11 Day Best of the West National Parks Tour Las Vegas to San Francisco
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1 week 4 days
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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.
Camp under starry skies with camping ticket type
Retire to a cozy hotel room in prime locations with hotel ticket type
Spectacular national parks walks & hikes for every fitness level
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 8 seats and have a fully private tour with selected ticket type.
Avail June - Sept
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Campsites used are typically equipped with Wi-Fi, laundry and hot showers, and some may have outdoor hot tubs and swimming pools.
Vegetarian meals are available upon request.
Minimum age is 7 years old to take this tour.
New Tour Option- Purchase 8 seats and have a fully private tour with selected ticket type.
All camping equipment-fully sanitized between tours
What To Expect
Zion National Park
Accommodations
Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi. Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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
Accommodations
Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi. Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
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
Accommodations
Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi. Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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
Accommodations
Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi. Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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
Accommodations
Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi. Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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
Accommodations
Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi. Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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
Accommodations
Overnight lodging in Las Vegas 3 star hotel
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
Accommodations
Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi. Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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*
Accommodations
Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi. Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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
Accommodations
Accommodation: (if camping option) Campgrounds have hot showers, Wifi. Accommodation: (if lodging option ) 3 star hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
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
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
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.
Options
Small Group w/Lodging
10 Nights Lodging-twin share
Small Group w/Camping
8 nights Camp 2 nights lodge : 8 nights camping and 2 nights lodging in 3 star hotel twin share.
What‘s Included
City Tour of San Francisco
This tour has a free downloadable App with tour commentary in French, German, Spanish and Italian.
Incredible wildlife viewing opportunities
Navajo Guided jeep tour of Monument Valley ($75.00 Value)
National park entry fees (excludes additional non US resident government fees if applicable)
Tour of Death Valley
Accommodations if camping option selected: 9 nights camping 1 night lodging.
Park Admissions
Live commentary is provided in English.
Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands and Bryce walks and hikes
Experienced fun and knowledgeable Tour Guide
Historic Route 66 Birthplace
Accommodations if lodging option selected: 10 nights lodging.
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 National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
DO IT - DON'T HESITATE!!!
patsY546JD,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are a group of 8 friends, 50 plus. We travel together each year and were looking for a tour that encompassed all of the Southwest Tours with an active focus. We like to walk and not be stuck stuck on a bus for hours and hours- this tour was PERFECT! We are so glad with found Bindlestiff. We booked the private tour as it was no additional cost with 8 people. The itinerary was exactly what we were looking for- exploring the parks with ample time, great hotels in prime locations and an expert local tour guide throughout. We enjoyed all of the parks equally as well as Monument Valley and spending the night along the rim of the valley at Gouldings Historic Lodge - the rooms have their own private balconies for optimal sunset and sunrise viewing! Magical in every way. We are already planning our 2027 vacation with Bindlestiff to Alaska.
Simply the BEST
juliesC5840CZ,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just got back from our amazing tour with Bindlestiff Tours. Extremely impressed by everything on this tour. The hotels were great, the tour guide was an expert in every way and gave unlimited info, stories, history etc about everywhere we visited. The parks are stunning. Customer Service was fantastic pre tour. The tour was full at 12 guests mixed from international guests and domestic- we had a BLAST! thank you for an amazing experience. We will be booking the new Alaska tour for July shortly!
Bindlestiffs Exceptional 11 Day Tour Exceeded our Expectations
Hobietim,May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic experience! Taking the grandkids out west before they move, we worked with Becky and booked a private tour for 6 and had a marvelous time. Bindlestiff and our guide Charlie, were tremendous. We had two birthdays on the tour, on pickup we had a birthday decorated van, cupcakes at Zion and doughnuts with sprinkles coming off the Colorado River! Seamless, comfortable, engaging, informative, professional, caring, I cannot say enough good things about our experience. Our guide catered to our needs and wants and ensured we got to do everything we wished for! Go with Bindlestiff, enjoy the experience of folks who know exactly what to see and how to get you there! We saw Zion, Bryce, Goblin Valley, Moab, Hummer tour, Moab Colorado River rafting, Arches, Canyonlands, El Patio, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Dinosaur Tracks, Grand Canyon rim hike, Helicopter tour, Delgadalitos on Route 66 Las Vegas, Speedcube in Vegas, Death Valley, Yosemite and San Francisco. All with stops geared to our interests and our young travelers!!
Outstanding national parks tour!
382sebk,Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took this tour in Sept 2024 and it was one of the most amazing experiences that I have ever done. From my first inquiry and subsequent phone calls their customer service team was top notch. Really helpful and kind and provided a wealth f info to help me choose the right tour for me. The tour itself is hard to put into words as every part of it was so great! The organization, the views, the hiking in the parks, camping under the stars, meeting great people of all over the world- 12 in total. I highly recommend this company and I will be back to take to Alaska tor in 2025!!
Trip of a Lifetime!
I9885GUtanyaw,Jul 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I just returned from the most fabulous 11 DAY Southwest USA tour with this company- serious the best tour I have ever been on! Thank you to my amazing guides Amber and Hogan for making this truly a trip of a lifetime! I chose the camping version, campgrounds were great- all had full bathroom facilities, most had wifi and two had swimming pools and outdoor hot tubs! We had campfires each night and delicious camp meals under the stars. The sunrise at both Monument Valley (from my tent) is a memory etched in my mind forever! Thank you to Bindlestiff for making this dream trip come true!
Good trip but requires some improvements to make it exceptional
Kmt1977,Jul 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Good trip overall but this is not an 11 day tour as such. Its split into a 7 day tour and a 4 day tour. You are not with the same people all the way through. Which I only found out on day 1. Booking office are not transparent on this and we're flippant on me querying this told me to 'just relax!' Which I didn't appreciate And fobbed me off with saying I had been allocated a single room in Vegas with no extra to pay.. all rooms are double in Vegas you don't pay single room supplements anyway. So this caused 3 days of anxiety at the start of my trip. The trip itself was great due ro the guides but the choices of campsites were pretty poor apart from one. Long way from facilities and often dirty and cheap campsites. Best one was Monument Valley as had a great view for sunset and sunrise. Not a cheap trip for camping. Would not put me off booking again which I've left feedback for with the company but think I'd still choose Intrepid or G Adventures for Adventure tours for a similar price as better accommodations and tours have dedicated tour guide with you on activities and continuous tour not split. Also these trips are not split into adult only and family trips. Worth noting for anyone not expecting children on their tours which can put a different edge on your experience
Outstanding tour- everything was amazing!
franksR5819QE,Sep 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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!
Best Southwest USA Tour Company
U3814DTstevew,Jan 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AMAZING 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!
Dream comes true
FrankieIp314,Jun 24, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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.
Good People - Great Memories
Donald W,Jun 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For 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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