U.S. National Parks for Solo Travelers: The Grand Canyon to Zion

Welcome to Arizona! Settle in to your hotel. Then, gather with your Tour Director and fellow group members at a mixer before enjoying a welcome dinner.

Start your exploration of the Southwest among the landscapes of Arizona.

• Stop at Montezuma Castle National Monument to view cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloans, an ancient culture with ties to the Hopi and Yavapai tribes
• Visit a vineyard along the Verde Valley wine trail, an area known for producing flavorful red wines including Zinfandel, Syrah, and Merlot
• Sample some of the signature sips during an included wine tasting and lunch
• Make photo stops at the majestic rock formations surrounding Sedona, including Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and Courthouse Butte
• Continue on to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon for your first glimpse at the legendary fissure and admire its colorful rock walls at sunset

Set out to explore the Grand Canyon, one of the most-visited national parks in the U.S.

• Join your Tour Director on a hike along the South Rim to Shoshone Point
• Walk through a ponderosa pine forest and admire panoramic views of the sandstone landscape from a plateau at the end of the trail

Enjoy a free afternoon to hike along South Kaibab Trail to Ooh Aah Point or add an excursion.

Later, meet back up with your Tour Director for a guided sunset hike.

Continue on to the Lake Powell region, making stops along the way.

• Visit the Cameron Trading Post for a chance to browse the selection of Native American crafts
• Visit the Navajo Code Talkers Museum to learn about the World War II Code Talkers

Continue on to Lake Powell and enjoy a free evening or add an excursion.

Spend a free day in the Lake Powell region or add an excursion.

Make your way through scenic southwestern Utah to tour Bryce Canyon National Park by bus and on foot.

• Take in up-close views of the distinctive pink limestone and sandstone formations
• See the awe-inspiring arches, bridges, and pinnacles known as hoodoos

Then, continue on to your hotel near Zion National Park and sit down for an included dinner.

Take a tour of Zion National Park, which is located at the intersection of the Great Basin, the Colorado Plateaus, and the Mojave Desert.

• View the yellow- and orange-hued rocks during an open-air tram ride
• Hear commentary on the surrounding landscape from a local guide
• Join your Tour Director for a walk along Pa'rus Trail, one of the park’s newest trails, which offers views of the colorful scenery and babbling rivers
• Enjoy free time to continue exploring the park on foot by hiking the Lower Emerald Pool Trail, Riverside Walk, or Watchman Trail

Stop in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada’s first state park, before continuing on to Las Vegas.

Tonight, join your Tour Director on an evening walk along the Las Vegas strip. You’ll see the area’s bright neon lights, iconic hotels, and famous casinos before heading to a local restaurant for a farewell dinner.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay in Las Vegas.