Las Vegas: Bryce Canyon & Zion Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

Two National Parks in One Day: Bryce's Hoodoos & Zion's Red Walls

You get hotel pickup, a 2.5-hour drive to Zion National Park with stops at the Visitor Center and Checkerboard Mesa, then another drive to Bryce Canyon where you walk the Rainbow Point loop and see the hoodoo formations from several scenic viewpoints. The return trip brings you back to your hotel by evening, with all transport, water, and park guidance included in the price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Zion National Park3h
2. Rainbow Point1h · entry included

Tour Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park

• Pickup from Las Vegas hotel
• Drive 2.5 hours to Zion Visitor Center
• Explore Zion Canyon viewpoints
• Visit Checkerboard Mesa
• Drive to Bryce Canyon National Park
• Walk part of the Rim Trail
• Hike 1.3-mile loop near Bryce
• Return to Las Vegas hotel

The experience

So you're sitting in your Vegas hotel room, and someone says, "We could drive out to see actual canyons instead of staying here," and suddenly the whole day shifts. The tour picks you up from your hotel and heads north toward the Virgin River Gorge: that long canyon carved by the Virgin River between St. George, Utah and Beaver Dam, Arizona. It's a 2.5-hour drive, which sounds long until you realize you're not the one navigating, and the vehicle is air-conditioned, and someone hands you bottled water. The driver knows the route, knows where to stop, knows what you're about to see.

Zion comes first. You'll pull into the Visitor Center near the South Entrance and step into a landscape of high plateaus and narrow, deep sandstone canyons with rock towers that don't look real until you're standing in front of them. Checkerboard Mesa sits right there. You can't miss it. The park sprawls across 229 square miles, and Kolob Arch, the world's largest arch, is somewhere in that maze of stone. You're not hiking the whole thing. You're hitting the scenic viewpoints, the ones that actually change how you see rock and light and space. The group stays small, so you're not shuffling through crowds or waiting for someone's phone to charge.

Then it's back in the vehicle and south to Bryce Canyon, less than 40 miles away as the crow flies but a different world entirely. Bryce is a natural amphitheater carved into the Paunsaugunt Plateau: millions of years of wind and water erosion left behind these red-rock formations called hoodoos that look like a forest of stone spires. The Rim Trail runs 11 miles between Fairyland Point and Bryce Point, but you're not doing all of it. You'll walk the Rainbow Point loop, a 1.3-mile trail that takes about 29 minutes and gives you the panoramic views without eating up the whole afternoon. It's popular, so you'll see other people, but that's part of it: everyone's here for the same reason, and there's something nice about that.

The drive back to Las Vegas takes another 2.5 hours. You're tired, you've seen two national parks in one day, and you didn't have to book flights or rent a car or figure out where to stop for water. The hotel drop-off happens in the evening, and you're back before dinner if you want to be. Note that national park fees may apply for international visitors and are collected on-site, not at booking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Las Vegas accommodation.
• private air-conditioned transportation to both parks.
• guided tour of Zion National Park with stops at the Visitor Center and Checkerboard Mesa.
• scenic viewpoints and the 1.3-mile Rainbow Point loop walk at Bryce Canyon.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• all tour fees and taxes (national park entrance fees for international visitors are collected on-site).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupUp to 5

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by BARBIL TOURS

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see two major national parks without renting a car or planning the route yourself: the small group size and fixed itinerary mean you spend the day looking at canyons instead of managing logistics.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

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 drive from Las Vegas to Zion?

2 hours 30 minutes each way.

What's included in the tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, private transportation, guided stops at both parks, bottled water, and all fees and taxes. National park entrance fees may apply for international visitors and are paid on-site.

How much walking is involved?

The Rainbow Point loop at Bryce Canyon is 1.3 miles and takes about 29 minutes. You'll also stop at scenic viewpoints at Zion. It's not a strenuous hike.

What time does the tour start and end?

Hotel pickup occurs in the morning. The return to your hotel is in the evening. Exact times depend on your hotel location and the operator's schedule.

Is this a private tour or a group tour?

It's a semi-private tour with a small group, which keeps the experience more personalized than a large coach tour.

What should I bring?

Bottled water is provided, but bring sunscreen, a hat, comfortable walking shoes, and a light jacket for the higher elevation at Bryce Canyon.

Can I see both parks in one day?

Yes. Bryce Canyon and Zion are less than 40 miles apart, and the itinerary includes scenic stops and a short walk at each park within the same day.