USA Road Trip — Joshua Tree & the Southwest Parks
From AUD $3249
Small Group
Average
Rating
(30 reviews)
USA Road Trip — Joshua Tree & the Southwest Parks
8 days
Small Group
Basic
Average
English
Experience Overview
Embark on an adventure to the American Southwest where you’ll experience some of the country’s most sought after national parks.
Embark on an adventure to the American Southwest where you’ll experience some of the country’s most sought after national parks. We can practically guarantee that you’ll fall in love with the desert landscapes of Joshua Tree and that you’ll never want to leave the splendour of the Grand Canyon. With plenty of challenging yet rewarding hikes through four major national parks and some of the best stargazing in the world, this is a trip you sure don’t want to miss. So set those out of office messages and get ready for a whirlwind journey that you’ll never forget.
Highlights
- Visit the strange rock formations in Joshua Tree National Park
- Enjoy a drive down Route 66
- Have a pizza dinner along the rim of the Grand Canyon during sunset
- Hike in the Grand Canyon
- Visit Horseshoe Bend
- Hike through the hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park
- Hike in Zion
- Enjoy stargazing around the campfire.
Trip Details
8 days
Air-conditioned private vehicle, hiking, walking.
Small Group
English
Los Angeles, United States
Las Vegas, United States
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Los Angeles/Joshua Tree National Park
Day 2: Joshua Tree National Park/Grand Canyon National Park
Day 3: Grand Canyon
Day 4: Grand Canyon/Page/Bryce Canyon
Then, lace up those hiking boots for a visit to Horseshoe Bend, a geological masterpiece that has been sculpted by the Colorado River. Walk to the overlook where you can hike along the rim and stare down into the flowing river far below. Snap some photos with your friends and just enjoy the moment. Finish the day with a picturesque drive to your camp in Bryce Canyon.
Day 5: Bryce Canyon
Day 6: Bryce Canyon/Zion National Park
You'll have free time in the afternoon and evening to become acquainted with your surroundings. The only rule is to have a good time!
Day 7: Zion National Park
Admire the monumental sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that tower into the sky and remember you can choose to turn around on these hikes at any point. In the evening enjoy leisure time back at camp. Once it gets dark get ready to sit around the campfire and roast some marshmallows as a group.
Day 8: Zion National Park/Las Vegas
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Embark on an adventure to the American Southwest where you’ll experience some of the country’s most sought after national parks.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 26 May 2026
Customer Reviews
10/05/2023
Really well organised, met some great people and saw some incredible scenery.
09/26/2023
It was perfect organized by kristi and the tour was planned fantastic
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
10/05/2023
Really well organised, met some great people and saw some incredible scenery.
09/26/2023
It was perfect organized by kristi and the tour was planned fantastic
09/26/2023
Our CEO made it work for everybody and was stellar at making it a unique and amazing experience
09/26/2023
Great experience
09/26/2023
This was my first G Adventures, and I received glowing reviews from friends before I booked. They were 100% correct. I would Recommend this type of travel to anyone!
09/26/2023
I've been on several group tours, however G Adventures, and my CEO Kristi made this one the most memorable one yet. I felt I had a perfect amount of guidance as well as freedom to choose how I wanted this trip to go for me. The itinerary was also such that we only built up on both anticipation and absolute wonder and excitement for where we were and where we',d be going next. I loved every second of it.
09/26/2023
Abit expensive for the tour I thought. It could be cheaper to do it yourself, but the guides were worth the money with the knowledge and energy they bought to the group
09/26/2023
Possibly the most exceptional trip I've ever been on
09/26/2023
You can find different tours all over the world. Something for everyone.
08/29/2023
Fun filled experience
08/01/2023
Easy way to handle the logistic for camping.
08/01/2023
This was a good trip and it was as-advertised.
08/01/2023
Varied and interesting places
07/27/2023
Trip was very well organized and we had a wonderful guide!
07/27/2023
Well organised, saw all the key points didn't have to arrange anything myself Our guide John was brilliant, got involved with the group, cooked great means and gave us lots of useful information
07/27/2023
The tour was very well organized and the tour guide was very knowledgeable
07/27/2023
Had a really good time, so many highlights in a short amount of time, don't have to organize anything, can just enjoy
07/20/2023
The trip exceeded expectations. We did everything on the itinerary and more and our guide was helpful, knowledgeable and fun!
07/20/2023
The beautiful Nation parks, and our Guide Kristi
07/20/2023
I wanted to see the national parks of the US and that is exactly what the trip did. It also had done it in a enjoyable way.
07/20/2023
Our guide kristi!
07/20/2023
Good Experience
07/20/2023
It feels more of a proper adventure as you take part in the camping. The guide was great and there's not too many other people in the group
07/20/2023
Cause everything on this trip was amazing. Love the camping life, love the nature hike. Even though cooking cleaning up etc was fun. Think a huge amount of it goes to Kristi (Guide). She did great.
07/20/2023
This has been my fourth trip with G Adventures and all of them have been excellent so far. The trip was super organized, the guides cared and put in the extra effort whenever something was needed.
09/21/2023
I thoroughly enjoyed the trip, everything was very well organised and I felt like the trip ensured that we all got the most out of the time we had.
08/29/2023
Excellent experience
08/29/2023
Friendly polite guide and a jam packed itinerary
08/01/2023
Great spots including some off the beaten track ones. Delicious dinners. The campsites were not always the greatest - Grand Canyon, but the others were amazing, including the glamping. Lovely group and tour guide
08/01/2023
Great trip, great tour guide. Lived the experience
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