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Grand Canyon National Park - Quick Getaway

Highlights

  • Walk among ancient Puebloan dwellings in the morning and climb a cinder cone in the afternoon.
  • Stare down into the vastness of the Grand Canyon, then take a short walk below the rim to really comprehend its size.
  • Learn more about the area with a guide on a jeep tour or helicopter flight.
  • Take in a ranger talk at the South Rim, or just roast marshmallows at your campfire.
Season: March to November
Duration: Under 7 Nights
Starting from: $1,665 for a family of four

Destinations

  • Phoenix - 1 night: Fly into Phoenix and check into your hotel.  Visit a museum or theater in the capital city of Arizona.
  • Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim: Drive to Grand Canyon
  • Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim - 2-3 nights: Spend the day exploring Grand Canyon
  • Wupatki National Monument: Explore the ruins at Wupatki
  • Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument: Climb a volcano and explore the lava fields at Sunset Crater
  • Flagstaff - 1-2 nights: Explore Flagstaff, evening at Lowell Observatory
  • Phoenix: Return to Phoenix for your flight out.
  • Friendly guidance from an experienced Trip Planner

  • Personalized Adventure Kit trip portfolio

  • Rental of a deluxe RV, sized to suit your group or a full-size SUV
  • Nightly reservations in carefully chosen campgrounds or deluxe lodging in or around the National Parks

Grand Canyon Spirit Helicopter Tour - 45 minutes

Flightseeing tours are a great way to get an overview of how immense the Grand Canyon really is. This helicopter tour departs from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon taking you over the beautiful Kaibab National Forest, home to the world's largest Ponderosa Pine Forests. Upon reaching the edge of the canyon, the canyon rim gently drops away as the North Rim and eastern end of the canyon come into view - one of the most spectacular views in the entire canyon. $225/person.

Grand Canyon Jeep Tour - 3 hour

Explore the back roads of Grand Canyon National Park and the Kaibab National Forest by open-air, four-wheel-drive safari vehicles. On this 3-hour Sunset Tour, you'll venture deep into the forest in search of wildlife, then watch the fading sunlight turn the canyon into a kaleidoscope of colors. A 2-hour Indian Painting Tour and Combo Tour are also available.  $69/Adult; $54/Child (up to 11 years old)

Grand Canyon Scenic Rim Tour - 5 hour

This is a 5-hour guided tour of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. This excursion is part van tour and part hiking tour that includes lunch. Your guide will direct you to incredible vistas and views of the Canyon that most visitors don't get a chance to see.  $109/Adult; $89/Child (up to 16 years old)

Grand Canyon Nature and Geology Tour - half day

University-trained guides teach hikers about plants, animals, Puebloan Indian culture and rock formations. The price includes park entry, snacks, and beverages as well as colorful "Info-Sheets." Tours welcome all ages. The half-day tour is 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  $105.66/Adult; $73.64/Child (up to age 12).
Arizona's Grand Canyon Country and Sedona via Las Vegas

Arizona's Grand Canyon Country and Sedona via Las Vegas

11 to 14 Nights  |  from $4,550 for a family of four

Take a portion of old Route 66 and see some of the old west in Oatman on your way to the natural wonders of Northern Arizona. Experience the magnificent Grand Canyon by foot and/or air. Visit ancient Puebloan dwellings of stone, climb an extinct volcano, slide over slickrock to cool off in Slide Rock State Park. Spend a night gazing at the stars through giant telescopes. Top off your trip with a stay in trendy Sedona with its beautiful red rocks.
Death Valley National Park - Quick Getaway

Death Valley National Park - Quick Getaway

Under 7 Nights  |  from $1,325 for a family of four

Visit the lowest place in North America on a quick 3 night trip from Las Vegas. Enjoy sweeping views of Death Valley itself, and take short hikes and scenic drives. Play on the sand dunes and take a tour of Scotty's Castle before heading back to the city. This trip is only available from mid-October through mid-April.
Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks

Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks

7 to 10 Nights  |  from $3,175 for a family of four

Priceless views in Utah and Arizona are what this trip is all about. Zion National Park is quite possibly Nature at its most eloquent. Towering sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, arches, seeping springs, and waterfalls await you. At Bryce Canyon National Park delicately colored spires, fins, and mazes beckon you to explore. And at the remote North Rim of the Grand Canyon, you're treated to breathtaking views of layers of rock exposed in the canyon walls.
Exploring the Southwest's Canyons and Lake Powell

Exploring the Southwest's Canyons and Lake Powell

11 to 14 Nights  |  from $5,050 for a family of four

With close to two weeks, you'll be able to get into some of this area's most favorite and spectacular scenery. Explore beautiful Zion Canyon, watch the sunset on Bryce's hoodoos. Play on Lake Powell beneath towering sandstone cliffs, then gaze over the edge of the Grand Canyon. You'll start and end your trip in glitzy Las Vegas.