Bryce Canyon & Zion: Small Group Day Trip with Pickup

From Vegas to hoodoos and cliffs with every turn a surprise

You’ll trade city noise for sandstone silence on this small group day trip from Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon and Zion. With hotel pickup, a local guide who actually chats with you, and lunch included, you’ll wander past wildflowers and stand above those famous hoodoos: maybe even catch yourself grinning at how small you feel out there.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Zion National Park2h · entry included
2. Inspiration Point30m · entry included

Explore Zion and Bryce Canyon Parks

• Depart Las Vegas by luxury vehicle
• Visit Zion National Park viewpoints
• Take photos at Kolob Arch
• Browse Zion Visitor Center gift shop
• Travel to Bryce Canyon National Park
• Hike Bryce Canyon trails
• View Bryce Point panorama
• Explore Inspiration Point hikes
• Enjoy sunset at Sunset Point
• Return to Las Vegas

The experience

The first thing I noticed wasn’t the view. It was the hush. We’d just left the hum of Las Vegas behind, and suddenly there was this quiet, broken only by our guide Mark’s laugh as he handed out coffee and asked if anyone had tried pronouncing “Paunsaugunt” yet. (I hadn’t. Still haven’t.) The drive out to Zion felt like peeling off layers of noise until all that was left were red cliffs and that weirdly sweet desert air coming through the window.

At Zion, Mark pointed out wildflowers I’d have missed (tiny yellow bursts against all that stone), and told us about Kolob Arch being the largest natural arch anywhere. He said it like he’d seen it a thousand times but still liked showing people. We stopped at the Visitor Center for snacks (I picked up a fridge magnet shaped like a hoodoo, couldn’t resist) and then we were back on the road, boxed lunches in hand. Honestly, eating turkey with cranberry sauce while looking at those cliffs felt almost too strange to be real.

Bryce Canyon hit different. The colors are sharper than any photo: like someone turned up the contrast just for us. At Inspiration Point, I tried to name all the shades in front of me (failed after “rust” and “peach”), but mostly I just stood there next to this couple from Texas who kept saying “would you look at that?” over and over. Sunset Point glowed gold right before we left. I still think about how quiet everyone got, like we were all waiting for something else to happen even though nothing did. Maybe that’s what makes you want to come back.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Las Vegas, entry fees for both Bryce Canyon and Zion parks, transportation by air-conditioned SUV or mini-coach with a professional driver-guide who knows every shortcut worth taking, bottled water plus snacks like cheese and muffins along the way, a boxed lunch of your choice (even veggie or salad options), plus time at visitor centers so you can grab souvenirs before heading back as dusk settles over Nevada again.

Options for this experience

2 options

Option for a Small-Group TourGuide in English · Available from 5 Jan 2027includes pickup

Option for a Private TourGuide in English · 06:00includes pickup

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 47 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcome

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the Bryce Canyon & Zion day trip from Las Vegas?

This is a full-day tour departing early morning from Las Vegas and returning in the evening.

Is hotel pickup included for this tour?

Yes, complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off are provided in Las Vegas.

What kind of vehicle is used for transportation?

The tour uses an air-conditioned SUV or mini-coach depending on group size.

Are meals provided during the trip?

A boxed lunch is included, along with bottled water, snacks like peanuts, cheese, muffins, and juice.

Do I need to pay entrance fees separately?

No, all entrance fees for Bryce Canyon and Zion are included in your booking.

Can I choose my lunch option?

Yes, you can select your sandwich or salad preference when booking: options include ham, turkey (with or without cranberry), Italian meats, veggie, or garden salad.

Is this tour suitable for families or kids?

Yes, it’s suitable for all fitness levels and specialized infant seats are available upon request.

Will we have time to explore both parks?

You’ll visit key viewpoints in both Bryce Canyon (like Inspiration Point) and Zion National Park within one day.