Western Trails Southwest

Welcome to Los Angeles! You can meet your tour guide at the hospitality desk between 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm for an informal welcome at the hotel. If arrival is after 8:00 pm, please ask the front desk when checking in for messages and refer to the ATI information poster found in the hotel lobby for the next day’s instructions. Until then, feel free to roam the streets of L.A like a local or rest up for our great adventure ahead!

(All tours operate with a minimum of 20 participants. For groups below 20, tours may operate with guiding in 2-3 languages)

Our journey begins in the morning as we ride through an ocean of wind turbines and enter the desert oasis of Palm Springs at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains! This lively town and its famous perfectly-kept golf courses make it the ideal winter retreat for the Hollywood elite. We continue through Indio, where the International Date Festival in Coachella Valley is held, to reach our hotel in Phoenix for a good night’s rest.

We start the day with a panoramic ride through the Sonoran Desert, the most biologically-diverse desert ecosystem in America. Continuing towards Sedona, witness fascinating views of unique geological formations and spot famed red-rock monoliths such as the Cathedral or Coffee Pot along the way. Then we drive through the breathtaking Oak Creek Canyon setting up the scene for the world-famous Grand Canyon National Park, one of the seven great natural wonders and most impressive sceneries of the world! Pause at the rim of the Canyon to fully experience and appreciate this colorful mile-deep canyon and all its plunging gorges and rising spires formed by the powerful Colorado River.

Grand Canyon NP visit – Please click here to view the details

Delving further into the wondrous lands of the Soutwest, ride inlands to the Navajo Indian Reservation passing via Cameron, a trading post en route. Making our way to Monument Valley through the magical Painted Desert, soak in this most iconic display of the American West, characterized by clusters of sandstone buttes reaching up to 300-metres dotting the vast landscape. Late in the afternoon, we arrive in the town Page, located by a beautiful mesa over the Colorado River.

We resume our adventure with a visit to the colossal Glen Canyon Dam, the second highest concrete-arch dam in the United States. Marvel at fascinating views of Lake Powell, where canyon walls of red-rock tower over crystal blue waters. Riding forward to the Mormon state of Utah, cruise past the town of Kanab before arriving the amazing Bryce Canyon. Take a tour through a multi-coloured world of sandstone spires and pinnacles, also known as “hoodoos”, that dazzle the eye! This evening, weather permitting, make sure to gaze upon the enchanting night-sky with sparkling stars & breath-taking constellations.

Bryce Canyon NP visit – Please click here to view the details

Our first stop today will be the famous Zion National Park, where you can view the gorgeous massive rock formations shaped over millions of year by winds and the Virgin River. Our motto for the remainder of the day is Viva Las Vegas! In the afternoon, experience the contrast of buzzing Las Vegas, Nevada, the dazzling “Entertainment Capital of the World”. Enjoy round-the-clock shopping, nightly shows and some of the countless attractions available in town!

Zion National Park – Please click here to view the details

The day is all yours to spend at leisure! Shop at designer outlet stores, try your luck at the wonder-like casinos, attend a top-notch show or musical, and stroll the world-renowned Las Vegas Strip at your own pace. Though also known as ‘Sin City’, Las Vegas boasts plentiful attractions for all ages!

Bidding farewell to glamorous Las Vegas, we embark on a scenic journey through Mojave Desert to Los Angeles. Upon arrival in Los Angeles approximately at 4:00 pm, our trip ends as we say goodbye to newly-made friends.