Spectacular USA self-drive canyons tour with dazzling Vegas stay

Short description: Discover the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas before setting off on a seriously scenic drive through the jaw-dropping canyons of Arizona and Utah - includes flights, car hire and transfers to your first hotel

Las Vegas

Your adventure begins in scene-stealing style with a visit to Las Vegas, a one-of-a-kind city with an endless line-up of attractions that are sure to keep you dazzled from day to night. You’ll be staying right in the city’s beating heart, on the iconic Strip where glittering casinos and sprawling shopping malls give way to jaw-dropping shows and sky-high rides.

Flagstaff

Collect your hire car on the fourth morning of your trip, and set off towards Flagstaff, often thought of as the gateway to the Grand Canyon. Follow the road out of Vegas, and you’ll pass by the world-famous Hoover Dam, an iconic arch-gravity dam. With two days here there’s more than enough time to explore one of the wonders of the natural world: the Grand Canyon, just an hour and a half away. Admire the absolutely awe-inspiring landscapes that extend for miles in front of you - it's a sight that simply cannot be described in words.

Lake Powell

Next, it’s a two-and-a-half-hour drive north to Lake Powell, where you’ll be just a 10-minute drive from the Utah border. This lovely lake (actually a reservoir), boasts the tell-tale red rock formations that give this area of the world its other-worldly atmosphere. Just a short drive down the road is the absolute must-see Horseshoe Bend, a magical Oxbow Lake on the curving Colorado River. If you want the true natural northern Arizona experience, Antelope Canyon should be at the top of your list. To lay eyes on this wonder, an unfathomably beautiful slot canyon created by millennia of seasonal rains, you’ll need to be sure to book well in advance.

Zion National Park

After exploring the alien worlds of northern Arizona, it’s time to move on to south-west Utah, in the town of St George, just 45 minutes from the gates of Zion National Park and right on the edge of the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. You could spend weeks exploring this corner of the USA, but two days will show you its majestic beauty. A day in Zion, visiting the Human History Museum and talking a walk along one of the more chilled out trails is the perfect way to round off this incredible, wonder-filled adventure.

Good to know

Please note that your inbound flight is overnight, so be sure to take this into account when planning the time you'll be away.

Please note resort fees may apply and will need to be paid locally.