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Day 1: Arrival in Las Vegas

• Morning/Afternoon: Arrival at Las Vegas Aiport and pick-up of your rental car.

• Evening: Overnight in a 5-star hotel on the Strip.

Day 2: The wonders of the Grand Canyon

• Morning: The southern entrance is the most famous, especially for its panoramic views of an extraordinary and beautiful landscape. The "Rim Trail", 12.5 miles long, runs along the edge of the Grand Canyon and offers you about fifteen viewpoints, each one providing a unique viewing experience.

• Afternoon: The Bright Angel Point offers a spectacular view of the North face of the Grand Canyon. It is also here that you can start one of the most famous hikes into the canyon on Bright Angel Trail. It is not uncommon to experience a surreal feeling of perspective whilst descending into the depths of this natural masterpiece.

• Evening: Overnight in a lodge in the national park.

Day 3: Page, Arizona

• Morning: Drive to Page, located on the shores of beautiful Lake Powell, is very new. It was not built until 1957, initially for the workers constructing the Glen Canyon Dam. Finished in 1966, the dam gave birth to Lake Powell and now provides hydroelectric power to millions of people across seven states.

• Afternoon: Discover Page and its area, a destination not to be missed for its spectacular scenery. A marvel in the American West, Lake Powell’s blue waters penetrate sandy creeks and deep trenches dominated by towering red rock cliffs.

• Evening: Overnight in a boat.

Day 4 & 5: Lake Powell and its surroundings

• Morning: the region offers a wide variety of landscapes and outdoor activities. For water sport enthusiasts, you can practice wakeboarding, rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding or water skiing. By land, take the hiking trails of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and don't miss the Horseshoe Bend. If you prefer a bird’s eye view, take a helicopter or plane to get breathtaking scenery.

• Afternoon: One must see landmark of the region is Antelope Canyon. The colors are constantly changing as the sun moves across the sky. (Antelope Canyon is a protected landmark; attendance is limited and requires booking in advance. Extra charges apply).

• Evening: Overnights in a boat.

Day 6: Monument Valley

• Morning: Drive to Monument Valley, in the heart of Indian Territory on the Utah/Arizona border. The valley offers a desert landscape with red sandstone formations and imposing mounds. A stop at the Visitor Center is a must. From there, you can enjoy incredible panoramic views, with the park’s three most famous rock formations in the distance: West Mitten Butte, East Mitten Butte and Merrick Butte.

• Afternoon: Take the Valley Drive (or "17 Mile Loop"), a trail that winds its way through the heart of the valley. Along the way, magnificent viewpoints around every bend; such as Elephant Butte and Totem Pole. The most popular stop is John Ford's Point. The entire route takes about 2 hours but is worth every minute (including time for several photo stops).

• Evening: Overnight in the valley.

Day 7: Moab

• Morning: Drive to Moab, a typical town in east-central Utah, mainly known for its proximity to incredible expanses of red rock covering several thousand square miles. Outside the city, you will find a few river front ranches surrounded by beautiful canyons. Wild West atmosphere guaranteed!

• Afternoon: White water rafting excursions are organized on the more intense part of the river called Fisher Towers. For a more tranquil experience you can explore Westwater Canyon and Cataract Canyons by canoe, kayak or paddle. On land, you can mountain bike, hike, or take 4x4 excursions for an adrenaline pumping way to explore the surrounding area. An endless supply of trails will lead you to hidden streams and waterfalls in the heart of the desert. E.G: Mill Creek, Negro Bill Canyon and Professor Creek.

• Evening: Overnight in a lodge set on the banks of the Colorado River.

Day 8: Arches National Park

• Morning: To the north of Moab, the Arches National Park, one of the most famous and astonishing of the country, covers 190 mi². It gets its name for the large, natural, sandstone arches, of which the park contains the largest number in the world. You will find no less than 2,000 arches, of varying shapes, sizes and placement.

• Afternoon: Numerous hiking trails will allow you to admire these formations with viewpoints from both, near and far. Don't miss Delicate Arch, the most famous, as well as The Window, a series of four arches.

• Evening: Overnight in a lodge set on the banks of the Colorado River.

Day 9: Canyonlands National Park

• Morning: Canyonlands National Park is the largest park in Utah. It invites you to explore a desert of innumerable canyons and wonderfully shaped mounds carved by the Colorado River and its tributaries. The rivers divide the park into three areas: Island in the Sky, The Needles and The Maze. These areas share a primitive desert atmosphere, but each offers different possibilities for adventure.

• Afternoon: Island in the Sky is the most accessible from Moab and is home to the impressive Mesa Arch. The sunrise is worth the detour! The picturesque road offers many spectacular views. Hiking trails and 4WD-only roads provide exclusive access to the backcountry. Located right next to Canyonlands, Dead Horse Point State Park offers the best views of the winding Colorado River.

• Evening: Overnight in a lodge set on the banks of the Colorado River.

Day 10: Capitol Reef National Park

• Morning: Drive to Capitol Reef National Park located in south-central Utah, in the heart of Red Rock Country. This hidden gem is filled with cliffs, colorful canyons, and monoliths. It encompasses the Waterpocket Fold, a narrow ridge on the earth nearly 65 million years old, that stretches almost 100 miles. Capitol Reef offers wide panoramas of rocky landscapes and blue skies. Visit Fruita, a remnant of an abandoned Mormon colony from the mid 1800’s.

• Afternoon: Then, you can take the Scenic Drive and enjoy breathtaking views. Once at the end of this scenic road, you can take Capitol Gorge, a 2-mile trail surrounded by a canyon with breathtaking rock faces. A short hike will bring you to Pioneer Register, where you can see the names of miners and historic settlers inscribed on the canyon walls. Finally, hike the Hickman Bridge Trail which leads to a spectacular natural arch.

• Evening: Overnight in a ranch.

Day 11: Cathedral Valley

• Morning: The loop through Cathedral Valley follows a long dirt road for about 70 miles. It begins and ends on Highway 24 which is the main paved road through Capitol Reef. The first area you will cross is Bentonite Hills, a lunar landscape alternating shades of white, red and sometimes purple. Don't miss the Upper Cathedral Valley Overlook.

• Afternoon: Take the road again to reach the foot of the first monoliths. Here, the Cathedral's Trail, will allow you to admire these magnificent formations. Next stop, Gypsum Sinkhole, formed by groundwater that has dissolved a plug of gypsum buried in the ground. You will then join Temple of The Moon and Temple of The Sun, two massive monoliths. Finally, not far from the Temple of The Sun is your last stop: Glass Mountain, a large, exposed mound of shiny selenite crystals.

• Evening: Overnight in a ranch.

Day 12: Bryce Canyon National Park

• Morning: Drive to Bryce Canyon, a 14,502-hectare limestone plateau shaped by eons of wind and rain. It is the scenery and its famous hoodoos, irregular “fairy chimneys” in various hues, that make Bryce Canyon so unique. While hiking the vast network of ranger trails you will come face to face with thriving wildlife, ancient lakes, forests and arid ecosystems.

• Afternoon: The main road runs along an immense natural amphitheater; passing many of the most famous viewpoints, for breathtaking photo opportunities of the amazing stone spires: Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point and Bryce Point. Another must, is a stop at Fairyland Point, one of the most beautiful views of the park.

• Evening: Overnight in a lodge in the national park.

Day 13: Zion National Park

• Morning: Drive to Zion, the oldest park in the state of Utah. Zion is known as a hiking paradise.The Narrows, is a must-see trail, giving you a unique view from within the canyon. The path follows the Virgin River through deep gorges at the bottom of the Zion Valley. Gorges which it carved over the course of centuries past.

• Afternoon: You can take a trail along the Virgin River, which flows into bright green natural pools, earning it the name Emerald Pool. Depending on the season, you may see numerous waterfalls along the way. Another option is to take the 6-mile-long Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, which winds through the national park. You can make 9 stops between the Visitor Center and the Temple of Sinawava enjoying views of Great White Throne and Angels Landing.

• Evening: Overnight in an unique deluxe tent.