11 Day Best Of The West National Parks Tour Las Vegas To San Francisco

Itinerary

Day 1: Zion National Park

Stop At: Zion National Park, Zion National Park, Utah
Leaving the bright lights of Las Vegas behind us for a while we head out to Utah’s finest National Park. Massive canyon walls and red sandstone cliffs ascend toward a brilliant blue sky.

Challenge yourself to what’s considered the best half day hike in the Southwest by hiking a narrow ridgeline to Angels Landing. Take it easy exploring the pristine Emerald pools or enjoy a river hike deep in the narrows before the end of the day.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi.
Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.

Day 2: Bryce National Park

Stop At: Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
A short drive today takes us to an elevation of 8000 ft into Bryce National Park. Take a stroll along the rim and marvel at the unique sandstone spires (hoodoos) that rise dramatically from the natural amphitheater. Hike down into the hoodoos for an up close and personal experience with this fascinating landscape.

A soak in the outdoor hot tub back at camp will ease those hiking muscles will end this day nicely.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi.
Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.

Day 3: Aches and Canyonlands National Park

Stop At: Arches National Park, Arches National Park, Utah
Explore this stunning landscape in a guided sunset hummer tour or hang of a sandstone cliff on one of our optional canyoneering adventures! Visit Arches National Park home to over 2000 arches for a hike up to Delicate Arch. Enjoy walks in Canyonlands National Park where the Green River meets the Colorado in some of the most spectacular scenery the southwest has to offer.

Swap tales of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid who used the canyons to hide from the law in the late 1800’s, visit the local town and enjoy Utah’s greatest adventure capital.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi.
Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.

Day 4: Canyonlands National Park

Stop At: Canyonlands National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Enjoy walks in Canyonlands National Park where the Green River meets the Colorado in some of the most spectacular scenery the southwest has to offer.

Swap tales of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid who used the canyons to hide from the law in the late 1800’s, visit the local town and enjoy Utah’s greatest adventure capital.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi.
Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.

Day 5: Monument Valley

Stop At: Monument Valley Navajo Park, Window Rock, AZ
Heading South we wind our way through more of USA Southwest’s spectacular scenery to one of the most iconic locations on the planet. The background for many famous western movies and home to the Navajo Indian tribe. You are in for a real treat today.

Hop onboard a 4X4 jeep and enjoy an included Navajo guided tour of Monument Valley. Camp right along the rim, get ready to gaze up at the amazing starry skies and bag your front row seat to a magnificent sunrise.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi.
Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.

Day 6: Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Grand Canyon South Rim

Stop At: Antelope Canyon, Navajo Tribal Park, Page, AZ 86040
Enjoy an optional visit to the world’s most famous slot canyon- Antelope Canyon ($60- $70 pp) this morning, followed by a scenic walk to view Horseshoe Bend before heading to the Grand Canyon.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Horseshoe Bend, Mile Marker 545, Highway 89, Page, AZ 86040
Take a hike to one of the most spectacular sights in the West.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
After a brief visit to a Navajo trading post, we follow the mighty Colorado River through the Painted Desert to one of the seven natural wonders of the world! Take in a bird’s eye view on an optional helicopter ride, stroll along the rim at sunset, take a hike into the one of the deepest and most diverse canyons on earth or simply relax in one the rim cafes and admire the view before one last cookout and campfire.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi.
Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.

Day 7: Las Vegas, Nevada

Stop At: Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
We get our kicks on Route 66 and arrive back in Sin City in plenty of time to relax poolside before heading for the strip for a night out.
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight lodging in Las Vegas 3 star hotel

Day 8: Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park

Stop At: Death Valley National Park, Death Valley National Park, Inyo County, California
Heading to California this morning you will embark on a guided tour of Death Valley National Park. Enjoy photo stops and shorts walks at Zabriskie Point, Artist’s Palette, Badwater Basin salt flats, Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Devil’s Golf Course and the Mesquite Sand Dunes. After a picnic lunch, drive through spectacular scenery to the old Gold Rush Historic town of Bishop for your night stop.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi.
Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.

Day 9: Tioga Pass to Yosemite National Park*

Stop At: Tioga Pass, Yosemite National Park, CA
Crossing the Tioga Pass this morning provides an extremely scenic route passing by highlights such as Olmsted point, Lake Tenaya, Tuolumne Meadows and Mono Lake en route to Yosemite Valley.
*In the event that the Tioga Pass is closed due to weather conditions this tour will route through Lake Isabella for your nights stay in Bishop.
Visit the Valley Visitor Center and exhibits, take a mini tour and get ready for a full day of exploration tomorrow.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi.
Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.

Day 10: Yosemite National Park-Full Day

Stop At: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, California
Spend a full day exploring the walks offered in the park. There are countless walks ranging from easy to strenuous or opt for a guided tour with your expert guide to the premier panoramas within the park such as Bridalveil Falls, Lower Yosemite Falls, views of Half Dome and El Capitan. You can also opt for some free time relaxing or cycling along the Merced River.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi.
Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.

Day 11: Yosemite to San Francisco

Stop At: San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Today we head to City by the Bay- San Francisco! Your 11 day adventure concludes with a fully guided city tour of this vibrant city. Stops include Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Haight Ashbury and the Golden gate Bridge.

Tour ends approx. 5pm
Duration: 5 hours

Pass By: Golden Gate Bridge, US-101, San Francisco, CA 94129
See the famous bridge on your city tour of San Francisco.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.