USA Itineraries: US45
Southwest Highlights (Self Drive)
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Day 1: Las Vegas
As you land at the Vegas airport, pick up your rental car and head to the Sin-City – a place of dreams & epic debauchery. This huge man-made entertainment precinct in the middle of the desert is all about total excess. In the evening take a walking city tour or drive through the Las Vegas strip and exploring the city visiting famous Casinos like Bellagio-with fountain view, Venetian, and other casino hotels. Overnight at Las Vegas. Overnight in Las Vegas.
Day 2: Las Vegas
Breakfast on your own. Today we will visit Adventuredome theme park – An indoor amusement park located at Circus Circus on the Las Vegas strip. Experience the thrill rides (total 25 rides available). Optional activities at Machine gun Vegas. Optional: Thrill aviation experience at Sky Combat Ace. Later in the evening experience spectacular shows known as O show which is famous as Canadian circus water-based stage performances in Bellagio. V show is known as the ultimate Variety show including comedians, acrobats, skaters & jugglers. Overnight at Las Vegas.
Day 3: Las Vegas • Zion National Park
Breakfast on your own. Leave the bright lights of Las Vegas behind and drive to Utah’s most beautiful National Park. Massive canyon walls and red sandstone cliffs that ascend toward a brilliant blue sky. You could take a 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. Collect some wood to light up a bonfire and camp tonight. Overnight in Zion National Park.
Day 4: Zion National Park • Bryce National Park
Breakfast on your own proceed to a short drive will take you 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. Overnight in Bryce National Park.
Day 5: Bryce National Park • Arches
Breakfast on your own and today head towards exploring the stunning landscape with a guided sunset hummer tour or hang off 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. Overnight in Bryce National Park.
Day 6: Bryce National Park • Canyonlands National Park
Today after having breakfast on my own check out from the Hotel or Homestays. Drive towards the next destination Canyonlands National Park. Enjoy walks in Canyonlands National Park where the Green River meets the Colorado River in some of the most spectacular sceneries 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 1800s. Visit the local town and enjoy Utah’s greatest adventure capital. Overnight in the Canyonlands.
Day 7: Canyonlands National Park • Monument Valley
Breakfast on your own and check out from the Hotel. You drive south to explore some beautiful scenery to one of the finest areas on the planet. The background for many famous western movies and home to the Navajo Indians you are in for a real treat today. Explore Monument Valley on a 4X4 which will give you an idea of a Navajo guided tour. Overnight at Monument Valley.
Day 8: Monument Valley • Antelope Canyon • Page
Breakfast on your own and check out from Hotel. You will drive to the unbeatable Antelope Canyon this morning to view Horseshoe Bend before heading to the Grand Canyon. Saving the best for last! 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, or even hike to get the best views. Overnight in Page.
Day 9: Page • Las Vegas
Breakfast on your own and check out from Hotel. Today hit Route 66 and drive back to Sin City. Relax for the day, explore casinos or various shows at top-notch hotels. Overnight in Las Vegas.
Day 10: Homeward Bound
It’s time to say goodbye to the mesmerizing tour that you had. Pack your bags with loads of memories, drop your rental car at the airport, and fly out.