11 day Best of the Southwest Tour

Zion National Park

Leaving the bright lights of Las Vegas behind for a while, you’ll head out to Utah’s finest National Park. Massive canyon walls and red sandstone cliffs ascend toward a brilliant blue sky. Take it easy exploring the pristine Emerald pools or enjoy a river hike deep in the narrows before enjoying a BBQ dinner this evening.

Bryce National Park

A short drive today takes you 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.

A soak in the outdoor hot tub back at your accommodation will ease those hiking muscles.

Arches and Canyonlands National Parks

Explore this stunning landscape on a guided sunset hummer tour or hang off a sandstone cliff on an optional canyoneering adventure! Visit Arches National Park, home to over 2000 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 1800s, visit the local town and enjoy Utah’s greatest adventure capital.

Monument Valley

Headed south, wind your way through more of the 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’re in for a real treat today. Hop on board a 4X4 jeep and enjoy an included Navajo guided tour of Monument Valley. Camp right along the rim, get ready to gaze up at the amazing starry skies and bag your front row seat to a magnificent sunrise.

Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

Enjoy an optional visit to the world’s most famous slot canyon – Antelope Canyon this morning followed by a scenic walk to view Horseshoe Bend before heading to the Grand Canyon.

After a brief visit to a Navajo trading post, 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 of the rim cafés and admire the view.

Las Vegas

Get your kicks at Route 66 and arrive back in Sin City in plenty of time to relax poolside before heading to the strip for a night out – explore at your leisure.

Death Valley National Park

Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park Heading to California this morning, you will embark on a guided tour of Death Valley National Park. Enjoy photo stops and shorts walks at Zabriskie Point, Artist’s Palette, Badwater Basin Salt flats, Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Devil’s Golf Course and the Mesquite Sand Dunes. After a picnic lunch, drive through spectacular scenery to the old Gold Rush Historic town of Bishop for your night stop.

*Other guests may join this tour in Las Vegas today.

Tioga Pass to Yosemite National Park

Crossing the Tioga Pass* this morning provides an extremely scenic route passing by highlights such as Olmsted point, Lake Tenaya, Tuolumne Meadows and Mono lake en route to Yosemite Valley. Visit the Valley Visitor Center and exhibits, take a mini tour and get ready for a full day of exploration tomorrow.

*Weather permitting – in the event that the Tioga Pass is closed, this tour will reroute through Lake Isabella instead of Bishop.

Yosemite National Park

Spend a full day exploring the walks offered in the park. There are countless walks ranging from easy to strenuous or opt for a guided tour with your expert guide to the premier panoramas within the park such as Bridalveil Falls, Lower Yosemite Falls, views of Half Dome and El Capitan. You can also opt for some free time relaxing or cycling along the Merced River.

Yosemite to San Francisco

Today we head to the City by the Bay – San Francisco! Your 11-day adventure concludes with a fully guided city tour of this vibrant city. Stops include Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Haight Ashbury and the Golden Gate Bridge. Tour ends approx. 5pm.

*If you are interested in hiking to Angel’s Landing in Zion, please note that although it’s not advertised as part of this tour, there is time to do this hike. The chain’s part (last .5 mile) 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. You may hike up to Scout’s Lookout without a permit.*