Southwest National Parks Express (Camping)

Las Vegas - Zion National Park - Bryce Canyon National Park. Our tour begins with pick up from the Palms Casino coach loading curb in Las Vegas (address in Trip Notes) at 7:15am (unless otherwise specified in your tour documentation). We head straight out of the Nevada party town and towards Zion National Park. Cut by the Virgin River, this reserve is one of Utah's Mighty Five and is dominated by an impressive mix of white, pink and red Navajo sandstone cliffs. We will have time for hiking in the park. You could stroll around the Emerald Pools Trail, take in the Temple of Sinawaya or admire Weeping Rock. Visit the interpretive Human History museum, where you can enjoy an entertaining ranger’s talk on the patio.

After a stop here of around 2.5 hours, we move on to Bryce Canyon. This natural ampitheatre is known for its 'hoodoos', distinctive geological formations towering over the landscape. We will enjoy a BBQ lunch, explore the area in the afternoon and spend a fun evening around the campfire for our first evening of camping in the Bryce Canyon area. On this tour, all camping equipment is provided (including sleeping bag) at a full service campground with electricity, Wi-Fi, hot showers and flush toilets.

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!

Bryce Canyon National Park - Monument Valley. Leaving Bryce Canyon, we journey past spectacular Lake Powell and can enjoy an optional visit to Antelope Canyon. We continue to wind our way through the incredible scenery of the US southwest to reach Monument Valley. One of the most famous landscapes in the world, it is the backdrop for many Western movies and home to the Navajo Indians. We enjoy an included 4X4 jeep safari into this incredible landscape. After our tour, we spend another night camping at a fully serviced campsite in the Monument Valley area.

Monument Valley - Grand Canyon National Park - Las Vegas. This morning, we enjoy a brief visit to a traditional Navajo trading post, before following the Colorado River through the Painted Desert. Reaching Grand Canyon National Park, we have time to take in one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You could join an optional helicopter ride over the canyon, or simply take a hike along the rim. There are also plenty of cafes from which to admire the view.

It's then time to return to Las Vegas. We make a brief stop at one of the towns along the iconic Route 66 on the way, aiming to arrive back in Vegas at approximately 9pm.