11 Day Best of the West National Parks Tour
5.0
8 Ratings
Las Vegas
Explore iconic national parks from Las Vegas to San Francisco. Enjoy 4x4 jeep adventures, guided tours, and breathtaking landscapes. Book your adventure today!
Duration: 11 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Zion National Park

Zion National Park - Leaving the bright lights of Las Vegas behind us for a while we head out to Utah’s finest National Park. Massive canyon walls and red sandstone cliffs ascend toward a brilliant blue sky.

Challenge yourself to what’s considered the best half day hike in the Southwest by hiking a narrow ridgeline to Angels Landing. Take it easy exploring the pristine Emerald pools or enjoy a river hike deep in the narrows before the end of the day.

Bryce National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park - A short drive today takes us to an elevation of 8000 ft into Bryce National Park. Take a stroll along the rim and marvel at the unique sandstone spires (hoodoos) that rise dramatically from the natural amphitheater. Hike down into the hoodoos for an up close and personal experience with this fascinating landscape.

A soak in the outdoor hot tub back at camp will ease those hiking muscles will end this day nicely.

Aches and Canyonlands National Park

Arches National Park - Explore this stunning landscape in a guided sunset hummer tour or hang of a sandstone cliff on one of our optional canyoneering adventures! Visit Arches National Park home to over 2000 arches for a hike up to Delicate Arch. Enjoy walks in Canyonlands National Park where the Green River meets the Colorado in some of the most spectacular scenery the southwest has to offer.

Swap tales of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid who used the canyons to hide from the law in the late 1800’s, visit the local town and enjoy Utah’s greatest adventure capital.

Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park - Enjoy walks in Canyonlands National Park where the Green River meets the Colorado in some of the most spectacular scenery the southwest has to offer.

Swap tales of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid who used the canyons to hide from the law in the late 1800’s, visit the local town and enjoy Utah’s greatest adventure capital.

Monument Valley

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park - Heading South we wind our way through more of USA Southwest’s spectacular scenery to one of the most iconic locations on the planet. The background for many famous western movies and home to the Navajo Indian tribe. You are in for a real treat today.

Hop onboard a 4X4 jeep and enjoy an included Navajo guided tour of Monument Valley. Camp right along the rim, get ready to gaze up at the amazing starry skies and bag your front row seat to a magnificent sunrise.

Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Grand Canyon South Rim

Antelope Canyon - Enjoy an optional visit to the world’s most famous slot canyon- Antelope Canyon ($60- $70 pp) this morning, followed by a scenic walk to view Horseshoe Bend before heading to the Grand Canyon.

Horseshoe Bend - Take a hike to one of the most spectacular sights in the West.

Grand Canyon National Park - After a brief visit to a Navajo trading post, we follow the mighty Colorado River through the Painted Desert to one of the seven natural wonders of the world! Take in a bird’s eye view on an optional helicopter ride, stroll along the rim at sunset, take a hike into the one of the deepest and most diverse canyons on earth or simply relax in one the rim cafes and admire the view before one last cookout and campfire.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas - We get our kicks on Route 66 and arrive back in Sin City in plenty of time to relax poolside before heading for the strip for a night out.

Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park - Heading to California this morning you will embark on a guided tour of Death Valley National Park. Enjoy photo stops and shorts walks at Zabriskie Point, Artist’s Palette, Badwater Basin salt flats, Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Devil’s Golf Course and the Mesquite Sand Dunes. After a picnic lunch, drive through spectacular scenery to the old Gold Rush Historic town of Bishop for your night stop.

Tioga Pass to Yosemite National Park*

Tioga Pass - Crossing the Tioga Pass this morning provides an extremely scenic route passing by highlights such as Olmsted point, Lake Tenaya, Tuolumne Meadows and Mono Lake en route to Yosemite Valley.
*In the event that the Tioga Pass is closed due to weather conditions this tour will route through Lake Isabella for your nights stay in Bishop.
Visit the Valley Visitor Center and exhibits, take a mini tour and get ready for a full day of exploration tomorrow.

Yosemite National Park-Full Day

Yosemite National Park - Spend a full day exploring the walks offered in the park. There are countless walks ranging from easy to strenuous or opt for a guided tour with your expert guide to the premier panoramas within the park such as Bridalveil Falls, Lower Yosemite Falls, views of Half Dome and El Capitan. You can also opt for some free time relaxing or cycling along the Merced River.

Yosemite to San Francisco

San Francisco - Today we head to City by the Bay- San Francisco! Your 11 day adventure concludes with a fully guided city tour of this vibrant city. Stops include Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Haight Ashbury and the Golden gate Bridge.

Tour ends approx. 5pm

Golden Gate Bridge - See the famous bridge on your city tour of San Francisco.

What's Included
  • City Tour of San Francisco
  • Free downloadable App with tour commentary in French, German, Spanish, and Italian
  • Navajo Guided jeep tour of Monument Valley ($75.00 Value)
  • Tour of Death Valley
  • Live commentary in English
  • Incredible wildlife viewing opportunities
  • Accommodations: 9 nights camping, 1 night lodging (if camping option selected)
  • Accommodations: 10 nights lodging (if lodging option selected)
  • Park Admissions
  • Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, and Bryce walks and hikes
  • Experienced, fun, and knowledgeable Tour Guide
  • Historic Route 66 Birthplace
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • If Camping option: Local food kitty
  • If Lodging option selected: Local food kitty.
  • Optional Antelope Canyon tour - fees apply
  • Optional Helicopter flight at the Grand Canyon.
Additional Information

11 days with camping or lodging options departs Las Vegas see Zion and Bryce National Parks, Arches and Canyonlands, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Yosemite and San Francisco

Enjoy your included 4x4 jeep adventure in iconic Monument Valley, experience the real Wild Wild West, immerse yourselves in the amazing Utah landscapes of Zion and Bryce. Hike in Arches and Canyonlands, and adventure into the heart of the mysterious depths of the Grand Canyon before heading back to fabulous Las Vegas. From there you will travel into Death Valley for a guided tour, soak up Yosemite and delight in a city tour of San Francisco.

New Tour Option- Purchase 6 seats and have a fully private tour with selected ticket type.

Avail June - Sept

  • Children under 17 years must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Camping accommodation is a solo or 2-person tent. If you are traveling as a couple or as a group of four or more, please advise this at the time of booking in the Special Requirements box so accommodations can be made to keep your party together.
  • Lodging accommodation is a 2-person room shared by same-sex travelers or on a couple basis. If your party is 3 or 5 guests, you will be in 1 or 2 triples rooms with two queen beds in each. All lodging accommodations are of 3 star quality or higher.
  • If camping option selected: You will be required to set up your own tent with the help of your tour guide.
  • Campsites used are typically equipped with Wi-Fi, laundry and hot showers, and some may have outdoor hot tubs and swimming pools.
  • You may experience both warm and cool temperatures. It is recommended that you pack warm socks, a sweater or hooded jacket, hiking shoes, plenty of sunscreen, closed-toe shoes and a hat.
  • Vegetarian meals are available upon request.
  • If camping option selected: Dinners are prepared at the campsite and are a communal effort, participation is required.
  • Please note: bottled water is not provided on this tour. It is advised that you bring a refillable container. You will be able to refill at comfort stops made throughout your trip
  • Minimum age is 7 years old to take this tour.
  • New Tour Option- Purchase 6 seats and have a fully private tour with selected ticket type.
  • All camping equipment-fully sanitized between tours
Location
Palms Casino Resort
West Flamingo Road
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Franksr5819qe
Sep 26, 2023
Outstanding tour- everything was amazing! - This tour was AMAZING! This tour company is one of the best we have ever had the pleasure to deal with. We have been on many tours over the years and Bindlestiff Tours sets an exceptional high standard. Hands down one of the best tours we have ever done. Great parks, great guide, great customer service - just all around great! Thank you for an amazing 11 days touring the national parks- we will be back for more!
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U3814dtstevew
Jan 12, 2023
Best Southwest USA Tour Company - AMAZING TOUR- CAN'T SAY ENOUGH EBOUT THIS COMPANY. Super speedy replies to questions, great itinerary, great guide. This tour was a highlight of all of our world travels over the years. thank you Bindlestiff Tours!
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Frankieip314
Jun 24, 2022
Dream comes true - The trip should have made 2 years ago. Because of Covid 19, my dream has finally come true in June this year. West National Parks is my dreamed destination. With the direction of our tour leader,Treviso, he makes the trip fascinated and safe. The trip is quite ambitious in order to cover the wide territories and many scenic points within a short period of time. It is a bit demanding to the aged people, especially under this hot weather. I should also be grateful to have this group of travelling companions. People are helpful and well respected . We are always on time and efficient without any delay in schedule. Bindlestiff's arrangement is smooth and satisfaction in quality. I wish they could explore more travel destinations to enrich my dream world.
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Donald
Jun 23, 2022
Good People - Great Memories - For an exceptional experience in a part of the USA we had never seen before; Bindlestiff Tours met or exceeded our expectations on all counts. Our escort/host/driver Treviso pulled it all together with a relaxed professionalism that put us at ease from the moment he pulled-up at the meeting place in Las Vegas. The first week we were part of a group of 14 travellers from Europe, the UK, North America and Oceana ranging in age from 14 to 74 years; half camping and the others, like us, overnighting in hotels and lodges. The final 4 days from Las Vegas to San Francisco, there were only three of us, plus Treviso, making for a very personalized travel experience. We had been apprehensive about the "3 star" hotel promise but all accommodations were more than satisfactory with many including good to great breakfasts. Picnic lunches on the tour were generous and wholesome offering good variety [always lots of fruit]. Pizza-night overlooking the Grand Canyon [after a brief thunderstorm] was spectacular while Treviso made good recommendations for those nights when dinner was not included. Bindlestiff tours are not guided national park tours. In the large parks, we were driven to the interpretive centre where maps and guides were presented so we could choose what to do; hikes from a few minutes to 4-5 hours, as easy or challenging, as we wished. Park Service free shuttle buses were available to get us to trailheads where Bindlestiff could not take us directly to the starting points. This was not an arm-chair tour. A good level of fitness was required to fully participate, especially as the hot weather conditions [most days at least 10°F above average] did not make things easier. This was entirely outside Bindlestiff's control as were the frequently poor-quality trail markings and maps provided by the Parks Service but we never feared getting lost or left-behind. When it was >110° in Death Valley the life-saving comfort of the van was close. The sole unfortunate experience was our escort's response to a tour member's complaint against a 3rd-party tour guide [and immediate filing, we were told, of a report to 'head office']. A quiet side-conversation with other participants would have revealed the complaint probably was based more upon sub-conscious racist and cultural differences than reality. It would be sad if our Native American guide were denied future opportunities because of an unfounded grievance and acceptance by Bindlestiff of the notion 'the customer is always right'. It's not just on Navaho Land that tourists should adhere to the directions of their local guide and I hope that our escort will gain patience that there is often more than one side to a complaint. Our final-day tour of San Francisco was enhanced by access to spectacular vistas that would not have been possible with the larger passenger van and trailer. The 2-year wait through the pandemic [our tour had been purchased originally for 2020] had been overwritten by 11 days of new friendships and memories to be held close for years to come.
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O3996qvjuliag
May 1, 2022
Brilliant Tour! Will definitely go again - Brilliant tour of the national parks! Becky was incredibly helpful during the booking process and Chris our guide was amazing.
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Benha9817gh
Dec 18, 2021
Amazing team and experience thank you! - Our family took this tour in Sept 2021 and loved every minute of it. We got to tick everything from our wish list, so many national parks and other sights! There was plenty of time for walks in the parks and a good variety of optional activities based on individual interests. Bindlestiff staff were excellent pre tour and gave us helpful tips and packing suggestions, the staff was always extremely prompt and courteous. Our guide Jon was outstanding. His in depth knowledge of the areas we visited and enthusiasm was incredible. He went above and beyond for the group at every opportunity. Thank you Bindlestiff- we are already planning our next adventure with you! x
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Jonwy6797rv
Nov 9, 2021
Outstanding tour! - Where to begin!- this tour was amazing from start to finish. So many highlights. Excellent guide, beautiful parks, well planned itinerary and excellent customer service from customer service pre tour. Top Notch- OUTSTANDING
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S8561lgjims
Jul 23, 2021
Amazing! - We recently returned home from a fabulous 11 private national parks tour with Bindlestiff Tours. There were 3 couples in total and we took the lodging version with upgraded hotels in select areas. Bindlestiff staff were easy and professional to work with in planning our tour and were always quick to respond to our pre tour questions. We really feel that they put a lot of effort into customizing our itinerary requests to suit and were attentive to our special interests and upgraded hotel requests. We had a great time on tour with our guide Chris, he was entertaining, knowledgeable and extremely professional. he knew the areas exceptionally and went out of his way always to make this tour extra special for us. we are well travelled and have taken many tours and this was by far in the top 3 we have ever taken. Thank you Bindlestiff and the team!
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