Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion National Parks

Refresh after your flight and spend a solo night in St. George, before meeting your fellow travellers and spending another night here.

This World Heritage site is easily Arizona’s most distinguishable landmark and overwhelms the senses through its immense size, stretching nearly 300 miles through the Arizona desert. The North Rim offers a serene and enthralling Grand Canyon experience. Millions of years in the making, peer into the deep gorges’ psychedelic coloured walls carved by the Colorado River during a hike, learning about the park’s unique ecosystems along the way. Return to Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim nestled above the Grand Canyon, and capture the canyon’s dazzling colours at sunset.

Zion National Park is a truly awesome spectacle of sandstone slot canyons, lush hanging gardens, cascading waterfalls and soaring red and white cliffs in Zion Canyon, one of Utah’s most dramatic natural wonders. Begin by learning about how geologic events shaped the Grand Staircase that stretches from Bryce, through Zion, and into Grand Canyon National Park, resulting in some of the world’s most impressive rock formations. Then, choose from a variety of hiking options: the Emerald Pools Trail, which passes under the cool spray of a waterfall; Angels Landing; or the famed Narrows slot canyon.

Spend time exploring Bryce Canyon’s famous hoodoos, geologic masterpieces awash with wonderful rich red and orange hues. Hike into the heart of the park and learn about the geology behind this sculpted stone landscape, before taking pictures at sunset, when the rock formations are set ablaze with vibrant pinks, purples, oranges and reds. After bidding farewell to your National Geographic Expert and fellow travellers, spend a final night here.