Canyons and Native American Lands Adventure
Las Vegas • Zion National Park • Bryce Canyon National Park • Monument Valley • Grand Canyon National Park
This tour from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon visits the best national parks and Native American lands that the Southwest USA has to offer.
Travel along the Grand Staircase taking in the towering red sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park and the supernatural hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park, before a two night stop at the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, an unrivalled natural wonder. Enjoy a visit to the spiritual heart of the Navajo Nation, Monument Valley, where you’ll learn how the landscape shapes Native American myths and hear stories of Navajo legends with a local guide.
From €2179pp
What's Included
- Return flights from Dublin to Las Vegas
- 7 NIGHTS hotel accommodation in tour hotels
- All transportation by private vehicle and 4WD in Monument Valley
- Service of professional tour guides
- Based on 2 adults sharing
- Tour Departure 2018 Dates: 17 Jan/11 Feb/11 Mar/15 Apr/06 May/07 Jun/08 Jul/07 Aug/09 Sep/23 Sep/4 Oct
- Quote Ref 1532002
The Exciting Parts
- Grand Canyon sunrise or sunset
- Scenic walks and inspiring hikes
- Navajo guided backroads tour in Monument Valley
- Bryce Canyon's rock hoodoos
- Zion's sandstone cliffs, canyons and valleys
- Grand Canyon IMAX Theater
- Cruise the Las Vegas Strip
Your Adventure...
Las Vegas
Las Vegas to Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Monument Valley
Grand Canyon National Park
Route 66/Las Vegas
Las Vegas
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Day 1 Las Vegas
Welcome to the ‘Neon City’ in the Nevada desert, a place you definitely have to experience at least once in your life. The opportunities are endless here and you’ll have a full day to explore, try your luck on the tables or see one of the many world-class shows on offer. Meet your fellow travellers at 18:00 hrs for a welcome meeting with your tour leader, afterwards you’re free to take in the cityscape at night; wander along the Strip and see the neon lights in all their colourful glory.
Hotel included
Meals paid locally -
Day 2 Las Vegas to Zion National Park
Zion effortlessly mixes peaceful beauty with powerful landscapes and the tree lined Virgin River supports fragile flora and fauna as it meanders below massive, cathedral-like sandstone walls. Zion Canyon was named by the early Mormon settlers of Utah who believed it to be their ‘promised land’ and it offers some of the best hiking in the southwest USA.
Hotel included
Meals paid locally -
Day 3 Zion National Park
You have a full day to further explore the delights of Zion National Park. There are various hikes to choose from, ranging from easy to strenuous. Of all the walks within the park, one you simply must do is the famous and challenging hike to Angels Landing. Once you’ve conquered this epic trail you’ll be greeted with the most breath taking panoramas you’ve ever laid eyes on. For a less strenuous walk take one of the short hikes from the valley floor to view the Lower Emerald Pools and then continue on to the sparkling Upper Emerald Pools, passing a waterfall along the way to discover Zion's ‘beach’.
Hotel included
Meals paid locally -
Day 4 Bryce Canyon National Park
Leaving Zion National Park you climb in elevation to almost 8,296 feet and traverse a high plateau to Bryce Canyon National Park. “Mysterious" and "breathtaking" are a few of the descriptions offered by past visitors to describe this fascinating natural amphitheatre of pink, orange and white sandstone spires, known locally as hoodoos.
Hotel included
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Day 5 Monument Valley
Today you travel south-east along the border of Utah and Arizona, making a stop at the immense Glen Canyon Dam en route to one of the most iconic settings in North America, Monument Valley in the heart of the Navajo Nation. This is sacred land to those who call it home; the red sandstone monoliths and spectacular sunsets have been the backdrop to countless Western movies.
Hotel included
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Day 6-7 Grand Canyon National Park
Continue south through the Navajo Reservation to the Cameron Trading Post where you can browse and shop for local jewellery, crafts and cultural souvenirs. Traverse the eastern entrance of the mighty Grand Canyon where you'll catch your first glimpse of it at Desert View. This incredible spectacle is difficult to comprehend, even as you stand at the rim or hike down into the canyon.
Your tour includes a session at the IMAX Theater, which will give you a good overview of the area and how it developed over time.
Hotel included
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Day 8 Route 66/Las Vegas
From the epic Grand Canyon travel south to Williams then west to Seligman where you'll stop for an optional lunch at the Snow Cap Diner along a section of the iconic Route 66. Continue your journey and stop for a view of the astounding Hoover Dam before you're back in the land of the neon clad streets. Be prepared to be dazzled all over again, Las Vegas makes for a memorable end to a fantastic eight days.
Accommodation: Hotel included (additional post night)This tour ends at our gateway hotel at approximately 17:00 hrs. We have included 1 post night in Las Vegas so the last day is completely at leisure.
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Day 9 Las Vegas
Today is at leisure to explore Las Vegas. Why not browse take a trip downtown to Fremont Street which is a completely different vibe to the Strip. Thrill seekers will be drawn to SlotZilla , the zip line experience that is taking adventure seekers to new heights!