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We know you have always wanted to take a tour of the Grand Canyon. You are not alone in that desire, and every year millions of people make the trek to Page, Arizona to explore one of the most iconic national parks on earth. The Grand Canyon is considered to be one of the most beautiful and unique spaces on the face of the earth, and because of this notoriety you will probably find more than a few people exploring  the same place that you are,  taking pictures and hiking. There are different times of year that will have more or less people than others, but no matter what you will probably not be alone in the park. The best way to make the most of your Grand Canyon experience is to plan ahead, and research the options that you have for fun when you get there. The further in advance you can plan your activities for the day in the park, the more fun you will have because you are not simply following crowds in order to do what they do. The Grand Canyon has many hiking trails, helicopter tours, donkey rides, guided walks and photo areas, and if you are not familiar with the area then you might miss some great stuff unless you plan ahead. You also may be surprised at the driving distance from your starting city. If you are beginning in Las Vegas, it is about 4.5 hours drive to the park, all through the desert. Desert driving is not like driving in populated areas, and gets very boring quickly because the scenery looks pretty much the same the whole way. If you are not familiar with driving in these conditions, it may be a good idea to let the driving up to someone like

Every year millions of visitors come from all over the world to visit Las Vegas. Generally they will be booking vacations somewhere between a few days to a week, and they will try to see as much of the offerings of Las Vegas entertainment as possible while they are here. They will try to eat at several different restaurants, visit several casinos and see different shows. One of the things that they will usually realize pretty quickly is that almost all of the entertainment in Las Vegas is indoors, and for outdoor enthusiasts you may find that there is not a lot to do. This is where the proximity of Las Vegas to many national parks comes in handy, and can make your trip to Las Vegas far more of an adventure than you might have expected. Outdoor enthusiasts will want to schedule at least a few days out of their trip to get away from the city and to experience the unbelievable and beautiful national parks that are within a half day drive of the city. There are about five parks that are all tourable within a few hours drive, and if you book a multiple day tour with us you will visit them all. If you book a seven day tour you will visit just about every national park and protected space in the area, but most will choose our three day tour and see a smaller variety. So what is included in a multi-park tour of national parks from Las Vegas? You will get transportation from your hotel or a pickup location in the city to all of the parks on the schedule. This will include admission to all the parks, as well as a personal tour guide for your group. Our guides are not just drivers

Tours of Death Valley during the summer can be uncomfortable, and the temperatures can actually get so high that it is not safe to stay outside for very long. During these times, we will generally change the way that we present our tours of the area so that our patrons spend more time inside the van than out in the elements. There are times when the area gets so hot that we decide to cancel tours all together until it cools down a little, just because out guest's safety is the most important thing to us. But what is interesting is that Death Valley does not change that much visually from summer to winter, and the only real difference is the heat itself. In the springtime you will probably see more wildflowers than you will at other times of year, but if you were to choose between winter and summer for a Death Valley tour, we would suggest winter. During that time, the temperatures outside are pleasant and potentially a little chilly, which makes for perfect weather for hiking and exploration. If you are going to try to get a real up close look at the topography and plants of the area, winter is the time to do it. In the winter our tours are changed to present our guests with more time outside exploring the unique aspects of the different areas, instead of just viewing them from the bus and for short exploration times. So what is the weather like in Death Valley in the winter? Believe it or not, it will generally be 10 to 15 degrees colder than it is in Las Vegas at any point. This means that if it is getting down into the 40's as the sun is gong down in the city, you

Tours of the Grand Canyon leaving from Las Vegas can be very different in the winter and summer. Most people who are planning this type of tour will have lots of questions about everything from the weather and expected temperatures to snow.  While the Grand Canyon may be more stable in weather from season to season than you are used to on the east coast, there is still seasonality in the area that can make the experience quite different from summer to winter. That being said, winter tours of the Grand Canyon are a wonderful experience that are just a little cooler than you can expect in the summer. We offer Grand Canyon tours year round in two different versions. We offer a private tour that visits only the Grand Canyon with your group and no outsiders, and we also offer tours of the Grand Canyon as part of our multi-park tours as well. On these tours, you will be part of a diverse group of travelers that will visit multiple national parks like Zion Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Monument Valley. Depending on the length of the tour, you may also visit numerous other national parks and protected spaces. We prefer to treat our guests to these longer versions of tours because the amount of time it takes to travel from Las Vegas to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is almost a half day. This means that if we are only going to visit the Grand Canyon for a limited amount of time, we are spending almost as much time driving as exploring. Instead, we prefer to do a "tour loop" which visits parks in succession based upon not only their distance from Las Vegas but also their distance from each other. These multi-day tours will usually visit

Antelope Canyon is one of the most intriguing places on earth. It is visually unlike anything that exists on the planet, a slot canyon that has been carved over thousands of years through the sandstone floor of the rock by flash flooding. Rain from different parts of the desert collect and flow quickly through the area, ultimately following the same path over and over again and deepening the carved canyon every time they pass through. Because the canyon was carved by flash flooding and not by continually flowing water, there is a danger that goes along with touring the canyon. Flash flooding comes without warning, and can sweep away and kill anyone in the canyon when it happens. For this reason there have been numerous steps taken to insure the safety of guests, including safety railings and other aspects that can allow people to hold on if water was to rush through. The most important safety feature is that they do not allow tours by any group that is not certified as understanding the dangers, and will not allow tours of any kind if there is a possibility of a flash flood in the area. This means any rainfall at all within about a five mile radius of the canyon, which is continually observed by both the National Weather Service and by Navajo Nation who operate the canyon tours. We prefer to do Antelope Canyon tours as part of multiple park tours. The reason for this is that the weather is unpredictable, and it is almost impossible to know if you will be able to tour the park on the day that you want to, when making plans in advance. You really only know on the morning of the day you plan to visit if you are going to be

If you have ever seen photographs that were taken at Antelope Canyon, or videos, you probably want to go there and experience it for yourself. It is one of the most unique visual experiences in the world and cannot be had anywhere else. Antelope Canyon itself is a slot canyon that was cut by flash flood water over thousands of years, which ultimately means that you can walk through the canyon on the floor, where in most canyons a river or flowing water is going to be present. Without the flowing water that created the slot canyon, you end up with an  eerie crack in the earth that you are able to move though, with huge sandstone walls on each side. This feature also makes the canyon quite dangerous if it is not approached carefully, and there have been several significant losses of life there in the past century. After all, the canyon was created by flash flood water, which ultimately means that any time a flash flood happens it is still being constructed. The very nature of flash flooding is that it can happen without warning and take you by surprise, which is why no tours are allowed if there is any chance of this happening. Flash flooding can occur from rainfall that happens beyond eyesight areas and up to five miles away, so ultimately tours are only allowed during times when there is absolutely no chance of rain in the vicinity. This is monitored by by the National Weather Service and independent weather services provided by Navajo Nation, who operate the canyon territory. If there is the slightest chance of rain in the area, all tours are cancelled for the safety of any group in the canyon. Tours are also only allowed to be guided by licensed groups

Las Vegas is one of the most popular tourist locations on earth to visit, but unfortunately it is also a completely inhospitable climate that most people are not prepared for. If you come here during the summer, the heat can be unbearable. If you come ere during the winter, you might find it surprisingly cold and be unprepared because you thought it was always hot. As a result of the casinos realizing a long time ago that the comfort of their guests was paramount, they began working on ways to entertain you without ever having you leave the properties, or go outside. This keeps you in the casinos longer, and keeps you gambling. Many people will get sick of the indoor atmosphere after a while, and will start looking for things outdoors to do. Las Vegas is uniquely positioned in the desert, which gives you access to some amazing places that have to be seen to be believed. All you ave to do is know where to look and know how to get there. We offer tours of national parks and protected spaces that are within driving distance of our Las Vegas headquarters. Some of our tours are short, one-day adventures that only visit a single park and others are multiple-day excursions that allow you to experience a wide variety of locations that are within the desert environment. Each protected space is unique and offers it's own flavor and scenery, so if there is something in particular that you are seeking it might be a good idea to contact us directly before you arrange a tour and ask our representatives for advice of the best area for you. One of the most unique areas in the world and our suggestion if you have a few days to spare from your

Las Vegas vacations are unique. It is one of the only cities where the overwhelming majority of things to do are inside, and occur without even stepping out into the sunlight for even a minute. It is a 24 hour city, and generally exists in climate controlled spaces where people move from casino to casino without ever leaving air conditioning. This is really because the heat in Las Vegas can be pretty overwhelming if you are not used to it, and in the winter it can actually get pretty cold. Most visitors are unprepared for these types of extremes, and ultimately are a little uncomfortable when they get here. As a result, almost the entire city has come inside, with nearly everyone ignoring the beauty of the landscapes that surround the city. Within only a few hours drive you can experience some of the most beautiful and diverse desert landscapes in the world, and if you go during the right time of year you will be completely comfortable when you do it. One of the best suggestions for one-day tours from Las Vegas that will allow you to experience some of the unique topography of the open desert is Death Valley National Park. This area boasts having recorded the highest air temperature ever at 134 degrees, and the summers will generally have more than a few days that come close to that mark. You can also find temperatures regularly over 110 during the summer months, which can be quite uncomfortable and even dangerous for some people. This is why the summer versions of the one-day Death Valley tours that we offer are different than the winter ones, which can allow more outdoor time and exploring without worrying about overheating.  This is a concern in the summers, and as a result

Are you planning a trip to Las Vegas, or are you in Las Vegas right now and want a break from all of the neon lights and gambling? We have the perfect solution to give you a little bit of a taste of the incredibly diverse types of landscapes you can find in the desert, and it is located only a few hours drive from the city. For those who do not live here, it is probably a much better idea for us to drive you than for you to try renting a car and driving yourself, because desert driving is unique and can actually be a bit dangerous if you are not familiar with it. The scenery looks pretty much the same for hours, and it can get boring which tires you out pretty quickly. Also, there are large areas of desert that do not have cell service so breakdowns can be a very difficult experience if one were to happen. For these reasons, a tour of Death Valley is best left up to the professionals, and we can provide you with a unique experience unlike any other! Death Valley is one of the most unique places on earth, with one of the harshest climates in the world as well. There is almost no rainfall here, and the summer temperatures can reach as high as 120 degrees or more. The highest ground air temperature ever recorded was seen here at more than 134 degrees! This means that the plants and animals that call this place home have had to adapt their bodies to be able to survive, and as a result we get to see species that cannot be found anywhere else. In some places the desert floor looks like another planet with almost no foliage or animals at

For visitors to Las Vegas who may be interested in taking a tour to one of the most interesting places in the world, and possibly taking a break from all the neon and glittering lights, we suggest Death Valley.  If you are not familiar with Death Valley National Park, it is located only a few hours drive from Las Vegas and it is one of the hottest and most inhospitable places on the planet. Does this mean you should avoid it? Of course not. Death Valley is a unique place, one that has a landscape that actually looks like another planet in places due to the fact that it has almost not foliage or signs of life at all, while only a mile or so away you can find a wildly diverse grouping of unique plants and animals. It is a mistake to think that Death Valley has no life (probably because of the name,) when there is actually a great deal of species that have simply adapted to the extreme conditions. Plants are shorter and lower to the ground, and animals are adapted to be able to withstand extreme temperatures without water for long periods of time, but to think that there is nothing there is completely wrong. It represents a place where you can see things that are unlike everywhere else on the planet, and if you do it during the right time of year you won't even be uncomfortable! Winter is the best time to visit Death Valley on a tour, because the temperatures during the summer months are so extreme that touring the location can become difficult. With summer temperatures sometimes approaching 120 degrees or even hotter, it is actually difficult to enjoy the area. You can only exit the vans for short periods of time