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Wonders of the American West

10 Day U.S. Tour from Las Vegas to Moab | Operated by InsightVacations

  • 10 Days

  • 1 Country

    United States
  • 11 Cities

    Las Vegas, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Moab, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Monument Valley, Durango, Grand Canyon National Park
  • 13 Meals

    4 Dinner with Wines, 8 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
  • Pace: Active

    Faster paces with mix of 1–2-night stays in each location. Typically features 4+ miles of walking on some days and may involve steep hills and uneven surfaces, such as cobblestones.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Las Vegas

Experience everything you love about Paris, right in the heart of the Strip. At Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, see the City of Lights with the same passion, excitement and ambiance of Europe's most romantic city. Savor a dinner accompanied by wine in the company of your fellow travelers.

Hotel: Paris Las Vegas
Included Meals: Dinner with Wine
Authentic Dining: Welcome Dinner in Las Vegas At 18:00, join your Travel Director and companions for a Welcome Dinner with wine at Mon Ami Gabi perched directly off Las Vegas Boulevard.
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Day 2: Zion National Park

After a brief stop in St. George, arrive in Utah's first national park, Zion National Park. Follow the paths where native people and pioneers once walked as you gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink and red. Learn about the park at the Visitor Center before taking a narrated tram ride along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive alongside the rushing Virgin River and soaring canyon walls. This winding road, closed to private vehicles during the summer, will take you to some of the most treasured spots in the park. This evening, go off the beaten path and into the woods of Bryce Canyon to view the color-changing hoodoos as the sun sets. Conclude the day feasting on a three-course dinner with wine while being entertained by local musicians.

Hotel: The Lodge at Bryce Canyon
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Top Rated Highlights: Zion National Park Private Open-Air Tram See the grandeur and natural features of the canyon in total comfort while traveling via private open-air tram with live on-board commentary.
Top Rated Highlights: Visit Zion National Park Connect to history as you wander paths and trails, following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. Lush vegetation, wild rivers, roaring waterfalls and towering cliffs characterize the natural beauty of this park.
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Day 3: Whimsical Bryce Canyon National Park

Start the day by traveling through Bryce Canyon National Park, the great natural amphitheater. Encounter some of Utah's most unusual, whimsical eroded rock formations that characterize this National Park. With your Travel Director, learn how wind, erosion and iron oxidation created the spellbinding hoodoos. Opt to explore by horseback joining a ride in the Dixie National Forest and the rim of Water Canyon amphitheater, the first canyon in Bryce Canyon National Park. You'll then climb Bristlecone Pine Ridge lined with 1,500-year-old Bristlecone Pines (one of the oldest living things on the North American continent.) The rest of the afternoon and evening is yours to explore the nearby trails and vistas as you please.

Hotel: The Lodge at Bryce Canyon
Top Rated Highlights: Bryce Canyon National Park Hoodoos Geology Orientation The Park is home to the most spectacular collection of hoodoos - tall skinny shafts of rock that protrude from the bottom of arid basins. While hoodoos are scattered throughout these areas, they are most abundant in the northern section of Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Day 4: Escalante National Monument and Capitol Reef

Experience Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, an outstanding biological resource spanning five life-zones, from low-lying desert to coniferous forest. As you explore this rugged land of the Ancestral Puebloan and Fremont people, discover how they were experts at farming. Rock art panels, occupation sites, campsites and granaries built by their descendants still remain today. Venture to Capitol Reef National Park’s landscape of colorful canyons, ridges, buttes and monoliths. Admire its white sandstone cliffs resembling capitol building domes and reefs evoking barrier reefs of the sea.

Hotel: Element Moab
Included Meals: Breakfast
Top Rated Highlights: Visit Capitol Reef National Park Join your Travel Director to see the natural sights along Capitol Reef's Waterpocket Fold, known as “a geological wrinkle on earth”. The geologic monocline extends almost 100 miles and is filled with cliffs, canyons, domes and bridges. Admire petroglyphs and the domed shaped sandstone walls along the canyon. 
Top Rated Highlights: Toadstools in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Hop into all-terrain vehicles to explore The Toadstools with a Local Expert. Admire the scenery as you drive out on sandy trails. A short hike (1.5 miles with some uneven terrain) then takes you to the intriguing balanced rock formations, which look like capped mushrooms - a photographer’s paradise.
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Day 5: Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park

In the morning, visit the greatest concentration of natural arches in the world at Arches National Park. Some 6,000 natural sandstone arches can be found within the boundaries of the national park. Take a short walk to Delicate Arch Viewpoint to view the iconic arch, a 52-foot freestanding natural arch that is widely considered the most recognized landmark in Utah. Then it's on to Canyonlands National Park for a drive onto the Island in the Sky, a mesa resting 1,000 feet (305 meters) above the surrounding countryside offering spectacular views over the dramatic sandstone formations. This evening, have your pick of a locally sourced meal, choosing from three local restaurants.

Hotel: Element Moab
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Top Rated Highlights: See Delicate Arch in Arches National Park Enjoy views of the natural formations, including the iconic Delicate Arch.
Top Rated Highlights: See Island in the Sky in Canyonlands National Park Venture to Canyonlands National Park for a drive onto the Island in the Sky - a mesa resting 1,000 feet (305 meters) above the surrounding countryside, offering spectacular views over the dramatic sandstone formations.
Authentic Dining: Western Flavors in Moab Enjoy a Dine-Around evening as you choose from a hand-picked selection of mouthwatering restaurants.
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Day 6: Mesa Verde National Park

Enjoy a deep discovery of the fascinating Mesa Verde National Park. Learn how the park protects some of the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in the United States and is considered one of the top cultural attractions in the Western United States. Among 600 historic cliff dwellings, view the ancient pueblo dwellings known as Cliff Palace, the largest cliff dwelling in the country. This evening, settle in for a relaxing stay inside Mesa Verde National Park.

Hotel: Far View Lodge, Mesa Verde
Included Meals: Breakfast
Top Rated Highlights: See Mesa Verde National Park Make your way to Mesa Verde National Park, See the ancient pueblo cliff dwellings, known as the Cliff Palace. As the day draws to a close, your lodge awaits you inside the park. Be in awe of the sweeping vistas that surround and reach into three states.  
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Day 7: Durango Free Time and Monument Valley

This morning, amble through the streets of historic Durango before stopping near the iconic backdrop of Forrest Gump's last run featured in the film. Deepen your knowledge and your connection with the first peoples of this land as you travel to Monument Valley for an Authentic Cookout Dinner with members of the Navajo Nation. Hop in an off-road, open-air vehicle to the cookout site where you’ll enjoy a delicious barbeque grilled dinner with a chance to try traditional Navajo fry-bread. Bask in the stunning red rock scenery and take in the sounds of nature as you enjoy your picnic style dinner with members of the Navajo Nation. Savor each moment of this insightful MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience that provides a sustainable workforce for the Navajo people.

Hotel: Goulding's Lodge Monument Valley
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Make Travel Matter: Monument Valley BBQ Cookout Deepen your knowledge and connection with the first nations of this land as we travel to Monument Valley by way of off-road vehicles to the cookout site. Here you’ll enjoy an authentically delicious barbecue dinner with members of the Navajo Nation, where traditional Navajo tacos and fry-bread will be served while you are immersed in traditional dance and songs of this great ancient culture. 
Top Rated Highlights: Forrest Gump Backdrop View the iconic backdrop of Forrest Gump's last run.
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Day 8: Monument Valley to Mystery Valley

Embark on an exclusive Insight Experience into Mystery Valley’s relatively unknown haven of Anasazi Ruins and rock art. Explore this intriguing stretch of desert full of graceful geological formations, petroglyphs, scattered artefacts like broken pottery shards and breath-taking views of the spectacular buttes of neighbouring Monument Valley Tribal Park. A true hidden gem, your visit accompanied by a local Diné (Navajo) guide is a unique opportunity for a guided tour among ancient Indigenous ruins. Continue through the barren beauty of the desert to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park where you will board off-road open-air vehicles to explore the valley. This area is also the backdrop for many Western Hollywood hits, including "Stagecoach" and "Fort Apache." Inspired by these iconic movies, you’ll find “John Wayne’s cabin” at nearby Goulding’s Lodge. This small structure was used for exterior shots in "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon," starring Wayne himself.

Hotel: Goulding's Lodge Monument Valley
Included Meals: Breakfast
Top Rated Highlights: Monument Valley Visit Meet your Navajo Local Experts and board all-terrain vehicles with open sides for a private, off-the-beaten path exploration of this magical valley. Learn about Navajo history, culture and heritage from your expert as you travel deeper in the natural wonders of this unique landscape.
Insight Experiences: Mystery Valley Tour Embark on an exclusive Insight Experience into Mystery Valley’s relatively unknown haven of Anasazi Ruins and rock art. Explore this intriguing stretch of desert full of graceful geological formations, petroglyphs, scattered artefacts like broken pottery shards and breath-taking views of the spectacular buttes of neighbouring Monument Valley Tribal Park. A true hidden gem, your visit  accompanied by a local Diné (Navajo) guide is a unique opportunity for a guided tour among ancient Indigenous ruins.
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Day 9: The Wonders of The Grand Canyon

Begin your final day visiting the historic Cameron Trading Post to pick up some Navajo jewelry, baskets, pottery and artwork. Continue to Desert View for one of the best views of the Grand Canyon from its watchtower. Admire this iconic building inspired by ancient Native American watchtowers and decorated with murals by a Hopi artist. Our visit and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience contributes to the development of the Desert Viewpoint Intertribal Cultural Heritage Site which will allow guests to interact with Native Americans representing the 11 Indigenous tribes traditionally associated with the Grand Canyon. Journey on to Grand Canyon National Park, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Choose to hike along the scenic Rim Trail with your Travel Director. Alternatively, join a Local Expert, Canyon Tim, for a fascinating discussion on the wonders of this natural phenomenon, the local flora and fauna and how you might be able to spot local wildlife. End your vacation inside Grand Canyon featuring a three-course Celebration Dinner with wine and spectacular sunset views over the canyon.

Hotel: Grand Canyon National Park Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Top Rated Highlights: Meet a Local to Discover the Grand Canyon Join your Local Expert, Canyon Tim, for an informative talk about the wonders of the Grand Canyon. With over seven years of experience in geology, you'll learn about the origins of the five-million-year-old canyon, its rock formation and its current impact. You'll also discover the local flora and fauna, and find out where you might be able to spot elk, mule deer, coyotes, grey foxes, bobcats and mountain lions.
Insight Choice: Hike Along the Grand Canyon Join your Travel Director for a relaxed hike along the rim of the Grand Canyon from Mather Point to Yavapai Point. 1.4 miles (2.25 kilometers) roundtrip, this scenic hike will provide spectacular views of the canyon's unique geology. Alternatively, join a local expert at your hotel to learn all about the local flora and fauna of the Grand Canyon.
Top Rated Highlights: See the Cameron Trading Post Stop at the historic Trading Post, established in the early 1900s as a place where Native Americans traded wool and livestock.
Make Travel Matter: Desert View Inter-tribal Heritage Center Trace the scenic South Rim of the Grand Canyon along Desert View Drive. See the historic Watchtower built by Mary Colter in the Puebloan style and track the Colorado River that leads you to the aptly named Painted Desert which extends towards Navajo and Hopi Indian lands. A MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience that supports the Grand Canyon Conservancy and donates to the Desert Viewpoint Intertribal Cultural Heritage Site, fulfilling the UN’s Global goals of reducing inequality and creating sustainable communities.  
Top Rated Highlights: Explore Grand Canyon National Park Arrive at one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the second most visited national park in the United States, the Grand Canyon. Encompassing 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world and offers unmatched vistas along its rim.
Authentic Dining: Dinner with Grand Canyon Views Enjoy dinner at the Thunderbird Room with an incredible view overlooking the South Rim.
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Day 10: Return to Las Vegas

Wake up to the backdrop of the Grand Canyon and enjoy some peace and tranquillity before the day trippers arrive. You may take an optional flight-seeing helicopter ride for stunning views over the Grand Canyon before your journey ends with a departure transfer to Las Vegas International Airport, arriving at 16:00. For those extending their stay in Las Vegas, complimentary hotel transfer to Paris Las Vegas is also included.

Included Meals: Breakfast
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This itinerary is for reference only. Upon booking with GET, guests will receive tour documents which will list all confirmed hotels and itineraries based upon the guest's departure date.

Price Includes

Dining Summary
  • - 4 Dinner with Wines (DW)
  • - 8 Breakfasts (B)
  • - 1 Dinner (D)
Authentic Dining
  • At 18:00, join your Travel Director and companions for a Welcome Dinner with wine at Mon Ami Gabi perched directly off Las Vegas Boulevard.
  • Get together with your new friends for a memorable dinner within the park's beautiful surroundings.
  • Enjoy a Dine-Around evening as you choose from a hand-picked selection of mouthwatering restaurants.
  • Enjoy dinner at the Thunderbird Room with an incredible view overlooking the South Rim.
Top Rated Highlights
  • See the grandeur and natural features of the canyon in total comfort while traveling via private open-air tram with live on-board commentary.
  • Connect to history as you wander paths and trails, following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. Lush vegetation, wild rivers, roaring waterfalls and towering cliffs characterize the natural beauty of this park.
  • The Park is home to the most spectacular collection of hoodoos - tall skinny shafts of rock that protrude from the bottom of arid basins. While hoodoos are scattered throughout these areas, they are most abundant in the northern section of Bryce Canyon National Park.
  • Join your Travel Director to see the natural sights along Capitol Reef's Waterpocket Fold, known as “a geological wrinkle on earth”. The geologic monocline extends almost 100 miles and is filled with cliffs, canyons, domes and bridges. Admire petroglyphs and the domed shaped sandstone walls along the canyon. 
  • Hop into all-terrain vehicles to explore The Toadstools with a Local Expert. Admire the scenery as you drive out on sandy trails. A short hike (1.5 miles with some uneven terrain) then takes you to the intriguing balanced rock formations, which look like capped mushrooms - a photographer’s paradise.
  • Enjoy views of the natural formations, including the iconic Delicate Arch.
  • Venture to Canyonlands National Park for a drive onto the Island in the Sky - a mesa resting 1,000 feet (305 meters) above the surrounding countryside, offering spectacular views over the dramatic sandstone formations.
  • Make your way to Mesa Verde National Park, See the ancient pueblo cliff dwellings, known as the Cliff Palace. As the day draws to a close, your lodge awaits you inside the park. Be in awe of the sweeping vistas that surround and reach into three states.  
  • View the iconic backdrop of Forrest Gump's last run.
  • Meet your Navajo Local Experts and board all-terrain vehicles with open sides for a private, off-the-beaten path exploration of this magical valley. Learn about Navajo history, culture and heritage from your expert as you travel deeper in the natural wonders of this unique landscape.
  • Join your Local Expert, Canyon Tim, for an informative talk about the wonders of the Grand Canyon. With over seven years of experience in geology, you'll learn about the origins of the five-million-year-old canyon, its rock formation and its current impact. You'll also discover the local flora and fauna, and find out where you might be able to spot elk, mule deer, coyotes, grey foxes, bobcats and mountain lions.
  • Stop at the historic Trading Post, established in the early 1900s as a place where Native Americans traded wool and livestock.
  • Arrive at one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the second most visited national park in the United States, the Grand Canyon. Encompassing 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world and offers unmatched vistas along its rim.
Make Travel Matter
  • Deepen your knowledge and connection with the first nations of this land as we travel to Monument Valley by way of off-road vehicles to the cookout site. Here you’ll enjoy an authentically delicious barbecue dinner with members of the Navajo Nation, where traditional Navajo tacos and fry-bread will be served while you are immersed in traditional dance and songs of this great ancient culture. 
  • Trace the scenic South Rim of the Grand Canyon along Desert View Drive. See the historic Watchtower built by Mary Colter in the Puebloan style and track the Colorado River that leads you to the aptly named Painted Desert which extends towards Navajo and Hopi Indian lands. A MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience that supports the Grand Canyon Conservancy and donates to the Desert Viewpoint Intertribal Cultural Heritage Site, fulfilling the UN’s Global goals of reducing inequality and creating sustainable communities.  
Insight Experiences
  • Embark on an exclusive Insight Experience into Mystery Valley’s relatively unknown haven of Anasazi Ruins and rock art. Explore this intriguing stretch of desert full of graceful geological formations, petroglyphs, scattered artefacts like broken pottery shards and breath-taking views of the spectacular buttes of neighbouring Monument Valley Tribal Park. A true hidden gem, your visit  accompanied by a local Diné (Navajo) guide is a unique opportunity for a guided tour among ancient Indigenous ruins.
Insight Choice
  • Join your Travel Director for a relaxed hike along the rim of the Grand Canyon from Mather Point to Yavapai Point. 1.4 miles (2.25 kilometers) roundtrip, this scenic hike will provide spectacular views of the canyon's unique geology. Alternatively, join a local expert at your hotel to learn all about the local flora and fauna of the Grand Canyon.

Optional Experiences

Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.

Ruby's Horseback Adventures (Available on Day 3)

If you’re looking for a scenic tour of the Bryce Canyon area, our 1-hour horseback ride takes in the Dixie National Forest and the rim of Water Canyon Amphitheater, the first canyon in Bryce Canyon National Park. Leaving the rim, you climb Bristlecone Pine Ridge with standing 1,500 year old Bristlecone Pines (one of the oldest living things on the North American continent). From this ridge, you will also see Boat Mesa and Sinking Ship Peak, some of the higher points in Fairyland Amphitheater. 

Adult Price: $93 Child Price: $93 Dreamcatcher Kit Workshop (Available on Day 8)

Spend the afternoon with a local tribal member of the Diné (Navajo Nation) on this optional Make Travel Matter Experience. You will venture off the beaten path into the backcountry of the Navajo Reservation where you will be guided through the art of making dreamcatchers. Traditionally used as protective charms, you will learn first-hand the spiritual and cultural significance of dreamcatchers. Then, seated amongst the vastness of Monument Valley, try your hand at crafting your own unique and personalized dreamcatcher. You will be guided along the process of this craft by a local Navajo member. This 1.5-hour long workshop will allow you to form the beginnings of a dreamcatcher with beads, string, feathers and other decorations. If you are unable to complete your dreamcatcher during the workshop, you can take additional materials and instructions on how to complete the dreamcatcher at home. Your participation in this activity helps sustain members of the Navajo Nation who live in and around the boundaries of Monument Valley.

Adult Price: $146 Child Price: $146 Grand Discovery Air Tour South Rim - 45 Min. Fixed-Wing Aircraft Flight (Available on Day 10)

There’s no better way to experience the grandeur of the Grand Canyon South Rim than on a fascinating aerial tour offering unobstructed views. Sit back and feel the thrill of this Natural Wonder as you fly over the Kaibab National Forest, Kaibab Plateau, Confluence of Colorado, Little Colorado River, Imperial Point and Zuni Corridor. 

Adult Price: $196 Child Price: $196 Grand Kingdom - 40 Min. EcoStar Helicopter Flight (Available on Day 10)

Soar across the canyon rim on a helicopter flight, watching as the bottom seemingly drops out from under your feet. Gaze deep into the core of the canyon over 5,000 feet down to the confluence of the Little Colorado River. Then drift past Imperial Point - a rugged spire standing alone near the North Rim of the Canyon. Flying at the same altitude as the North Rim, you may feel you can reach out and touch the canyon walls. Then head back to Grand Canyon South Rim via the Dragon Corridor, another of the Grand Canyon's most picturesque sections.

Adult Price: $391 Child Price: $391 North Canyon Tour Helicopter Flight. Bell Aircraft - 25 minutes (Available on Day 10)

The Grand Canyon opens up before you on a memorable helicopter experience over its southern and northern rims. After flying over the Kaibab National Forest, enter the Dragon Corridor - the deepest and widest part of the Grand Canyon. Marvel at the canyon's legendary beauty through the specially designed oversized windows of your helicopter. Have your camera ready to capture the colorful stone walls and sweeping vistas surrounding you. Fly over the mighty Colorado River toward the canyon's rugged North Rim and soar along with rock formations, including the Tower of Ra and Vishnu Schist. 

Adult Price: $264 Child Price: $264