US National Parks road trip

The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is about 193 kilometres from Las Vegas and is known for having multicoloured rock formations that give it a particular beauty.

Here we are going to disconnect from the craziness of Las Vegas, and having our first contact with nature, while we explore some of the main points and short trails.

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It’s time to say goodbye to Nevada and go to another state: Utah!

Zion National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the United States and also the oldest of Utah’s five national parks. The landscape, formed by the climatic conditions and the Virgin River, enchants with cliffs of 305 meters of height in the colours cream, pink and red that contrast with the sparkling blue sky.

There is no better way to explore Zion than hiking, so we are going to dedicate this day to discover some trails and its unique variety of plants and animals.

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We are going to dedicate this day doing The Narrows hike, a gorge with magical passages in the water in authentic rock tunnels.

The Narrows is one of the most famous trails, not only of Zion but the National Parks of the United States and you will easily realise why. You will see that it was well worth it!

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Bryce Canyon is not exactly a canyon but a vast amphitheatre composed of the largest concentration of hoodoos – irregular rock columns – on the planet. The hoodoos are formed by erosion caused by the action of wind, water, and ice.

Being one of the parks with the most strange and impressive landscape that we will discover, we dedicate our day to enjoy these incredible views and explore some short trails.

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Meals: breakfast

The Grand StairCase region is phenomenal! Here we will find a mix of landscapes, colours and breathtaking scenery.

This area is quite large, and trails or dirt roads mainly do its exploration. The Route 12, which crosses this area and lead us to undiscoverable landscapes, is one of today’s favourites, as well as the Lower Calf Creek Falls (a 9 km round-trip) hike that will take us to a spectacular waterfall.

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Meals: breakfast

Today we are going to discover the Capitol Reef.

Here, we easily travel to another century, thanks to its historic houses, now turned into museums, fruit orchards and rock paintings of the Fremont culture natives who lived in this area between 600 and 1300 A.D.

At night, if the weather conditions allow, we will see one of the darkest starry skies in the United States.

Accommodation: hotel
Meals: breakfast

The Canyonlands is the highest desert in Utah. Water and gravity were the principal architects of this park, carving the layers of rock in the rugged landscape.

Its natural beauty and human history in its four districts, divided by the rivers Verde and Colorado, are well preserved, and it’s through them that, accompanied by a local guide, we will explore this area. Get ready for something different and radical!

Accommodation: hotel
Meals: breakfast

In the Arches, we are going to discover a landscape of colours, shapes, and textures unlike any other in the world!
This park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, plus hundreds of other rock formations with diverse shapes, making it quite quirky.

Here we have so much to explore and the best way to do it it’s hiking some trails and delight ourselves with its beautiful landscapes.

Accommodation: hotel
Meals: breakfast

Situated in the Navajo Nation Reservation, Monument Valley is characterised by a cluster of substantial sandstone hills, having the highest 300 meters. Being one of the most iconic places in the United States due to the scene of various films, here ancestral spirits infuse themselves with the landscapes that seem strange, but distinctly familiar.

We are going to travel here accompanied by a Navajo Indian, along with the valley, as we witnessed the ever-changing colour of the landscape.

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Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Lake Powell certainly sound familiar. Today will be the day to see them live!

Our first stop is at Lower Antelope Canyon. Here, accompanied by a Navajo guide, we will get lost in the designs created by the way light enters through the upper openings of the rock at different times of the day. The reddish shapes inside this gorge are fantastic and will make this experience unforgettable.

In the afternoon, we are going to explore the beautiful Lake Powell, the second artificial largest water reservoir in the country, and the Horseshoe Bend, an iconic image of Arizona, characterised by a vast horseshoe-shaped curve along the course of the Colorado River.

Accommodation: hotel
Meals: breakfast

The Grand Canyon, located in the State of Arizona, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest tourist attractions in the United States. Covering over 5000 km2 of gorges, multicoloured rocks, amazing cliffs, and stunning ravines, you won’t be prepared for this stupendous view.

Here, in addition to exploring some of the main points and admiring this impressive landscape, we also will watch the sunset. An experience you will never forget!

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During the morning you can freely explore the Park. You can hike some short trails, explore the village or relax and continue enjoying this incredible landscape.

In the afternoon, we continue our journey through the mythical Route 66. Get ready to see the historic houses, dinners, traditional shops and hotels that have remained intact over time.

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Last day in the United States! This experience ends here, in Las Vegas city. It is time to take in everything we have seen, felt and lived!

Have a safe trip and hope to see you soon!

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