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Las Vegas to Utah
Think of it as seven days in heaven. All of Utah’s
Mighty 5 ® national parks plus a few more incredible
stops along the way. It’s hard to imagine so much
inspiring beauty and outdoor adventure in one place
until you see it for yourself.
Arches National Park, Utah ©Matt Morgan
7 days/6 nights Suggested Self-Drive
Day 1: Las Vegas – Zion National Park (260km)
Zion translates to “The Promised Land,” and that means some of the most
spectacular hiking of your lifetime and impossible landscapes you will
never forget.
Day 2: Zion National Park – Bryce Canyon National Park (134km)
Bryce Canyon’s view from 2,743 metres is unlike any else in the world.
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Canyonlands National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Zion National Park
Day 3: Bryce Canyon National Park – Capitol Reef National Park
(204km)
Day 4: Capitol Reef National Park – Bridges National Monument –
Monument Valley (299km)
Monument Valley, an iconic symbol of the American West, is the sacred
heart of the Navajo Nation.
Day 5: Monument Valley – Canyonlands National Park (222km)
Imagine wave after wave of deep canyons, formed by the currents and
tributaries of Utah’s Green and Colorado rivers, divided with towering
pinnacles, cliffs and spires and spread out over tens of thousands of acres
of some of the world’s most breath-taking red rock country. Don’t miss
Island in the Sky, the park’s most accessible and visited district of the
park, offering a bird’s eye view of this vast and awesome landscape.
Day 6: Canyonlands National Park – Arches National Park (124km)
Adventure in Arches National Park picks up where 300 million years of
patient erosion has resulted in unbelievably dramatic landscapes that look
more sculpted by giant mythological beings than the processes of time.
Day 7: Arches National Park – Salt Lake City (370km)
Arches National Park
Natural Bridges
National Monument
Oljato-Monument Valley
Las Vegas
Highlights worth seeing along the way
Zion National Park – The easy walk to the Emerald Pools is just one
among many hikes in this stunning national park.
Mount Carmel Scenic Byway – Travel through amazing scenery on your
way between Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park.
Bryce Canyon National Park – Walk along the rim and behold the rich
colours of the famous spires, called ‘hoodoos’.
Capitol Reef National Park – Enjoy the contrasts of the red and white
sandstone that create surreal landscapes.
Natural Bridges Monument – Home to three of the world’s five largest
sandstone bridges.
Rental car: Hertz (Group B) from $72 per day Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park – See the rugged, disruptive
landscapes of this park which are hauntingly familiar thanks to
Hollywood’s love affair with this area.
Our favourite places to stay:
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Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn, Bryce Canyon
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La Quinta Inn & Suites, Zion National Park
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Capitol Reef Resort, Torrey Arches National Park – Take a 2.5 kilometre hike to Delicate Arch and
you’ll be rewarded with a view of Utah’s most famous landmark.
Canyonlands – Explore canyons and buttes carved by the Colorado River.
Don’t miss a walk to Mesa Arch, it’s especially beautiful at sunrise.
Monument Valley, Utah
© Utah Office of Tourism
The price guide shown is per car hire based on fully inclusive, 5-7 day hire rate. Price does not include Earlybird or other offers. Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date.
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