Best of the West: National Parks Explorer

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Get ready for an adventure in the American West! You’ll visit some of the finest national parks in the United States, fully immersing yourself in desert beauty. Your journey begins in Las Vegas, where you’ll pick up your rental car and then spend a night in the famous party-town! Next, you’ll discover the rugged cliffs and wildlife of Zion National Park. Snap...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 12 days!

What's this trip about?

    Get ready for an adventure in the American West! You’ll visit some of the finest national parks in the United States, fully immersing yourself in desert beauty. Your journey begins in Las Vegas, where you’ll pick up your rental car and then spend a night in the famous party-town! Next, you’ll discover the rugged cliffs and wildlife of Zion National Park. Snap pictures at Bryce Canyon National Park next! Your journey continues as you drive to Page to experience the culture of Arizona. Soak in views from the Grand Canyon when you drive to Grand Canyon National Park! Hike famous trails into the canyon, and drive winding roads to get incredible views! Spend a night in Sedona exploring art galleries, spas and the famous red rocks. Next up is Lake Havasu City, where you’ll relax at a beachfront resort. Then it’s back to Las Vegas for a final night on the town. You’ll never forget your journey through the Wild West!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLas Vegas
End CityLas Vegas

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Activities

  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Las Vegas (LAS)
    • Automatic rental car for the duration of your trip Pick up and drop off at LAS 1 night in Las Vegas at the Luxor Hotel & Casino, or similar
    • 1 night in the Zion National Park area at Cliffrose Springdale, Curio Collection by Hilton, or similar
    • 1 night in Bryce Canyon National Park area at the Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel, or similar
    • 1 night in Page at Lake Powell Resort, or similar
    • 2 nights in Grand Canyon Village at the Squire Resort at the Grand Canyon, BW Signature Collection, or similar
    • 1 night in Sedona at the Poco Diablo Resort, or similar
    • 1 night in Lake Havasu City at the Hampton Inn Lake Havasu City, or similar
    • 1 night in Las Vegas at the Luxor Hotel & Casino, or similar
    • Detailed day-by-day itinerary with trip highlights, hotel information, local guides, maps and driving directions

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Las Vegas!

When your plane lands in Las Vegas, get ready to go on the most exciting and beautiful vacation of your life! Pick up the automatic rental car that you’ll drive for the duration of your trip. You can explore Las Vegas however you like! Take a stroll by the Fountains o...

Day 2 Las Vegas - Zion National Park

Drive away from the flashy Vegas lights to the relaxing wilderness of Zion National Park! Spend the day exploring the gorgeous animal sanctuary. You’ll find 146,000 acres of park to be explored! You can see massive sandstone formations, cliffs, canyons, and plains. Wi...

Day 3 Zion National Park - Bryce Canyon National Park

Today, you’ll drive to your next destination - Bryce Canyon National Park. This Utah gem is a bit smaller than Zion National Park, but its peaks reach incredible heights of 9,000 feet! Be sure to charge up your camera so you can snap pictures of the rusty red, orange, and white rock formations.

Day 4 Bryce Canyon National Park - Page

Drive to the next US state in your journey - Arizona! You’ll spend your day in Page. Don't miss the breathtaking view from the Glen Canyon Dam. You can discover the Navajo Village Heritage Center to learn more about this history and culture of the area. Be sure to try the local cuisine - excellent barbecue, steak, and burritos!

Day 5 Page - Grand Canyon Village

Today, drive to the pièce de résistance of Arizona - The Grand Canyon! Stay in Grand Canyon Village, just outside the national park entrance so you can spend plenty of time admiring this incredible world wonder. Drive the winding roads with stop-off points for viewing the canyon!

Day 6 Grand Canyon Village

Spend an afternoon hiking the Bright Angel Trail through the Canyon! Or if you feel like driving a bit more, check Mohave Point. It’s considered one of the most incredible canyon views in the world - colorful striped cliffs and rocky landscapes for miles! If you have time, travel on to Hermit Road for another highly rated walking path.

Day 7 Grand Canyon Village - Sedona

Drive to Sedona today! You’ll encounter even more incredible scenery and culture at this destination. A visit to Montezuma Castle National Monument is a great way to get to know the culture of the Sinagua people, who built incredible cliffside living spaces. Visit Slide Rock state park, to see the famous rock slide at Oak Creek, and stop at their apple orchard for some fresh fruit!

Day 8 Sedona - Lake Havasu City

Today, you’ll buckle up and drive to Lake Havasu City! Check out the Lake Havasu Museum of History to learn about the area, relax on London Bridge Beach, and walk along the water! Head to the popular Sara Park Rodeo Grounds to bike the pathways and experience the desert in a whole new way.

Day 9 Lake Havasu City - Las Vegas

Today, you’ll make your drive back to Las Vegas, enjoying the scenery along the way. Stop for a bite to eat at small-town restaurants, and snap the last few pictures of your desert vacation journey!

Day 10 Depart Las Vegas

Today, you'll pack your bags, drop off your rental car and fly home to share your memories!

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Last Updated: 4/18/2024

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