Southwest Highlights Tour

Departs select Sundays from April through October. Private tours available any day of the week, all year round.

Choose to camp or stay in a comfortable hotel.

Las Vegas – Zion – Bryce – Arches – Canyonlands – Monument Valley – Antelope Canyon – Horseshoe Bend – Grand Canyon – Las Vegas

Enjoy our included Navajo guided jeep tour in iconic Monument Valley, experience the real Wild West, immerse yourselves in the amazing Utah landscapes of Zion and Bryce National Parks, take in a bird’s eye view of the Grand Canyon on an optional helicopter ride before headed back to the bright lights!

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.

This tour runs select Sundays, April-October (click HERE for winter 3-day tours November-April).

Day 1 – Zion National Park

Leaving the bright lights of Las Vegas behind us for a while we head out to Utah’s finest National Park. Massive canyon walls and red sandstone cliffs ascend toward a brilliant blue sky.

Challenge yourself to what’s considered the best half day hike in the southwest by hiking
a narrow ridge-line to Angel’s Landing*. Take it easy exploring the pristine Emerald pools or enjoy a river hike deep in the narrows before enjoying the quaint town of Springdale this evening.

*Angel’s Landing (the chain’s part) now requires all hikers to have a permit. If you are interested in hiking Angel’s Landing, please see here for more information about how to obtain a permit.

Camping –all equipment provided, including a sleeping bag.

Lodging – Bumbleberry Inn or similar 3 star hotel.

DAY 2 – Bryce Canyon National Park

A short drive today takes us to an elevation of 8000 ft into Bryce National Park. Take a stroll along the rim and marvel at the unique sandstone spires (hoodoos) that rise dramatically from the natural amphitheater. Hike down into the hoodoos for an up close and personal experience
with this fascinating landscape.

Camping –all equipment provided, including a sleeping bag.

Lodging – Best Western Ruby’s Inn or similar 3 star hotel.

DAYS 3/4 – Arches and Canyonlands National Parks

Explore this stunning landscape in a guided sunset hummer tour or hang of a sandstone cliff on one of our optional canyoneering adventures!

Visit Arches National Park, home to over 2000 sandstone arches for a hike up to ‘Delicate Arch’. Enjoy walks in Canyonlands National Park where the Green River meets the Colorado in some of the most spectacular scenery the Southwest has to offer.

Swap tales of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid who used the canyons to hide from the law in the late 1800’s, visit the local town and enjoy Utah’s greatest adventure capital.

Camping –all equipment provided, including a sleeping bag.

Lodging – Moab Valley Inn or similar 3 star hotel.

DAY 5 – Monument Valley

Headed south we wind our way through more of USA Southwest’s spectacular scenery to one of the most iconic locations on the planet. The background 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 guide tour of Monument Valley.

Camping –all equipment provided, including a sleeping bag.

Lodging – Goulding’s Historic Lodge or similar 3 star hotel.

DAY 6 – Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim)

Enjoy an optional visit to the world’s most famous slot canyon- Antelope Canyon ($40-$50 pp) this morning followed by a scenic walk to view Horseshoe Bend before heading to the Grand Canyon– saving the best for last!

After a brief visit to a 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 at sunset, 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 view.

Camping –all equipment provided, including a sleeping bag.

Lodging – Red Feather Inn or similar 3 star hotel.

DAY 7 – Route 66 to Las Vegas

We get our kicks at Route 66 at the birthplace of this famous highway and arrive back in Sin City in plenty of time to relax poolside before heading for the strip for a night out.

Arrival to Las Vegas at approximately  5:00pm.

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.

Book our Southwest Highlights as a Private 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 8 – 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 Southwest Highlights 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: $1,695 per person
Private hotel tour for 8 guests: $2,460 per person

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