7 Day Southwest Highlights National Parks Camping Tour

Leave the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas behind, as you begin your tour in Utah’s Zion National Park. Red sandstone cliffs and lofty canyon walls loom, while a bright blue sky spreads over the gorgeous landscape. You can enjoy a half-day hike across a narrow ridgeline to Angels Landing, before exploring the Emerald Pools – or you can embark on a river hike deep in the narrows. Wrap up the day with a tasty barbecue treat at evening camp.

Meals included – Lunch and dinner*

Today, you'll take a short drive to see the wondrous setting of Bryce National Park. At an elevation of 8,000 feet, this area is a natural wonderland. You’ll have the chance to discover the rim and unique sandstone spires, known as 'hoodoos', that make up this natural amphitheatre. Get up close to the fascinating monuments, before heading back to camp to soak in the outdoor hot tub and relax by the campfire.

Meals included – Breakfast, lunch and dinner*

Kick off your day with a visit to the fantastic Arches National Park. Discover the landscape on a Hummer tour, or hang from a sandstone cliff on an optional canyon adventure. Arches National Park is home to 2,000 arches, including the renowned Delicate Arch, which you can hike to.

Next, you'll set off for Canyonlands National Park, where the Green and Colorado Rivers converge in a magnificent spectacle. You can hear tales of how Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid used the canyons to evade the law during the late 1800s, and visit the local town for a hands-on experience of Utah living.

Meals included – Breakfast, lunch and dinner*

Journey south through the United States' beautiful landscapes to Monument Valley, an iconic area often used in many popular Westerns, and the home of the Navajo Nation. Ride aboard a 4x4 for a guided Navajo tour of the valley, before camping along the rim where you can gaze up at the starry night sky. Make sure you get up early the next day, if you'd like to watch a magnificent sunrise from an ideal vantage point.

Meals included – Breakfast, lunch and dinner*

Spend the morning visiting a Navajo trading post, before continuing along the Colorado River. You'll travel through the Painted Desert and on to see one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the majestic Grand Canyon. Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of this deep marvel aboard an optional helicopter tour. Or you can stroll along the rim at sunset, hike down to the canyon floor, or simply relax in one of the cafes along the rim. In the evening, you can enjoy one final cookout by the campfire, beneath the stars.

Meals included – Breakfast, lunch and dinner*