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Southwest Road Trip: Zion, the Grand Canyon & Santa Monica Sunsets

An American Southwest Special, this trip encompasses some of the absolute best spots in the United States. Featuring deserts, canyons, hoodoos and beaches, this seven-day adventure takes you through four National Parks as you soak up nature at its very finest. Swap stories around the campfire, hike legendary trails with equally epic views, and have a drink under the stars as you experience the beautifully bizarre Santa Monica Pier. If this sounds like your perfect week, you came to the right trip.

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7 DaysLas Vegas to Los Angeles
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: NUVCHW
From $989.1 USDIncluding taxes and fees

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Travel Style: Roamies by Hostelworld & G Adventures

Immersive, social, wallet-friendly adventures where epic hostels are your home-base.

Service Level: Camping

Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.

Physical Grading: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 18-35

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Southwest Road Trip: Zion, the Grand Canyon & Santa Monica Sunsets - Itinerary

Trip Start: Las VegasTrip End: Los Angeles

DAY 1

Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon National Park

Meet your group at 8:00 AM for a quick Welcome Meeting, then hop in the van for about 3 hours and head to Bryce Canyon National Park. Around 1:00 pm (we lose 1 hour at the Utah border-but don't worry, we'll get it back soon), stop in Cedar City where you'll have time to grab lunch on your own. Arrive to Bryce Canyon in the early afternoon and spend a few hours hiking, exploring and gazing at the crazy rock formations known as hoodoos. Hike the Navajo Loop & Queens Garden trail to get more up close with these cool geological features. Pitch your tent and make dinner at camp with your fellow Roamies.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Today, the adventure begins. Be sure to arrive in time to meet your group. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your trip. The group will meet at 8:30 AM on day 1 before beginning the journey to Zion National Park via Bryce Canyon.

Private Vehicle:
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Stop in Cedar City to break up the drive. Stretch those legs and opt to grab some lunch at a place of your choosing.

Bryce Canyon National Park Visit:
See a sight like no other at this giant forest of stone made up of collection of massive natural amphitheaters. This park contains hundreds of thousands of eroded spires, pinnacles, and other shapes as far as the eye can see.

Queen's Garden and Navajo Loop Hike:
Trek through the most popular trail in Bryce Canyon to see its famous hoodoos - tall, thin spires of rock that seem to magically balance upon their dusty, red rock base. Begin your hike at Sunrise Point and make your way toward Queen Victoria, the trail's namesake rock formation. Continue through the amphitheater on Navajo Loop past Wall Street or Thor's Hammer, depending on trail conditions. Exit at Sunset Point before walking the Rim Trail back to our starting point. Soak in the views one last time - you'll want to take it all in. Hiking distance: 4.6km (2.9 mi) Elevation change: 183m (600 ft).

Ruby's Inn RV Park & Campground:
Ruby's Inn RV Park & Campground

Southwest Road Trip: Zion, the Grand Canyon & Santa Monica Sunsets - Itinerary

Trip Start: Las VegasTrip End: Los Angeles
DAY 1
Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon National Park

DAY 1

Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon National Park

Meet your group at 8:00 AM for a quick Welcome Meeting, then hop in the van for about 3 hours and head to Bryce Canyon National Park. Around 1:00 pm (we lose 1 hour at the Utah border-but don't worry, we'll get it back soon), stop in Cedar City where you'll have time to grab lunch on your own. Arrive to Bryce Canyon in the early afternoon and spend a few hours hiking, exploring and gazing at the crazy rock formations known as hoodoos. Hike the Navajo Loop & Queens Garden trail to get more up close with these cool geological features. Pitch your tent and make dinner at camp with your fellow Roamies.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Today, the adventure begins. Be sure to arrive in time to meet your group. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your trip. The group will meet at 8:30 AM on day 1 before beginning the journey to Zion National Park via Bryce Canyon.

Private Vehicle:
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Stop in Cedar City to break up the drive. Stretch those legs and opt to grab some lunch at a place of your choosing.

Bryce Canyon National Park Visit:
See a sight like no other at this giant forest of stone made up of collection of massive natural amphitheaters. This park contains hundreds of thousands of eroded spires, pinnacles, and other shapes as far as the eye can see.

Queen's Garden and Navajo Loop Hike:
Trek through the most popular trail in Bryce Canyon to see its famous hoodoos - tall, thin spires of rock that seem to magically balance upon their dusty, red rock base. Begin your hike at Sunrise Point and make your way toward Queen Victoria, the trail's namesake rock formation. Continue through the amphitheater on Navajo Loop past Wall Street or Thor's Hammer, depending on trail conditions. Exit at Sunset Point before walking the Rim Trail back to our starting point. Soak in the views one last time - you'll want to take it all in. Hiking distance: 4.6km (2.9 mi) Elevation change: 183m (600 ft).

Ruby's Inn RV Park & Campground:
Ruby's Inn RV Park & Campground

DAY 2
Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park
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DAY 3
Zion National Park/Grand Canyon National Park
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DAY 4
Grand Canyon National Park
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DAY 5
Grand Canyon National Park/Joshua Tree National Park
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DAY 6
Joshua Tree National Park/Santa Monica
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DAY 7
Santa Monica/Los Angeles
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What’s Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Bryce Canyon National Park Visit
  • Zion National Park Visit
  • Horseshoe Bend Hike
  • Grand Canyon South Rim Visit
  • Visit Route 66
  • Joshua Tree National Park Visit
  • Free time in Santa Monica
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Accommodations
  • Camping (5 nts) & hostel (1 nt).
Meals
  • 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Transportation
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle, hiking, walking.
Staff & experts
  • 1 CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Southwest Road Trip: Zion, the Grand Canyon & Santa Monica Sunsets Departure Dates

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Tue, Jul 28 2026Mon, Aug 03 2026Open (10)$989.1 USD
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Tue, Aug 11 2026Mon, Aug 17 2026Open (11)$989.1 USD
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Tue, Aug 25 2026Mon, Aug 31 2026Open (10)$989.1 USD
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Tue, Sep 01 2026Mon, Sep 07 2026Open (13)$989.1 USD
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USEFUL INFO

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Bryce Canyon National Park Visit. Zion National Park Visit. Horseshoe Bend Hike. Grand Canyon South Rim Visit. Visit Route 66. Joshua Tree National Park Visit. Free time in Santa Monica. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Hike and camp your way through four iconic U.S. National Parks, Marvel at the towering cliffs of Zion National Park, Hike along the zig zagging paths in Bryce Canyon, Embrace the views along the southern rim of the Grand Canyon, Drive along Route 66, Share laughs and stories under the California stars, Hear the waves of the Pacific Ocean crash as you walk along the Santa Monica Pier

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

1. An essential part of your trip is participation - from putting up your tent (while camping) or packing it away in the morning, to helping with meal preparation and cleaning up - it is all part of your adventure and when everyone puts in a little effort the trip will run smoothly. Your CEO will do all the meal planning, but we do ask the clients to help with the preparation and washing up. Team spirit is part of the fun! All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied. We supply dome tents and assembly/disassembly takes only 5 minutes. All tents have built-in insect nets. Comfortable, self-inflating mattresses are also provided, which are approximately 4cm thick.

2. Proper sleeping bags are necessary for this tour. Evening temperatures can reach -9°C - 0°C. Please ensure that your sleeping bag is rated to (-17°C for spring and fall trips and 0°C for trips June - Sept). If you prefer you can purchase a proper sleeping bag on the first day of the trip. Prices range from $60-$150USD. 

3. In order to cover the vast distance in North America to be able to visit several different parks and cities along our trip, we will have a couple of long driving days.

4. All walks and hikes proposed by our CEO will be easy to moderate level. You may choose to participate or not, but exploring our national parks on foot is part of our way of travelling. It’s a healthy way to discover North America’s beauty and landscape.

5. Please note that some trips could be a combination of multiple G Adventure tours. You should expect some group members to join or leave the tour between tour segments.

6. The American West is generally known for warm weather, but temperatures do vary significantly in the mountain and desert areas especially. The day time temperature could exceed 30 C, while the night time temperatures do regularly decrease to single digits, or even possible below freezing. Please be prepared for such extreme conditions.

7. Please note that the legal drinking age in the United States is 21 and in Canada, 19 (with Alberta and Quebec at 18). Many bars and clubs will ask for ID at the door, therefore listening to live music in certain bars or spending a night out in Las Vegas or New Orleans is not possible when you are under the legal age, even if you don't plan on consuming alcohol. Drinking laws in both countries are strictly enforced and our CEOs are unable to help those under age obtain alcohol of any kind.

While this should not stop those under legal drinking age from booking a tour, it is important to note that if a traveller is under-age there are certain optional nighttime activities that they may not legally be able to participate in. When trying to book the right trip, we recommend that travellers under legal drinking age take this into consideration when booking a tour that visits several big cities.

8.ANGELS LANDING
Please note that while the trail to Angels Landing is not included in this itinerary, it is available to be done independently. If you’re interested in continuing to the top, you must apply ahead of time for a permit via the National Park’s lottery system at this website.

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