10 Days | Explore desert hot spots from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, with the Grand Canyon in between





From the City of Angels to Sin City – this 10-day road trip takes you through some of the best national parks in the United States. Explore unique vegetation and landscapes in Joshua Tree National Park, gaze in awe at the immense Grand Canyon, sit by a Navajo campfire in Monument Valley and walk amid the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park. Finish this desert adventure with a day and night in Vegas, where you can celebrate a path well-travelled. This trip takes you deep into the Utah and Arizona deserts for incredibly diverse scenery, easy-to-moderate hiking trails, expansive views and Indigenous history, giving you lots of free time to explore and many included activities to gain local insights into famed areas around the country.
Trip overview

- Start
- Los Angeles, United States
- Finish
- Las Vegas, United States
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- United States
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Comfort
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- SSKH
- From flashy Los Angeles to the arid desert of Zion National Park and the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, discover a range of incredible American landscapes.
- Take in desert views from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway before exploring Joshua Tree National Park's rock formations and cactus gardens at golden hour.
- Witness the Grand Canyon’s steep red-rock escarpments and gorges. Learn about Indigenous history and geology with a naturalist guide from the Grand Canyon Conservancy.
- Ride a jeep through Utah's iconic Monument Valley, and then share stories and a meal by the campfire with members of the Navajo Nation.
- At Lower Antelope Canyon, descend into the mystical interior with a Navajo guide. Learn the local history and discover the iconic sandstone walls shaped by years and years of water and wind.
- Discover Zion National Park on a guided hike – then immerse yourself in the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, the Grand Canyon Conservancy. Donations help them protect Grand Canyon National Park and support trail restoration, conservation of native plants and wildlife, and educational programs.
- This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle with your group. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
- This trip involves a fair amount of walking. To make the most of the trip, at least a moderate fitness level is needed.
- The regions visited on this trip can experience extremes in weather and temperature. Bryce Canyon is deceptively unpredictable and can drop in temperature to the point of snow flurries, while Zion National Park down the road is generally hot and sunny. Please be prepared for all weather conditions, especially if travelling outside of the July/August summer months. Bring layers of warm clothing and sun protection and ensure you drink plenty of water.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2023
Inclusions
5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Private vehicle
Hotel (9 nights)
- Los Angeles - Leader-led Venice canals walk
- Joshua Tree National Park - Entrance Fee
- Palm Springs - Aerial Tramway
- Grand Canyon National Park - Entrance Fee
- Route 66 - Retro Diner Lunch
- Grand Canyon National Park - Sunset Walk
- Grand Canyon - Conservancy Naturalist guided tour and hike
- Monument Valley Tribal Park - Entrance
- Monument Valley - Jeep Tour and Navajo Dinner
- Horseshoe Bend
- Page - Antelope Canyon Tour
- Zion National Park - Entrance Fee
- Bryce Canyon National Park - Entrance Fee
- Zion National Park - Leader - Led hike
- Las Vegas - Leader-led Fremont Street Walking Tour
- Snow Canyon State Park
- Grand Canyon - IMAX Movie - USD15
- Grand Canyon - Hiking Guide - USD200
- Grand Canyon - Hiking - Free
- Bryce Canyon National Park - Hiking - Free
- Zion - Narrows Hiking Gear Rental - USD25
- Zion National Park - River tubing (seasonal) - USD24
- Zion National Park - Walks - Free
- Las Vegas - Neon Museum - USD20
- Las Vegas - Mob Museum - USD27
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. This trip starts with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1 in Los Angeles. This trip ends on Day 10 in Las Vegas.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. Please note that the legal drinking age in the US is 21 and in some parts of Canada it's 19.
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