Day 1 - Saturday; Los Angeles - Phoenix Departing from Los Angles we begin the drive to one of the nation's most marvelous wilderness, Joshua Tree National Park which gets its name from the giant yucca plants that abound in park. Here you will find an array of desert foliage that includes thousands of peculiar plants. Enjoy the views of the rugged mountains of twisted rocks and exposed granite monoliths that lie at the meeting point of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts. You will also find mines, ranches, and other historical artifacts as well as 70 miles of desert. Next, the agricultural and industrial city of Phoenix, Arizona named after the Phoenix Bird of Egyptian Legend. Upon check-in you will have an evening at leisure. Overnight: Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort or Similar Day 2 - Sunday: Phoenix – Grand Canyon Rise and shine with the Phoenix sun…. we begin the day traveling north towards Montezuma Castle National Monument. Once at Montezuma view one of the best preserved cliff dwellings that still hold the five stories, 20 room ruins, which were built by the Sinagua Indians in the 12th Century. Next to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon known for being one of the World's Seven Natural Wonders. The Grand Canyon has been carved by the force of the Colorado River. It is more than an awe-inspiring view with the canyons ranging up to 378 km in length and 7 to 30 km in width. As you gaze out from the rim, you’ll realize the magnitude of nature at its finest. Upon check-in you will have an evening at leisure. Overnight: Quality Inn Mountain Ranch Grand Canyon or Similar Meal: Full American Breakfast Day 3 - Monday: Grand Canyon – Bryce Canyon This morning after breakfast we will allow some time at leisure before departing to the Mormon State of Utah. While still in Arizona, enjoy a visit to the Indian town of Page where lunch is at leisure. Next we are headed to Utah where we will visit the majestic spires known as the “hoodoos” located in Bryce Canyon National Park. These Hoodoos have created the rainbow colors of red, yellow and orange, rock formations known as the amphitheater, along with towering cliffs. While driving through the canyon you can take breathtaking pictures of the most famous inspirational points. Upon check-in you will have an evening at leisure. Overnight: Best Western Ruby’s Inn or Similar Meal: Full American Breakfast Day 4 - Tuesday: Bryce – Zion – Las Vegas This morning we will take a drive south to Zion National Park, which will celebrate one hundred years of Sanctuary; it was back in 1909 that Zion originally known as Mukuntuweep National Monument allowed visitors to enjoy the history and culture that dates back centuries. You will also view the many landmarks which include the Weeping Rock and a trio of shaped cliffs known as the three Patriarchs named after Abraham, Issac, and Jacob. We then continue to the famous city of Las Vegas to be welcomed by neon lights, slot machines and a variety of entertainment. Upon check-in you will enjoy an evening at leisure. Overnight: Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino or Similar Meal: Full American Breakfast Day 5 - Las Vegas – Hoover Dam Today let's wander away from the busy Las Vegas strip on a 50 km drive to Hoover Dam known to be one of the “modern engineering wonders of the world”. Hoover Dam was built into the walls of Black Canyon to hold back the Colorado River, which then created Lake Mead. Next we will continue on to Lake Mead National Recreation Area where the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy many of the tours being offered in the park. Unfortunately, the tour has come to an end and we must journey back to the original destination of Los Angeles. Meal: Full American Breakfast