11 Day Best of the West National Parks Tour Las Vegas to San Francisco

Day 1: Zion National Park

1. Zion National Park
   6h
   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.

Day 2: Bryce National Park

1. Bryce Canyon National Park
   5h
   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.

Day 3: Aches and Canyonlands National Park

1. Arches National Park
   6h
   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.

Day 4: Canyonlands National Park

1. Canyonlands National Park
   6h
   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.

Day 5: Monument Valley

1. Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
   8h · Admission ticket included
   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.

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

1. Antelope Canyon
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   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.
2. Horseshoe Bend
   1h 30m
   Take a hike to one of the most spectacular sights in the West.
3. Grand Canyon National Park
   4h
   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.

Day 7: Las Vegas, Nevada

1. Las Vegas
   12h
   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.

Day 8: Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park

1. Death Valley National Park
   5h
   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.

Day 9: Tioga Pass to Yosemite National Park*

1. Tioga Pass
   8h · Admission ticket included
   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.

Day 10: Yosemite National Park-Full Day

1. Yosemite National Park
   8h
   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.

Day 11: Yosemite to San Francisco

1. San Francisco
   5h
   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
2. Golden Gate Bridge
   30m
   See the famous bridge on your city tour of San Francisco.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children under 17 years must be accompanied by an adult.
• Camping accommodation is a solo or 2-person tent. If you are traveling as a couple or as a group of four or more, please advise this at the time of booking in the Special Requirements box so accommodations can be made to keep your party together.
• Lodging accommodation is a 2-person room shared by same-sex travelers or on a couple basis. If your party is 3 or 5 guests, you will be in 1 or 2 triples rooms with two queen beds in each. All lodging accommodations are of 3 star quality or higher.
• Campsites used are typically equipped with Wi-Fi, laundry and hot showers, and some may have outdoor hot tubs and swimming pools.
• Vegetarian meals are available upon request.
• Minimum age is 7 years old to take this tour.
• New Tour Option- Purchase 8 seats and have a fully private tour with selected ticket type.
• All camping equipment-fully sanitized between tours