Las Vegas: Zion National Park Small Group Tour with Lunch
About This Experience
This is the Zion day trip for travellers who want to walk in the canyon rather than photograph it through a windscreen. The group is capped at 13, the vehicle leaves the Strip early, and the itinerary is built around two real trails instead of a string of ten-minute viewpoint stops.
The drive north takes roughly two and a half hours each way through the Virgin River Gorge, entering the park past the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel — a mile of 1930s roadwork bored straight through the sandstone. First stop is the Zion Canyon Visitor Center for about forty minutes to get oriented and use the facilities.
The centrepiece is Canyon Overlook Trail: an hour and a half on a short but genuinely exposed one-mile round trip that ends on a ledge looking straight down the length of Zion Canyon towards the Towers of the Virgin. Afterwards the pace drops for the Riverside Walk, forty minutes of flat paved path following the Virgin River upstream to the mouth of The Narrows.
A deli lunch, bottled water and snacks are included, along with the standard park admission. Total time inside the park is close to three hours on foot — more than any other sub-$200 tour departing Las Vegas, and the reason this one is the site's default recommendation.
Highlights
- Discover the breathtaking beauty of Zion National Park on a guided tour
- Enjoy a hassle-free start to your adventure with hotel pickup in Las Vegas
- Explore the park's top trails, including Canyon Overlook and Riverside Walk
- Capture unforgettable photos of the park's
- Enjoy a deli lunch, water, and snacks as you explore the park's natural beauty
What's Included
- ✓ Deli lunch in Zion National Park
- ✓ Bottled water
- ✓ Snacks: granola bars
- ✓ Zion National Park
- ✓ Air-conditioned vehicle and round-trip transportation from selected Las Vegas hotels
- ✓ Professional driver-guide
Not Included
- Tips (15% to 20% recommended)
- Personal expenses
- Additional national park admission fees for non-U.S. residents
What to Bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable clothes
- Cash
Good to Know & Caveats
- By selecting an option and completing your booking, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the tour's full product description, including all details about itinerary, included and excluded fees. Your payment indicates your acceptance of these terms
- Customers under 18 years old must be accompanied by at least one adult
- In consideration of the guest's safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip
- Children under 7 must use a car seat/booster during the trip
- Weather: Zion has varying conditions; dress in layers
- Shuttle: During March to mid December, some trails are only accessible by taking the shuttle system. We reserve the right to modify the itinerary when needed
Not Suitable For
- Wheelchair users
Meeting Point
No separate meeting point — the tour collects you from your hotel. Eleven Strip and downtown pickup points are offered, including Bellagio, MGM Grand, The Venetian, Park MGM, Treasure Island, Excalibur, Circus Circus, SAHARA, Horseshoe, The STRAT and the Plaza. You choose yours at checkout and are dropped back at the same place.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.7/5 by 84 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
Marco was a great guide. We had a wonderful time in Zion national park.
— Chiara, August
Excellent experience. Franco, the tour guide, was spectacular with everyone on the trip. Very attentive and helpful
— Vanessa Moreno, August
This was fun! Franco was great. The hikes were great! The park was majestic. I would definitely take this trip again.
— Jennifer, August
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Zion day trip from Las Vegas?
About 12 hours door to door. Roughly five hours of that is driving — two and a half hours each way — which leaves close to three hours on foot inside the park, split between the Visitor Center, Canyon Overlook Trail and the Riverside Walk.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Eleven Las Vegas pickup points are offered, covering most of the Strip plus downtown, and you are returned to the same location. Confirm your pickup time with the operator the day before, as departure moves earlier in high summer.
How hard is the Canyon Overlook Trail?
It is short — about one mile round trip — but it is not flat. There are steps, uneven sandstone and drop-offs protected in places by railings. Most reasonably mobile adults manage it comfortably in trainers; it is not suitable for anyone with significant mobility impairment.
Do I have to pay a park entrance fee on top of the tour price?
US residents do not — park admission is included. Non-US residents have, since 1 January 2026, needed to be covered by the $250 America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass or pay the $100 per-person non-resident surcharge at Zion. Budget for that separately and check the current requirement with the operator when you book.
What should I bring?
Closed walking shoes with grip, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and more water than you think you need. Layers help — the canyon floor and the tunnel-side overlook can differ by several degrees, and shoulder-season mornings are cold.
