
1 / 107 Day National Parks Tour from Las Vegas to San Francisco via Grand Canyon with Camping
About this activity
A week-long road journey connecting five iconic U.S. national parks—Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Death Valley, and Yosemite—departing Las Vegas and ending in San Francisco with nights spent camping under desert and mountain skies. This itinerary compresses some of America's most dramatic landscapes into a single immersive adventure, combining guided exploration with authentic backcountry stays.
This is an incredible 7 day adventure with an opportunity to see so many of America's National Parks and Native Lands. You will enjoy Zion, Bryce, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon as well as Death Valley and Yosemite. This is truly a trip that you will remember forever.
Highlights
- ✓Hike rim trails and viewpoints at Grand Canyon's vast geological layers
- ✓Explore Zion's red rock canyons and iconic formations like The Narrows approach
- ✓Camp in or near Bryce Canyon's hoodoo forests and Yosemite's granite wilderness
- ✓Visit Antelope Canyon's sculpted slot canyons and Monument Valley's tribal lands
- ✓Drive Death Valley's otherworldly salt flats and badlands
- ✓Sunrise and sunset experiences at multiple national park vantage points
Insider tips
- ★Book well ahead during peak season (May–September); spring and fall offer moderate crowds and comfortable temperatures for camping
- ★Layer clothing year-round—high desert areas experience dramatic temperature swings between day and night
- ★Bring a headlamp or torch for evening camp activities; many sites have minimal ambient light
- ★Request dietary requirements when booking; camp meals are typically communal, and options may be limited in remote areas
Good to know
- •Accommodation includes camping—bring or rent a sleeping bag, and expect basic facilities (pit toilets or shared bathrooms common in national parks)
- •Tour involves extended daily driving (4–6 hours typical); some sections on unpaved roads in Monument Valley
- •Comfortable hiking shoes essential; trails range from easy walks to moderately strenuous (2–5 miles daily)
- •Limited cell service in many areas; download offline maps and plan connectivity needs in advance
- •Tour operates year-round but weather varies; summer heat in Death Valley and winter snow in Yosemite affect conditions
Who it's for
Best time to visit
May through October offers the most comfortable camping weather and full access to all parks, though summer (June–August) brings peak crowds and heat in Death Valley. Spring (April–May) and fall (September–October) provide ideal balances of weather, visibility, and smaller tourist volumes.











