Arizona Holidays

Day 1 : Las Vegas, Nevada

Arrive into Las Vegas early evening and enjoy the city as it becomes alive with its famous neon lights. Love it, or hate it Vegas has got to be seen to be believed.

Day 2 : Kingman, Arizona

Distance: 106 miles

You will be collected from your Las Vegas hotel after breakfast and transferred to the motorhome depot where the friendly staff will show you around your motorhome and answer any questions you may have. It's then time to hit the road. On route to your first stop in Kingman, known as The Heart of Route 66, be sure to take a paddle steamer cruise on Lake Mead and a tour of the passageways deep in the bowels of Hoover Dam. Completed in 1935 this dam was the largest in the world at the time, now this National Historic Landmark stores enough water to irrigate 2 million acres and is a major tourist attraction. 

At an elevation of 3,300 feet, Kingman is a charming nostalgic Route 66 town crammed with historic buildings and quirky Route 66 attractions. Pop into Mr. D'z 1950's Route 66 Diner for a chilled Root Beer and huge ice cream sundae before you hook up for the evening. 

Days 3 - 4 : Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Distance: 167 miles

Cruise in the shadow of the Aquarius and Juniper Mountains today on route to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - The Grand Canyon. Be sure to break your journey in the slightly weird and sleepy Route 66 town of Seligman.

At the Grand Canyon you'll be camping amid the stunning scenery of the most beautiful natural phenomena on earth. Enjoy hikes for all abilities from the south rim, or a helicopter trip to the remote north rim. Be sure to rise early on your full day here and experience sunrise over the Grand Canyon, it's sure to be one of the highlights of your motorhome holiday. 

Days 5 - 6 : Lake Powell, Arizona/Utah

Distance: 142 miles

Travel through the Painted Desert, to your next stop Lake Powell. Located in Glen Canyon Recreational area, this man-made 186 mile long lake offers sandy beaches and cool-blue water against a backdrop of dramatic red-rock scenery. Jump on a boat trip to Rainbow Bridge, or explore many of its canyons and sand dunes. With a shoreline longer than the whole western coast of the continental United States, Lake Powell offers adventure for everyone. Nearby, on Navajo Land you'll discover Antelope Canyon one of the most photographed Slot Canyons in the USA.

Let Bon Voyage book your place on a sunrise tour to this incredible place. The views in Lower Antelope Canyon change constantly as the sun moves across the sky, filtering lights softly across the stone walls. These ever-moving sun angles bounce light back and forth across the narrow canyon’s walls, creating a dazzling display of colour, light, and shadow. 

Day 7 : Monument Valley, Utah/Arizona

Distance: 110 miles

Rise early today and journey east to Monument Valley. Straddling the border of Utah and Arizona, you'll get a feeling of deja vu as you cruise through this valley. For decades it's been the setting for famous western movies and was the legendary Hollywood director, John Ford's favourite movie back drop.

Monument Valley is an area of monolithic sandstone rock formations that rise majestically from the desert floor. With some towering 1,000 feet from the desert floor, they create a truly amazing desert landscape which is extra magical at sunrise and sunset. Take time out here to explore the valley and learn about its myths and legends from a Navajo guide. Bon Voyage can pre-book this experience for you. Tonight you'll set up camp in the very heart of this awe-inspiring location. 

Days 8 - 9 : Moab & Canyonlands, Utah

Distance: 155 miles

Just when you think the landscapes can't possibly get any better. They do. It's wall to wall scenery today en route to your two night stop in Moab in the heart of the Utah's Canyonlands Country. Most of Utah lies on a plateau some 4,000 feet above sea level and the geology of this region gives rise to an amazing variety of landscapes, shapes and colours. Spend your time here exploring Arches and Canyonlands National Park, as well as the lesser-known but still truly magnificent, Dead Horse State Park. Moab is also a popular base for white rafting along the Colorado River. Bon Voyage can pre-book this and other exciting outdoor activities for you in this region. Your base for these two nights is a stunning location convenient to all the national and state parks in this area. 

Day 10 : Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

Distance: 153 miles

Hit the wide open roads today for your next overnight stop at Capitol Reef National Park, in the heart of Utah. It's pretty much scenic highways all the way. Be sure to pull over and explore Goblin State Park. This strange and colourful landscape is filled with bizarre rock formations that look like a huge gathering of goblins.

Your visit to Capitol Reef National Park guarantees a surreal adventure. Drive alongside the massive sandstone formations and towering arches. Park up your motorhome and discover ancient writings and remote Slot Canyons. Enjoy gentle hikes along trails that ascend to view points above natural bridges and other scenic wonders. 

Days 11 - 12 : Bryce National Park, Utah

Distance: 86 miles

Leave the Canyonlands behind and journey in your home on wheels via Capitol Reef National Park to Bryce National Park via Scenic Byway 12 - one of America's most dramatic scenic drives.

Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks are the book-ends to this amazing road which also includes access to two of Utah's state parks, The Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, and Boulder Mountain in the Dixie National Forest, which is North America's highest wooded plateau.

Once in Bryce National Park be sure visit Fairyland Point or enjoy a hike or horseback ride through Bryce Canyon. The drive along the rim of the horseshoe-shaped Bryce Amphitheater to Rainbow Point is an absolute must-do. In the evening don't miss the star-gazing programs usually held in the park.

Days 13 - 14 : Zion National Park, Utah

Distance: 99 miles

It's scenic highway all the way today to Zion National Park and its soaring sandstone monoliths. Zion is Utah's oldest national park and is know for its incredible canyons and jaw-dropping vistas. Arrive in the park early afternoon, park up the motorhome and enjoy a gentle hike to the Emerald Pools or Weeping Rock. For the more adventurous check out Angel's Landing or The Narrows. 

Day 15 : Las Vegas, Nevada

Distance: 164 miles

It's a short, easy drive back to Las Vegas today to drop off your motorhome in time for your early evening flight back home. If you feel in the need for yet more mind-blowing scenery, consider a slight detour and gentle drive through the flaming colours of Valley of The Fire State Park, Nevada. Want to stock up on some last minute shopping bargains instead? Head for the factory outlets at St. George, Utah, which you'll pass on the route back to Las Vegas.

This is the end of your adventure but doesn't have to be the end of your holiday. Perhaps you may want to extend your stay and spend more time in Las Vegas or maybe travel to San Francisco for some sightseeing before heading back home.

Call the USA travel specialists at Bon Voyage to discuss your perfect Pre-Planned Motorhome Holiday - America's Canyonlands adventure.