USA Road Trip — Grand Canyon, Vegas & Death Valley
Experience Overview
Picture this; you’re sitting along the rim of Horseshoe Bend staring at the mighty Colorado River flowing below. The wind is whipping through your hair, your newest friends are laughing nearby, and you don’t have a worry in the world besides getting that perfect group photo. That's exactly what's in store on this adventure through five of the most popular national parks in the American Southwest. An adventure jam packed with hiking, sightseeing, campfire talks, and epic views awaits you. Climb through the rock formations of Joshua Tree, eat some pizza along the rim of the Grand Canyon, wander amidst the famous hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, Go hiking in Zion, and visit a land of extremes in Death Valley. It looks like you’ve found the perfect way to make some new friends and enjoy the great outdoors all in one go, and that’s a win in our book!
Highlights
- Visit the strange rock formations in Joshua Tree National Park
- Enjoy a drive down Route 66
- Have a pizza dinner along the rim of the Grand Canyon during sunset
- Visit Horseshoe Bend
- Enjoy stargazing and nights sitting around the campfire as a group
- Travel to a land of extremes in Death Valley National Park.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2527
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Air-conditioned private vehicle, hiking, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: NULL
Starts: Los Angeles, United States
Finishes: Los Angeles, United States
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Visit to Joshua Tree National Park
- Drive along Route 66
- Grand Canyon sunset pizza dinner
- Hike in Grand Canyon National Park
- Visit to Horseshoe Bend
- Bryce Canyon National Park visit
- Zion National Park visit
- Free time in Las Vegas
- Death Valley National Park visit
- Entrance fees to all national parks and monuments with hiking and walking excursions
- Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotel (3 nts), participation camping (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
- Air-conditioned private vehicle, hiking, walking.
Group Leader
- 1 CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,904 ($290 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Los Angeles/Joshua Tree National Park
Depart Los Angeles for the desert today as you journey eastward to explore Joshua Tree National Park. Climb through the park's famous rock formations and make sure to get some photos of the park's namesake tree as the sun lights up this desolate landscape. In the evening relax at our accommodation by taking a dip in the pool and then opt to grab some dinner with your fellow travellers.
Day 2: Joshua Tree National Park/Grand Canyon National Park
Drive down the famed Route 66 today as we cruise further east to the Grand Canyon. Get ready to see breathtaking views with arguably the best sunset you have ever seen overlooking the Grand Canyon. Kick off those shoes, sit back, relax, and enjoy one of nature's finest performances. Enjoy a cheesy slice of pizza or two overlooking the Grand Canyon during sunset.
Day 3: Grand Canyon
Get up close and personal with the Grand Canyon as you spend the day hiking from the South Rim. There are a variety of hikes to choose from that will take you deeper into the canyon where you can really appreciate the size and depth of this national park. Choose whichever trail you wish or do short bursts of multiple hikes, just make sure you bring plenty of water and take your time.
Day 4: Grand Canyon/Page/Bryce Canyon
Journey onwards from the Grand Canyon to Page, Arizona, the site of Lake Powell. There will be free time here. Opt to join a local Navajo guide and explore Antelope Canyon; a stunning natural sandstone slot canyon located on tribal lands.
Then, lace up those hiking boots for a visit to Horseshoe Bend, a geological masterpiece that has been sculpted by the Colorado River. Walk to the overlook where you can hike along the rim and stare down into the flowing river far below. Snap some photos with your friends and just enjoy the moment. Finish the day with a picturesque drive to your camp in Bryce Canyon.
Day 5: Bryce Canyon
After a camp breakfast head out for a short drive into Bryce Canyon National Park. Once in the park, take advantage of your free time to hike through the wild and weird rock formations known as hoodoos. Opt to visit Inspiration Point, hit the rim trail, horseback ride, or hike the Queen's Garden and Navajo loop trails to see sites like Thor's Hammer and Wall Street. At night stargaze in a park known for its night skies.
Day 6: Bryce Canyon/Zion National Park
We pack up early this morning and move on towards Zion National Park. On route, we will make a stop at the lesser-known Coral Pink Sand Dunes and enjoy a scenic overlook of Utah's surrounding landscape on the Colorado Plateau. It's a unique geological feature that you shouldn't miss.
You'll have free time in the afternoon and evening to become acquainted with your surroundings. The only rule is to have a good time!
Day 7: Zion National Park
It's all about Zion today as you get a chance to wander this beautiful national park in Southwest Utah. Take the shuttle into the park and spend the day exploring and hiking with your fellow travelers.
Admire the monumental sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that tower into the sky and remember you can choose to turn around on these hikes at any point. In the evening enjoy leisure time back at camp. Once it gets dark get ready to sit around the campfire and roast some marshmallows as a group.
Day 8: Zion National Park/Las Vegas
Today, take the short drive from Zion to Las Vegas. Upon arrival, enjoy free time in Las Vegas. Explore the strip, try your luck at a casino, or take in a glitzy show.
Day 9: Death Valley National Park
Drive from Las Vegas to Death Valley and visit the country's hottest, driest, and lowest national park. Death Valley is a land of extremes and you'll get a sense of the striking contrast of this park's landscapes with visits to Badwater Basin and Zabriskie Point. Then, transfer to the hotel in Ridgecrest and relax this evening.
Day 10: Ridgecrest/Los Angeles
Wake in Ridgecrest and drive southwest to Los Angeles. Tour ends on arrival to L.A.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Marike S. - Traveled, August 2023
Going on a 10 days trip with G Adventures was amazing. I met so many nice people, camping was fun and the activities were well chosen. I didn«t feel rushed when we went on hikes and trips
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/09/2023
Laura F. - Traveled, August 2023
, August 12 Our CEO Krissy was amazing, a great positive force to the tour
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/12/2023
Scarlett O. - Traveled, June 2023
It was a super awesome trip that is fully organised and easy. You also meet lots of people.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/08/2023
Emma C. - Traveled, June 2023
No communication before trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/17/2023
Thibault S. - Traveled, June 2023
Great places, great group, great CEO. Accommodation was very well located, directly in the park in some cases. Only thing is the tent mats are really thin, nights were a bit tough
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/17/2023
Freya B. - Traveled, June 2023
It was nicely organised and everything was amazing!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/17/2023
William K. - Traveled, September 2023
The organisation of the trip and the knowledge of the guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/10/2023
Emma K. - Traveled, September 2023
It was just a really really great roadtrip. A good guide, program, co-travelers?
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/10/2023
Sina F. - Traveled, August 2023
it's a great way to travel if you are a single person but don't want to travel by yourself.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/27/2023
Ashanthi D. - Traveled, August 2023
Knowledgeable tour guide highlighted the natural beauty and interesting facts about each place visited
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/13/2023
Hannah L. - Traveled, August 2023
It was a super fun experience, spectacular places to explore and a great group + guide
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/13/2023
Dearbhla F. - Traveled, July 2023
I love each tour I went on. They are a great and safe way to travel as a young women.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/16/2023
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