"The Mountains are Calling and I must Go." - John Muir
Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks
Explore Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Trip Itinerary
Day One: We'll meet you in Las Vegas then start the 2 hour drive to Snow Canyon State Park where you'll explore the red and white sandstone cliffs, extinct lava flows and sand dunes. If it's a hot day, we'll head to Sand Hollow for swimming then travel to Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort for the first night of camping.
Day Two: Spend the day in Zion National Park hiking to Scout Lookout then the incredible Virgin River Narrows. Finish the day at the campsite with dinner and swimming in the pool or relaxing in the hot tub.
Day Three: Final day in Zion. We'll pack up camp then hike the Canyon Overlook Trail for a final view of this breathtaking area. After the hike, we'll head to Bryce Canyon National Park, go for a hike, then head to Wide Hollow campground in Escalante.
Day Four: Today is slot canyon exploration day! We'll drive to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and explore several slot canyons and waterfalls. At the end of the day, we'll head back to Escalante for dinner then back to the campground for a campfire and stargazing.
Day Five: Time to head home. We'll pack up camp and enjoy the scenic drive back to Las Vegas with a visit to Valley of Fire State Park if we have time.
Optional Day Six Add On
Half Day Rafting Trip in Glen Canyon. We'll drive to Glen Canyon Dam and spend a half day rafting from the dam to the start of Grand Canyon National Park. After the trip, we'll set up camp along Lake Powell and enjoy our final night before heading back to Las Vegas the next morning. Extra cost for this add on.