National Parks of (2nd DEPARTURE) AZ, UT, and NV

We gave the USA a rest in 2024, now ready to re-visit in Mar 2025 with 1/3 adventures planned, this is the 1st event
Tour details/Booking link: https://funtours.ca/tour/hiking-us-national-parks
Route: Phoenix - Sedona - Grand Canyon - Lake Powell & Horseshoe Bend - Antelope Canyon - Bryce Canyon - Zion National Park - Valley of Fire - Las Vegas
Day 1) Phoenix/Sedona

• A short hike up Doe Mountain for Sunset. views of Sedona & rugged red sandstone hills that are illuminated at sunset.
• Arroyo Pinion Hotel

Day 2) Sedona – Grand Canyon

• Boynton Canyon Trail to the Vortex (spiritual)

Has developed a reputation as a site of a spiritual energy vortex. you'll no doubt agree on the beauty found among these towering buttes, crimson cliffs, and natural desert gardens are divine.
Afternoon drive to Grand Canyon
Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn in Grand Canyon

• Sunset at Hopi Point

Day 3) Grand Canyon - Page

• South Kaibab Trail to Skelton Point to include Ooh Aah Point - Cedar Ridge (tough)

wonderful views all along the trail making it very easy to lose track of how far down you have hiked. the steepness of the trail is very misleading on the way down.
Afternoon drive to Page - Horseshoe Bend Overlook
Best Western Plus at Lake Powell in Page

Day 4) Page - Bryce Canyon

• Visit Antelope Canyon (Lower Antelope Canyon in Page, AZ)

Afternoon drive to Bryce Canyon.

• Short Hike to Monqui Caves
• Coral Pink Sands (optional)
• Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn in Bryce Canyon

Day 5) Bryce Canyon - Zion area

• Visit Bryce Canyon, UT in the morning

Peekaboo Loop (Steep, spectacular hike. Wall of Windows.)

• drive to Sunrise Point - Lookout - Queens Garden/Navajo Loop Trail - - Inspiration Point (Lookout) – Natural Bridge Arch (lookout) - Rainbow Point and Yovimpa Point
• Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge

Day 6) Zion area

• Morning drive to Zion National Park, Utah
• Zion National Park (East Entrance) -
• Angels Landing Hike (NOTE: we need permits for this hike)
• The Narrows (will need to rent waders) https://zionoutfitter.com/product/dry-pants-package/
• Drive Mt Carmel Hwy - Sunset at Canyon Overlook
• Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge

Day 7) Zion – Valley of Fire – Las Vegas

• Valley of Fire (East Entrance) - Elephant Rock - Lookout - Seven Sisters - Fire Wave 2.5k - Rainbow Vista - Lookout - Arch Rock - Lookout Valley of Fire (West Entrance) Depending on weather conditions - because of a flood, snowmelt.

Day 8) Las Vegas area – Toronto
Today, you can enjoy your free time on your own, do optional activities, Hotel hopping on the Las Vegas Strip:
• Fremont Street Experience – ‘Old’ Vegas
• The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian
• You may use Las Vegas Tram (free) to get up & down the Strip
You can also join me for an excursion to RED Rock Canyon (30 Km west of Las Vegas)
Returning Flight: 11.55 PM LasVegas
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Tour details/Booking link: https://funtours.ca/tour/hiking-us-national-parks