Itinerary
- Day 1
Las Vegas
You'll arrive in Las Vegas and get transferred to your hotel on the Strip. There's a Tours of Distinction welcome reception this evening, then the rest of the night is free to explore Vegas' nightlife and casinos at your own pace.
Included Activities
- Tours of Distinction exclusive welcome reception
Optional Activities
- Explore Las Vegas nightlife
- Day 2
Las Vegas to Grand Canyon
Head east through Arizona, passing Lake Mead and Hoover Dam along the way. Stop in Kingman to tour the Route 66 Museum before continuing east on Route 66 toward Grand Canyon National Park. You'll spend time at the South Rim checking out viewpoints near Grand Canyon Village and learning about the canyon's geology. After checking in to your hotel outside the park, dinner is included this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Route 66 Museum tour in Kingman
- Grand Canyon South Rim viewing
- Grand Canyon Village exploration
- South Rim viewpoints tour
Landmarks/POIs Hoover Dam Lake Mead Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon Village - Day 3
Grand Canyon to Lake Powell
Breakfast is included before you head back to the South Rim with a stop at Desert View. From there, you'll cross into the Navajo Nation and visit Cameron Trading Post, then have lunch in Page. The afternoon includes a tour through Antelope Canyon, and you'll have the option to hike to Horseshoe Bend for Colorado River views. Later, arrive at Lake Powell Resort with the evening free to find dinner on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Page)
Included Activities
- Grand Canyon South Rim final tour with Desert View stop
- Cameron Trading Post exploration
- Antelope Canyon tour
- Lunch in Page
Optional Activities
- Short hike to Horseshoe Bend
Landmarks/POIs Desert View Cameron Trading Post Antelope Canyon Horseshoe Bend - Day 4
Lake Powell to Monument Valley
You'll depart Lake Powell and travel to Monument Valley, a sacred Navajo location. After checking in, you'll meet your Navajo guide and board a 4-wheel drive vehicle to explore the valley. The tour includes famous film locations like John Ford Point, Artist Point, and The Totem Pole while learning about Navajo traditions. This evening there's an authentic Navajo cookout where you'll experience the local food and culture.
- Meals
- Dinner (Navajo Cookout with local Navajo guide)
Included Activities
- Monument Valley 4x4 scenic tour
- John Ford Point visit
- Artist Point visit
- The Totem Pole visit
- Navajo Cookout with local Navajo guide
Landmarks/POIs Monument Valley John Ford Point Artist Point The Totem Pole - Day 5
Monument Valley to Red Cliffs
After breakfast, head north to Dead Horse Point State Park for a picnic lunch with views of Canyonlands National Park and the Colorado River. Continue to Arches National Park to walk through its visitor center and see highlights like Park Avenue, Balance Rock, The Windows, and Delicate Arch. Later, take a jet boat ride on the Colorado River through red rock canyons at sunset, then finish with a BBQ dinner on the riverbank. You'll check in to Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at Dead Horse Point), Dinner (BBQ dinner served on the banks of the Colorado River)
Included Activities
- Dead Horse Point State Park visit
- Picnic lunch at Dead Horse Point
- Arches National Park visitor center
- Park Avenue viewing
- Balance Rock viewing
- The Windows viewing
- Delicate Arch viewing
- Jet Boat Ride on Colorado River
- BBQ dinner on the banks of the Colorado River
Landmarks/POIs Dead Horse Point State Park Canyonlands National Park Arches National Park Park Avenue Balance Rock The Windows Delicate Arch Colorado River - Day 6
Canyonlands & Moab
Breakfast comes first, then you'll meet your professional driver guide and board 4x4 vehicles for a jeep tour of Canyonlands National Park's Island in the Sky District. The route descends 2,000 feet from the mesa top via the famous Shafer Trail with dramatic switchbacks. You'll have free time in Moab during lunch to grab food and shop around. Back at Red Cliffs for the afternoon and evening, there's an option to visit the Utah Movie Museum and Castle Creek Winery (both included). Dinner is served outdoors with Castle Valley views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner served outside with quintessential western scenery of Castle Valley in full view)
Included Activities
- Jeep Tour of Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky District
- Shafer Trail descent
- Utah Movie Museum visit
- Castle Creek Winery visit
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Moab
- Shopping and exploring in Moab
Landmarks/POIs Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky District Shafer Trail Castle Valley - Day 7
Red Cliffs to Bryce Canyon
After breakfast, head to Capitol Reef National Park, passing through Green River and the San Rafael Swell. You'll see ancient petroglyphs, rock formations, and pioneer history along the way. Picnic lunch happens under cottonwood trees, then you'll drive scenic Highway 12, an All American Road. Later arrive at Bryce Canyon National Park for some sightseeing and check into your hotel. Dinner this evening is on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch under towering cottonwood trees)
Included Activities
- Capitol Reef National Park viewing
- Ancient petroglyphs viewing
- San Rafael Swell viewing
- Picnic lunch under cottonwood trees
- Highway 12 scenic drive
- Bryce Canyon National Park sightseeing
Landmarks/POIs Capitol Reef National Park San Rafael Swell Bryce Canyon National Park - Day 8
Bryce Canyon to Las Vegas
A short drive after breakfast takes you to Zion National Park, Utah's oldest and most famous park. Spend time exploring the 2,000-foot high towers and dramatic canyon scenery. You'll have free time during lunch to eat on your own before heading back across the desert to Las Vegas. The trip wraps up with an included farewell dinner to close out your journey through these natural areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Zion National Park viewing
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Zion National Park
Landmarks/POIs Zion National Park
