The Heart of the Canyons
Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel
Territory:
Region: Desert Southwest
Trip Price: $4,195
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Trip Begins/Ends: Las Vegas, Nevada / Las Vegas, Nevada
National Parklands:
All custom travel is tailored to the desires and interests of our traveling clients (see How Custom Travel Works tab). Trip pricing detailed is an estimate of the per person pricing for the sample itinerary detailed and includes all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences described. Actual pricing for the trip designed expressly for you and others traveling with you will depend on the features and elements developed during the trip planning process. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.
No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities
Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration
High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun
The Energy Index detailed above relates to the level of exertion associated with the sample trip detailed. This would be modified to fit the style and ability of your group as a part of the custom trip planning process
We’ve been tailoring custom journeys for clients since our very inception in the mid-1980s! The process is all about connecting the interests of the travelers with the best that a given destination has to offer. To achieve this, we rely upon good ol’ fashioned conversation! Our geographically focused travel designer love to meet new people and learn about their interests for travel. Understanding your goals informs the process immensely and serves as the foundation for the development of a bespoke travel experience for you and yours.
The trip detailed on this web page is a sample of something we’ve done for other clients over the years. In order to start the process of designing your own custom travel experience, just call us at (800) 445-2995 and ask to speak with one of our Travel Advisors. After a bit of time on the phone, you will then have the opportunity to connect with one of our travel designers.
The entire planning process is very personalized and works in an iterative fashion until a final, perfect trip has been created. We then secure all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences associated with your trip and send along abundant trip materials capturing these details – and much more about your travels!
Arrive into Las Vegas where you’ll stay in luxury on The Strip and experience the best of Las Vegas. Be entranced at an evening performance of the water-themed “O” by the one-and-only Cirque du Soleil.
The Grand Canyon’s landscape is vast and dramatic, with sheer cliffs, layered rock formations, and the winding Colorado River far below. Tonight, take advantage of your lodge’s rim-side location and enjoy a stunning sunset over the canyon. A full day of privately guided hiking in Grand Canyon National Park will bring to life the cultural, geological, and natural history of this storied area. The hike will match your abilities and interests as you explore the red, orange, and gold landscape.
En route to Page, stop to walk to the astounding Horseshoe Bend viewpoint to gaze down upon the Colorado River, 1,000 feet below. After arriving, you’ll join a knowledgeable guide to explore one of the most breathtaking natural features in the entire Southwest, Antelope Canyon. The next day, rent a powerboat and cruise around picturesque Lake Powell. Or, would you rather someone else pilot your day on the water? In that case, we recommend a scenic float on the Colorado River through Horseshoe Bend.
The staggering sights in Zion – chiseled canyons, massive stone formations, and stunning overlooks – are just waiting to be explored. Stretch your legs on a hike recommended in your Journey Guidebook, or rent a bike – nearby Pa’rus Trail is accessible to bikers. You’ll spend the next two nights taking in the views of the red cliffs of Zion along the Virgin River. Get out on Zion’s trails again today with a naturalist guide or if you’d like to try something new, you can opt for a guided beginning canyoneering adventure through the sculpted slot canyons.
Bid adieu to Canyon Country and make your way to Las Vegas for flights home from Harry Reid International Airport.
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