Embark on the ultimate American road trip with our 7-day Southwest Highlights Tour, a comprehensive journey through the “Grand Circle” of the nation’s most iconic landscapes. Starting and ending in the high-energy hub of Las Vegas, this curated expedition takes you deep into the heart of the desert, where you’ll witness the towering sandstone cliffs of Zion, the ethereal hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, and the dramatic, river-carved vistas of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. This is the definitive southwest national parks tour for travelers who want to experience the raw geological power and diverse beauty of the West in a single, seamless week.
Your adventure extends beyond the park boundaries into the soul of the Southwest. You’ll experience a premier monument valley tour led by Navajo guides, offering deep cultural insights into a landscape made famous by cinematic history. From the swirling slot canyons of Antelope Canyon and the perfect symmetry of Horseshoe Bend to a sunset finale at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, these grand circle tours provide a perfect balance of guided exploration and dedicated time for hiking and photography. With select Sunday departures running from April through October 2026, this southwest national parks road trip ensures you see the very best of the American wilderness without the stress of navigating the open road yourself.
Departure
7:00am pickup from the Palms Casino coach loading curb located at 4321 W Flamingo Road
Highlights
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 – 13 guests: $1,995 per person
Private hotel tour for 8 – 13 guests: $2,850 per person
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