THE GRAND CANYON, ANTELOPE 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, the majestic Grand Canyon, and stunning Antelope 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.
Itinerary at a Glance
2025 Tour Itinerary:
- 1 night in Las Vegas
- 2 nights in the Grand Canyon
- 1 night in Kayenta (Monument Valley)
- 3 nights in Moab
- 1 night in Bryce Canyon
- 1 night in Las Vegas
Tour Highlights
- Travel along Route 66, seeing the old road, motels, cafes, and shops along the way
- Guided Hike in the Grand Canyon
- Navajo-Guided tour of Antelope Canyon
- Navajo-Guided Jeep Tour of Monument Valley
- Canyonlands National Park
- Arches National Park with over 2000 natural stone arches
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Zion National Park
- Las Vegas
Your Tour Includes
- Ground transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodations at first class lodges and hotels
- Porterage (1 bag per person)
- 15 Meals: 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours and entry fees as per itinerary
- Experienced Tour Director
Welcome to Las Vegas, a desert oasis of neon lights and a city that needs no introduction. After check at to our hotel, we’ll meet your guide and have a chance to experience the sights and sounds of this wonderland first hand.
Accommodations: Golden Nugget Hotel Las Vegas or similar
We'll depart Las Vegas early this morning and make our way to Kingman, one of Arizona’s hidden treasures. Once in Kingman, we'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. We'll continue to our final destination, Grand Canyon National Park, a natural wonder that has to be seen to be believed. We suggest using our free time to discover the distinct South Rim. This evening, we'll come together for a a welcome dinner.
Accommodations: Yavapai Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We can rise early today to watch the sunrise over the Grand Canyon as this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity should not be missed. The Grand Canyon was carved by the Colorado River and is 227 miles long and up to 18 miles wide. Later in the morning, we'll will enjoy a guided hike with our Tour Guide and then the afternoon is free to explore the Grand Canyon at leisure. Consider an optional helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon this afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Today we’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. We’ll then continue to the Navajo Nation Indian Reservation before we arrive at our final destination, Kayenta.
Accommodations: Kayenta Monument Valley Inn or similar
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, we’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. We’ll enjoy a Navajo-guided jeep tour of Monument Valley and a special BBQ lunch at the Navajo Nation Tribal Park before we continue to Moab.
Accommodations: Gravity Haus Moab or Moab Valley Inn or Best Western Plus Greenwell Inn or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
We'll enjoy a full day in Canyonlands National Park where we will see a wilderness of countless canyons, and fantastically formed buttes carved by the Colorado River and its tributaries. Rivers divide the park into four districts: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze, and the Rivers themselves. We 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. Later, we'll have some free time and may consider an optional Moab Jet Boat Tour.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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, landforms, 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
We'll 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 and geologic mayhem has etched the pink cliffs & shaped the colorful limestone rock into thousands of spires called “hoodoos”.
Accommodations: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We'll continue to Zion National Park, Utah’s oldest national park known for its incredible canyons, lush forests & spectacular views. We can explore Zion National Park at our 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. Then we'll continue on to Las Vegas. Tonight, we'll enjoy a farewell dinner with our fellow travelers and share stories as you bid farewell to the southwest.
Accommodations: Treasure Island - TI Hotel & Casino or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Our tour comes to an end after breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast
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Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Single supplement applies when not sharing a room. Select a date above to see the rates for that specific departure.
For more information on this tour, please contact us here or call us during business hours (Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Eastern) at 1.800.337.7773.
Reservations and Payments
Reservations can be made online or 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 $300 per person. Full payment is due 95 days prior to departure. Space and prices subject to availability. Please see the smarTours Terms and Conditions for complete booking information.
Featured Accommodations
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.
129 Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
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Located in the heart of the Las Vegas strip, there is plenty to offer nearby. After a day of touring, enjoy the hotel's spa facilities, outdoor pool, and fitness center.
3300 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109, United States
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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.
11 Yavapai Lodge Road, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
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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!
U.S. 160, Kayenta, AZ 86033
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Located in the center of downtown Moab with access to Moab's vibrant culture, restaurants, and more, the Gravity Haus Moab (formerly the Radcliffe Hotel) offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, and a coffee location with sandwiches and provisions.
477 S Main St, Moab, UT 84532
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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
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Combining a downtown location with spacious park-like grounds, the Best Western Plus Greenwell Inn offers an outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, and fitness center.
105 S Main Street, Moab, Utah
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Experience the wonder of being just one mile from the awe-inspiring Bryce Canyon National Park. After a full day of exploring the area, you'll delight in coming back to the comfortable, well-appointed rooms. Enjoy abundant amenities - including cable satellite television with movie channels and free wireless Internet.
26 South Main Street, Bryce Canyon City, Utah 84764
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Pre- & Post- Night Stays
Slow the pace of your tour with a pre- and/or post-night stay so you can arrive refreshed, acclimate to the time zone if needed, and depart leisurely, ensuring a seamless transition into and out of your journey.
- From $230 per person based on double occupancy
Start our tour off on the right foot! Arrive a day early and enjoy more time to recover from travel, adjust to any time differences, and feel well-rested and relaxed on our first day of touring.
- From $260 per person based on double occupancy
Extend your stay by one night at the end of our tour to make the most of additional free time for exploring our final city, shopping for last-minute souvenirs, or dining at that restaurant you’ve been wanting to try. Or, use this extra day to relax before beginning the journey home or to your next destination.
Optional Tours
Enhance your trip with these optional tours. Indicated optional tours are available to pre-book when you reserve your trip and can be added to your reservation up to final payment. This is the best option to guarantee your spot on your preferred optional tour! Optional tours require a minimum number of participants. Optional tours are non-refundable unless they do not operate.
Some optional tours can be purchased in-destination and may cost extra. The payment methods and currency information to purchase tours in-destination will be provided on final documentation.
Day 3 Afternoon Tour
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 bird's-eye view. Fly in a comfortable, climate-controlled helicopter with specially designed windows for optimum viewing. The tour duration is approximately 25-30 minutes and departs from Grand Canyon Heliport. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time. There is a $10 fuel surcharge to be paid in-destination.
MUST BE PRE-BOOKED!
This tour must be pre-booked prior to final payment as it is not available to book in-destination.
Day 6 Afternoon Tour
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!
MUST BE PRE-BOOKED!
This tour must be pre-booked prior to final payment as it is not available to book in-destination.
What to Expect
Max Group Size: 30 travelers
Activity Level: Level 3
Expect most included touring to require walking and standing periods of up to 4 hours at a time (up to 2 times per day). Included touring may feature hikes, stairs, and/or climbs which may be on hilly and/or uneven terrain at potentially high altitudes. Learn More
Pacing Level: Moderate
Expect full-day tours most days with some limited free time at specific sites, for meals, and/or in the evenings. You can expect several early mornings and/or long travel days by bus (don’t worry—there are always comfort stops!), and you may expect to stay in most accommodations for 2+ nights (with limited 1-night stays). Learn More
Domestic Tour
There are no entry requirements for U.S. passport holders. For non-U.S. passport holders, please visit our Passports & Visas page page to learn more.
In summer, the weather is dry and hot with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees. Travelers should stay hydrated and carry sunscreen. There are signficiant altitude variations with elevations ranging from 3,000 feet to 9,000 feet. Altitude may be a consideration for those with heart conditions or those affected by altitude. Please consult with your physician.
For more detailed information about this tour and destination, visit our Before You Depart section.
Reviews
Audrey Y
1 month ago
This tour includes several man-made attractions on the way to/through six wondrous national parks. The parks themselves are amazing and awe-inspiring. Our tour guide was very enthusiastic and thorough with his knowledge of the geology we were seeing. I would definitely recommend this tour company for their economical and well organized tours. I have never been on a bus tour before, but this experience has sold me on the concept and I will be looking for more like experiences.
Patricia S
1 month ago
Perfect trip!
Mark S
1 month ago
Tour had an extremely well scheduled itinerary with an excellent tour director and bus driver. Pricing was competitive for the itinerary and inclusions.
Josephine V
4 months ago
This tour provided exceptional opportunities to see and experience some of the most unusual and outstanding locations in the southwest. The accommodations (i.e., bus, hotels, restaurants, etc.) were excellent. Travel time to and from were balanced and provided sufficient comfort stops. Excellent value for the money!
Mandy C
5 months ago
Overall all a great experience!
Would try and recommend SmarTours.
Surya N
5 months ago
Good experience overall. Excellent sightseeing.
Joan Y
5 months ago
Southwest national parks was great!
dave c
1 year ago
great tour.
Neil M
1 year ago
We had a great time and no problems. Our money was well spent and less expensive than previous truing companies.
Dallas G
1 year ago
Wonderful trip for knowledge gained and scenic beauty.