EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF MONUMENT VALLEY, ANTELOPE CANYON, HORSESHOE BEND, LAKE POWELL, BRYCE, ZION, AND THE SOUTH SURCH OF THE GRAND CANYON IN A 4-DAY ADVENTURE THAT WILL TRANSPORT YOU TO THE HEART OF THIS MAGICAL LAND.
Tour options: Jeep excursions with Navajo Indians, a helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon from above - it's a nonstop adventure!
Day 1. Our journey begins in Las Vegas, heading toward Mesquite, through the Virgin River Gorge, picturesque St. George (Utah), and the historic Arizona Strip.
Bryce National Park. Water, ice, and limestone have created this grand museum of natural sculpture and architecture. The canyon's majestic amphitheater is filled with turrets, spires, temples, and minarets in shades of red, pink, and cream. Legend has it that the Great Native American Spirit, saddened by the excess of evil on Earth, gathered all the unworthy people here and turned them to stone. Whether the Spirit intended it or not, the spectacle was breathtaking.
Transfer to Zion National Park.
It took millions of years for the Virgin River to carve its way through the solid rock. The rocky slopes reach heights of up to 1,000 meters, while in some places they are only 6 meters wide. In the 19th century, the first Mormons who settled in these parts called the strangely shaped rocks "natural temples of God." About 2.5 million tourists visit the park each year. One of the park's attractions is a tunnel, approximately 2 kilometers long, carved through the solid rock. Overnight in Kanab.
Day 2. We head towards Lake Powell, the second-largest man-made lake in the country. The combination of rocky shores, whose colors range from red to burgundy, pink to rust, and the blue water of the lake is stunningly beautiful. The lake's shoreline, spanning Utah and Arizona, is 1,960 miles long, longer than the entire US Pacific Coast.
Horseshoe Bend. Geographically, Horseshoe Bend is a meander (a fancy term for a horseshoe-shaped bend!) in the Colorado River. But spiritually and aesthetically, it's much more!
A spectacle of incredible natural beauty: the power of the river and the beautiful red cliffs of Horseshoe Bend attract visitors from all over the world. The Horseshoe Bend observation deck, perched on a cliff 300 meters above the river, offers the most stunning river views in the world!
Antelope Canyon.
There are actually two canyons: Lower and Upper. Both are deep crevices in the sand, formed over hundreds of years by the erosion of sandstone. The torrential rain and wind have done their job beautifully - the walls of the deep canyons have the most bizarre shapes and equally bizarre colors. The canyons got their name from the unusual color of the sand – it ranges from light to tan and red, the same color as antelope hides. We'll reach this photographic paradise with a Navajo guide (tickets start at $90 per person).
Monument Valley. The popularity of this stunning landscape has been featured in dozens of famous Wild West films, and more. The film industry embraced the expanse between Arizona and Utah early in its history, and never missed an opportunity to feature it on screen until the end of the twentieth century: "Stagecoach," "My Darling Clementine," "Fort Apache," "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon," "The Searchers," "Cheyenne Autumn"... It's no wonder this natural landscape successfully replaced any set design, as such beauty under the endless blue sky couldn't be dreamed up! Overnight in Kayenta.
Tour option: Jeep ride with Navajo Indians.
Day 3. After a short stop at a historic Navajo trading post, travel along the Colorado River and through the Painted Desert toward Grand Canyon National Park, one of the deepest and most diverse canyons on planet Earth.
Visit the Desert View (Watchtower), Lipan Point, Moran Point, Grandview Point, Yaki Point, Mather Point, Yavapai Point, Bright Angel Point... as long as your energy lasts.
Those who want to enjoy the Grand Canyon from above can take a helicopter tour, lasting 25-30 minutes, costing from $299-349 per person.
Overnight in the Grand Canyon or in Tusayan.
Day 4. Continue exploring the Canyon. Thousands of books and scientific studies have been written about the canyon. The slopes of the Grand Canyon record the Earth's geological record for the last 2 billion years. The canyon is so vast and unique that, traveling from its floor to the peaks of the San Francisco Mountains, you can discover such a rich variety of climates, fauna, and flora as if you were traveling from Mexico to Arctic Canada.
Seligman is one of the most colorful towns on historic Route 66. It's considered the birthplace of the Route 66 preservation movement, thanks to the efforts of local resident Angel Delgadillo, who founded the Arizona Historic Route 66 Association in 1987. It's a true paradise for photographers and retro enthusiasts. Strolling through the town, you'll find numerous vintage cars, neon signs, and historic buildings that preserve the spirit of the 1950s.
Kingman is a historic district. Route 66 Museum.
The history of Route 66 is displayed through murals, photographs, and life-size dioramas. One of the most picturesque towns on Route 66, known for its vintage museums and atmospheric retro gas stations.
Return to Las Vegas in the evening. Tour ends.
- GROUP TOURS ARE CONDUCTED AS GROUPS FILL UP.
- INDIVIDUAL TOURS ARE AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND.
- GUIDE SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION FOR GROUPS OF 1-5 PEOPLE - USD 900/DAY.
- ADDITIONAL CHARGES APPLY TO PARKS AND NATURE RESERVES, HOTELS/MOTELS ALONG THE ROUTE FOR GUESTS AND THE GUIDE.