Canyonlands Adventure

The canyonlands of the American Southwest are like natural playgrounds millions of years in the making. Get out and explore this captivating region as you venture out on hikes through beautiful national parks. Splash through the Narrows in Zion National Park, walk amid the strange hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park, hike along the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, take a tour of Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide, and stare down at the vast canyons carved by the Colorado River from atop Horseshoe Bend.

Day 1 Las Vegas
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Las Vegas/Zion National Park
Head out early today to Zion, Utah’s oldest national park. Once you arrive the group will take the shuttle further into the park and go on some hikes to emerald pools, hanging gardens, and sandstone cliffs.

Day 3 Zion National Park
Enjoy a guided tour of the Narrows and wander through the cool river water that cuts through this slot canyon. See the high plateaus, towers, mesas, and sandstone walls of this beautiful national park.

Day 4 Zion National Park/Page
In the morning travel to Bryce Canyon National Park and go for a hike amid the strange rock pinnacles known as hoodoos. Take some pictures of these natural towers that rise from the canyon floor before continuing with the group to Page, Arizona.

Day 5 Page/Grand Canyon National Park
Tour Antelope Canyon with a local Navajo guide and afterwards take a short hike to Horseshoe Bend where you can stand overlooking the natural bend in the Colorado River. Lunch today will be at a family-owned Navajo food truck and G Adventures—supported project. Arrive at the Grand Canyon in the evening.

Day 6 Grand Canyon National Park
The day begins in this ancient gorge with an expert from the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute. The group will begin on foot along the South Rim and learn about the geology, botany, and local human history of this park. Pay a visit to the Historic Village District and then hike into the canyon itself on the Bright Angel Trail.

Day 7 Grand Canyon National Park/Las Vegas
Check out the Lowell Observatory on a behind-the-scenes tour where you’ll learn about astronomy and see the giant telescopes. Afterwards, drive to Las Vegas along Route 66.

Day 8 Las Vegas
Depart at any time.