Southwest and the National Parks - 5 Days
Day 1
Depart in the morning and arrive Las Vegas in late morning. Board our private bus and depart for Zion National Park. Time to explore some of the stunning canyons and rock formations in the area.
Day 2
After some additional time in Zion, make our way to Bryce National Park. Check into a country inn situated right next door to the national park. With indoor and outdoor pools, and a host of outdoor activities, it is a perfect place from which to enjoy one of the most spectacular areas in all of North America!
Late afternoon/early evening hike in the stunning Bryce Canyons. Horseback ride along trails followed by the outlaw Butch Cassidy! Shopping at the largest store in the area – Ruby’s General Store.
Optional guided ATV ride. (Approx $30).
Day 3
Early departure for Page. Along the way stop at Grand Escalante Staircase National Monument where additional hiking opportunities may be available. Continue to drive to Page overlooking Lake Powell. Spend the afternoon on the beach and kayaking. Bonfire roasting marshmallows on the shore at Lone Rock. Trip to Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide and eat Indian Tacos, listen to flute music, and other cultural activities. (This is a highlight of the trip!).
Day 4
Take a 4-hour float trip from Glen Canyon Dam to Lee’s Ferry. Following our river adventure depart for the Grand Canyon! Stop for pictures at the Desert View point on the South Rim. Scenic drive along the South Rim following by an exhilarating hike on the Bright Angel trail into the Grand Canyon. In the evening travel to Flagstaff, Arizona where we will spend the night.
Day 5
Travel to Phoenix for our flight home.
