The park may be home to a daunting number of arches – more than 2000 have been documented – many of the most photogenic are easily accessed from the 18-mile scenic drive.
You’ll also see balanced rocks, eroding spires and towering red fins. One don’t-miss span is Delicate Arch, familiar from the Utah state license plate and countless travel articles. It’s a three-mile round-trip hike to see it. For more arches, tackle the 7.2-mile round-trip Devils Garden Trail, which passes eight of them. Look for Landscape Arch on this hike. It’s the longest arch in North America. For campers, the deep-red sandstone fins of the Devils Garden double as one of the most impressive camping backdrops in the region.
San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon, Death Valley National Park, Monument Valley, Utah
Activity
Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Solo Travel
Tour Type
Custom itinerary,
Small group tour,
Private guided tour,
Self-guided tour
Physical Level
Mild
Choose from either small group (max 14 people), private escorted tour, or self-drive with guided excursions at each location.
An epic self-drive tour from Las Vegas to San Francisco via the absolute highlights of the American Southwest: Death Valley, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands, Monument Valley and Horseshoe Bend.
Highlights:
City Tour of San Francisco
Tour of Death Valley National Park
Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands and Bryce walks and hikes
Historic Route 66
Incredible wildlife viewing
Optional tour to Antelope Canyon
Grand Canyon sunset and optional helicopter flight
Accommodation
All nights in quality lodges and hotels, or in campgrounds with all camping equipment supplied.
Guided excursions
Professionally-guided excursions with fun and knowledgable tour guides in each location.
All park entry fees are included.
Ground transfers
All transportation in modern 14-passenger minivan or SUVs. All vehicles are fully air-conditioned with reclining seats, enlarged viewing windows and charging units for phones and cameras.
Camping equipment
All camping equipment is provided.
Southwest Highlights
Explore the best of the American Southwest
7 daysFrom $940
Grand Canyon, Utah
Custom itinerary,
Small group tour,
Private guided tour,
Self-guided tour
Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Solo Travel
Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Solo Travel
Tour Type
Custom itinerary,
Small group tour,
Private guided tour,
Self-guided tour
Physical Level
Mild
Choose from either small group (max 14 people), private escorted tour, or self-drive with guided excursions at each location.
Take a journey through the best of the American Southwest. Starting in Las Vegas you'll have an overnight adventure in iconic Monument Valley, experience the real Wild Wild West, immerse yourself in the amazing Utah landscapes of Zion, Bryce, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Take a tour of Antelope Canyon and stare into the mysterious depths of the Grand Canyon before heading back to Vegas.
Accommodation
All nights in quality lodges and hotels, or in campgrounds with all camping equipment supplied.
Guided excursions
Professionally-guided excursions with fun and knowledgable tour guides in each location.
All park entry fees are included.
Ground transfers
All transportation in modern 14-passenger minivan or SUVs. All vehicles are fully air-conditioned with reclining seats, enlarged viewing windows and charging units for phones and cameras.
The Arches & Canyonlands package combines two National Park 4X4 tours into one day. This combo includes the Shafer Trail, Tower Arch, and a delicious picnic lunch.
It begins high atop the Island in the Sky mesa and descends via the steep switchbacks of the Shafer Trail. We travel a portion of the White Rim for incredible views of the Colorado River corridor below. We stop to take in the sights, but there is little hiking.
The ancient culture of the Ancestral Puebloeans left evidence of their lives in the canyons. We make stops to investigate their mysterious and beautiful rock art before entering Arches National Park.
Tower Arch Arches National ParkOur professional guides add even more color to the iconic landforms and arches as we make our way to the Devils Garden for lunch.
After lunch, we start the backcountry Arches 4x4 tour near Doc Williams point. The trail climbs a steep, but short rock wall, cuts across a valley and meanders through sandstone fins and dunes. En-route we pass the Marching Men, Tower Arch, and the Eye of the Whale. We exit via an old cowboy trail and see Dinosaur tracks on our way back to Moab.
This 4X4 tour gets you into the area's top two attractions: Arches & Canyonlands National Park. These stunning parks are known for their impressive wild open spaces with the most awesome scenery in America.
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Family, Active, Overlanding, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks
Western USA, East Coast, Maine, Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Vermont, Wisconsin, Michigan, South Dakota, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, New York, South Carolina
Activity
Family, Active, Overlanding, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks
Tour Type
Self-guided tour
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Southwest National Parks
Explore canyons and lakes by foot and boat
7 daysFrom $7,990
Arizona, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Utah
Custom itinerary,
Private guided tour
Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks
Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks
Tour Type
Custom itinerary,
Private guided tour
Physical Level
Mild
Get ready to check off half a dozen National Parks from your “must-visit” list, for this 7-day Southwest National Parks Tour deftly combines the best natural landscapes in the USA with the luxurious treat of having your own private driver.
Begin by soaking up the views at Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, continuing onward to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks via the scenic route through Capitol Reef National Park. Refresh with a few days in the Page region of Arizona and cruise along picturesque Lake Powell, before concluding with one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the lesser-visited North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Accommodation
Accommodation is included and our destination experts will help you chose the perfect hotels.
Guided excursions
You'll be shown around each destination by a local expert (we call them ‘docents’) who knows the place inside out and enjoy private excursions.
Some meals
Select meals included.
Support
We'll greet you at the airport and be by your side every step of the way, making room for spontaneity as you go, with 24 hour support.
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Self-drive & private tours of the Southwest US
Western USA
Custom itinerary,
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Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Solo Travel
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Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks
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