3-Day Camping Tour, Meals

A 3-day small group tour of four Southwest parks.

Overview

This three-day loop from Las Vegas links four of the Southwest's biggest names in one trip: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon, with stops at Antelope Canyon and the Painted Desert along the way. Bindlestiff Tours runs it in a 14-passenger minibus with oversized windows and caps the group at 13 travellers.

The route moves fast. Day one covers Zion, then Bryce Canyon, where the camping option spends the night at Ruby's campground. Day two runs through Antelope Canyon, which costs extra to enter, and on to Goulding's campground or the historic lodge at Monument Valley. Day three takes in the Painted Desert, roughly four hours at the Grand Canyon South Rim, and a pass by the Las Vegas Strip on the way back.

It suits travellers with limited time who want the highlights without planning the logistics themselves. Hotel pickup is not included, so travellers need to make their own arrangements to reach the departure point.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Zion National ParkThe first stop of day one, with admission included and about 3 hours in the park.
2. Bryce CanyonAround 3 hours in the park with admission included, then a night at Ruby's campground with the camping option. Lunch is served this day.
3. Antelope CanyonA roughly 2-hour stop on day two, but admission is not included and is paid separately.
4. Monument ValleyAbout 12 hours here including the Navajo-guided Jeep tour, with camping at Goulding's campground or the historic lodge. Breakfast and lunch are included this day.
5. Painted DesertA 30-minute stop on day three with free admission.
6. Grand Canyon South RimAround 4 hours at the South Rim with admission included. Breakfast and lunch are served before the drive back.
7. Return to Las VegasThe minibus passes by the Las Vegas Strip to end the tour. Hotel drop-off is not included.

What To Expect From The Tour

Three days, four parks and a lot of desert road time means a few practical things are worth knowing before booking.

• Pace and fitness. The itinerary packs a lot into three days, and one reviewer found it tiring without prior conditioning for that much activity. Frequent stops break up the driving, and most travellers can participate.
• Camping setup. Tents are solo or two-person, with a mat and use of sleeping bags. Campsites typically have Wi-Fi, laundry, hot showers, and some have pools or hot tubs. Couples and larger groups should note their composition in the Special Requirements box at booking so tents are arranged to keep parties together.
• Food and drink. Three lunches and two breakfasts are included with the camping option; breakfast is not included with the hotel option and dinner never is. Lunches are make-your-own sandwiches with fruit and chips, and vegetarian meals are available on request. Bottled water is not provided, so bring a refillable container for the comfort stops.
• What to pack. The listing recommends warm socks, a sweater or hooded jacket, hiking shoes, closed-toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen, since both warm and cool temperatures are possible. Luggage is limited to 44lbs, or 20kg, per person.
• Group feel. The cap is 13 travellers, and one reviewer described the group as a nice mix of couples and solo travellers with good conversation throughout the trip. Another said the small group felt tightly knit by the end. Guides are praised across many recent reviews.
• Extras to budget. Antelope Canyon admission and an optional Grand Canyon helicopter flight cost extra, and reviewers who took these add-ons called them highlights of the trip. Non-U.S. residents may also owe an additional national park entrance fee of USD 100 per person, collected in destination rather than at booking. Gratuities are optional and not included.

Common issues. Dinner is never included, and bottled water is not supplied. One reviewer was caught out by additional fees for activities they expected to be in the price. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, there is no hotel pickup or drop-off, and the minimum age is 7, with under-17s needing an accompanying adult. Cancellation is strict: less than 14 full days before departure means no refund and no changes accepted. Depending on daylight, the Monument Valley Jeep tour may shift to a sunrise departure.

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