Highlights of the Canyonlands (8520)

7 days from Las Vegas to Las Vegas

2027 Tour Details

Discover some of the American Southwest’s most iconic national parks and captivating canyonlands on this National Parks tour. Begin at Grand Canyon National Park, where an overnight stay inside the park gives you the opportunity to experience both sunset and sunrise over the South Rim.

Continue to Bryce Canyon National Park, home to the world’s largest concentration of colorful hoodoos—towering rock spires in shades of red, orange, and pink. Then visit Zion National Park, where massive sandstone canyon walls rise above the Virgin River. Enjoy free time to explore the park, take a scenic walk, or ride the park shuttle.

In addition to the national parks, travel through the Navajo Nation for a visit to Navajo National Monument and a 4-wheel-drive tour of Monument Valley. Explore this iconic landscape of towering sandstone buttes, mesas, and rock formations that have appeared in countless films and photographs.

From the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon to Zion National Park and Monument Valley, this value-minded tour combines spectacular scenery, unique cultural experiences, and time to explore some of the Southwest’s most celebrated destinations.

The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available).

Your Tour Includes:
• Entrance fees and guided sightseeing in Grand Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Zion National Park, showcasing each park’s natural grandeur
• Visit to Navajo National Monument, preserving ancient Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings
• 4-wheel drive tour of Monument Valley with a Navajo Guide, among towering mesas and iconic sandstone buttes
• Stop at Glen Canyon Dam, spanning the Colorado River and creating scenic Lake Powell

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Meals

Meals & Itinerary

4 Breakfasts

Notes:

This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where facilities may not have air-conditioning, televisions, and other amenities you would expect from Cosmos hotels.

On vacations that include an overnight stay in Las Vegas, at least one member of the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older.

Maximum elevation on tour: 9,100 ft.

Itinerary

Day 1 LAS VEGAS

Welcome to Las Vegas, the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” Your Tour Director is available from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to answer any questions.

After settling in, enjoy free time to explore the city. Stroll along the Las Vegas Strip, browse shops, dine at a variety of restaurants, or experience the energy of the city's famous resorts, casinos, and entertainment venues.

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Day 2 LAS VEGAS–WILLIAMS–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Travel across the Mojave Desert and through historic mining country en route to Grand Canyon National Park. Along the way, pass through Williams, Arizona on historic Route 66 and travel through Kaibab National Forest before arriving at the Grand Canyon in mid-afternoon.

Spend time taking in the expansive views of Grand Canyon National Park, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This evening, enjoy the convenience of staying inside the park, providing additional time to experience the South Rim.

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Day 3 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK–CAMERON–PAGE

Early risers may wish to experience sunrise over the Grand Canyon National Park. And for a different perspective of the canyon, consider an optional helicopter flightseeing excursion for breathtaking aerial views of the South Rim, the Colorado River, and the canyon’s layered rock formations.

After enjoying additional time at Grand Canyon National Park, travel toward Page with a stop at Cameron Trading Post, a historic trading post that has served travelers and local Navajo and Hopi communities for more than a century. Browse Native American handcrafted jewelry, baskets, pottery, and other regional artwork.

Upon arrival in Page, you may choose to join an optional excursion to stunning Antelope Canyon with a local Navajo guide. This narrow slot canyon is known for its sculpted sandstone walls, shaped by water and wind over thousands of years. Sunlight filtering through the canyon creates changing shades of orange, gold, and red throughout the day.

This evening, perhaps join the optional Red Heritage Indigenous Show & Dinner, featuring Native American music, dance, and regional cuisine.

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Day 4 PAGE. DAY TRIP TO NAVAJO NATIONAL MONUMENT & MONUMENT VALLEY

This morning, visit Navajo National Monument, established to preserve ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings dating from approximately A.D. 1250 to 1300. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the monument provides insight into the history and culture of the Ancestral Puebloan people.

Continue across the Navajo Nation to Monument Valley on the Arizona–Utah border. Known for its towering sandstone buttes and expansive desert landscapes, Monument Valley has served as the backdrop for many classic Western films. Explore the valley on a 4-wheel-drive tour led by a Navajo guide, offering a closer look at some of the region’s most recognizable rock formations and scenic viewpoints.

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Day 5 PAGE–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK

This morning, stop at Glen Canyon Dam, which spans the Colorado River and creates Lake Powell, one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the United States. Continue into Utah, traveling along the Grand Staircase region on the way to Bryce Canyon National Park.

Bryce Canyon National Park is known for its distinctive geology and the world’s largest concentration of hoodoos—tall, irregular, colorful rock spires formed by erosion. Throughout the park, rock formations, natural amphitheaters, slot canyons, and fins create a landscape unlike any other in the American Southwest.

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Day 6 BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK–ZION NATIONAL PARK–ST. GEORGE

Today, visit Zion National Park, named after the ancient Hebrew word meaning a place of refuge or sanctuary. The park is known for its dramatic sandstone cliffs, deep canyons, and rock formations shaped by the Virgin River over millions of years.

Enjoy free time to explore the park. Take a scenic walk, hike one of the park’s many trails, or ride the Zion Canyon Shuttle to access viewpoints and key areas throughout the park.

Later, depart Zion and travel to St. George, Utah. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of this historic community, an important center of early Mormon settlement in southern Utah.

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Day 7 ST. GEORGE–LAS VEGAS

Travel back to Las Vegas with a stop at Harry Reid International Airport for guests with homebound flights. Please schedule departing flights after 12:00 noon.

For guests extending their stay with additional nights, the tour concludes at the Sahara Las Vegas.

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Tour Director

With COSMOS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

STEVE OSTEN

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

“My interest in the national parks began as a child on summer vacations in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. In college, I studied Botany, Ichthyology, Mammology, and Ornithology, and I began working in Yellowstone as a summer seasonal guide years ago. I have also worked in Sequoia, the Everglades, and Alaska as a naturalist guide. Whether it's beachcombing in Florida, birding in the Everglades, or hiking in the Tetons, as long as I'm in nature, I'm where I want to be.”

Accommodations

Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyCosmos site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
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$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)

Grand Canyon National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon Helicopter Flightseeing

There may be no better way to uncover the sheer splendor of the incredible Grand Canyon than from the air! Choose from two helicopter tours with awe-inspiring views, a once in a lifetime opportunity!

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Flightseeing

There's no better way to experience the American Southwest than from the air! This amazing flightseeing adventure features fantastic bird's-eye views of some of the country's most striking scenery!

Price Range: $$$$

The "Starting at" or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per passenger based on double occupancy and does not include International airfare; additional fees/charges are not included. If a price is crossed out, the new price includes a limited time promotional offer(s) – please review current promotions or deals for additional information. Some tours require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Cosmos).