What You Will Do
Spend the day exploring the wilderness and natural landscapes of Zion National Park and the Desert of Fire on this day trip from Las Vegas.
Start your day heading north into Zion park. Enjoy the majesty of the mountains and the silence of the wilderness. Enjoy a tour of the area and a short walking trail along the Virgin river that runs through the park.
As you begin to make your way back to Las Vegas, stop for a lunch break and then visit the “Valley of Fire,” Nevada’s first and most scenic state park. Marvel at magnificent red sandstone formations, created from shifting sands and dunes during the age of the dinosaurs more than 150 million years ago.
Your visit is timed to be able to see the appearance of the valley being on “fire” when reflecting the powerful sun’s rays into the valley (weather permitting). Then depart the park for an evening arrival back in Las Vegas.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
On the sidewalk next to the Bell Desk at 6:45AM
1
Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
20 minutes
We start out the day leaving the bustle of Las Vegas behind en-route to Zion national Park. On the way we will learn about the history of the area. On the way to the park we will stop in St George known for the Red Cliffs in the area.
2
Mesquite
1 hour
En Route to the Valley of Fire we will stop for lunch in the city of Mesquite Nevada, known for its unique golf courses which are like green oases in the dessert.
3
Valley of Fire State Park
2 hours
Making our way back to Las Vegas, along the way we stop for a lunch break and then visit the “Valley of Fire” named for the magnificent red sandstone formations created from shifting sands and dunes during the age of the dinosaurs more than 150 million years ago.
Our visit is timed to be able to see the appearance of the valley being on “fire” when reflecting the powerful sun’s rays into the valley (weather permitting)
4
Zion National Park
3 hours
This park got its name from the Mormon’s who’s settled in the area. They gave it this name after claiming that visiting the park is like a religious experience, the majesty of the mountains and silence of the wilderness make you feel like you have been transported to another place.
Tour the park and enjoy a short walking trail along the Virgin river that runs through the park.
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