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Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion National Parks Student Tour

Discover the natural beauty and wonder of the American Southwest. Land in Las Vegas and travel to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon and then hike the South Rim and watch the sun set over the spectacular Grand Canyon.
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  • Itinerary

6 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Bryce Canyon National Park
  • Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
  • Zion Human History Museum
  • Tour the Hoover Dam
  • Grand Canyon South Rim

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Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Hello Las Vegas
Arrive in Las Vegas, NV

Meet your WorldStrides representative and begin your once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Valley of Fire State Park

Spread over 38,000 acres of red Aztec sandstone formations, the Valley of Fire State Park is the oldest state park in Nevada. The park's name derives from the shifting sand dunes 150 million years ago.

Travel to Utah

Dinner and hotel check-in.

Day 2 : Zion National Park
Food

Breakfast

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

See the beautiful shades of red, orange, and pink from the Navajo sandstone. The dunes are estimated to be about 15,000 years old.

Zion Human History Museum

Learn how water played a role in creating the landscape that makes Zion so famous. Discover the human history of the American Indians and pioneer settlements.

Zion National Park

Take a guided hike of the Zion National Park.

Food

Picnic lunch

Virgin River guided hike

Walk alongside one of the most picturesque sections of Zion.

Food

Dinner

Day 3 : Bryce Canyon - Grand Canyon
Food

Breakfast

Bryce Canyon National Park Orientation Tour

See the largest concentration of Hoodoos in the world. These irregular columns of rock are situated along a high plateau atop the Grand Staircase.

Food

Lunch

Orientation

Bryce Canyon National Park orientation.

Bryce Canyon Hike

Hike through these red rock spires and take in the breathtaking scenery during. See if you can spot an elusive mountain lion among the trees in the Ponderosa Pine Forest.

Food

Dinner and hotel check-in

Day 4 : Grand Canyon
Food

Breakfast

Grand Canyon Visitor Center

Take in the sheer beauty of one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. Learn about how the canyon was formed, the rich history of it’s people, and how the canyon continues to change each and every day.

Food

Picnic lunch

Grand Canyon South Rim Hike

Take a guide hike of the Rim Trail, offering incredible views through the inner canyon.

Food

Dinner and return to hotel.

Day 5 : Grand Canyon - Las Vegas
Food

Breakfast and hotel checkout.

Las Vegas

Travel to Las Vegas.

Canyoneering Adventure

This ideal canyoneering adventure is an option like no other. The canyon is short, but beautiful and features two rappels with the highest totaling 100 feet. The canyon allows spectators to join without participating in actual rappelling, while offering a scenic Jeep experience with views of Zion National Park’s backcountry.

Food

Dinner and hotel check-in.

Day 6 : End Tour
Food

Breakfast

Departure

Depart for home.

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