7 day USA Southwest Highlights Tour
Description:
Itinerary:
Zion National Park
Starting in Las Vegas at around 7am, leave the bright lights of Sin City behind for a while and 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 in the evening.
Pick up point: Palms Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
Overnight: La Quinta Inn (or similar)
Bryce National Park
A short drive today takes you to an elevation of 8000ft 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, and a night around the campfire will end this day nicely.
Overnight: Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn (or similar)
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.
Overnight: Moab Valley Inn (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Overnight: Goulding’s Historic Lodge (or similar)
The Grand Canyon National Park South Rim, Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon
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 National Park South Rim.
Saving the best for last! After a brief visit to a Navajo trading post, you’ll 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 before one last cookout and campfire.
Overnight: Red Feather Lodge (or similar)
Las Vegas
Get your kicks at Route 66 and arrive back in Sin City at approximately 5pm.
Inclusions:
- 6 nights hotel accommodation in 3 star and above hotels – twin share basis
- Small group tour max of 13 guests for a high-quality experience
- All participants must be 7+ years of age
- Navajo Guided 4×4 jeep tour of Monument Valley
- Visit the historic birthplace of Route 66.
- Grand Canyon sunset or sunrise
- Incredible wildlife viewing opportunities
- Outstanding National Park hikes
- All private transportation in a modern, spacious 14 passenger touring vehicle
- Entrance to National Parks (Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands and Monument Valley Tribal Park
- Services of a professional tour guide
- This tour has a free downloadable app with full tour commentary in French, German, Spanish and Italian
- Live commentary is provided in English
- Slick Rock Sunset Hummer Tour $100-$110
- Antelope Canyon Tour $90- $100
- Grand Canyon Helicopter flight $280-$400
- Canyoneering $100-$140
- Local food kitty payment of $85 to cover 7 lunches
- Tour Guide Gratuities
* Please note; Angel’s Landing in Zion is not advertised as part of this tour, however there is time to hike this trail if you wish. 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 your permit. https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/angels-landing-hiking-permits.htm
Exclusions:
- Airfares or transport from your home to starting point in Las Vegas
- Local food kitty payment of $65 to cover 7 lunches
- Optional tours and activities available for an additional cost
- Any travel insurances
- Tour guide gratuities
- Items such as souvenirs, laundry and similar personal expenses
- Breakfasts/evening meals, water, or drinks. *Your tour guide will advise to local options
- Tour Guide Gratuities
