Indians you are in for a real treat today. Hop onboard a 4X4 jeep and enjoy an included Navajo guided tour of Monument Valley.
Camping –Camp right along the rim and get ready to gaze up at the amazing starry skies, bag your front row seat to a magnificent sun rise.
Lodging – Goulding’s Historic Lodge.
*Sunrise may not be available with lodging option based on availability and location of the hotel at the time of booking.
Saving the best for last! After a brief visit to a traditional Navajo trading post we follow the mighty Colorado River through the Painted Desert to one of the seven natural wonders of the world! Take in a bird’s eye view on an optional helicopter ride, stroll along the rim, take a hike into the one of the deepest and most diverse canyons on earth or simply relax in one the rim cafes and admire the magnificent view before heading back to the bright city lights of Las Vegas!
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Unless you have paid for lodging accommodations you have booked a camping tour. (Yes this means tents!) You will be expected to put them up and take them down with the help of your tour leader.
The following items are included with your tour cost: Use of a sleeping bag, foam sleeping mat, use of a two person tent (if you are a solo traveler you will be paired with a tent partner of the same gender).
We do not include evening meals- your tour guide will suggest local economical restaurants and usually clients opt to eat as a group and enjoy the social aspect of the tour.
We do provide sandwich style lunches – (you make your own from our pre-shopped fresh ingredients and vegetarians are catered for)
We suggest you bring the following items if you are camping: Cotton sleeping bag liner , travel pillow, travel towel, flashlight, waterproof jacket. Warm sweater if traveling in April or Oct.
We do not provide water on this tour, as a member of the International Eco Tourism Society we encourage our guests to bring a refillable container. This may be as simple as a plastic 1 liter bottle purchased from any convenience store. You may refill this every time we make a comfort stop and we will happily recycle it for you at the end of you tour if you wish.
There are many opportunities for walks and hikes on this tour. Not all walks are guided. Your Tour Leader will advise and make recommendations for walks to suit your ability and interest.
Due to varying hours of sunlight throughout the year you may be offered a sunrise jeep tour in Monument Valley- for most this is the highlight of their tour. Your tour leader will advise you if this is a possibility on your tour.
We understand how important quality time with your friends and family is. We also understand the hesitation some customers may have in sharing a vehicle with people they don’t know. While we love the ease of travel & new friendships that shared tours provide, we have adapted to bring our customers more options when it comes to booking a tour.
This tour is now available to book as a private excursion for 5 – 13 travelers. You’ll receive the same itinerary and inclusions that our typical tour would provide, plus personal one-on-one attention from your guide and the ability to choose exactly who you’ll bring with you.
Feeling like making some changes or additions to the itinerary? Contact us and we can create a quote for any custom experience you’d like to partake in anywhere in the 50 states.
Reserve your National Parks 3 Day Tour as a private excursion now!
Our rates are based on group size. After clicking below and choosing an available date, elect how many travelers will be in your group. The below rates are based on the minimum number of travelers.
Private camping tour for 8 guests: $830 per person
Private hotel tour for 8 guests: $1,125 per person
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