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The Grand Canyon & Utah's Mighty Five 2027 - 9 day tour from Phoenix to Las Vegas

9 Days 9 Departures
From $2,279 per person

Tour Overview

Explore America’s natural beauty on this vacation that includes Sedona, Monument Valley, and six amazing national parks—each with their own unforgettable landscapes. Visit Sedona, known for its stunning red rock formations and for being a spiritual mecca. Then venture to the grandest canyon of them all, Grand Canyon National Park. Called one of the seven natural Wonders of the World, this vast mile-deep canyon carved by the Colorado River will leave you in awe. Continue to Monument Valley, a Navajo Tribal Park that will look familiar to fans of classic Western films. Explore its mesas and buttes on a 4-wheel drive tour with a knowledgeable Navajo guide. Next, head to Moab to begin your journey through Utah’s Mighty Five - Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Parks, each renowned for their unique geological formations and breathtaking beauty. First visit Arches National Park, featuring the highest density of sandstone arches in the world—including the much photographed and iconic Delicate Arch. Then travel to nearby Canyonlands National Park with its colorful landscape of canyons, mesas, and buttes. Drive through Capitol Reef National Park, a hidden gem with dramatic cliffs, canyons, and domes. Then head south via the aptly named Scenic Byway 12, considered one of the best drives in the United States, to Bryce Canyon National Park, home to the world’s largest collection of hoodoos -wondrously tall, spire-shaped rock formations in vibrant shades of red, orange, pink, and white. Complete the Mighty Five with a visit to Zion National Park, with its stunning towering sandstone cliffs, slot canyons, and the Virgin River. Your tour ends in the man-made spectacle of bright lights that is Las Vegas, known for its casinos, hotels, entertainment, and nightlife. A jackpot ending to a trip filled with big sights, spectacular scenery, and memories to last a lifetime!

Tour Summary

Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
OperatorCosmos
Departures9 in 2027
Starting From$2,279 pp

Tour Route

Map of your 9-day journey

The Grand Canyon & Utah's Mighty Five 2027 - 9 day tour from Phoenix to Las Vegas route map

Day-by-Day Itinerary

9 days through your journey

Day 1

Day 1 PHOENIX AREA

Welcome to Phoenix! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3-6:00 p.m. to answer any questions
Day 2

Day 2 PHOENIX AREA–SEDONA–WILLIAMS

Travel north to spend time among the famed red rocks of Sedona. See Bell Rock, a vortex known for its perceived spiritual energy. Have time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and shops or go on an optional backcountry 4-wheel-drive Jeep tour. Late afternoon arrival into Williams, a town situated along historic Route 66
Day 3

Day 3 WILLIAMS–GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK–CAMERON–TUBA CITY

This morning, see one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World—the Grand Canyon! At 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and a mile deep, it is a spectacular sight to behold! Enjoy the majesty of the vibrantly colored hues of the canyon walls and consider a once-in-a-lifetime adventure on an optional helicopter flightseeing tour with stunning views of the Canyon from above. Stop at the Cameron Trading Post, a site over 100 years old where Navajo & Hopi locals used to barter, to see Native American handmade jewelry, Indian baskets, Pueblo pottery, and more before overnighting in Tuba City. (CB)
Day 4

Day 4 TUBA CITY–MONUMENT VALLEY–MOAB

Journey across the Navajo Nation to Monument Valley, the site of countless classic Western films. See the scenic desert vistas and massive formations while on a 4-wheel drive tour with a knowledgeable Navajo guide. It’s an immersive experience you won’t soon forget! Continue north to Moab for the next two nights. (B)
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5

Day 5 MOAB. EXCURSION TO ARCHES NATIONAL PARK–CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK–DEAD HORSE POINT STATE PARK

Get ready for a day of diversity and wonder! First head to Arches National Park, home to over 2,000 natural stone arches and hundreds of soaring pinnacles. Next, enter Utah’s largest national park, Canyonlands, with its vast landscape of canyons, mesas, and buttes. Lastly, stop at Dead Horse Point State Park, an immense desert landscape and the filming location of Thelma & Louise’s famous cliff-ending scene. This evening is at leisure. (B)
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6

Day 6 MOAB–CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK–BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Departing Moab, drive through Capitol Reef National Park, given its name by early settlers who thought the white domes of the Navajo Sandstone resembled the dome of the U.S. Capitol building. Then take one of America’s most beautiful drives down Scenic Byway 12 to Bryce Canyon. This designated All-American Road, also known as “A Journey Through Time,” traces more than 200 million years of natural and human history. Enjoy the dramatic and diverse landscapes and expansive views as you travel through the heart of canyon country. Late afternoon arrival in Bryce Canyon. (B)
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7

Day 7 BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK–WASHINGTON

Explore wondrous Bryce Canyon National Park famous for its vibrantly colored pinnacles called hoodoos. Millions of years of wind, water, and ice have sculpted the landscape and created more hoodoos in Bryce Canyon than anywhere else on Earth. Later, head south for an overnight in Washington, UT. (B)
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8

Day 8 WASHINGTON–ZION NATIONAL PARK–LAS VEGAS

Complete the tour of Utah’s Mighty Five with a visit to Zion National Park with its steep canyons, diverse vegetation, and stone cliffs of cream, pink, and red soaring into the sky. Have time to explore via hiking trails or taking the Park’s free shuttle. Early afternoon, depart for the dazzling sea of neon lights of Las Vegas. Tonight, have time to explore ‘The Strip’ lined with shops, restaurants and of course, over-the-top casinos and live entertainment. (B)
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9

Day 9 <SPAN CLASS=location>LAS VEGAS

Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore Las Vegas further.

Departure Dates & Pricing

9 departures available

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Apr 18, 2027 Apr 26, 2027 Available $2,349per person Get Quote
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