Immerse yourself in landscapes carved by centuries of wind and water.
How do you describe the American Southwest in one word? “Kaleidoscopic” is a start. Whether it’s in the sun-soaked colors of Zion and Sedona, or the unique tapestry of cultures and traditions that define the region, there’s a certain vibrancy that’s hard to describe. As you hike through iconic national parks, visit Navajo homesteads, and try your luck on the Vegas Strip, one thing’s for sure: This small group Adventure Tour will leave you in awe.
Your tour package includes
8 nights in handpicked hotels
8 breakfasts
1 lunch with beer or wine
2 dinners with beer or wine
6 sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
Private deluxe motor coach
Included highlights
Sedona region hike
Cathedral Rock
The Grand Canyon
Lake Powell
Navajo Red Heritage center
Bryce Canyon National Park
Zion National Park
Las Vegas Strip
Itinerary
Phoenix Region, Arizona1 night
Day 1: Arrival in the Phoenix Region
Included meal: Welcome dinner
Welcome to Arizona! Settle in to your hotel, and meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.
Grand Canyon, Arizona2 nights
Day 2: Grand Canyon via Sedona Region Hike
Included meal: Breakfast
Start your exploration of the Southwest among the landscapes of Arizona.
Set off on a hike in the Sedona region, and marvel at the views of Red Rock Country.
Make photo stops at the majestic rock formations surrounding Sedona, including Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and Courthouse Butte.
Visit Sedona, a city known for its festive art scene, and enjoy free time to shop, eat, and explore the many galleries.
Continue on to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon for your first glimpse at the legendary fissure.
Admire the canyon’s colorful rock walls at sunset.
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
This comfortable hotel is located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, and an on-site restaurant. Nearby you’ll find Chase Field, Symphony Hall, and the Children’s Museum of Phoenix.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Canyon
This comfortable hotel is located just 15 minutes from the Grand Canyon National Park entrance. Guests enjoy the indoor swimming pool, a full breakfast buffet, and close proximity to hiking trails. Nearby, you’ll find The Grand...
Courtyard Page at Lake Powell
This convenient hotel is located in Page overlooking Glen Canyon. Guests enjoy the pool, fitness center, on-site gift shop. Nearby you’ll find the Lake Powell National Golf Course, Glen Canyon Dam, and the Antelope Slot Canyons.
Holiday Inn Express Springdale - Zion
This rustic, lodge-style hotel is located in Springdale, Utah next to Zion National Park. Guests enjoy a fitness center, pool, and laundry facilities. Nearby, you’ll find the vast red rock cliffs of Zion Canyon.
Horseshoe Las Vegas
This massive hotel is located right off of the Las Vegas Strip. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, multiple restaurants, and convenient location. Nearby you’ll find the Fountains of Bellagio, the shops at Caesars Palace, and an...
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U.S. citizens need valid government-issued identification for air travel within the United States. If you plan to use a state-issued ID or driver's license on or after May 7, 2025, it will need to meet Real ID requirements. Real ID compliant versions of these IDs will have either a yellow or black star, white star inside a yellow or black circle, or a white star inside a bear in the top righthand corner. Please visit dhs.gov for more information.
In order to enter the United States, Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact your destination country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code NSW.
You will walk for at least 2 hours daily across mostly flat terrain, including paved trails and dirt paths, with some hills. Some activities will take place at high altitudes.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Depending on local weather conditions, seasons and trail closures, the activities and sequence of your included walks may change.
Grand Canyon Rim Trail Hike — 3 miles/varied duration. A moderately difficult hike on a paved walkway.
Bryce Canyon National Park Hike — Varied distance/2 hours. An easy to moderately difficult walk over pathways and trailways through the park. Some of this is paved at the lookout point. You can also choose to take a guided walk, which will include inclines, rocky paths, and uneven terrain.
Zion National Park Hike — 2 miles/2 hours. An easy hike along rocky paths, and sometimes-steep inclines. You’ll gain 200 feet of elevation.
Las Vegas Strip Walk — 4 miles/3 hours. An easy, mostly flat walk with some inclines and stairs for pedestrian walkways.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Phoenix, Arizona and depart from Las Vegas, Nevada. A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
Pack a travel water bottle to stay hydrated on hotter, sunnier days.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
Please be aware that you will be traveling to altitudes as high as 6,000 feet above sea level. These high altitudes can sometimes cause breathing difficulties for travelers who have heart problems or respiratory ailments. If you suffer from any of these conditions, please speak to your doctor regarding any potential health risks.
During the summer months, take proper care with sun exposure and heat.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code NSW.
The cuisine of the American southwest combines influences from Spanish colonial settlers, Mexican staples, and Native American traditions. Expect dishes spiced with chile peppers, like enchiladas, tacos, and chili con carne.
All of North America operates on 110-120 volts and uses Type A or B plugs with two flat pins or two flat pins and one round pin, respectively.
The majority of the hotels on this tour will have air conditioning.
Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
All states visited on this tour are on Mountain Time (MT), which is two hours behind Eastern Time (ET). Please note that Arizona does not observe daylight saving time and is on Pacific Time (PT) from March through October.
When it’s noon in New York City, it’s 10am on tour.
You will use the U.S. dollar on this tour.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your purchases for fraudulent charges.
Many banks and businesses now primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
Tips can only be paid in cash.
Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on your tour.
Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for optional excursions.
Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.
Our tour guide Bob was fantastic, patient with everybody but kept us on schedule. He was fun and knew so many facts. We had plenty of time to see the Grand Canyon from many views and perspectives. The only place that was short changed was Bryce, I t would be better to move on...
Great trip!
5 out of 5 stars
1st-time traveler Connie, traveled in Oct 2023
I had a great time on this tour! Each park more beautiful than the next. Our group of 14 people was perfect. We all had opportunity to mingle and become friends. We had an excellent guide named Bob who was so knowledgeable and personable. We also had a great bus driver named...
EF Go Ahead Tours
It sounds like you had a fantastic experience on your tour, exploring the beautiful national parks with a great group of people. We look...
Fabulous Adventure!
5 out of 5 stars
2nd-time traveler Camille, traveled in May 2023
A Week in the Southwest is a spectacular tour! Our tour director was outstanding and excelled in communications and planning. The itinerary was well thought out and paced perfectly. The hotels were all quite nice. I highly recommend signing up for the excursions as both Antelope...
GREAT TOUR
5 out of 5 stars
1st-time traveler Paul, traveled in May 2023
This tour had it all! Exceeded my expectations from the time we arrived until the moment we were finished. More then enough time to explore in your own and a tour director that knew the area inside and out made this a wonderfully enjoyable trip. If you’ve never been to this...
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5 out of 5 stars
1st-time traveler Rodora, traveled in Apr 2023
My first tour with Go Ahead Tour and was amazing experience. I was picked up by our Tour director Christina personally. The tour is well organized. We kept up to date each day of activities. The food at Phoenix Arizona Down, Zion National Park and Las Vegas was great but the...
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FANTASTIC!
5 out of 5 stars
1st-time traveler Julie, traveled in Apr 2023
I cannot say enough good things about this tour. Our guide (Christina) was super well educated and knowledgeable about every location we visited. The itinerary was perfect and we had a good blend of time with the group and on our own. I’ve taken other tours before and upon my...
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Dear Julie,
Thank you for your glowing review! We are delighted to hear the itinerary was the perfect balance. Let us know when you are...