- Experience the incomparable & spectacular Grand Canyon
- Stay in tepees with the Navajo Indians at Monument Valley
- Explore hidden gorges & amazing rock formations at Zion & Bryce

Las Vegas, Route 66 & the Grand Canyon
After enjoying a laidback day in Las Vegas - the ultimate playground for all the family, our adventure starts in earnest as we strike into the desert. Crossing the Hoover Dam, we drive along the legendary Route 66 to the Grand Canyon - but nothing can prepare you for the jaw-dropping view as you reach the edge of the precipice. There are easy day walks along the edge of the canyon, or - for the ultimate thrill - why not take a helicopter across the abyss?

Lake Powell & Navajo Reservation
There is time at Lake Powell to take speedboats, jet ski or explore the mysterious Antelope Canyon. Boarding our jeeps, we then drive into the Navajo reservation at Monument Valley - its eroded tabletop mountains silhouetted against the sky have been a film maker's favourite location for decades. Here we have a Navajo guide who will introduce us to the history and folklore of the native people.

Utterly Utah
Crossing the Colorado River, we travel into what was once considered the USA's most inhospitable land. Here the European settlers struggled to survive against the harsh environment and it is here that we explore on foot the surreal wind-eroded landscapes of Bryce Canyon (with a chance to saddle-up at one of the nearby ranches). Zion National Park is a complete contrast: desert is replaced by water, and an immense river-carved gorge with cliffs standing thousands of feet high, frames the rock pools and waterfalls of the valley below.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Las Vegas. Day 2 Las Vegas Out of the desert rises one of the most extravagant cities on earth. We explore The Strip today and soak up the sights and sounds of this unique town. Days 3/4 Grand Canyon Crossing the Hoover Dam this morning we drive along the legendary Route 66 to one of the most jaw-dropping views on earth. There's a variety of walks we can do here to explore the dramatic canyons and for the braver amongst us, there's the chance to jump aboard a helicopter for an overflight. Day 5 Lake Powell This shimmering expanse of water gives us some time to cool off and try some optional water sports. Day 6 Monument Valley Riding aboard jeeps into a Navajo Reservation we learn about the history and folklore of the native people. Day 7 Capitol Reef NP A stunning and surreal landscape of sandstone formations, Capitol Reef was carved by mother nature over millennia. Days 8/9 Bryce Canyon NP Here we explore the canyon on foot and there's the chance to try horseriding and rodeo in the great outdoors. Days 10/11 Zion NP Waterfalls cascade into lush ravines and valleys at Zion. Best discovered by following the park's trails, a great walk here is along the Zion Narrows, splashing through the Virgin River. Day 12 Las Vegas We return to Vegas for our last night on the town. Day 13 End Las Vegas.

Accommodation: 5nts hotels & motels, 2nts teepee camp in Bryce Canyon, 5nts camping at established camp grounds generally with good facilities; 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 5 dinners included. If you wish to have sleeping bags provided locally (at an additional cost), please let us know when booking your holiday.
Transport: Maxiwagon/Jeep.
Comment: Walks on this tour are all optional (but recommended!) All cooking is undertaken by our tour leader, but camp duties are shared between the group.
Group: Approx. 9 to 12.
Staff: Explore Leader/driver.
Trip Reference: FAS