See popular highlights of the Southwest on a 3-day national parks tour from Las Vegas. Discover the amazing landscapes of Zion National Park and visit Grand Canyon National Park, where you can hike, walk along the South Rim or go on an optional helicopter
This 3-day tour takes you to top national parks in the US. Take lovely hikes,
capture stunning photos, and admire unforgettable views of the Grand Canyon
and Zion, plus Monument Valley. An optional tour of Antelope Canyon (own
expense), and a visit to Lake Powell will be a highlight to this tour. Enjoy
comfortable hotel accommodations and transportation by minibus.
Day 1: Las Vegas – Grand Canyon National Park (L)
After leaving Las Vegas, travel 280 miles (450 km) through the Mojave Desert
and via historic Route 66 to Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim. Discover
this remarkable natural wonder on your own once you arrive and enjoy lunch.
Admire the complex layers and myriad colors of the canyon from rim overlooks,
hike down into the staggeringly deep canyon, and capture fantastic photos as
sunset illuminates the full beauty of the rock formations.
Opt to take a thrilling helicopter ride (own expense) over the canyon for more
unforgettable views. Relax over dinner (own expense), and settle down for the
night at your comfortable hotel in Williams or Tusayan.
Overnight: either the Red Feather Lodge or Best Western (or similar) in
Tusayan, Arizona
Day 2: Grand Canyon National Park – Monument Valley – Antelope Canyon – Lake
Powell (L)
After breakfast (own expense), make a quick stop at a traditional Navajo
trading post to shop for local crafts. Then follow the Colorado River through
the captivating Painted Desert to Monument Valley, an iconic film setting seen
in many western films. Climb aboard a 4x4 vehicle for a Navajo-guided jeep
tour packed with stunning photo ops.
After your sandwich lunch, continue to Page overlooking placid Lake Powell.
Opt to take a tour of Antelope Canyon (at own expense), a brilliantly hued
slot canyon. Enjoy dinner (own expense) before retiring to your hotel room.
Overnight: 3-star hotel in Page, Arizona
Day 3: Lake Powell – Zion National Park – Las Vegas (B, L) Start your day with
breakfast at your hotel before heading to Horseshoe Bend — a distinctive curve
of the Colorado River. Make a photo stop at Lake Powell before going on to
Zion National Park, a lovely collection of photogenic white, pink, and red
sandstone cliffs cut by the Virgin River.
Recharge with your sandwich lunch before heading out on a hike to an emerald
pool or around the easy Pa'rus trail. Admire the monolithic Great White Throne
and Weeping Rock, or listen to a ranger's talk at the Zion Human History
Museum.
Climb aboard your minibus for the ride back to Las Vegas where your 3-day
winter odyssey concludes in the evening.
3-day tour to Zion, Monument Valley, and the Grand Canyon South Rim,
Transportation by 14-passenger, air-conditioned minibus,
1x Light breakfast, Lunch,
Lodging accommodations,
Navajo-guided Jeep tour in Monument Valley
You may experience both warm and cool temperatures. It is recommended that you pack warm socks, a sweater or hooded jacket, hiking shoes, plenty of sunscreen, closed-toe shoes and a hat
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