5-Day National Parks Tour in the American West, Enjoy the Trip with a Private Small Group!
Hey! When you think of the American West, what comes to mind❓️
Is it the vast, endless deserts🏜, the fiery red canyons,
or those alien-like strange rock formations🪨?
This detailed itinerary is ready for you to copy and use😆
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Day 1️⃣ Los Angeles - Death Valley - Las Vegas
Depart from Los Angeles, drive onto Highway 15, the city fades away, and the scenery outside the window changes to the endless autumn colors of the San Bernardino Forest.
Then, the vast expanse of the Mojave Desert unfolds before your eyes.
In the afternoon, explore ⛰️ Death Valley National Park, overlook the earth’s most desolate basin from “Dante’s View,” stand at the lowest point in North America at “Badwater Basin,” and stroll through the “Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes” to feel the shape of the wind. At night, arrive in Las Vegas💫
Day 2️⃣ Las Vegas - Zion National Park - Bryce Canyon National Park - Richfield
Say goodbye to Las Vegas and enter Zion National Park. Keep an eye on the roadside; you might unexpectedly encounter antelopes or round, chubby prairie dogs.
In the afternoon, head straight to Bryce Canyon, where thousands of hoodoos stand like nature’s terracotta warriors, glowing with dreamy orange-pink hues under the sunset. Overnight in Richfield, get a good rest 🌔
Day 3️⃣ Arches National Park - Monument Valley - Horseshoe Bend - Page
Today’s highlight is Arches National Park!
The delicate arches formed by years of erosion are a symbol of Utah and the most photogenic scenery for your camera📷.
Then drive into Monument Valley, where solitary peaks rise majestically over the vast plains, instantly immersing you in a classic Western movie scene.
Arrive in the peaceful 🛖 town of Page by evening and check in.
Day 4️⃣ Antelope Canyon - Southeast Twin Canyons - Route 66 Town - Las Vegas
The morning’s main event 👉🏻 Lower Antelope Canyon
Watch sunlight stream through narrow crevices, performing a flowing light and shadow magic show on the sandstone, so beautiful it feels unreal✨.
Then visit Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado River carves a magnificent U-shaped bend. Don’t forget to snap a “check-in” photo at the cliff edge.
In the afternoon, admire the grandeur of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim from Mather Point.
Finally, revisit the retro charm of the Route 66 town of Seligman, featured in “Cars.” Tonight, stay in Las Vegas🌠
Day 5️⃣ Las Vegas - Joshua Tree National Park - Los Angeles
On the last day of the trip, wrap up with Joshua Tree National Park.
The uniquely shaped trees🌳 grow scattered across the Mojave Desert, together with rugged rock formations creating a surreal and tranquil landscape. Finally, return to LA with a satisfied heart✌
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🚗 Why do we recommend trying a [Private Small Group] tour❓️
🌟 Bad weather and want to change the schedule? Want to stay an extra hour at a certain spot because you’re so captivated? Just communicate with the driver-guide anytime to adjust. Full freedom—this is real travel.
🌟 Experienced driver-guides are not just drivers but living maps. They know which viewpoints are less crowded and more beautiful, which trails avoid crowds, and can share the stories behind the scenes, making the scenery more than just surface beauty.
🌟 Independent vehicle, high privacy, perfect for families or friends traveling together. No need to study complicated road conditions or scramble for hotel bookings, so you can focus all your energy on enjoying the scenery.
Hope this guide helps you start a perfect adventure in the American West😉~