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Custom Utah and Arizona National Park Tours

Red sandstone spires, ancient canyons and a unique and colorful landscape carved by wind, water and time Arizona and Utah have some of the most beautiful and iconic national parks in the Western USA and the world. These unique and awe-inspiring southwest landscapes include places like Bryce Canyon, Zion, Monument Valley and the center piece of the Colorado Plateau, Grand Canyon National Park. With endless opportunities for recreation and adventure Utah and Arizona National Parks offer something for every type of traveler. Below you’ll find a list of some of our favorite tours to inspire your customized tour to America’s Canyonlands.

Find a Wild Canyon's National Park Tour that inspires you below and have our Destination Experts customize the itinerary for a tailor-made experience. Our custom tour quotes will include a hand crafted itinerary, experiences with the best local guides, high quality vetted lodging, recommendations for restaurants and points of interest, and transportation right from the airport so there's no surprise costs. We'll expertly craft your tour to suit the way you like to travel and take care of all the reservations and logistics, so you can have a unique and hassle-free Wild Canyon's adventure!

Utah National Parks Road Trip

Utah National Parks Road Trip

Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Cedar Breaks National Monument

Embark on an adventure through some of Utah’s most popular National Parks and a few hidden gems. Explore Zion on an eBike, unwind at a Glamping resort, explore Grand Staircase's slot canyons, and take a jeep ride through Capitol Reef.

7-days from $2,800 per person

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Best of the Grand Canyon State Road Trip

Best of the Grand Canyon State 

Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend Rafting, Monument Valley, Sedona

Take a Grand Canyon State Road Trip. Ride a mule along the South Rim, explore a secret slot canyon, raft the Colorado River through Horseshoe Bend, explore Monument Valley, and take a jeep ride through red rock country in Sedona.

8-days from $3,795 per person

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Canyon Country Star Gazing and Glamping

Star Gazing and Glamping Adventure

Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend

Take a Star Gazing & Glamping Road Trip through Zion, Bryce Canyon and Antelope Canyon. Check out Grand Canyon's annual Star Party, stay in stargazer tents at local glamping resorts, and enjoy epic tours on a one-of-a-kind adventure!

8-days from $3,850 per person

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Southwest National Parks Summer Trip

Southwest National Parks Summer Trip 

Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Lake Powell and Horseshoe Bend

Take an epic canyon country trip, tailor-made for summer with perfect high-country weather on a Bryce Canyon ATV Tour and Grand Canyon Mule Ride. Hike The Narrows in Zion, raft Horseshoe Bend and kayak into Antelope Canyon.

9-days from $3,700 per person

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Wild Canyons Road Trip

Wild Canyons Road Trip

Valley of Fire, Zion, Bryce, Grand Staircase, Grand Canyon North Rim

Discover The Zion Narrows, hike among the Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, journey along Scenic Highway 12, explore off-trail Sandstone Teepees, experience a mule ride into the Grand Canyon, with stays at classic local lodges & resorts.

11-days from $4,430 per person

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5-14 days from $1,695 per person

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Short but epic - Our Featured Private Tours

Embark on our short yet epic fully guided private tour from Las Vegas to iconic destinations such as the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Antelope Canyon. Each tour features a professional guide, a private touring vehicle, and a bespoke itinerary that you can adjust on the go. With a knowledgeable guide, you'll discover hidden gems and gain insights into Utah and Arizona’s amazing national parks. Your private guide will pick you up from the airport or your hotel and accompany you throughout your trip, ensuring a tailor-made, hassle-free journey to the best Southwest destinations.

Grand Canyon Private Tour from Las Vegas

2-Day Grand Canyon Private Tour

Grand Canyon’s South Rim, Helicopter Flight, and Hoover Dam with Private Guide and Touring Vehicle

Embark on a two-day private tour from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. Explore the South Rim, enjoy a sunset picnic and take a scenic helicopter flight over the canyon before returning to Vegas along historic Route 66, with a stop at the Hoover Dam.

2-days from $975 per person

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Grand Canyon Rafting and Zion Private Tour from Las Vegas

3-Day Zion and Grand Canyon Rafting

Zion, Horseshoe Bend, Grand Canyon’s South Rim and  Rafting with Private Guide and Touring Vehicle

Take a private, fully guided three-day tour from Las Vegas, exploring Zion National Park, Horseshoe Bend, and the Grand Canyon with whitewater rafting. Experience the stunning landscapes of the Southwest on an epic, fully guided adventure.

3-days from $1,925 per person

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3-Day Bryce, Zion & Antelope Canyon Private Tour from Vegas

3-Day Bryce, Antelope Canyon and Zion

Bryce, Zion, Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell Kayaking with Private Guide and Touring Vehicle

Take a private tour from Las Vegas to explore Utah and Arizona's best parks. Hike Zion’s epic trails, explore the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, and kayak to Antelope Canyon on Lake Powell, on a private tour you can adjust on the fly.

3-days from $1,595 per person

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Popular Day Tours to add to your trip

Exploring Utah and Arizona's national parks on a guided day tour offers an insider's perspective, with local knowledge and expertise. With a local guide leading your adventure, you'll make the most of your visit, discovering hidden gems and experiencing canyon country in a way you wouldn’t on your own. In short, a professionally guided tour ensures you make the most of your visit, creating memories to last a lifetime and a day with all of the planning and logistics taken care of for you.

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Antelope & Horseshoe Bend from Flagstaff

Antelope & Horseshoe Bend from Flagstaff

Duration: 9 hours
Rating: 5 out of 5
from $299 on Viator

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Grand Canyon Tour from Sedona or Flagstaff

Grand Canyon Tour from Sedona or Flagstaff

Duration: 9-11 hours
Rating: 5 out of 5
from $210 on Viator

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Scenic Grand Canyon Helicopter Flight

Scenic Grand Canyon Helicopter Flight

Duration: 45 minutes
Rating: 5 out of 5
from $399 on Maverick

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Canyon River Adventure

Rafting and Slot Canyon Adventure

Duration: 12 hours
Rating: 5 out of 5
from $639 on Papillon

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Grand Canyon Sunset Hummer Tour

Grand Canyon Sunset Hummer Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Rating: 5 out of 5
from $140 on Papillon

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One-Day Whitewater Rafting

One-Day Whitewater Rafting (Self-Drive)

Duration: 10-12 hours
Rating: 5 out of 5
from $429 on G.C. West

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Private Grand Canyon Day Tour From Vegas

Private Grand Canyon Day Tour From Vegas

Duration: 1 Day
Rating: 5 out of 5
from $199 on TourRadar

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Private Zion Day Tour from Vegas

Private Zion Day Tour from Vegas

Duration: 1 day
Rating: 5 out of 5
from $199 on TourRadar

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Southwest Adventure Tours

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Utah National Park Road Trip

This 7-day Utah National Parks Road Trip will take you into the heart of the red rocks and get you out on the trails so you will really understand why Utah is one of the top adventure destinations in the US. Your trip begins in fun-filled Las Vegas, NV where you will enjoy an easy road trip up to Zion National Park. There, you will check into your unique glamping resort tent cabin where you will feel like you aren’t missing a minute of the epic red rock landscapes before setting out on a thrilling sunset 4x4 adventure that take you to sweeping views of Zion’s famous canyons. Spend a day peddling through Zion on e-bikes so you can explore with ease and at your own pace. Take short hikes to Weeping Wall and Emerald Pools, grab lunch with a view at Zion Lodge, or opt in for a refreshing hike into the Narrows. You’ll then head to Bryce Canyon for the night and arrive in time to watch sunset over the vibrant colors of the hoodoo rock formations. Get into the canyon the following day on an unforgettable mule ride that descends into the heart of Bryce where you will be wowed by the geologic wonders of the park. The next day, you’ll love every minute of the breathtaking drive through Grand Staircase-Escalante with a stop to join a guided slot canyon tour along the way. Spend the night in incredible accommodations outside Capitol Reef National Park with a 360-degree view rooftop. Meet your guide in the morning for a 4x4 Jeep tour through stunning Cathedral Valley that gives you incredible views and access to the north end of Capitol Reef. From there, you will drive through more of Utah’s stunning high country on your way to the highest national park visitor center at Cedar Breaks. You’ll take a hike to take in views of what is called “Mini Bryce” and if you time it right, you might catch an unforgettable display of subalpine flowers as well. From there you’ll stay the night in Cedar City before returning to the Las Vegas airport for your departure. Check out this itinerary!

Best of the Grand Canyon State Road Trip

This 8-day Best of the Grand Canyon State Road Trip takes you to Arizona’s most famous and unforgettable natural destinations, all in one epic adventure. Your trip begins in Phoenix, AZ as you travel through the unforgettable saguaro cacti of the Sonoran Desert to the top of the Colorado Plateau. Kick off your trip in style by watching a colorful Grand Canyon sunset before your settle in for the night at your convenient in-park lodging just a few minutes’ walk from the rim. The next day you will wake up and explore a different part of the canyon on one of Grand Canyon’s most iconic residents, its mules. This guided mule ride takes you right along the rim where you will get epic photo ops and learn more about what makes the canyon so unique. Enjoy one last night at the canyon before departing to Lake Powell on a road trip that takes you along the entirety of scenic Desert View Drive inside the park with stops at the Desert View Watchtower and Cameron Trading Post before you drive through the beautiful Painted Desert on your way to your Page, AZ accommodations. That evening, you’ll head out on an Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend open-air guided tour that gets you off the beaten path and to quieter, but equally as scenic, views of these iconic Southwest destinations. Wake up ready for a fun adventure when you set out on a smoothwater rafting trip on the Colorado River that includes Lees Ferry, Horseshoe Bend, and ancient pictographs. The next day promises iconic views of Monument Valley on a Navajo guided tour that takes you to not only all the scenic valley overlooks with its distinctive rock formations, but also into the heart of the Navajo Nation so you can learn from tribal members about their culture as well. You’ll be heading south in the morning back through the Painted Desert with stops at Wupatki National Monument and charming downtown Flagstaff, AZ before embarking on the twisting drive through scenic Oak Creek Canyon. At the mouth of the canyon lies world-famous Sedona and its gorgeous red rocks where you will spend two nights in resort accommodations that offer both luxury and natural beauty. You’ll have a chance to get off the beaten path in a 4x4 open air Jeep tour that takes you past the city’s most famous red rock landmarks and maybe even a local vortex too. Your last day includes a scenic and easy drive through the Sonoran Desert back to Phoenix for your airport departure home. Check out this itinerary!

Star Gazing and Glamping Adventure

Set out on an epic 8-day Canyon Country Star Gazing and Glamping adventure that ensures you see the natural highlights, have plenty of adventure, take full advantage of the Southwest’s dark skies, and rest easy at night under the stars in comfortable glamping accommodations. Your trip begins when you touchdown in glamorous Las Vegas, NV before you head out of town on an easy road trip to Zion National Park. You’ll check into your glamping resort accommodations, including the stargazer tent so you can enjoy the epic Southwestern skies above you all night. That first evening you’ll take an in-depth look at the area’s certified Dark Skies on a 2-hour stargazing tour where state of the art telescopes and expert sky guides lead you on a journey through the cosmos from the comfort of your zero-gravity pod. The next day takes you into the heart of Zion Canyon and its many iconic destinations but with the ease of traveling on an e-bike. Skip the park’s crowded shuttle buses and explore the many canyon destinations at your own pace including Emerald Pools, Weeping Wall, and the Narrows. You’ll return for another night under a blanket of stars before departing on a scenic road trip to Bryce Canyon the next day. Along the way you’ll pass through more epic red rock country including unforgettable Red Rock Canyon before settling into another night of glamping under the stars. Here, you’ll enjoy another guided night sky tour that includes sweeping views of the Milky Way, the latest technology telescopes, and expert sky guides. Wake up to spend an entire day exploring Bryce Canyon’s iconic hoodoo rock formations on a guided tour that takes you to every part of the park from Lower to Upper Amphitheaters and includes as much hiking as you’d like along the way. After another night under the stars, you’ll set out on an unforgettable road trip across the Colorado Plateau that includes forests, deserts, red rocks, canyons, rivers, and lakes before you arrive at your Lake Powell Glamping resort. That evening, you’ll depart on an Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend open-air guided tour that gets you off the beaten path and to quieter, but equally as scenic, views of these iconic Southwest destinations. The next day you’ll travel through the Painted Desert with time to shop at an historic native trading post, climb the famous Desert View Watchtower and take in numerous scenic Grand Canyon overlooks on your way to your in-park lodging on the South Rim. You’ll be able to take advantage of your convenient location that offers easy access to overlooks, rim-view restaurants, scenic shuttle bus routes, trails, and stores. Once the sun goes down you will have the incredible opportunity to take part in the Grand Canyon Star Party which takes place only once a year and has become the largest night sky celebration in any national park. Learn from astronomy experts and indigenous tribal members, participate in activities, and take in the view through countless telescopes as the night goes on. The next day you set out to take in the best view of the largest canyon on Earth – from the air. Your thrilling helicopter tour will wow you as you see more of Grand Canyon than you can see from any of the overlooks and enjoy views all the way down to the Colorado River below. Spend the rest of the day in the park doing a day hike, exploring museums, meeting a park ranger, or simply relaxing with a view of the canyon and a bottle of wine at sunset. You’ll have one more night to join the Star Party to listen to different guest speakers and see different celestial objects through the astronomers’ telescope. Depart the next day for a Southwest road trip along historic Route 66 which includes destinations like quirky Williams, AZ and numerous other memorable stops along the way. You’ll take one last tour of impressive Hoover Dam and gaze out at Lake Mead before you head to the Las Vegas Airport for your departure home. Check out this itinerary!

Summer National Parks Road Trip

Set out on an epic 9-day Southwest National Parks Summer Trip that ensures you see the natural highlights, have plenty of adventure, and don’t miss a thing along the way. Your trip begins when you touchdown in glamorous Las Vegas, NV before you head out of town on an easy road trip to Zion National Park. You’ll check into your accommodations right outside of Zion National Park and you can spend the evening strolling through town for a bite to eat or head into the park for some photos and hikes. The next day takes you into the heart of Zion Canyon with a hike into the Narrows slot canyon. Grab your gear in town and then look up at the soaring walls of the Narrows as you enjoy the refreshingly cool waters of the Virgin River flowing over your legs. The next day bring a scenic road trip through Red Rock Canyon before you get to Bryce Canyon City. There, you’ll hop on ATVs for a guided adventure to a private access area with incredible views of the red rock amphitheater and hoodoos rock formations. Settle into your hotel for the night so you’re rested for a guided tour of Bryce the next day. This tour will take you to all the park’s highlights with time to hike along the way. You’ll enjoy the road trip across the Colorado Plateau as you travel between Bryce Canyon and Lake Powell where you’ll enjoy a refreshing swim in the cool reservoir and make at stop at the world-famous Horseshoe Bend overlook. Your Page, AZ accommodations give you easy access to the great food in town. The next day you’ll get back on the water for a guided Lake Powell kayak trip that leads you to a private access entrance to Antelope Canyon where you will then be able to hike through the twists and turns of the slot canyon as you take photos of the light filtering in from above. Hit the road again and stop at Lees Ferry for an unforgettable paddle down the Colorado River through Horseshoe Bend. You’ll be transported by motorboat 15 miles upstream and then you can take your time paddling, exploring the beaches, and gazing up at the soaring walls of Glen Canyon. Your cozy accommodation for the night includes world famous cookies in the lobby. Set out to Grand Canyon’s beautiful North Rim for incredible photo ops and a 3-hour guided mule ride into the heart of the canyon. Spend one last night in the cool forests of the Kaibab Plateau before returning to Las Vegas the next day for your return flight home. Check out this itinerary!

Wild Canyons Road Trip

You’ll really feel out into the wilds of the Southwest on this 11-day Wild Canyons Road Trip. Experience the top locations with the best adventures built in to make an unforgettable journey through the country’s best desert landscapes. Your trip begins in fun-filled Las Vegas, NV, a convenient jumping off point before you head out to nearby Valley of Fire State Park. This is the area’s top hiking destination and you’ll set out on foot to see pictographs, petrified trees, and the unique swirling red rocks that make this park famous. From there, travel north to Zion National Park and your overnight lodging just outside the park. Wake up and hit the road on a comfortable and convenient e-bike that lets you leave the crowds behind as you savor the views of Zion Canyon. Stop at any of Zion’s iconic destinations along the way including the Weeping Wall, Emerald Pools, and the Narrows. Set off the next morning for Bryce Canyon where your accommodations will be your base camp for the next few days. Get an incredible first glimpse of Bryce’s vibrant colors on a guided ATV tour to a private rim overlook, hike through hoodoos on the magical Fairyland Loop Trail, and take a journey along scenic Highway 12 into Grand Staircase-Escalante with a stop at stunning Kodachrome Basin State Park. From there, head south to Kanab, UT with an unforgettable hike in iconic Red Canyon along the way. Set out on a full day guided tour into Vermillion Cliffs to hike and explore a little visited but incredibly beautiful area that will immediately remind you of the swirling red rocks of the popular Wave nearby. Next, you’ll head deeper into the Colorado Plateau with a trip to Lees Ferry where you will be able to touch the Colorado River, visit the Lonely Dell Ranch, and navigate an easy off trail slot canyon down to the river. Spend the night in Jacobs Lake for easy access the next day to Grand Canyon’s North Rim where you will descend into the canyon on a guided mule adventure. Explore the other highlights of the North Rim, then prepare to head back to the bustling City of Lights. Enjoy everything Las Vegas has to offer with the convenience of a casino resort right in the middle of the famous Strip where you can dine, shop, gamble, or catch a show. Depart the Las Vegas airport for your flight home. Check out this itinerary!

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