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Colorful Canyons: Zion, Bryce & Grand Canyon With Your Grandchild

Program No. 8731RJ
From stunning landscapes and ancient geology to horseback riding and Native American art, set off on an adventure with your grandchild in the national parks of Utah and Arizona.
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GrandparentNational ParksOutdoor AdventuresOn the RoadAges 10 – 14
Length
8 days
Rating (5)
Activity Level
Starts at
2,949 / ADULT
1,549 / CHILD

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LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Showing Lodging & Meals For:
Jul 29, 2025 - Aug 05, 2025 (Las Vegas, NV to Kanab, UT)
Jun 17, 2025 - Jun 24, 2025 (Las Vegas, NV to Kanab, UT)
Jul 01, 2025 - Jul 08, 2025 (Las Vegas, NV to Kanab, UT)
Jul 15, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025 (Las Vegas, NV to Kanab, UT)
Jul 29, 2025 - Aug 05, 2025 (Las Vegas, NV to Kanab, UT)
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
7 Breakfasts
6 Lunches
6 Dinners
Total: 19 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Where You'll Stay
Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Las Vegas
A 7-minute walk from Las Vegas Premium Outlets South, this Las Vegas Strip hotel is 5 miles from the McCarran International Airport. All of the contemporary rooms offer custom-designed beds, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, desks, and free WiFi. Executive rooms and suites have separate living areas with pull-out sofas. Some have whirlpool tubs. A cooked-to-order breakfast is available (fee), and there's an American restaurant, a bar and 24/7 pantry. Guests can visit the fitness center, outdoor pool and whirlpool. Additional perks include meeting rooms, business center, plus a free Airport/area shuttle and parking.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hampton Inn & Suites - Zion National Park
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Springdale
The Hampton Inn & Suites Springdale/Zion National Park hotel is set amidst the towering red rock cliffs of Zion National Park. Discover the majesty of Zion from our great value hotel and enjoy easy access to quaint shops, dining and attractions. The Virgin River is located adjacent to the hotel, as are many interesting boutique shops and restaurants. Visit magnificent Zion National Park and explore the numerous hiking and biking trails, go camping or simply take your camera for some stunning photography.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bryce Canyon
The Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel features two four story towers accessing 164 luxurious guest rooms, interior corridors, a large lobby, business center, exercise facilities, guest laundry, complimentary breakfast buffet and nearby full service restaurant. The Bryce Canyon Grand also offers an enclosed courtyard offering guest privacy for the pool, whirlpool, and patio areas. We invite you to experience Bryce Canyon's newest and most luxurious accommodations and amenities with the best in western hospitality.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Grand Canyon National Park North Rim Cabins
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: North Rim
Wake up and go to sleep surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Grand Canyon! Enjoy the incredible experience of staying in cabins located near the edge of the Grand Canyon. It is the only accommodation located within the north rim portion of the National Park. This means they are in high demand and difficult to reserve so it gives you an even more extraordinary experience! At the Grand Canyon North Rim natural beauty and activities abound! Includes hiking, tours, canyon mule rides, birding and photo opportunities. The National Park Service (NPS) Visitor Center is located adjacent to your accommodations and the rangers offer a wide variety of interpretive programs throughout the the season. All NPS programs are free and you are welcome to attend during free time. Detailed program information is listed in the park's newspaper available at the entrance station or at the Visitor Center. For this program, we stay in historic log cabins that are nestled in the pines. Some of your meals are served in the Grand Canyon Lodge’s magnificent dining room that offers fine dining in a casual atmosphere with a western flair and an incredible view of the canyon with every bite! The Grand Canyon Lodge's rustic construction of limestone walls and timbered ceilings complements the North Rim's lush beauty. The Lodge offers peace and comfort to the North Rim visitor and is a National Historic Landmark. This beautiful facility is carved into the edge of the Grand Canyon's rim, with a massive view of the canyon and the plateau to the south. It feels as natural to the area as the surrounding woods and serves as a gathering point for those who have come to the canyon's northern edge. The lodge also contains a sun room, Cafe, saloon and a gift shop. Activities abound: hiking, tours, canyon mule rides and photo opportunities. The area also has a National Park Visitor Center, store, service station and laundromat.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hampton Inn & Suites - Kanab
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Kanab
Welcome to Hampton Inn Kanab, located in a scenic town just north of the Arizona state line. A popular filming location for TV and movie Westerns, downtown Kanab offers several festivals, marathons and Western-themed events throughout the year – just steps from the hotel. Relax in a comfortable guest room with a 42-inch HDTV, microwave, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, and desk with ergonomic chair. Connect your smartphone to free WiFi, and stretch out on the clean and fresh Hampton bed®. Our Kanab hotel also has connecting and accessible rooms.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Las Vegas
A 7-minute walk from Las Vegas Premium Outlets South, this Las Vegas Strip hotel is 5 miles from the McCarran International Airport. All of the contemporary rooms offer custom-designed beds, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, desks, and free WiFi. Executive rooms and suites have separate living areas with pull-out sofas. Some have whirlpool tubs. A cooked-to-order breakfast is available (fee), and there's an American restaurant, a bar and 24/7 pantry. Guests can visit the fitness center, outdoor pool and whirlpool. Additional perks include meeting rooms, business center, plus a free Airport/area shuttle and parking.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hampton Inn & Suites - Zion National Park
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Springdale
The Hampton Inn & Suites Springdale/Zion National Park hotel is set amidst the towering red rock cliffs of Zion National Park. Discover the majesty of Zion from our great value hotel and enjoy easy access to quaint shops, dining and attractions. The Virgin River is located adjacent to the hotel, as are many interesting boutique shops and restaurants. Visit magnificent Zion National Park and explore the numerous hiking and biking trails, go camping or simply take your camera for some stunning photography.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bryce Canyon
The Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel features two four story towers accessing 164 luxurious guest rooms, interior corridors, a large lobby, business center, exercise facilities, guest laundry, complimentary breakfast buffet and nearby full service restaurant. The Bryce Canyon Grand also offers an enclosed courtyard offering guest privacy for the pool, whirlpool, and patio areas. We invite you to experience Bryce Canyon's newest and most luxurious accommodations and amenities with the best in western hospitality.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Grand Canyon National Park North Rim Cabins
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: North Rim
Wake up and go to sleep surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Grand Canyon! Enjoy the incredible experience of staying in cabins located near the edge of the Grand Canyon. It is the only accommodation located within the north rim portion of the National Park. This means they are in high demand and difficult to reserve so it gives you an even more extraordinary experience! At the Grand Canyon North Rim natural beauty and activities abound! Includes hiking, tours, canyon mule rides, birding and photo opportunities. The National Park Service (NPS) Visitor Center is located adjacent to your accommodations and the rangers offer a wide variety of interpretive programs throughout the the season. All NPS programs are free and you are welcome to attend during free time. Detailed program information is listed in the park's newspaper available at the entrance station or at the Visitor Center. For this program, we stay in historic log cabins that are nestled in the pines. Some of your meals are served in the Grand Canyon Lodge’s magnificent dining room that offers fine dining in a casual atmosphere with a western flair and an incredible view of the canyon with every bite! The Grand Canyon Lodge's rustic construction of limestone walls and timbered ceilings complements the North Rim's lush beauty. The Lodge offers peace and comfort to the North Rim visitor and is a National Historic Landmark. This beautiful facility is carved into the edge of the Grand Canyon's rim, with a massive view of the canyon and the plateau to the south. It feels as natural to the area as the surrounding woods and serves as a gathering point for those who have come to the canyon's northern edge. The lodge also contains a sun room, Cafe, saloon and a gift shop. Activities abound: hiking, tours, canyon mule rides and photo opportunities. The area also has a National Park Visitor Center, store, service station and laundromat.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hampton Inn & Suites - Kanab
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Kanab
Welcome to Hampton Inn Kanab, located in a scenic town just north of the Arizona state line. A popular filming location for TV and movie Westerns, downtown Kanab offers several festivals, marathons and Western-themed events throughout the year – just steps from the hotel. Relax in a comfortable guest room with a 42-inch HDTV, microwave, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, and desk with ergonomic chair. Connect your smartphone to free WiFi, and stretch out on the clean and fresh Hampton bed®. Our Kanab hotel also has connecting and accessible rooms.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Las Vegas
A 7-minute walk from Las Vegas Premium Outlets South, this Las Vegas Strip hotel is 5 miles from the McCarran International Airport. All of the contemporary rooms offer custom-designed beds, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, desks, and free WiFi. Executive rooms and suites have separate living areas with pull-out sofas. Some have whirlpool tubs. A cooked-to-order breakfast is available (fee), and there's an American restaurant, a bar and 24/7 pantry. Guests can visit the fitness center, outdoor pool and whirlpool. Additional perks include meeting rooms, business center, plus a free Airport/area shuttle and parking.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hampton Inn & Suites - Zion National Park
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Springdale
The Hampton Inn & Suites Springdale/Zion National Park hotel is set amidst the towering red rock cliffs of Zion National Park. Discover the majesty of Zion from our great value hotel and enjoy easy access to quaint shops, dining and attractions. The Virgin River is located adjacent to the hotel, as are many interesting boutique shops and restaurants. Visit magnificent Zion National Park and explore the numerous hiking and biking trails, go camping or simply take your camera for some stunning photography.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bryce Canyon
The Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel features two four story towers accessing 164 luxurious guest rooms, interior corridors, a large lobby, business center, exercise facilities, guest laundry, complimentary breakfast buffet and nearby full service restaurant. The Bryce Canyon Grand also offers an enclosed courtyard offering guest privacy for the pool, whirlpool, and patio areas. We invite you to experience Bryce Canyon's newest and most luxurious accommodations and amenities with the best in western hospitality.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Grand Canyon National Park North Rim Cabins
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: North Rim
Wake up and go to sleep surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Grand Canyon! Enjoy the incredible experience of staying in cabins located near the edge of the Grand Canyon. It is the only accommodation located within the north rim portion of the National Park. This means they are in high demand and difficult to reserve so it gives you an even more extraordinary experience! At the Grand Canyon North Rim natural beauty and activities abound! Includes hiking, tours, canyon mule rides, birding and photo opportunities. The National Park Service (NPS) Visitor Center is located adjacent to your accommodations and the rangers offer a wide variety of interpretive programs throughout the the season. All NPS programs are free and you are welcome to attend during free time. Detailed program information is listed in the park's newspaper available at the entrance station or at the Visitor Center. For this program, we stay in historic log cabins that are nestled in the pines. Some of your meals are served in the Grand Canyon Lodge’s magnificent dining room that offers fine dining in a casual atmosphere with a western flair and an incredible view of the canyon with every bite! The Grand Canyon Lodge's rustic construction of limestone walls and timbered ceilings complements the North Rim's lush beauty. The Lodge offers peace and comfort to the North Rim visitor and is a National Historic Landmark. This beautiful facility is carved into the edge of the Grand Canyon's rim, with a massive view of the canyon and the plateau to the south. It feels as natural to the area as the surrounding woods and serves as a gathering point for those who have come to the canyon's northern edge. The lodge also contains a sun room, Cafe, saloon and a gift shop. Activities abound: hiking, tours, canyon mule rides and photo opportunities. The area also has a National Park Visitor Center, store, service station and laundromat.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hampton Inn & Suites - Kanab
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Kanab
Welcome to Hampton Inn Kanab, located in a scenic town just north of the Arizona state line. A popular filming location for TV and movie Westerns, downtown Kanab offers several festivals, marathons and Western-themed events throughout the year – just steps from the hotel. Relax in a comfortable guest room with a 42-inch HDTV, microwave, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, and desk with ergonomic chair. Connect your smartphone to free WiFi, and stretch out on the clean and fresh Hampton bed®. Our Kanab hotel also has connecting and accessible rooms.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Las Vegas
A 7-minute walk from Las Vegas Premium Outlets South, this Las Vegas Strip hotel is 5 miles from the McCarran International Airport. All of the contemporary rooms offer custom-designed beds, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, desks, and free WiFi. Executive rooms and suites have separate living areas with pull-out sofas. Some have whirlpool tubs. A cooked-to-order breakfast is available (fee), and there's an American restaurant, a bar and 24/7 pantry. Guests can visit the fitness center, outdoor pool and whirlpool. Additional perks include meeting rooms, business center, plus a free Airport/area shuttle and parking.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hampton Inn & Suites - Zion National Park
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Springdale
The Hampton Inn & Suites Springdale/Zion National Park hotel is set amidst the towering red rock cliffs of Zion National Park. Discover the majesty of Zion from our great value hotel and enjoy easy access to quaint shops, dining and attractions. The Virgin River is located adjacent to the hotel, as are many interesting boutique shops and restaurants. Visit magnificent Zion National Park and explore the numerous hiking and biking trails, go camping or simply take your camera for some stunning photography.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bryce Canyon
The Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel features two four story towers accessing 164 luxurious guest rooms, interior corridors, a large lobby, business center, exercise facilities, guest laundry, complimentary breakfast buffet and nearby full service restaurant. The Bryce Canyon Grand also offers an enclosed courtyard offering guest privacy for the pool, whirlpool, and patio areas. We invite you to experience Bryce Canyon's newest and most luxurious accommodations and amenities with the best in western hospitality.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Grand Canyon National Park North Rim Cabins
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: North Rim
Wake up and go to sleep surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Grand Canyon! Enjoy the incredible experience of staying in cabins located near the edge of the Grand Canyon. It is the only accommodation located within the north rim portion of the National Park. This means they are in high demand and difficult to reserve so it gives you an even more extraordinary experience! At the Grand Canyon North Rim natural beauty and activities abound! Includes hiking, tours, canyon mule rides, birding and photo opportunities. The National Park Service (NPS) Visitor Center is located adjacent to your accommodations and the rangers offer a wide variety of interpretive programs throughout the the season. All NPS programs are free and you are welcome to attend during free time. Detailed program information is listed in the park's newspaper available at the entrance station or at the Visitor Center. For this program, we stay in historic log cabins that are nestled in the pines. Some of your meals are served in the Grand Canyon Lodge’s magnificent dining room that offers fine dining in a casual atmosphere with a western flair and an incredible view of the canyon with every bite! The Grand Canyon Lodge's rustic construction of limestone walls and timbered ceilings complements the North Rim's lush beauty. The Lodge offers peace and comfort to the North Rim visitor and is a National Historic Landmark. This beautiful facility is carved into the edge of the Grand Canyon's rim, with a massive view of the canyon and the plateau to the south. It feels as natural to the area as the surrounding woods and serves as a gathering point for those who have come to the canyon's northern edge. The lodge also contains a sun room, Cafe, saloon and a gift shop. Activities abound: hiking, tours, canyon mule rides and photo opportunities. The area also has a National Park Visitor Center, store, service station and laundromat.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hampton Inn & Suites - Kanab
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Kanab
Welcome to Hampton Inn Kanab, located in a scenic town just north of the Arizona state line. A popular filming location for TV and movie Westerns, downtown Kanab offers several festivals, marathons and Western-themed events throughout the year – just steps from the hotel. Relax in a comfortable guest room with a 42-inch HDTV, microwave, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, and desk with ergonomic chair. Connect your smartphone to free WiFi, and stretch out on the clean and fresh Hampton bed®. Our Kanab hotel also has connecting and accessible rooms.
TripAdvisor Reviews





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