Itinerary Details
Day 1: Arrive in Las Vegas
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Arrive at Las Vegas International Airport and pick up your car rental. Begin your adventure under the neon lights of Las Vegas, an oasis in the southern Nevada desert. Along the Strip, themed resorts offer 24-hour casinos, innovative dining from celebrity chefs, and shows starring legendary performers. Whether staying in a grand resort or modest hotel, excitement awaits. Browse luxury boutiques at The Forum Shops at Caesars, The Shops at Crystals or Via Bellagio, or visit Fashion Show Mall and Las Vegas Premium Outlets for budget finds. For something different, explore Downtown Container Park with boutiques, dining, bars and live music. Less than an hour away, Valley of Fire State Park reveals 150-million-year-old sandstone formations, ancient petroglyphs and wildlife including bobcats, jackrabbits and coyotes.
Hotel: Luxor Hotel And Casino (4 Star Rating)
This hotel and casino complex is situated between Mandalay Bay and Excalibur. Harry Reid International Airport is less than 3 kilometers away. Known for its iconic pyramid shape, the hotel is located on the Las Vegas Strip and offers live entertainment and a casino. There's also a full-service spa and 4 large seasonal pools. The hotel has several restaurants to choose from with a variety of food types. Rooms are renovated and include multiple power and recharging outlets, a bathroom with tub and shower, and a multi-function item that serves as a wardrobe, closet, desk, and media center, plus a variety of appliances and comfortable beds that ensure guests' rest.
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Day 2: Las Vegas to Bryce CanyonRental Car: Hertz - Las Vegas-Harry Reid International Apto Las Vegas-Harry Reid International Ap
Today, travel to Bryce Canyon National Park through Virgin River Gorge and the natural amphitheater of Cedar Breaks National Monument. Once in Bryce Canyon, take the park's 38-mile (61 km) scenic drive to acclimate yourself and select where to return to sightsee or hike. Do not miss a hike to the expansive Bryce Amphitheater. This impressive natural landscape sits below the Rim Trail hiking path and is filled with hoodoos, which are brightly colored, tall, thin rock spires. Plan to spend several days at the park so you can experience both sunrise and sunset, photographing the views from overlooks such as Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point and Bryce Point. Stay after dark to see the vast, star-filled night sky.
Hotel: Bryce View Lodge (2 Star Rating)
The Bryce View Lodge offers the finest in Bryce Canyon lodging. Located next to Bryce Canyon National Park on Highway U-63 in Southern Utah, this perfect Bryce Canyon lodging is nestled at the edge of a pine forest on a high plateau that overlooks the beautiful Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Day 3: Bryce Canyon to MoabRental Car: Hertz - Las Vegas-Harry Reid International Apto Las Vegas-Harry Reid International Ap
Travel through Capitol Reef National Park, famous for its white sandstone domes and the towering monoliths of 'Cathedral Valley'. Arches National Park is the site of more than 2,000 natural arches, many accessible through a variety of hiking trails that accommodate all levels. Moab is at the confluence of the Colorado and Green rivers and is an epicenter of river rafting, so you may wish to stay longer and explore.
Hotel: Best Western Plus Greenwell Inn (3 Star Rating)
Enjoy the conveniences of staying in downtown Moab with spacious park like grounds. An outdoor enthusiast's dream, the Best Western Plus Greenwell Inn offers easy access to some of Moab's best adventures to Utah's celebrated National and State Parks. This hotel is located in the heart of downtown Moab.
Avoid high contact hallway doors and recirculated central air. We are on spacious grounds with private and direct guest room access for easy in/out and loading luggage, bikes, and sports equipment. Check us out.
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Day 4: Moab to Page & Lake PowellRental Car: Hertz - Las Vegas-Harry Reid International Apto Las Vegas-Harry Reid International Ap
Today, explore Canyonlands National Park, carved by the Colorado River and featuring a dramatic desert landscape of mesas and canyons, before visiting Natural Bridges National Monument with three natural bridges viewable from Bridge View Drive or from hiking trails to the bridges themselves. Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park is known for its towering sandstone buttes and has been the location for many Hollywood movies. The nearby town of Page, Arizona, straddling the border of Utah and Arizona, is the gateway to Lake Powell, popular for houseboating, fishing, kayaking and rafting. Plan to visit Antelope and Navajo canyons, Rainbow Bridge National Monument and Horseshoe Bend, one of the most photographed curves in the Colorado River. For a truly memorable experience, take a helicopter or hot-air balloon ride to see it all from above. Extend your stay here to enjoy the many activities available.
Hotel: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Page at Lake Powell (3 Star Rating)
Located near the breathtaking Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, La Quinta Inn & Suites® by Wyndham Page at Lake Powell hotel provides the perfect home base for your northern Arizona adventures. Our pet-friendly hotel provides easy access to the Glen Canyon Dam, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and the Salt River Project - Navajo Generating Station. Make the most of your stay with free daily breakfast, high-speed WiFi, and our outdoor pool.
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Day 5: Lake Powell to Zion National ParkRental Car: Hertz - Las Vegas-Harry Reid International Apto Las Vegas-Harry Reid International Ap
Zion National Park is famous for its steep red cliffs, canyons and towering rock formations as well as cascading waterfalls and rivers. A hike along the Virgin River to explore its waterfalls and hanging gardens is a must-do as well as a hike through water in the narrowest section of Zion Canyon, with walls 1,000 feet tall (300 meters) and the river just 20 to 30 feet (six to nine meters) wide. This area is a favorite for photographers of all levels due to its amazing light and structure. If you are lucky, you may get to view some of the park's wildlife, including California condors, mountain lions and bighorn sheep. A five-mile (eight km) scenic drive along the Kolob Canyons Road allows visitors to experience the crimson canyons and view the dramatic overlooks.
Hotel: La Quinta Inn Suites By Wyndham At Zion Park (3 Star Rating)
This unpretentious hotel is set in Springdale.
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Day 6: Zion National Park to Las VegasRental Car: Hertz - Las Vegas-Harry Reid International Apto Las Vegas-Harry Reid International Ap
Returning to Las Vegas, explore Lake Mead National Recreation Area and the spectacular Hoover Dam with great hiking trails to the dam's base or natural hot springs and activities for all interests and ages.
Hotel: Luxor Hotel And Casino (4 Star Rating)
This hotel and casino complex is situated between Mandalay Bay and Excalibur. Harry Reid International Airport is less than 3 kilometers away. Known for its iconic pyramid shape, the hotel is located on the Las Vegas Strip and offers live entertainment and a casino. There's also a full-service spa and 4 large seasonal pools. The hotel has several restaurants to choose from with a variety of food types. Rooms are renovated and include multiple power and recharging outlets, a bathroom with tub and shower, and a multi-function item that serves as a wardrobe, closet, desk, and media center, plus a variety of appliances and comfortable beds that ensure guests' rest.
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Day 7: Depart from Las VegasRental Car: Hertz - Las Vegas-Harry Reid International Apto Las Vegas-Harry Reid International Ap
Make your way to the airport for your flight home unless you plan to extend your stay in Las Vegas.
