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The Great American Canyonlands
Five Utah national parks, the Grand Canyon and one extraordinary sweep across the Southwest.
Moab → Bryce Canyon → Springdale → Grand Canyon → Las Vegas
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Up to 16 guests
- Five Utah parks + Grand Canyon
- Daily breakfast
- Arrival transfer included
10 Days / 9 NightsBeautifully paced
Five Utah ParksPlus the Grand Canyon
Up to 16 GuestsAuthentically small
Five Distinctive StaysMoab to Las Vegas
Daily BreakfastA relaxed start
Your Journey at a Glance
Your Journey Ahead
Across the Colorado Plateau, one wonder at a time.
Begin among Moab's red rocks, trace the great parks south and finish beneath the lights of Las Vegas.
Scroll through destinationsSwipe through destinations
- 01MoabSettle into red-rock country, then explore Canyonlands and Arches by four-wheel drive.
- 02Capitol ReefFollow cliffs, canyons and domes through the heart of Utah on the way to Bryce.
- 03Bryce CanyonWalk the rim, look into the hoodoos and let changing light redraw the amphitheater.
- 04Springdale & ZionEnter Zion's cathedral of cream and crimson sandstone with time to choose your own pace.
- 05Grand CanyonArrive for sunset, then discover the South Rim with an expert local guide.
- 06Las VegasTrace Route 66 through Seligman before a polished Four Seasons finale.
The Journey Story
The West, written in stone.
This is the canyon country people imagine—and rarely experience in one beautifully connected Journey. Vastness gives way to detail: a four-wheel-drive road, an unhurried rim walk, a sunset that quiets the whole group.
01The opening
Moab
Begin where the landscape refuses to be ordinary.
Three nights in Moab create breathing room. Canyonlands opens into impossible space, Arches turns geology into sculpture, and a free day lets you choose quiet discovery or an optional UTV adventure.
02The passage
Capitol Reef & Bryce
Watch the earth change mile by mile.
The road to Bryce crosses Capitol Reef's cliffs, canyons and domes. By morning, Bryce Canyon's hoodoos catch the light in thousands of shapes and colors.
03The cathedral
Zion
Choose the trail, the shuttle or simply the view.
Two nights in Springdale place you at Zion's doorstep. Join your Tour Captain for a walk, use the park shuttle to explore independently or slow the day all the way down.
04The horizon
Grand Canyon
Arrive for sunset. Return with an expert.
The first encounter is pure spectacle. The next day brings context—geology, plants, human history and the option to step below the rim on the Bright Angel Trail.
05The finale
Route 66 & Las Vegas
Americana by day. A polished finale by night.
Historic Seligman adds neon, motels and Route 66 character before Las Vegas brings one final change of scale—and a farewell dinner together.
Why Now Journey
Close enough to feel it.
Canyon country rewards access, flexibility and human scale. Your Tour Captain and local experts handle the moving pieces while the group remains small enough for genuine conversation and unhurried discovery.
The familiar park-tour formula
- Large coaches and long boarding lines
- Photo stops built around the crowd
- One pace for every guest
- Hotels chosen around bus logistics
The Now Journey difference
- An authentic small group of up to 16 guests
- Four-wheel-drive discovery in Moab
- Guided experiences balanced with personal time
- Well-located stays and a Tour Captain who knows the road
The Complete Journey
10 days / 9 nights
Five Utah parks. One Grand Canyon.
A thoughtful route through Utah and Arizona, paced with meaningful leisure and a celebratory Las Vegas finale.
Day 1Welcome to Moab
Arrive at Moab Canyonlands Airport or Grand Junction and meet your included transfer to the Moab area. After time to settle in, join your Tour Captain for an introductory Discovery Walk, welcome reception and dinner.
Your day includes
- Arrival transfer from CNY or GJT
- Tour Captain Discovery Walk
- Welcome reception and dinner
- Moab · 3 nights
Day 2Canyonlands & Arches by 4WD
Board capable four-wheel-drive vehicles for a full perspective on Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. Park admissions and the guided four-wheel-drive experience are included. Return to Moab with the later day at leisure.
Your day includes
- Canyonlands National Park
- Arches National Park
- Guided four-wheel-drive exploration
- Afternoon at leisure
Day 3Moab, Your Way
A full day at leisure invites you to relax, explore Moab or add a guided UTV excursion across the sandstone backcountry. Your Tour Captain can help with ideas and evening dining.
Optional experience
- Moab Rim UTV adventure from $445 per person
- Choose a relaxed or more adventurous route
- Subject to availability and local conditions
Day 4Capitol Reef to Bryce Canyon
Leave Moab and travel toward Bryce Canyon by way of Capitol Reef National Park. The scenic drive reveals cliffs, canyons and domes, with a stop for lunch at your own expense before continuing to the Bryce Canyon area.
Your day includes
- Scenic Capitol Reef passage
- Tour Captain interpretation
- Bryce Canyon area · 1 night
- Hosted dinner according to selected package
Day 5Bryce Canyon & Springdale
Explore Bryce Canyon from above and below, taking in the hoodoos, rim views and extraordinary color. After time for lunch at your own expense, continue to Springdale at the entrance to Zion National Park.
Your day includes
- Bryce Canyon exploration
- Rim and canyon perspectives
- Springdale · 2 nights
- Hosted dinner according to selected package
Day 6Zion National Park
Spend the day inside Zion National Park. Walk with your Tour Captain or explore independently using the park's shuttle system, choosing the stops and pace that suit you.
Your day includes
- Zion National Park admission
- Tour Captain-led walk option
- Time to explore independently
- Evening at leisure
Day 7Welcome to the Grand Canyon
Travel through changing ecosystems and gain roughly 6,000 feet in elevation on the way to the South Rim. Settle into your hotel, then meet the canyon in the changing light of sunset.
Your day includes
- Scenic drive through multiple ecozones
- Grand Canyon sunset experience
- Grand Canyon area · 2 nights
- Hosted dinner according to selected package
Day 8Grand Canyon Discovery
An expert local guide brings the South Rim's geology, plants and human story into focus. Depending on trail conditions and your comfort, you may choose an optional descent on the Bright Angel Trail or remain on the rim. An optional helicopter flight may also be available.
Your day includes
- Expert-guided South Rim exploration
- Optional Bright Angel Trail walk
- Time to explore independently
- Optional helicopter flight from $299
Day 9Route 66 & Las Vegas
Follow the historic road to Seligman, Arizona, with its original motels, general store and Route 66 character. Continue to Las Vegas for time at leisure before a farewell dinner with your Tour Captain.
Your day includes
- Historic Route 66 and Seligman
- Farewell dinner
- Las Vegas · 1 night
Day 10Depart Las Vegas
Your Journey concludes after breakfast. Add a Las Vegas airport transfer for $55 per person or make your own way to LAS. A Las Vegas extension can also be arranged on request.
Before you go
- Daily breakfast included
- Optional LAS transfer · $55 per person
- Optional Las Vegas extension
What is included
The details, handled.
Your proposal confirms the exact inclusions for the hotel package you select. These are the essentials built into every Great American Canyonlands Journey.
Authentic small group
Travel with up to 16 guests—small enough for personal attention, flexible movement and real conversation.
Arrival transfer
Included transfer to the Moab area from Moab Canyonlands Airport or Grand Junction on Day 1.
Guided park discoveries
Park admissions, Tour Captain hosting, expert local interpretation and the four-wheel-drive exploration described in the itinerary.
Nine hotel nights
Well-located stays in Moab, the Bryce Canyon area, Springdale, the Grand Canyon area and Las Vegas.
Daily breakfast
Breakfast is included each morning, served according to the style and setting of each property.
Hosted dining
Welcome and farewell moments anchor the Journey; additional included dinners are confirmed with your selected package.
Customary gratuities
Customary gratuities for the included Journey services are handled, so the experience remains gracious and uncomplicated.
No on-tour upselling
Optional experiences are clearly identified in advance. Your Tour Captain is there to host, not to sell.
Plan separately
Airfare, lunches and dinners described as at leisure, optional UTV and helicopter experiences, personal purchases, travel insurance and the optional Day 10 Las Vegas airport transfer are not included.
Where you stay
Five stays, each part of the story.
From a red-rock ranch setting to the calm of the Four Seasons, each stay is selected for comfort and access to the landscape around it.
Moab · 3 nights
Sorrel River Ranch Resort, Red Cliffs Lodge or similar
A comfortable base for Canyonlands, Arches and a full day to make Moab your own.
Bryce Canyon area · 1 night
Bryce Canyon Resort or similar
A practical high-desert stay positioned for the Journey's Bryce Canyon discovery.
Springdale · 2 nights
Hampton Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express or similar
Stay at Zion's gateway, close to the park shuttle and Springdale's easy-going rhythm.
Grand Canyon area · 2 nights
The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon, El Tovar or similar
Two nights create time for sunset, expert interpretation and your own perspective on the South Rim.
Las Vegas · 1 night
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas or similar
A refined, quiet finale with the energy of Las Vegas within easy reach.
The named properties represent the planned hotel collection. Comparable hotels may be used when availability or operating conditions require it; final assignments are confirmed before departure.
Dates & Prices
Choose your season in the Southwest.
Published pricing is per guest. Request a personalized Journey Proposal for current availability, room details and the package that fits you best.
Remaining published departures2026
$8,379 per guest
$8,379 per guest
$8,379 per guest
Published departures2027
$8,379 per guest
$8,379 per guest
$8,379 per guest
$8,379 per guest
$8,679 per guest
$8,679 per guest
$8,679 per guest
$8,379 per guest
$8,379 per guest
$8,379 per guest
$8,379 per guest
Dates, prices and availability are subject to confirmation. Your Journey Proposal provides the current details for your selected departure.
Guest reviews
The proof is in the way guests remember it.
Across Now Journey departures, guests consistently mention thoughtful planning, personal service, beautiful stays and the feeling of being genuinely cared for.
“It was perfection from beginning to end.”Esther P., Now Journey guest
“We all were made to feel special, almost like royalty, with personal service and seamless check-ins at our gorgeous hotels.”
Teresa C.“Now Journey did an exceptional job planning and we even got surprises along the way.”
Tammy A.Frequently asked questions
The practical details.
If your question is not answered here, request a proposal and a Journey specialist will help with the details.
How many guests travel on this Journey?
The Great American Canyonlands is designed for an authentic small group of up to 16 guests.
How active is the Journey?
Expect uneven terrain, steps into coaches and four-wheel-drive vehicles, and periods of walking or standing that may reach three hours. Many park days allow you to choose a gentler or more active pace.
Where does the Journey begin and end?
The Journey begins in Moab, Utah, and ends in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fly into Moab Canyonlands Airport (CNY) or Grand Junction (GJT), and depart from Las Vegas (LAS).
Are airport transfers included?
Your Day 1 arrival transfer from CNY or GJT to the Moab area is included. The Day 10 Las Vegas airport transfer is optional at $55 per person, or you may make your own arrangements.
Which national parks are included?
The itinerary visits Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks, then continues to the Grand Canyon's South Rim.
Are the UTV and helicopter experiences included?
No. The Moab UTV adventure is offered from $445 per person and the Grand Canyon helicopter experience from $299, subject to availability, weather and operating conditions.
Which dinners are included?
The welcome and farewell dining moments are part of the hosted Journey. Additional included dinners vary by the package you select and are itemized clearly in your Journey Proposal.
Are the named hotels guaranteed?
The named properties are the planned collection. Comparable hotels may be used when availability or operating conditions require it, with final assignments confirmed before departure.
The canyon country is calling.
See the West at human scale.
Tell us your preferred departure, room needs and travel style. We will send a personalized Journey Proposal with current availability and complete details.