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THE GRAND CANYON, MONUMENT VALLEY, CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK, ARCHES NATIONAL PARK, BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK & ZION NATIONAL PARK
Start your journey in the Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas, before you dive into the natural beauty of some of our most popular national parks. These parks contain some of the most thrilling hiking trails and astonishing landscapes in the United States. You’ll discover unique Monuments Valley, colorful Bryce Canyon, and the majestic Grand Canyon. You’ll find awe-inspiring vistas in Zion, marvel at the rock formation of the Arches and connect with the vast canyons of Canyonlands.
COVID-19 UPDATE
For the safety of everyone in the group, smarTours requires all travelers to provide a negative, viral COVID-19 antigen or PCR test issued no more than 3 days prior to departure, documentation of recovery from COVID-19 from your healthcare provider, or proof of full vaccination before departure.
Itinerary at a Glance
1 night in Las Vegas
2 nights in the Grand Canyon
1 night in Monument Valley
3 nights in Moab
2 nights in Springdale
Tour Highlights
Guided Hike in the Grand Canyon
Antelope Canyon
Navajo-Guided Jeep Tour of Monument Valley
CanyonLand National Park
Arches National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Zion National Park
Activity Level: Explorer
Your Tour Includes
Ground transportation in air-conditioned motor coach
Accommodations at first-class hotels
Porterage (1 bag per person)
16 meals: 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Comprehensive sightseeing tours including admission fees as indicated in the itinerary
Professional Tour Director
smarTours® Activity Levels
We believe world travel is for everyone! That’s why nearly all
of our tours are designed to accommodate any fitness level. If you
are wondering if a tour’s activity level is suited for you,
please contact a member of our team at
1.800.337.7773.
Discoverer
Comfortable pace. Involves minimal physical activity, such as
climbing some stairs, walking for up to two hours at a time on
primarily level ground and periods of standing.
Explorer
A step up. Calls for moderate physical activity, including climbing
stairs, walking up to two miles (possibly on uneven surfaces and/or
hills) and standing for an hour or longer.
Adventurer
Moderately active. Requires walking longer distances and standing
for longer periods of time. You may encounter hills and uneven
surfaces on several days, as well as longer days in general.
Of our three tours ranked in this category, two include Machu
Picchu.
Welcome to Las Vegas, a desert oasis of neon lights and a city that needs no introduction. After you check in to your hotel, you’ll have a chance to experience the sights and sounds of this wonderland first hand. Consider an optional helicopter tour over the Las Vegas Strip!
Golden Nugget Hotel or similar
Las Vegas/Grand Canyon
You’ll depart Las Vegas early this morning and make your way to Kingman, one of Arizona’s hidden treasures. Once in Kingman, you’ll join Route 66 and travel along the longest stretch that remains of this historic route to Seligman. Evidence of the old road can be seen all along Seligman’s main street where motels, cafés and numerous gift shops beg to be explored. You’ll continue to your final destination, Grand Canyon National Park, a natural wonder that you simply have to see to believe. We suggest you spend time discovering the distinct South Rim. This evening,…
You’ll depart Las Vegas early this morning and make your way to Kingman, one of Arizona’s hidden treasures. Once in Kingman, you’ll join Route 66 and travel along the longest stretch that remains of this historic route to Seligman. Evidence of the old road can be seen all along Seligman’s main street where motels, cafés and numerous gift shops beg to be explored. You’ll continue to your final destination, Grand Canyon National Park, a natural wonder that you simply have to see to believe. We suggest you spend time discovering the distinct South Rim. This evening, you’ll enjoy a welcome dinner with the other smarTours travelers.
Yavapai Lodge West or similar | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Grand Canyon
You may wish to rise early today to watch the sunrise over the Grand Canyon, this once in a lifetime opportunity should not be missed. Later in the morning you will enjoy a guided hike with your Tour guide and then the afternoon is yours to explore the Grand Canyon at your leisure. Consider an optional tour of the Grand Canyon this afternoon. You’ll also enjoy dinner at the Yavapai Lodge restaurant.
| Breakfast
Grand Canyon/Antelope Canyon/Kayenta
Today you’ll journey to another stunning region, Antelope Canyon, the most photographed slot canyon in the world. Formed over hundreds of years of water running through sandstone, Antelope Canyon is both a sacred site for the Navajo and a favorite destination for visitors from around the world. You’ll then continue to the Navajo nation Indian Reservation before you arrive at your final destination, Kayenta.
Kayenta Monument Valley Inn or similar | Breakfast
Kayenta/Monument Valley/Moab
This morning, you’ll see some of the most iconic sandstone buttes of Monument Valley and the heart of the sacred Navajo nation. Towering sandstone rock formations starting at the valley floor soar to the skies and have been sculpted over time in this American West wonderland. You’ll enjoy a Navajo-guided jeep tour of Monument Valley before you head to Moab.
Moab Valley Inn or similar | Breakfast
Canyonlands National Park
Enjoy a full day in Canyonlands National Park where you will see a wilderness of countless canyons & fantastically formed buttes carved by the Colorado River & its tributaries. Rivers divide the park into four districts: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze & the Rivers themselves. You will have a guided tour of the most scenic spots in the Island in the Sky mesa that rests on sheer sandstone cliffs over 1,000 feet above the surrounding terrain. You may consider an optional Moab Jet Boat tour today.
| Breakfast, Lunch
Arches National Park
Today you will visit Arches National Park, one of Utah’s Mighty 5. Once in the park, you’ll discover a landscape of contrasting colors, landform and textures unlike any other in the world. With over 2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles and giant balanced rocks, this red rock wonderland will amaze you with its formations and inspire you with its most unique scenery. You may consider an optional Moab Jet Boat tour today.
| Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Moab/Bryce Canyon National Park/Zion National Park
Head west today to Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon consists of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters where the power of wind, water & geologic mayhem has etched the pink cliffs & shaped the colorful limestone rock into thousands of spires called “hoodoos”. You’ll then continue to Zion National Park, Utah’s oldest national park known for its incredible canyons, lush forests & spectacular views.
La Quinta Inn Springdale or similar | Breakfast, Lunch
Zion National Park
Explore Zion National Park at your leisure today and follow the paths of ancient native people and gaze at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into the bright blue sky. Consider an optional tour exploring Zion National Park. You’ll end the day with your fellow smarTours travelers to enjoy a farewell dinner.
| Breakfast, Dinner
Depart Zion National Park
After breakfast, you’ll say good-bye to the new friends, but not the memories you’ve made as you prepare for your journey home. We’ll return to Las Vegas where you can catch your independent flight home. Please schedule return flights to depart after 2:00 PM.
Rates are per person based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is $849
Please note that all optional tours and excursions must be prepaid to smarTours in advance of departure
Reservations and Payments
Reservations can be made by phone (1-800-337-7773) and will be confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, which must be received at the time of reservation. Deposits are $99 per person for all 2021 departures, and $300 per person for all 2022 departures. Full payment is due 60 days prior to departure. Baggage fees may apply. Space and prices subject to availability. Please see the smarTours Terms and Conditions for complete booking information.
Optional ToursCustomize your trip with these optional tours.
All optional tours must be pre-booked and prepaid to smarTours in advance of departure.
Enjoy the “City of Lights” from the best view possible…THE SKY! Vegas Nights is an amazing helicopter tour flying over the mega resorts of the Las Vegas Strip from the New York skyline to the Bellagio fountains and the never fading light of the Luxor pyramid. Prior to your departure from our Las Vegas terminal you will be served champagne to toast your night flight as you experience breathtaking sights from inside Maverick’s ECO-Star helicopter, the “limousine of the sky”.
Transportation is included with this tour. Tour itinerary, tour components and prices are…
Enjoy the “City of Lights” from the best view possible…THE SKY! Vegas Nights is an amazing helicopter tour flying over the mega resorts of the Las Vegas Strip from the New York skyline to the Bellagio fountains and the never fading light of the Luxor pyramid. Prior to your departure from our Las Vegas terminal you will be served champagne to toast your night flight as you experience breathtaking sights from inside Maverick’s ECO-Star helicopter, the “limousine of the sky”.
Transportation is included with this tour. Tour itinerary, tour components and prices are subject to change at any time without notice for reasons that may include inclement weather conditions, FAA restrictions, and/or any other unforeseen occurrences.
North Canyon Tour
From approx.$230 Per Person
Fly over the widest and deepest portion of the Grand Canyon – known as the most geographically dynamic region of the Grand Canyon. This tour offers amazing views of the Dragon Corridor, Colorado River, and exposed formations over a billion years old. This is the perfect South Rim helicopter tour for those wanting to save time and still see the Grand Canyon from a birds eye view.
Fly in a comfortable, climate controlled helicopter with specially designed windows for optimum viewing. Tour duration is approximately 25-30 minutes and departs from Grand Canyon Heliport. Please…
Fly over the widest and deepest portion of the Grand Canyon – known as the most geographically dynamic region of the Grand Canyon. This tour offers amazing views of the Dragon Corridor, Colorado River, and exposed formations over a billion years old. This is the perfect South Rim helicopter tour for those wanting to save time and still see the Grand Canyon from a birds eye view.
Fly in a comfortable, climate controlled helicopter with specially designed windows for optimum viewing. Tour duration is approximately 25-30 minutes and departs from Grand Canyon Heliport. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to tour departure time
The Grand Entrance Tour
From approx.$114 Per Person
If this is a once-in-a-lifetime visit to the Grand Canyon or a return visit, your interpretive guide will leave you with an experience of discovery and wonder few will ever know. The history, its dramatic geology, wildlife and the extraordinary landscape of this natural wonder are revealed through stories, facts and legend. We’ll make several stops while we travel along the stunning South Rim, ending at Grandview Point, witnessing some of the most expansive, gorgeous, and magnificent vistas ever experienced!
Tour is approximately 2 hours.
Moab Jet Boat Tour
From approx.$75 Per Person
Enjoy a one-hour jet boat tour on the Colorado River. This excursion will drive you over the mighty Colorado River and between the majestic rock walls of this great canyon landscape. This is a once in a lifetime experience!
Half-Day Zion National Park
From approx.$29 Per Person
Enjoy a leisurely bike ride though Zion Canyon. The Pa’rus Trail (the paved bike trail inside Zion National Park) starts right at our shop. You can either put your bike on the Zion Shuttle, which will take you up the canyon, and coast down the 7 mile canyon,or ride up and back. You will see all of the most scenic areas of the Park on this ride. Zion Outfitter offers bike rentals in Zion so that the whole family can enjoy the scenery. The scenic ride from the Zion Outfitter to the top of the canyon is 7.5 miles with a slight incline….
Enjoy a leisurely bike ride though Zion Canyon. The Pa’rus Trail (the paved bike trail inside Zion National Park) starts right at our shop. You can either put your bike on the Zion Shuttle, which will take you up the canyon, and coast down the 7 mile canyon,or ride up and back. You will see all of the most scenic areas of the Park on this ride. Zion Outfitter offers bike rentals in Zion so that the whole family can enjoy the scenery. The scenic ride from the Zion Outfitter to the top of the canyon is 7.5 miles with a slight incline. The ride begins on the Pa’rus trail which is the only trail accessible to bikes in the National Park and is completely paved. From the end of the Pa’rus trail, bikers may continue to ride up the main road as it winds along the canyon floor, ending at the Temple of Sinawava.
Golden Nugget Las Vegas features more than 2,400 luxurious and comfortable rooms and suites across four towers, each designed with a variety of thoughtful amenities, including a hair dryer and safe.
At Yavapai Lodge®, natural beauty meets the magic of convenience. Set within Grand Canyon National Park, this hotel occupies a prime location at the South Rim. The lodge is a short walk or bus ride from the South Rim and steps away from the market, bank and post office.
Located on the largest Indian Reservation in the United States, The Kayenta Monument Valley Inn offers 163 guest rooms all with wireless high-speed internet access, satellite DIRECTV, an onsite health and fitness facility, seasonal heated outdoor pool, and a full service restaurant featuring both authentic Native American cuisine and traditional American Dining!
Spacious, friendly and comfortable, the Moab Valley Inn is your jumping off point to Utah’s outdoor recreation capital. Our hotel offers the perfect retreat after a day of desert adventure with modern rooms and suites.
711 South Main Street, Moab, Utah 84532
La Quinta Inn Springdale
Springdale, Utah
This hotel is located in Zion Canyon less than a mile from the majesty of Zion National Park. We’re nestled in southwest Utah, surrounded by natural beauty near the borders of Nevada and Arizona. Amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub and fitness center.
TRANSPORTATION & ACCOMMODATIONS
Airfare is not included on this tour. Upon independent arrival in the destination, please make your own way to the hotel.
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FINAL DOCUMENTS
Before you depart, we’ll send you detailed tour information including directions, meeting times, routes, places of interest, recommendations, and more. We look forward to being your trusted guide on this remarkable journey.
MEETING POINT
Please make sure you arrive in Las Vegas by the afternoon in order to attend the orientation meeting at approximately 7pm. The smarTours Tour Director will be available in the hotel lobby during the afternoon of Day 1 to assist with local sightseeing or answer any questions. Further details will be provided on the final travel documents.