Bryce & Zion National Parks

You're hiking the rim at Bryce Canyon, surrounded by thousands of orange hoodoos stretching to the horizon — and in a group of 13, you can actually stop, ask questions, and take the shot without being nudged along. After Bryce, drive through the mile-long Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel as canyon walls close in on both sides and open into Zion Valley. Two of America's most spectacular national parks in a single day from Las Vegas, with hotel pickup from your Strip hotel, lunch, and both park admissions all included.

Itinerary

  1. Morning Departure from Las Vegas — Board your vehicle and head north from Las Vegas, passing through Mesquite, Nevada, and entering the Virgin River Gorge.
  2. Bryce Canyon National Park — Arrive at Bryce Canyon and enjoy 90 minutes to explore. Hike along the rim and marvel at the famous hoodoos — the unique orange and red spire formations.
  3. Checkerboard Mesa — Stop at Checkerboard Mesa — a striking geological formation named for its distinctive crosshatch pattern carved by natural erosion over thousands of years.
  4. Zion–Mount Carmel Scenic Tunnel — Drive through the famous mile-long Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel, carved in 1930. Towering sandstone walls rise dramatically on the descent into Zion Valley.
  5. Zion National Park Visitor Center — Stop at the Zion National Park Visitor Center, surrounded by towering canyon walls and mountain peaks.
  6. Return to Las Vegas — Begin the scenic return drive to Las Vegas, arriving in the evening after a full day exploring two of America's greatest national parks.