LA: Las Vegas, Sedona, Monument, Antelope Canyon, 5-Day Tour

Monument Valley’s sandstone towers, Horseshoe Bend’s sweeping river curve and Antelope Canyon’s sculpted walls make this a big-scenery trip with little time wasted finding your own way. You travel by air-conditioned bus or van, sleep in hotels, and join a Navajo-led Jeep tour inside the valley.

I like that four hotel nights and continental breakfasts are included, so you can focus on the route rather than arranging a new bed each day. I also like the mix of famous sights and regional context, from Hoover Dam’s engineering to the Navajo-led visit in Monument Valley.

The main drawback is the pace: this is a five-day loop of highlights, not a slow stay in any one place. There is also a booking detail to resolve first: the title and route refer to Los Angeles, but the listed meeting and return point is the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas, and the tour information says there is no return to Los Angeles.

• Monument Valley by Jeep: A Navajo guide leads the three-hour excursion into the valley.
• Antelope Canyon included: The visit is about 90 minutes, and the tour may use Upper or Lower Canyon depending on weather and crowds.
• Four hotel nights: Accommodation and continental breakfast are included in Las Vegas, Flagstaff and Page.
• A packed route: Hoover Dam, Sedona, Horseshoe Bend and Valley of Fire fill out the itinerary.
• Check the start and finish: The meeting details name the Luxor in Las Vegas, while the tour title mentions Los Angeles.

The Southwest in five busy days

This trip links a string of landscapes that are usually planned as separate excursions: the Las Vegas Strip, Hoover Dam, Sedona’s red rocks, the Colorado River, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon and Valley of Fire. You cover a lot of ground, with transport and four hotel nights arranged for you.

That convenience is the central value. Instead of organizing separate rides, park visits and hotel stays, you follow one itinerary with a guide and driver. The tradeoff is time: some stops are brief, and a long drive day leaves less room for spontaneous detours.

The experience is listed at $1,045 per person. That price includes four nights of accommodation with tax, four continental breakfasts, air-conditioned transport, a professional guide, Monument Valley’s Jeep tour, Antelope Canyon entrance, and visits to Hoover Dam and Valley of Fire. Lunches and other meals are not included, and you’ll need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point.

The trip is offered in English, with other languages available by request. Group size can reach 50, though smaller groups may travel in a van instead of a full-size coach. That can affect the feel of the ride, and Wi-Fi is available only on full-size coaches.

Day one: desert miles and the Las Vegas Strip

The first day takes you east through the desert region, with a two-hour stop at the Outlets at Barstow for lunch and shopping. The outlet center is geared toward familiar clothing and sports brands, so treat this as a practical break rather than a cultural stop. It gives you time to eat, stretch your legs and pick up anything you need for the days ahead.

In the evening, you tour the Las Vegas Strip, with views of themed hotels including Caesars Palace, the Luxor, Paris, Mandalay Bay and New York-New York. The scheduled tour lasts about an hour. Afterward, there is time to visit a casino if you want, but gambling is optional and not part of the included tour costs.

The Strip is a spectacle built for quick impressions. A guided pass gives you an overview of its scale and contrasts, but it is not a deep look at the city. If you want to see a show or spend more time at a hotel, the free afternoon on Day 2 is the better chance.

One practical wrinkle needs attention before you book. The route description refers to travel from Los Angeles and a stop at Barstow, but the meeting and return address is 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd at the Luxor. The tour information also says the trip is one-way and ends in Las Vegas, with no return to Los Angeles. Confirm the exact pickup location and route with the operator before making travel plans.

Day two: Hoover Dam, then free time in Las Vegas

After breakfast, the group visits Hoover Dam for about two hours. The stop is designed to explain how the dam was built and how it changed the surrounding area. It is a worthwhile counterpoint to the natural sights later in the trip: here, the scale comes from human engineering rather than rock and water.

The visit includes sightseeing, but the information does not specify a particular interior tour or access to any restricted areas. Think of it as a guided stop to understand the dam and its setting, with time to see the structure and take in its size.

You return to Las Vegas for a free afternoon. This open block is useful after the previous evening’s Strip tour: you can rest, explore more of the city or book a show at your own expense. Keep an eye on the return time and any group instructions, since the following days involve more road travel.

Day three: Sedona’s red-rock views and a Flagstaff night

The Sedona portion includes a self-guided visit to the Chapel of the Holy Cross, reached using a local shuttle service. The chapel sits among the red rock formations, and the stated visit time is about 30 minutes. Since the visit is self-guided, you should not expect a long guided explanation at the site.

Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock are also included as short photo or viewing stops, about 10 minutes each. These brief pauses offer a chance to see Sedona’s distinctive formations, but they are not hikes or extended walks. If you hoped to spend hours on a trail, this itinerary is not built for that.

Later in the afternoon, the group leaves Sedona for an overnight in Flagstaff. This transition puts you farther along the route toward northern Arizona, but it also means the Sedona visit is compact. Bring comfortable walking shoes: the tour calls for a moderate level of fitness, and the full trip requires the ability to walk about 1.5 miles over uneven ground.

Day four: Horseshoe Bend and a Navajo-led Monument Valley Jeep tour

The day begins at Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado River curves around a broad sandstone promontory. The stop is about an hour, and admission is included. It is a popular viewpoint for good reason: the river’s curve and the surrounding rock make a striking scene from above. Take your time on the walk and keep to the marked areas.

Next comes Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, one of the defining images of the American West. Its tall sandstone formations rise above a wide, open valley, and the scheduled visit lasts about three hours. The included Jeep tour, led by a Navajo guide, takes you down into the valley, beyond the viewpoint experience of simply seeing the formations from the road.

That guided ride is one of the strongest reasons to choose this tour. You get access to a different perspective on the valley, along with an opportunity to learn about its natural and cultural history from someone connected to the Navajo Nation. The excursion is included in the price, which also saves you from having to arrange a separate park tour.

The schedule is tight, though. A past departure’s itinerary left little time in the valley before heading to lunch in a nearby town. If you care most about Monument Valley, ask the operator how the current schedule handles lunch and time at the park. The day includes a lot, and the visit may feel short if you want more time to browse or linger.

Day five: Antelope Canyon, then Valley of Fire

The final day starts at Antelope Canyon, where water and wind have shaped narrow sandstone passages and flowing patterns in the rock. The visit lasts about 90 minutes, and entrance is included. The tour may visit either Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon, depending on weather and crowd conditions, so do not plan around one specific section unless the operator confirms it.

This is a guided canyon visit, not an independent walk. The slot-canyon setting is the main event: look for the curves, bands and changing forms in the sandstone rather than expecting a long hike. Conditions can affect which canyon is used, so flexibility is part of the deal.

After lunch, the group stops at Valley of Fire State Park on the way to Las Vegas. The one-hour visit is timed, when conditions allow, to catch the sun lighting the red sandstone formations. The park’s name makes sense in that strong light, though the effect depends on weather and the time of day.

The tour is scheduled to reach Las Vegas in the early evening, but traffic, weather and other local conditions can change the arrival time. Avoid booking a tight connection or an important evening plan on the assumption that the group will arrive at a precise hour.

What the price covers, and what it does not

At $1,045 per person, the package combines transport, accommodation, breakfasts and several major admissions or excursions. The Monument Valley Jeep tour and Antelope Canyon entrance are included, as are admission for Horseshoe Bend and Valley of Fire. Four continental breakfasts are provided, while lunch and dinner are at your own expense.

That bundle can be good value if you want a guided, multi-day route without arranging hotels and transport yourself. It is less compelling if you prefer to travel slowly, spend a full day in Sedona or choose your own stops. The quick visits are part of the bargain: you see many famous places, but rarely have a long time at any one of them.

There is no hotel pickup. You must get yourself to the departure point, and the provided details identify the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas as both the start and end location. Because the route and FAQ also refer to Los Angeles, confirm the departure location directly before booking and do not assume the tour returns to Los Angeles.

Luggage is limited to one piece and one small carry-on per person. A room is booked for each reservation, with a maximum of three people per room; larger parties need separate bookings and should note that they are traveling together. The named hotels may be replaced by accommodation of an equivalent category.

Guides, group size and the value of clear instructions

The guide can shape this trip as much as the scenery. Past departures have included guides named Janet and Pasquale, as well as staff named Jacob, Amir and Danny. Those names are examples, not a promise about who will lead your departure. One account praised Janet for clear timing and group management, while another described confusion over departure times, hotel details and limited commentary with a different guide.

That contrast is useful when setting expectations. The operator offers a professional guide, but the level and style of narration may vary, especially when a tour is multilingual. The tour details say departures can run in several languages, so commentary may be divided among language groups. If you rely on clear instructions, keep your ticket and the operator’s contact number handy, and ask about key departure times before leaving each stop.

The group can be as large as 50. A full-size coach may offer Wi-Fi, but the service is not intended for streaming. Smaller departures may use a van, which means you should not count on coach Wi-Fi or the same amount of room for bags.

The trip runs in all weather, so pack for changing conditions and bring comfortable walking shoes. Service animals are allowed. Vegetarian meals and other dietary needs can be accommodated, though breakfasts are continental and other meals are your responsibility.

Is this five-day tour right for you?

Book it if you want to see several Southwest icons in one organized trip, value included hotels and breakfasts, and are comfortable with long drives and brief stops. The Navajo-led Jeep excursion, Antelope Canyon entry and variety of scenery give the route real range.

Skip it if you want extended time in Sedona or Monument Valley, prefer to set your own pace, or need certainty about a Los Angeles departure without first speaking to the operator. The most important step is to verify the start point and one-way ending. Once that is clear, this is a practical way to cover a remarkable stretch of the Southwest in five days.

FAQ

Does the tour return to Los Angeles?

No. The tour information says it ends in Las Vegas and does not return to Los Angeles. The title and route details also refer to Los Angeles, so confirm the actual departure point before booking.

Where is the listed meeting point?

The listed start and end address is 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Luxor Hotel.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You need to make your own way to the meeting point.

How many nights of accommodation are included?

Four hotel nights are included, with tax and continental breakfast.

Are meals included beyond breakfast?

Four breakfasts are included. Other meals are at your own expense.

Which Antelope Canyon will the tour visit?

The tour may use either Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon, depending on weather and crowd conditions.

Is the Monument Valley Jeep tour included?

Yes. The included three-hour Jeep tour is led by a Navajo guide.

What luggage can I bring?

You may bring one piece of luggage and one small carry-on per person. The tour information gives no size or weight restriction.

How large can the group be?

The maximum group size is 50. Smaller groups may travel in a van instead of a full-size coach.

What level of physical fitness is needed?

A moderate level of fitness is advised. You must be able to walk 1.5 miles over uneven surfaces to take part.