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National Parks Hike Guided Tour

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  • Las Vegas, Nevada

  • 10 nights


Grade 3 - Brisk
Brisk

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Highlights

Hike into the belly of the Grand Canyon down to Plateau Point, enjoy a sunset view or opt for a scenic flight for a bird's eye view. Walk alongside the beautiful Virgin River in Zion National Park. Hike through the backroads of Monument Valley with a Navajo guide and be in awe of the iconic red rock formations in Arches and Bryce Canyon National Parks. With an expert guide from Exodus Travels, this guided hiking tour means you can explore the national parks the way they were meant to be—on foot and with camera at the ready! 

Basics

Start & Finish: Las Vegas

Activity Level: Moderate to Brisk

Group Size: Max 13 participants

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Experience

It's time to lace up your hiking boots and bring your best camera. Explore the American Southwest like you've never seen with its breathtaking waterfalls, mountain top views and iconic landscapes. And if you're an experienced hiker and your fitness level is high, you can challenge yourself with alternative routes recommended by your guide. 

  • Monument Valley half-day hiking and backroads tour led by Navajo guide
  • Guided hikes in Zion National Park
  • Follow the trails deep into Bryce Canyon
  • Hike to Delicate Arch in Arches National Park
  • Walk the Grand Canyon rim trails and go down into the belly of the canyon
  • Explore Canyonlands National Park
  • Iconic view over Dead Horse Point
  • Experience the Las Vegas Strip
  • Wine and cheese "sundowner" in an area of natural beauty

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Itinerary

Welcome to the neon city in the Nevada desert, Las Vegas. This brash, iconic city offers you the chance to explore the over-the-top casinos, see a show, shop or simply indulge in a spot of people watching. A welcome meeting will be held at approximately 6:00 pm with free time afterward to explore the cityscape at night and see the neon lights in all their glory.

Overnight at OYO Las Vegas Hotel & Casino (or similar)

Optional activities:

  • Go-karting $26
  • Vegas Strip Helicopter flight $124
  • Roller coasters $25-40

After leaving Las Vegas, you'll travel through desert landscapes before arriving in Utah and the Zion National Park. Upon arrival, your leader will take you on a walk to Emerald Pools as an introduction to the Zion National Park.

You can find some of the best hiking in the desert terrain of the southwest here, in and around the fertile Virgin River Gorge. With a two-night stay, you'll have plenty of time to discover Zion. 

Overnight at La Quinta Inn & Suites (or similar)

Distance covered: 3 miles (5 km)
Total ascent: 148 ft (45 m)

Today is all about exploring Zion National Park and its vast network of trails. There are many great trails but a really good option to start with is the Watchman Trail. It is a steady uphill climb to the viewpoint which offers stunning views of Watchman Peak.

In the afternoon, you can take a walk beside the Virgin River or if weather conditions permit, hike deep into the Zion Narrows — a stunning water channel where you'll witness some outstanding scenery. Staying dry is not an option as you wade through the Virgin River between towering walls and the cool waters and the shadow of the canyon will provide a much-needed break from the sun.

Another hike option is Angels Landing, which due to its popularity cannot be booked by a tour operator and requires individual customers to apply for a permit via a seasonal lottery. Feel free to ask us about this option upon booking. 

Overnight at La Quinta Inn & Suites (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast
Distance covered: 5 miles (8 km)
Total ascent: 1486 ft (453 m)

Driving out of Zion National Park we climb in elevation to almost 8,296 ft (2528 m) and traverse a high plateau to Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon is a fascinating natural amphitheater of pink, orange and white sandstone spires, known locally as hoodoos. There are a variety of scenic overlooks and trails that range in difficulty.

The Navajo or Peek-a-Boo Loop trails will enable you to hike right in amongst these unique rock formations with your tour leader. Some of you may prefer to remain on the rim and photograph the ever-changing shadows and hues as the sun makes its way across the wide-open sky. The inspiring hoodoos will surely make a lasting impression and leave you yearning for more.

Overnight at Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn (or similar)

Optional activities:

  • Western horseback riding at Bryce $65-$90

Meals included: Breakfast
Distance covered: 6 miles (9 km) 
Total ascent: 1434 (437 m)

On day 5, you'll head to the Arches National Park. Stunning red sandstone arches have been created over millions of years here by the whipping winds that brush down the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. The park offers hiking trails through spectacular sandstone landscapes with intriguing names like the Devil's Garden. One of the more widely recognized arches, and by far the most visited, is the Delicate Arch at 65 ft (213 m) which is a freestanding arch that has become one of Utah's most famous icons. 

On Day 6 you'll walk on the Primitive Trail to Double O Arch, with free time in the afternoon to spend the afternoon ‘off the trail’, experiencing the charms of Moab - the small eclectic town that serves as the gateway to both Arches and Canyonlands.

Day 7 is mostly a free day for optional activities, but your leader will take you on a very short scenic walk to view Mesa Arch before an afternoon drive out to Canyonlands National Park. You’ll also experience the iconic view at Dead Horse Point of the Colorado River snaking its way through the water channels.

Overnight at Adventure Inn Moab (or similar)

Optional Activities:

  • Mountain biking $60
  • Extreme off-road hummer tour $79

Distance covered: 6 miles (10 km) 
Total ascent: 289 ft (88 m)

Today you'll travel south-east to the Navajo Nation's greatest treasure — the Monument Valley. A sacred land to those who call it home, the red sandstone monoliths have been the backdrop to countless Western movies. After arriving at the hotel, you'll go on a backcountry 4x4 (vans in winter) driving tour, heading deep into the heart of the valley.

After stops to photograph both the famous and lesser-known sights in the park, you'll arrive at "the end of the road". Your local Navajo guide will then lead you even deeper into the park on foot where you'll be walking to explore places that very few non-Native Americans ever get to see.

Overnight at Kayenta Monument Valley Inn (or similar)

Distance covered: 3 miles (5 km)

On to Grand Canyon National Park; one of those rare places that has yet to be adequately described, painted or photographed in its entirety. This incredible spectacle is difficult to comprehend, even as you stand at the rim or hike down into the canyon.

Carved over several millennia, this massive wonder of nature is 277 miles (445 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and over one mile deep (1.6km). Snaking through the canyon floor is the mighty Colorado River, which runs 1,450 miles (2,330 km) through seven US states and two Mexican states.

Watch as the sun sets on this incredible place and attempt to comprehend this canyon's staggering proportions and power. There are many rim trail walks that you can enjoy using the park's transport or the park ranger's guided nature walk. Or, you might simply want to sit in quiet contemplation on the edge of this natural wonder.

With an entire day free, we highly recommend lacing up your hiking boots and walking the Bright Angel Trail down to Plateau Point. For a unique bird's eye view, opt for a scenic flight over the canyon, offering perspectives that cannot be seen when visiting on foot.

Note: Grand Canyon National Park regulations limit group size and do not allow guided hikes. Your tour leader will provide briefings, directions and maps, but are not permitted by the National Park Service to walk with you on the trails.

Overnight at Yavapai Lodge (or similar)

Optional activities:

  • Grand Canyon helicopter flight $289

Distance covered: 11 miles (17 km)
Total ascent: 2,988 ft (914 m)

This morning you'll begin your journey back to the desert city of Las Vegas. En route, you'll travel along a section of the original Route 66, stopping at the town of Seligman which is filled to the brim with pure Americana. This stop makes for some wacky photos but also echoes back to a time when the mother road was the main highway to cross America.

This incredible adventure comes to an end as you return to Las Vegas. Nowhere else in the world will you find as many resort hotels, clubs and all-you-can-eat buffets, making Las Vegas the perfect place to celebrate the ending of an amazing trip.

This tour ends at your gateway hotel at approximately 5:00 pm. You can book your post-tour accommodation at the gateway hotel if required. Be sure to enjoy the evening in Las Vegas city if you can!

FAQ

The group size normally consists of 6 to 13 people, plus a leader.

The minimum age for this package is 16 years. 

This is a walking tour designed for active adults and offers a well-paced mix of walks for differing levels of fitness. Most walks are of moderate difficulty and are up to four hours in length. For the more adventurous there are often optional, moderate to strenuous hikes of up to eight hours duration in some locations. Your tour leader will organize these on your behalf and you will pay locally. You’ll find the main optional activities listed above under each itinerary day description, along with guideline prices. It may not be possible to do all the optional activities listed on each tour.

These are the items you will need for this trip:

  • Small day pack
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Warm sweater/fleece
  • Casual evening out clothes
  • Hiking shoes/boots
  • Thick walking socks
  • Blister packs and plasters
  • Hiking poles
  • Comfortable day shoes
  • Sandals or flip-flops
  • Warm hat/gloves (for early or late season departures)
  • Swimwear
  • Sun hat/sunglasses
  • Camera/binoculars
  • SD memory card / spare camera batteries
  • 2x Water bottle
  • Dry bag
  • Small flashlight/head torch
  • Sunscreen / insect repellent (20% DEET)
  • Travel power adaptor
  • Toiletries / personal medicine

Terms

This tour is hosted by Exodus Travels.

Deposit Policy

A deposit of at 25% per person is required upon booking (minimum US$500 per person).

Room Occupancy and Single Supplement

You can request a single supplement for an additional cost. Where a single supplement is available, paying for a single will only guarantee a room for single use. It does not necessarily mean that a twin or double room will be provided for sole occupancy. Please note that a member of the group may be allocated a single room by default if the make-up of the group means there isn’t anyone for them to share rooms with.

To guarantee a single room, payment must be made in advance. Single supplements cannot be refunded retrospectively.

Transfers

Throughout the week we have little need for transfers, however, when required we use a private minibus or make use of local buses, a practical and cost-effective way of reaching start points or returning from the end of our walk walks.

COVID-19 Policy

No vaccinations are currently obligatory but this is subject to change. Please make sure to view the latest travel updates to Mexico before traveling. 

You must be fully insured against medical and personal accident risks (to include repatriation costs and air ambulance or helicopter rescue services where appropriate). On arrival at the destination for your trip, you will be asked to present details to your leader or local representative of your policy.

You will get a refund if you have to cancel your trip due to COVID-19. You must contact your travel insurance provider in the first instance to ascertain if they offer cover for COVID-19-related reasons and if your circumstances qualify for a claim to be made with them.

For the purposes of these terms a “COVID-19 reason” is either a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 within 21 days prior to departure or an order, via your government's track & trace team, to self-isolate due to contact with a person who has, or may have, COVID-19 or your government has changed its advice against travel within 21 days prior to departure.

You must notify us of your need to cancel for a COVID-19 reason as early as possible (and at the latest 24 hours before your scheduled departure), and must provide us with appropriate written official evidence of the COVID-19 reason. Please note that evidence must be provided so if you have what you believe to be COVID-19 symptoms, you must arrange and take a test as soon as possible.

In the event that there is insufficient time to take a test before your departure on holiday, please call us by telephone or contact us by e-mail as soon as you can so that we can discuss your options with you. Failure to notify us at the time of the covid-19 reason may result in a refusal to the refund.

We have the right to refuse to allow you to cancel and receive a cash refund where we are not reasonably satisfied that you are canceling for a COVID-19 reason. In such circumstances, normal cancelation terms will apply.

Your COVID-19 reason must prevent you from safely joining your scheduled departure and will take into account the current applicable local government and/or destination government coronavirus guidance.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If you cancel your booking more than 42 days prior to your trip, there is no cancelation fee. The deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of the original booking. Any remaining balance will be refunded.

If you cancel your booking between 41 and 21 days (inclusive) prior to your trip, there is no cancelation fee and the balance and deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original booking.

If you cancel your booking between 20 and 15 days (inclusive) prior to your trip, you will be charged 80% of the total holiday cost.

If you cancel 14 days or less prior to your trip, (or fail to join the holiday) (inclusive), you will be charged 100% of the total holiday cost.

Safety 

You understand and acknowledge that your travel in connection with and participation in your trip may involve risk and potential exposure to injury, including emotional injury, injury to person or property and death. You also realize and acknowledge that risk and dangers may be caused by the negligence, fault or wrongdoing of the owners, directors, employees, contractors, subcontractors, officers or agents of Vacayou and Exodus or of other trip participants, contractors and/or subcontractors to Vacayou and Exodus.

You also recognize and acknowledge that risk and dangers may arise from foreseeable and unforeseeable causes. You fully understand and acknowledge that the aforementioned risks, dangers and hazards are a potential in connection with your travel and recreational activities which may take place during your trip. In consideration of the services and arrangements provided by Vacayou and Exodus, you, for yourself and for your heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, hold harmless and agree to indemnify Vacayou and Exodus, and their owners, officers, directors, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors and affiliates from any and all claims, actions, or losses for bodily injury, emotional injury or distress, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services, lost profits, consequential, exemplary, indirect or punitive damages or otherwise which may arise out of or occur during your travel in connection with the scheduled travel package and any activities conducted in conjunction therewith.

YOU SPECIFICALLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOU ARE RELEASING, DISCHARGING AND WAIVING ANY CLAIMS OR ACTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE PRESENTLY OR IN THE FUTURE FOR THE NEGLIGENT ACTS, OMISSIONS OR CONDUCT OF THE OWNERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS OR AFFILIATES OF Vacayou AND Exodus.

Additional terms must be agreed upon payment.