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Highlights of Southwest National Parks
7 days, Las Vegas to Las Vegas
Itinerary
Day 1Las Vegas/Zion National Park
Welcome to Las Vegas. Meet your fellow travellers and CEO first thing in the morning for a briefing before hitting the road. Travel to Zion, Utah's oldest national park. Explore towering cliffs and massive canyon walls, and opt to hike diverse and exciting trails.
Boasting endless hiking possibilities, the region that the Virgin River has sculpted into a profound landscape masterpiece is a great setting to spend the afternoon. High plateaus, striking towers, temples, mesas, and the earth's tallest-known sheer sandstone walls surround visitors with their awe-inspiring beauty.
Please note that the first day of this tour is a travel day and involves an early departure from Las Vegas, so arriving on time to your start location is important to being able to join the tour for the days journey. We recommend booking a pre-tour accommodation in Las Vegas if flights prohibit you from arriving on time to the start hotel in time for the group departure.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
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Zion National Park Visit
Admire monumental sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that tower into the sky. Experience diverse plant and animal life, and wade through water in a narrow slot canyon as the park transitions from desert to forest. Gaze at the awe-inspiring beauty of the high plateaus, striking towers, temples, mesas, and the earth's tallest-known sheer sandstone walls.
Day 2Zion National Park
Enjoy a free day in Zion NP. Hike one of the many trails in the park, like The Narrows or Angels Landing, or opt to explore via shuttle bus.
Zion National Park Visit
Admire monumental sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that tower into the sky. Experience diverse plant and animal life, and wade through water in a narrow slot canyon as the park transitions from desert to forest. Gaze at the awe-inspiring beauty of the high plateaus, striking towers, temples, mesas, and the earth's tallest-known sheer sandstone walls.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Hiking
FreeLace up your hiking boots and journey through the incredible landscape of Zion National Park. With terrain that goes from desert to forest, elevations that range from 1,130m (3,700 ft) to 2,630m (8,726 ft) above sea level, and diverse weather—the hikes at Zion vary greatly. Depending on group condition and interest, the guide will propose different hikes. Possibilities include: Middle Emerald Pool, Watchman Trail, and Angels Landing. See operational notes for more details.
Day 3Zion National Park/Monument Valley
Drive through Page, stopping to see the Glen Canyon Dam and for a short hike to Horseshoe Bend, shaped by the Colorado River. Discover one of the most majestic places on earth, Monument Valley, and explore the area on a 4x4 adventure in Navajo Nation.
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Glen Canyon Dam Visit
Visit this concrete arch dam, the second largest dam of its kind in North America, built to provide hydroelectricity and flow regulation on the Colorado River in Northern Arizona.
Horseshoe Bend Hike
Take a short hike to this spectacular horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River. Stand atop steep orange-coloured sandstone cliffs and look out at Horseshoe Bend. Peer down more than 300m (1,000 ft) at the emerald river below.
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Monument Valley 4x4 Tour
Explore this magical and sacred place by 4x4. See magnificent colours, miles of mesas, buttes, and pinnacles that make Monument Valley a truly wondrous experience.
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Antelope Canyon Tour
105USD per personNamed for the pronghorn that used to roam the land, Antelope Canyon is a natural sandstone cathedral created by years of flash flooding, wind, and rain. Tour this breathtaking canyon to discover beams of light, flowing rock walls, and spiral arches and soak in the natural beauty of this surreal place.
Book this optional activity on-site with your CEO.
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DinnerDay 4Monument Valley/Canyon de Chelly
Travel further into Navajo Nation and visit Canyon de Chelly. Discover the National Monument by stopping at prominent lookouts and going for a hike into the canyon.
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Canyon de Chelly National Monument Visit
Canyon de Chelly is entirely on Navajo tribal lands, with many families still living in the canyon. Discover the area by driving along the canyon rim, stopping at prominent lookouts like Spider Rock and Sliding House. Go for a hike along the White House Trail, which leads to ancient dwellings carved into the red rock canyon.
Day 5Canyon de Chelly/Grand Canyon National Park
Travel to Petrified Forest National Park, and admire the Rainbow Forest and its colourful petrified wood. Continue on to the Grand Canyon and opt to wander along trails. Admire the views and enjoy sunset at the rim of the Grand Canyon.
Petrified Forest National Park Visit
Home to one of the largest concentrations of petrified wood in the world, Petrified Forest National Park is sure to impress. The fossilized trees date back over 200 million years, along with a number of colourful geologic formations throughout the park. Enjoy time to explore the park, go for a hike, and discover the colourful petrified wood.
Grand Canyon Sunset
Head to the rim of the Grand Canyon at sunset. Point your camera in any direction and capture memorable shots as the shifting light plays off the layers of red, yellow, and brown rock. This is truly one of the great wonders. Enjoy the moment.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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DinnerDay 6Grand Canyon National Park
Enjoy a free day to discover the Grand Canyon. Opt to hike throughout the park, rent a bike or check out a museum.
Grand Canyon South Rim Visit
Visit the south rim of the canyon for a great first impression. Marvel as the Grand Canyon unfolds before you. Don't get too close. The land drops almost straight down for more than 1,000m (3,280 ft) into the serpentine canyons below! The gorge is filled with rocky buttes, sheer limestone cliffs, and deep canyons all arrayed in a rainbow of colors. Words defy. This is truly one of the most magnificent sights on earth.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Grand Canyon IMAX Movie
14USD per personOn a giant six-story movie screen, watch the most viewed IMAX film of all time, "Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets". Escape, fly, and discover the history and beauty of this awe-inspiring landscape.
Grand Canyon Hike
FreeOpt to hike along the rim or down into the canyon. Experience breathtaking scenery with spectacular views. Bring lots of water, a hat and plenty of energy. Remember -- hiking down is optional, hiking back up is mandatory!
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour
The Grand Canyon helicopter ride is a must! Enjoy a bird's-eye view for 45 to 50 minutes as you fly over the canyon, taking in the stark contrast of the blue-green Colorado River against the thousand shades of red rock found in the canyon. From above, you can fully appreciate the greatness of the gorge and see why it is one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Day 7Grand Canyon National Park/Las Vegas
Enjoy free time in the morning at the Grand Canyon, before returning to Sin City via Route 66. Tour ends upon arrival to Las Vegas.
Seligman (Route 66) Visit
Take a trip back in time to the birthplace of Route 66. Established in the early 1900s as the first transcontinental highways in the U.S, Route 66 has a lot of history on it's original length of almost 2,500 miles. Starting in Chicago, Illinois and travelling through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, before ending at the ocean in Santa Monica California. The creation of the Interstate system bypassed the majority of Route 66, creating ghost towns along it's original route, though there are a few iconic Americana towns still delivering experiences from the past. Check out the historic general store, original motels, and don't forget to get your kicks!
Vegas Strip Visit
Walk along Las Vegas Boulevard and soak in the lights, energy and pulse of the Strip. With an ever-evolving architecture and multitude of hotels, casinos, restaurants, and entertainment, there's so much to see and do.
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