Zion National Park day tour from Las Vegas: 163-mile scenic drive

Red rock walls rising 15 miles through sandstone, a tunnel carved straight through the mountain, and lunch under the Utah sky.

You get picked up from your Las Vegas hotel at 7am and driven 163 miles to Zion National Park with a small group and a professional guide. The day includes the full Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, a picnic lunch of your choice, and wildlife spotting along the way. You're back by evening, with all park entry, transport, meals and water included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Zion National Park day trip from Las Vegas

• Hotel pick up in Las Vegas
• Drive to Zion National Park
• Take in Zion Canyon scenery
• Drive through Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
• Ride shuttle or drive through park
• Admire views on Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
• Watch for wildlife in the park
• Return to Las Vegas hotel

The experience

The pickup happens early (around 7am from your Las Vegas hotel, either on the Strip or downtown), and then it's 163 miles north toward Springdale, Utah, where Zion sits waiting. The drive itself is part of the day. You're in a small group, never more than 14 people, which means you actually talk to the other travelers and the guide knows your name by the time you reach the park. The road gives you time to settle in, ask questions, and watch the landscape shift from desert floor to something that starts to feel less real the closer you get.

Once you're in Zion National Park, the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive (locals call it the Floor of the Valley Road), takes you through 15 miles of canyon carved straight down through red sandstone walls that don't quit. You'll either ride the park shuttle or drive with your guide, depending on the season, and the guide points out the wildlife: Golden Eagles, bighorn sheep, mule deer, wild turkeys, the small things moving against all that stone. The Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel cuts through the mountain itself, a tunnel so tight and so old it feels like you're passing through the park's backbone. Photo stops happen along the way, and you're not rushed through them. The pace is set so you can actually look, not just snap and move on.

Lunch is a picnic in the park, and you choose your sandwich when you book: ham, turkey, Italian, veggie, or salad. It's a real meal, not a protein bar, and it lands in the middle of the day when you need it. Bottled water and snacks come with it. By late afternoon, you're heading back down the 163 miles to Las Vegas, timed so you're back at your hotel in time for dinner, which means the whole thing doesn't swallow your evening plans.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup from Las Vegas at approximately 7am, professional guide, the complete Zion Canyon Scenic Drive with shuttle or vehicle access depending on season, the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, picnic lunch of your choice (ham, turkey, Italian, veggie, or salad), bottled water, snacks, hotel drop-off in time for dinner, and all taxes and fees. You travel in a small group of no more than 14 passengers.

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Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

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GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 46 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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Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Adventure Photo Tours

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying in Las Vegas without a rental car who want a full day in Zion without arranging their own transport or park entry. The early 7am pickup and return by dinner means you keep your evening free, and the small group size means the pace stays steady rather than rushed.

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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 far is Zion National Park from Las Vegas?

163 miles north, near Springdale, Utah. The drive takes roughly 2.5 to 3 hours each way.

What time does the tour start?

Hotel pickup is around 7am from Las Vegas Strip or downtown hotels. You'll receive a call with your exact pickup time and location after you check in.

How many people are in the group?

Small groups only: never more than 14 passengers per tour.

What's included in the tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, professional guide, all park entry fees, picnic lunch, bottled water, snacks, and taxes and fees.

Can I choose my lunch?

Yes. You select your preference at booking: ham, turkey, Italian, veggie sub, or salad.

What wildlife might I see?

Golden Eagles, Red Tailed Hawks, bighorn sheep, mule deer, wild turkeys, gray foxes, jackrabbits, and rock squirrels.

What is the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel?

A tunnel carved through the mountain that connects Zion to the road toward Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon. You drive through it as part of the scenic route.

What time do I return to Las Vegas?

You're back at your hotel in time for dinner, typically in the early evening.

Is this suitable for families with young children?

Yes. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and specialized infant seats are available. Service animals are allowed.

Are national park fees extra?

For U.S. citizens, park fees are included. International visitors may have an additional national park fee collected in-destination at the time of the tour.