3 day National Parks Mini Explorer Winter Tour
Description:
Itinerary:
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Driving through the mighty Mojave Desert today takes us via Route 66 to the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim 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 of the rim cafés and admire the magnificent view at sunset.
Accommodation: Grand Canyon Red Feather Lodge
Meals: Sandwich style lunch is included
**please note the departure is from the Palms Hotel and Casino at 7am prompt
Address: 4321 W Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89103
Monument Valley and Lake Powell
After a brief visit to a traditional Navajo trading post we follow the mighty Colorado River through the Painted Desert and wind our 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 a fantastic (included) Navajo guided tour of Monument Valley.
This afternoon we head to Page Arizona and Lake Powell for our night stop.
Accommodation: The Comfort Inn at Lake Powell
Meals: Breakfast & sandwich style lunch is included
Horseshoe Bend and Zion National Park
We visit Horseshoe Bend this morning and Antelope Canyon before a photo stop at Lake Powell and head to Utah’s finest National Park.
Cut by the Virgin River, Zion Canyon is an impressive mix of white, pink and red Navajo sandstone cliffs. Ancient sand dunes towering over 2000ft 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.
There are plenty of walking opportunities here in this picturesque winter wonderland. Enjoy and hike up to emerald pools or if you are feeling less adventurous, stroll around the valley or the Pa’rus trail., Marvell at fantastic view of the Great White Throne, Weeping Rock and visit the interpretive Human History Museum where you can enjoy an entertaining rangers talk.
Meals: Breakfast and sandwich style lunch provided
**please note this tour finishes at approximately 7pm back in Las Vegas
Inclusions:
- Two nights hotel 3 star-twin share same sex or couple basis*
- Navajo guided jeep tour of Monument Valley
- Visit to an authentic Navajo trading post
- All private transportation in a modern 6-14 passenger tour bus or SUV
- Entrance to National Parks Zion and Grand Canyon
- Entrance to Monument Valley Tribal Park
- Horseshoe Bend
- Services of a professional Tour Leader
- 3 sandwich style lunches
- 1 breakfast
- This tour has a free downloadable App with full tour commentary in French, German, Spanish and Italian
- Live commentary is provided in English
- Navajo Guided Jeep Tour of Monument Valley
*You can choose to upgrade to have a solo, private room for $299 at checkout
Children aged 7 years and over are permitted on this tour
Bindlestiff Tours is an award-winning family operated adventure tour company specializing in small group tours.
- Spend the night at the Grand Canyon
- Sunset and sunrise at the Grand Canyon
- Helicopter over the Grand Canyon (optional- fees apply)
- Native American lands 4×4 jeep tour Monument Valley ($75 value)
- Explore Antelope Canyon (optional- fees apply)
- Hiking in Zion and Grand Canyon National Parks
Solo Supplement Waived
The Winter deal is on a promo where the solo supplement fee you would normally pay to have your own private room ($299) is waived and you are paired to share with another solo traveler (of the same sex) If there is NO other solo traveler on your tour for you to be paired up with, you will have the room to yourself at no extra charge.
Should you wish to have your own hotel room for private and exclusive use, you can pay to upgrade at checkout.
Exclusions:
- Airfares or transport from your home to starting point in Las Vegas
- Tour Guide Gratuities
- It is customary to tip your guide. $75 per person is the recommended amount for this tour.
- Personal items such as souvenirs, laundry, and similar expenses
- Any optional travel insurances
*Note, there is no Wi-Fi on the bus and some locations do not have cell service.
Optional activities:
- Helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon $280-$400 per person
- Antelope Canyon $90-$100 per person
**please note these are paid locally and booked with your tour leader
