CANYON BLT(Trip #63798)

Tour Overview

Get stuck into the rugged Southwest with your compadres. In the national parks of Utah and Arizona, survey awesome plateaus, deserts, and valleys scattered with brush and dusted deep red. Vegas is the icing on the cake. How wild you go there is totally your call.

Hiking in the national parks, mountain biking, exploring old western ghost towns and horseback riding in cowboy country; this tour is perfect for the active traveller who wants to explore, experience and discover the real America in the incomparable canyon lands of Arizona, Utah and Nevada.

For over 35 years, TrekAmerica has been tempting travellers away from the "package" tour approach and into the world of young, fun and exciting small group adventures for 18-38 year olds. Over the years, we have brought together a hearty group of international explorers who have criss-crossed the continent over 10,000 times. This is the world of TrekAmerica - the specialists in "off the beaten path" adventures across the Americas. So why not challenge yourself...not your budget.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1-2: - Las Vegas & Grand Canyon
Set out to experience the old West at an authentic ghost town in the shadow of famous Route 66. Then it's on to Flagstaff, a rough and ready mountain town and gateway to the Grand Canyon National Park. Set out early for a full day at the awesome Grand Canyon, to explore the vastness of this incomparable natural wonder. Hike the famous Bright Angel Trail to Indian Gardens or venture deep into the heart of the canyon to Plateu Point.
Accommodation: Bugdet lodging included

Day 3: - Monument Valley
From there we will travel on to Monument Valley, where you can join a 4x4 Jeep tour led by one of the local Native American guides, to learn more about the history and culture of these mysterious and sacred lands.
Accommodation: Bugdet lodging included

Day 4-6: - Arches, Canyonlands & Bryce National Parks
Head north through the foothills of the Rocky Mountains to Moab, where the famous "slickrock" of Arches and Canyonlands National Park are an open invitation to hike and mountain bike amidst amazing sandstone formations. The adventure continues to Bryce Canyon National Park, where a kaleidoscope of colours can play tricks on the eyes. Hike through a mysterious city of columns, turrets and spires, and enjoy the breathtaking views from every angle.
Accommodation: Bugdet lodging included

Day 7-9: - Zion National Park and Las Vegas
Carry on to the magnificent Zion National Park for a chance to hike through an awe inspiring desert oasis before returning to civilization, where the neon and casinos of Las Vegas await our arrival.
Accommodation: Bugdet lodging included

Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in Las Vegas on day 9.