- Departure from Los Angeles every Thursday
- 4 nights stay, taxes, and breakfast
- Air-conditioned Pullman or minibus and professional guide
- Visit to Las Vegas Strip and Hoover Dam
- Entrance to Monument Valley, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and Valley of Fire
- Jeep tour in Monument Valley
Itinerary
Day 1: LOS ANGELES – LAS VEGAS
We head east, passing through the desert and the famous Death Valley, to reach the gambling capital: Las Vegas. We stop for lunch at the Nevada State Line Outlet, full of shops like Levi’s, Nike, Reebok, Timberland, and many more, at competitive prices. In the evening, a panoramic tour is conducted along the famous Las Vegas Strip to see from the outside some of the incredibly imaginative hotels and buildings built in the middle of the desert: Caesar’s Palace, Luxor, Mirage, Paris, Venetian, Bellagio, New York New York, Treasure Island, and many more. The free evening can be spent at one of the many shows or trying your luck at one of the many casinos, as Lady Luck smiles on many every day! Overnight: Harrah's Hotel
Day 2: LAS VEGAS – HOOVER DAM
After breakfast, we leave Las Vegas for a short drive to the famous Hoover Dam. The visit allows you to understand how this marvel of engineering was built and what it has contributed to the region. The return to Las Vegas includes a free afternoon where you can relax and explore the city, offering unique and popular attractions, shows, and entertainment.
Overnight: Harrah's Hotel
Day 3: LAS VEGAS – SEDONA
We begin our tour traveling through the Mojave Desert towards the Colorado Plateau and the historic Route 66, before reaching Sedona, also known as the jewel of the desert and considered one of the most beautiful places in North America. We traverse the magnificent panorama of Oak Creek Canyon, which descends from 2000 feet (610 meters) down to the valley floor. We stop for some breathtaking photos of the famous red rocks and the scenic Oak Creek Canyon, which dominates the view of the park landscape. Lunch break in Sedona where you can indulge in shopping for local Native American crafts or explore the city's shops and boutiques. Immediately after lunch, we visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross; (self-guided tour using local shuttle services) we then continue with a panoramic tour of Sedona through its red rocks and the famous Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and Cathedral Rock. In the late afternoon, we leave Sedona and head towards Page for our overnight stay.
Overnight: Quality Inn View of Lake Powell
Day 4: SEDONA – MONUMENT VALLEY – HORSESHOE BEND
We begin the day heading towards Monument Valley, a famous icon symbolizing the American West and one of the most photographed places in the world. We thus arrive in the heart of Navajo Indian culture, where this spectacular natural park lies with its majestic stone towers towering from 400 to 1000 feet (300 meters), surrounded by mesas, buttes, shrubs, and trees. Our tour begins with a 4x4 off-road ride with a local Navajo guide. The ride will take us down into the valley so we can experience firsthand why this place is considered one of the most spectacular in the world. We then continue along the majestic Colorado River to visit the famous "Horseshoe Bend," another magnificent region of the United States.
Overnight: Quality Inn View of Lake Powell
Day 5: ANTELOPE CANYON – VALLEY OF FIRE – LAS VEGAS
We begin the day where "water flows through the rocks," as stated in the folklore tradition of the Navajo Indians. We then visit the upper part of Antelope Canyon and the spectacular dunes created by wind, water, and sand; there are no words that can describe these creations of Mother Nature. After our excursion, we leave this fantastic area to return to Las Vegas. On the way back, after lunch break, we stop at the "Valley of Fire," so named for its fabulous red rocks created during the dinosaur era, nearly over 105 million years ago. Our trip is scheduled to witness the sunset, covering the Valley of Fire with its powerful sun rays (weather conditions permitting). Arrival in Las Vegas in the early evening. Drop off: Las Vegas Luxor Hotel & Casino
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