Zion National Park Small-Group Tour: Two Easy Walks

Stand on canyon edges and walk a riverbed without the strain of all-day treks

A small-group day trip from Las Vegas to Zion National Park with a professional driver-guide, two moderate walks (Canyon Overlook and Riverside Walk), park entry, deli lunch, water and snacks. The tour runs 12 to 14 hours round-trip, departing from selected Las Vegas hotels and returning in the evening. Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and over pay an additional $100 park surcharge at entry, or can purchase an annual pass for $250.

Step-by-step itinerary

Zion National Park day trip from Las Vegas

• Depart Las Vegas for Zion Park
• Travel through Zion’s mile-long tunnel
• Arrive at park hub and orient
• Enter Zion National Park
• Hike Canyon Overlook trail
• Stroll Riverside Walk along Virgin River
• Return to Las Vegas in evening

The experience

You leave Las Vegas in the morning and travel into Utah's red-rock country, passing through Zion's historic mile-long tunnel carved directly into sandstone cliffs. The drive itself is part of the experience: dramatic rock formations appear as you emerge on the other side. Once inside the park, the group stops at the visitor center to orient yourself before heading to the two main walks of the day.

The Canyon Overlook trail is a short, rewarding hike that leads to sweeping views over Zion Canyon, with elevated viewpoints that deliver some of the park's best photo moments. After that, you walk the Riverside Walk: an easy, scenic path along the Virgin River framed by lush greenery and soaring canyon walls at the gateway to The Narrows. Both walks are gently graded and designed for all fitness levels, so you capture Zion's bucket-list views without exhausting climbs. Deli lunch, bottled water and granola bars are provided throughout the day.

The small-group format means you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle instead of a large coach bus, so there are no long delays and more time actually in the park. Your driver-guide handles the route, timing and logistics, and can adjust the itinerary if weather or park conditions change. You return to Las Vegas in the evening, relaxed after a day filled with iconic Zion scenery.

What’s included

The tour includes round-trip hotel pickup from selected Las Vegas properties, air-conditioned transport, professional driver-guide, Zion National Park entry, deli lunch, bottled water and granola bars.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:50

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (1 to 12 years) · Infant (under 1)

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 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.

Paid on siteUS$ 100

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jupiter Legend Corporation

Is this one for you?The two moderate walks keep the day relaxed and accessible for all fitness levels, so you see Zion's most famous views (canyon edges and the Virgin River) without the physical demand of longer trails. Small-group transport means you spend less time waiting and more time actually in the park.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years); Infant (under 1).

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.

What is the Canyon Overlook trail like?

The Canyon Overlook is a short, rewarding walk that leads to elevated viewpoints with sweeping views over Zion Canyon: some of the park's best photo moments without strenuous climbing.

Can I do this tour if I'm not very fit?

Yes. The two walks are gently graded and designed for all fitness levels and ages, so you experience Zion's iconic landscapes at a relaxed, comfortable pace without exhausting all-day treks.

What's included in the tour price?

Round-trip hotel pickup from Las Vegas, air-conditioned transport, park entry, deli lunch, bottled water, granola bars, and a professional driver-guide are all included. Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and over pay an additional $100 park surcharge at entry.

How long is the full day trip?

The tour runs 12 to 14 hours round-trip from your Las Vegas hotel, including drive time, the two walks, lunch and scenic stops in the park.

What is the Riverside Walk?

The Riverside Walk is an easy, scenic path along the Virgin River framed by lush greenery and soaring canyon walls at the gateway to The Narrows: a peaceful walk with minimal physical strain.

Do I need to arrange my own park entry ticket?

No. Park admission is included in the tour price. You simply confirm your Las Vegas hotel pickup location at least 3 days before the tour date, and the driver handles the rest.