Southwest National Parks Winter

Las Vegas - Grand Canyon National Park. Our tour begins with pick up from the Palms Casino coach loading curb in Las Vegas (address in Trip Notes) at 7:00 am (unless otherwise specified in your tour documentation).

Today, we’ll drive through the mighty Mojave Desert, travelling via Route 66 to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world! You can enjoy a birds-eye view on an optional helicopter ride, stroll along the rim, hike into the canyon itself or relax in one of the rim cafés and admire the magnificent view at sunset.

Please note: This tour has a flexible itinerary, and the below is a general guide of what you can expect on tour. Your tour guide may alter certain night stops to maximize your enjoyment; maybe you opt to visit a local event or stay longer in a certain place. The beauty of a small group tour is that the itinerary can also be adapted to suit the group’s preference! We encourage you to relax and go with the flow!

Grand Canyon National Park - Monument Valley - Page. Today, we make a brief visit to a traditional Navajo trading post. Offering a variety of goods, including handmade Navajo crafts such as jewellery, textiles, pottery, and other traditional arts, these trading posts served as central hubs for trade, providing essential supplies and goods to both Navajo people and visitors in history.

We’ll then follow the mighty Colorado River through the Painted Desert and wind our way through more of the spectacular scenery of the American Southwest to Monument Valley. This region has served as a backdrop for many famous Western movies and is home to the Navajo Indians. We will enjoy an included 4X4 jeep safari into this incredible landscape, guided by a local Navajo. After this thrilling excursion, we make our way to Page and Lake Powell for our overnight stop.

Page - Horseshoe Bend - Zion National Park - Las Vegas. This morning, after breakfast we’ll visit Horseshoe Bend, a dramatic, horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River. After time for photos and to enjoy the view, we head to Antelope Canyon, where you can join an optional tour. We then make a photo stop at Lake Powell before heading to Zion National Park.

Carved by the Virgin River, Zion National Park showcases a stunning blend of white, pink, and red Navajo sandstone cliffs. The towering, petrified sand dunes, rising over 2,000 feet above the canyon floor, create a dramatic landscape and are a photographer’s dream.

Zion National Park offers delightful walks and hikes suitable for all fitness levels. We can explore this beautiful winter wonderland with a hike to the Emerald Pools, or if we prefer a gentler option, stroll around the valley or the Pa’rus Trail. We’ll also take in the spectacular views of the Great White Throne and Weeping Rock and visit the Human History Museum for an engaging ranger talk.

Later our tour will conclude as we make our way back to Las Vegas, arriving at approximately 7 pm.