Destination: Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Horseshoe Bend
Travel Style: Hosted Excursion
Dates: Sept 30th - Oct 3rd
Group Size: Maximum 16 travelers
Age Range: 18 to 65+
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Meet Your Host: Catie Keogh
Catie Keogh is an Emmy Award-Winning Host and Executive Producer. She is the founder of Let’s Go with Catie Keogh. Catie is a freelance digital contributor for Travel + Leisure Magazine and a freelance digital content creator for National Geographic Magazine. Catie is currently the host of her own radio show and podcast on iTunes called Let’s Go with Catie Keogh.
Catie’s extensive broadcasting background includes a Regional Emmy win for Best Magazine Program as Executive Producer and an Emmy win for On-Air Talent/Host. She has 13 additional Emmy nominations throughout her broadcast career. Catie is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Itinerary Overview
*Itinerary/included activities are subject to change due to COVID impacts
This immersive experience is for anyone looking to see the greatest parts of the Southwest. Start the tour off on day one with Grand Canyon National Park and end with an exploration of the South Rim, gazing into the mysterious depths below. This tour gets better and better as you get deeper into the real Wild Wild West. Tour Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe bend, Monument Valley, and overnight in Lake Powell of Zion National Park before heading back to the entertainment capital of the world – Las Vegas!
Day 1 Arrive in Las Vegas
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Arrival Airport: McCarran International Airport
Arrival: Arrive in Las Vegas, and transfer to your hotel near the famous Las Vegas Strip (hotel shuttle transfer included) for a great night’s rest before driving to Grand Canyon and beginning your adventure early the next morning. Let’s Go!
Accommodation: The Venetian Resort Las Vegas or Similar
Day 2 Las Vegas to Grand Canyon
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Breakfast: Fuel up with a delicious breakfast at your hotel before departing for the day.
Morning: Driving through the mighty Mojave Desert today takes us via Route 66 to the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim to one of the seven natural wonders of the world!
Afternoon: Take in a bird’s eye view on an optional helicopter ride, stroll along the rim, take a hike into one of the deepest and most diverse canyons on earth or simply relax in one of the rim cafes and admire the magnificent view at sunset along the rim.
Evening: Overnight in our tents with the sounds of the desert lulling us to sleep
Important Notes: Picnic sandwich style lunch and hotel breakfast is included.
Evening meal locally - self paid.
Accommodation: Wander Camp Grand Canyon Campers will overnight @ Wander Camp Grand Canyon’s campground area
Day 3 Monument Valley, Horseshoe Bend, and Lake Powell
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Breakfast: Enjoy a homemade breakfast at camp
Morning: After a brief visit to a Navajo trading post 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 Indians you are in for a real treat today. Hop on board a 4X4 jeep and enjoy an included Navajo guided tour of Monument Valley.
Lunch: Traditional Navajo lunch is included - home cooked authentic Navajo taco lunch in a family’s homestead location overlooking Monument Valley.
Afternoon: Enjoy a scenic walk to view Horseshoe Bend before heading to camp this evening.
Important Notes: Navajo taco style lunch and breakfast is included.
Camping, if option selected, all equipment provided.
Evening meal locally - self paid.
Accommodation: Wander Camp Grand Canyon Campers will overnight @ Wander Camp Grand Canyon campground area
Day 4 Depart Las Vegas
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Morning: Enjoy Breakfast before packing your bags and continuing to the airport to catch your international flight back home!
Departure Airport: McCarran National Park
Trip Overview
Who: Up to 16 Travelers
What: 4 day immersive experience to see the greatest parts of the Southwest
Where: Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Horseshoe Bend
When: 3 nights, 4 days
Why: To get back in Nature and Connect
Cost: $1,600
Accommodations:
Both Camping & Glamping version of this tour is available
A Self Drive Glamping version of this tour is available
All camping equipment provided (if camping option is selected) except for sleeping bag. Rent for $40 pp with advance notice.
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Important Information
2 Sandwich style lunches, 1 traditional Navajo taco meal, and Monument Valley jeep tour included
This tour has a free downloadable App with full tour commentary in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.
Live commentary / Guide is provided in English.
Trip Inclusions
Fabulous National Park Hikes
Live commentary expert guide is provided
Historic Route 66 Birthplace
Incredible wildlife viewing opportunities
Navajo guided jeep tour of Monument Valley
2 picnic-style lunches, 1 traditional Navajo taco meal, and Monument Valley jeep tour included
Park entries
Not Included
Tour Guide Gratuities
Grand Canyon Helicopter Flight $229-$350 Book and pay with guide on day one.
Evening meals paid locally
Airport transfers
Pre and post-tour hotels- we would start/end this tour in Las Vegas.
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