Day Trip to Zion National Park from Las Vegas: Small-Group Scenic Tour
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10–11 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people in average fitness—able to stand, walk short paved or packed-dirt trails and tolerate a full day of travel.
Overview
Leave the Strip for a full day in the sandstone amphitheater of Zion National Park. This small-group tour from Las Vegas covers the 163-mile drive, the Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel, scenic shuttle rides, short hikes and a picnic lunch—ideal for travelers who want iconic views without technical hiking.
Day Trip to Zion National Park from Las Vegas: Small-Group Scenic Tour
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You wake before dawn in Las Vegas, the Strip's neon cooling into a predawn hush, and climb into a small van with a handful of other travelers and a guide who knows the road and the rhythm of the canyon. The drive itself is an opening act: 163 miles across Nevada's scrub and into Utah's high desert, where the pavement narrows and the color of the earth deepens into the rust and cream layers that made Zion famous.
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Adventure Tips
Reconfirm your pickup
Call the operator within 48 hours of departure to confirm exact pickup time and hotel room details—pickup starts roughly 60 minutes before listed tour time.
Hydrate and carry layers
Bring at least 1–2 liters of water and a windproof layer—temperatures swing between desert heat and cool canyon shade.
Comfortable walking shoes
Expect paved viewpoints and short dirt trails; sturdy, closed-toe shoes make short walks and stairs easier.
Respect wildlife and closures
Keep distance from bighorn sheep and birds and follow ranger signage—off-trail wandering damages fragile desert soils.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bighorn sheep
- Golden eagle
History
The canyon walls are Navajo Sandstone formed in the Jurassic; Southern Paiute people have long cultural ties to the region and its water sources.
Conservation
Zion uses a shuttle system to reduce congestion in the valley—stick to marked trails and carry out trash to protect fragile desert soils and riparian corridors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Provides traction and comfort for short hikes, viewpoints and uneven surfaces.
Daypack with water
Carries water, snacks, layers and camera essentials for an all-day trip.
Sun protection (hat + sunscreen)
Necessary for exposed viewpoints and long periods outdoors in high desert sun.
summer specific
Light insulating layer
Useful for cool mornings and shaded canyon areas in spring/fall; winter may require heavier layers.
spring specific