13 Valley Day Trips in the USA for Your Spare Day

1.Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,147 reviews · from $86Our pick

Take a 15 to 16-hour bus trip from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim. Ride Route 66, stop at Mather Point and Bright Angel, and get about three hours at the canyon. Guides such as Curty, Robert, Russ, and Kevin are known for lively commentary, but expect a very early start and a long ride.

“We originally gonna go to south rim but jay called me and recommend if we wanted to go to west rim instead and im glad we went to west rim. We had a good tour guide Laila and driver nelson. Laila explained everything about the grand canyon. Really recommend this tour.”

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2.Grand Canyon Deluxe Day Trip from Sedona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $196Top rated

Travel from Sedona to the Grand Canyon in a small group of up to 14 people, with hotel pickup, bottled water, several South Rim overlooks, lunch time in Grand Canyon Village, Desert View Watchtower, and Cameron Trading Post. Guides such as Rasa, Charlie, Cat, Jason, and Kurt add geology, history, and practical help along the way.

“Great tour! Stopped at a few different spots for Grand Canyon views. Also loved the visit to the Navajo Nation in Cameron. Our guide Ed was funny, knowledgeable and a great tour operator. This is not our first Viator experience, and won’t be our last!”

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3.From Phoenix: Grand Canyon, Sedona, and Oak Creek Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 497 reviews · from $220

Travel from Phoenix to Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, and the Grand Canyon South Rim in a small group of up to 10. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the long drive, park fees, photo stops, and commentary. Guides such as Eric, Derek, Patrick, Kenny, and Eamonn have made this full-day trip especially useful for first-time visitors.

“I love it! They really broke up the trip, and our guide was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend it.”

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4.Death Valley & Rhyolite Ghost Town Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 289 reviews · 10 hours · from $170

Spend 10 hours exploring Death Valley and Rhyolite with a small group and an English, Chinese, Japanese, or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect hotel pickup, bottled drinks, major viewpoints, short walks, and possible extras such as Artist’s Palette, wild donkeys, or an Area 51 stop. Guides may include Bin, Mark, Kevin, or Stone.

“The trip was great. We did the south end of the valley including Dante's view, Zabriskie point, badwater basin, and artists pallette.. apart from that we visited a ghost town which was uneventful. I think we could have had an earlier start and also include the sand dunes and devils golf course which would have been better given the price. The guide Bin, however was great and was a fun engaging person. Helped us with getting great photos and took us to better spots for the views.”

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5.Grand Canyon, Zion and Monument Valley 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 271 reviews · 3 days · from $875

Travel from Las Vegas in a small group of about 13, with guides such as Chloe, Haley, Hogan, and Adriann leading hikes through Zion and Bryce, a Navajo Jeep tour in Monument Valley, and a Grand Canyon rim walk. Choose camping or hotel lodging, then add Antelope Canyon or a helicopter flight for extra cost.

“Best ever experience tour . My husband and I can’t get over the awesomeness of the whole tour .We have a great tour guide Cris who assisted the whole group in the best possible way. He was able to blend the whole group as a big family at the end of the tour . The tour has the whole package visiting the beauty of the national parks and gaining friends as well . Cris you are the best, thank you for guiding us to experience the beautiful scenery and history of the southwest.”

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6.Valley of Fire and Red Rock Canyon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 8 hours · from $148

Leave the Las Vegas Strip before the crowds for sunrise at Valley of Fire. With guides such as Janos, Adam, or Victor, you’ll visit Elephant Rock, the Cabins, Rainbow Vista, Atlatl Rock petroglyphs, two quieter stops, and Red Rock Canyon. Transport, entry fees, water, snacks, and photo help are included.

“Had a really great time on the Valley of Fire/Red Rock Canyon tour. Janos was an excellent guide - super knowledgeable and friendly. He also took great photos, gave plenty of time at each stop and always made sure we had enough water and snacks! It’s an early start but well worth it to get to the national park before it gets too crowded. Would really recommend this tour to anyone visiting Vegas! My favourite thing I’ve done so far here”

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7.Zion and Bryce Canyon Day Trip with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 220 reviews · from $239

Leave Las Vegas early for a full day at Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. Your English-speaking guide, such as Anthony, Scott, Adam, Ita, or David, handles the long drive, scenic stops, park commentary, and photos. Expect a small group of up to 14 people, light snacks, drinks, and time for short walks rather than extended hiking.

“The tour was amazing. Scott was great very energetic made the tour great.”

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8.Small Group Grand Canyon West Rim, Skywalk & Hoover Dam Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 214 reviews · 10 hours · from $229

Travel from Las Vegas in a leather-seat Mercedes van with up to 13 other people, stopping at Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon West. You get three hours at Eagle Point and Guano Point, lunch with canyon views, and Skywalk access subject to booking confirmation. Guides such as Steve, Matt, Ward, and Chris lead the day in English.

“The views was beautiful, very excited about the trip. And our driver, Jason was very knowledgeable about the Grand Canyon. knowledgeable about the Grand Canyon.”

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9.Sedona/Flagstaff: Grand Canyon Day Trip and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 214 reviews · 510 - 630 minutes · from $240

Travel in a small group of up to 14 from Sedona or Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon. Your guide covers geology, wildlife, Native nations, and local history while you visit Cameron Trading Post, Desert View, South Rim viewpoints, and a sunset location. Brad, Charlie, Steve, and other guides are praised for making the long day engaging.

“We had a great time! I highly recommend this tour. Steve was a fantastic guide. We are still talking about all the things we learned!”

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10.Capitol Reef National Park: Cathedral Valley Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $250

Meridian Photography Tours takes you from Torrey or Teasdale into Cathedral Valley in a private SUV or Jeep. Guides Mel and Jenny lead the route, explaining geology and history while stopping for photos, short walks, Bentonite Hills, Glass Mountain, Gypsum Sinkhole, and the Temples of the Sun and Moon. Expect rough roads, a possible river crossing, and optional paid hikes.

“We had a great tour with Jenny, we saw some beautiful sights and she took some great pictures for us :) Also gave us some great travel tips. Thank you!”

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11.Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 33 reviews · 14 hours · from $220

Travel from Las Vegas in a group of up to 14 to Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. A Navajo guide leads the slot canyon walk, while your driver-guide handles the long desert journey, Lake Powell views, parking, and water. Guide Bin has earned praise for clear meeting instructions and useful weather advice.

“Beautiful sites!. I'd been to other canyons & to Horseshoe Bend in 2000 as a student. It was great to see it with family. Many, many more people, but that was fun too. We laughed with other fellow cannoneers down the steep steps to Lower Antelope. I can't imagine not choosing to do the tour on other trips that label it "optional." Unless you're more disabled than me (50 year old w/ fibromyalgia), it's a must do! I got a much needed nap on the long car ride that I DIDN'T HAVE TO DRIVE. So we'll appreciated.”

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12.Page: Upper & Lower Antelope Canyon Combo Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · from $459

You’ll visit both Antelope Canyons with a Navajo guide, using Page hotel pickup and a small group of no more than 12 people. Lower Canyon means stairs and ladders, while Upper Canyon includes a bumpy truck ride. Xavier is one guide praised for clear explanations and patient photo help.

“Lower canyon if I had to choose but both were breathtaking!”

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13.Grand Canyon in Spanish with Skywalk and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 11h 30m · from $213

Travel from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West with a Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at Hoover Dam, the Mojave Desert, and Joshua Tree country. Visit Eagle Point and Guano Point, walk the Skywalk, and eat lunch on the Hualapai reservation. Guides such as Daniel, Carlos, and Osbin have led recent departures.

“Fue muy buena desde el inicio, Daniel es un excelente Guía, aprendí mucho acerca del Gran Cañón y de los lugares alrededor de él. Recomendado 100%, muy buena experiencia.”

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