Travel to the Southwest US

Arches & Canyonlands Hiking

Day hiking with a comfortable lodge stay at night

• Days: 7
• Price: $2,499
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking

• Hiking with just a daypack among the natural features of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks—deep river canyons, colorful hoodoos, Native American rock art, and a wide variety of natural sandstone arches
• Includes some rock scrambling, river wading, and options to hike exposed ridgelines for panoramic views
• Spring and fall departures

Capitol Reef & Escalante Hiking

Day hiking with a comfortable hotel stay at night

• Days: 7
• Price: $2,099
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking

• Hiking with just a daypack along established dirt trails, slot canyons and open sandstone slickrock
• Spend each night in the relaxing comfort of a small hotel
• Spring and fall departures

Death Valley Cycling

Road cycling and some short hikes with comfortable lodging at night

• Days: 4
• Price: $1,275
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Cycling

• Cycling on beautiful newly-paved roads (some one way) with a variety of mileage and climb options ranging from moderate to vigorous
• Short day hikes on are available, including hiking along the iconic sand dunes and a tour of the famous Scotty's Castle
• Accommodations are within the National Park at Stovepipe Wells, a quaint and quiet desert oasis
• Warm weather departures throughout the late fall, winter and early spring

Death Valley Hiking

Day hiking with backcountry wilderness base camping or hotel stays (departure dependent)

• Days: 6
• Price: $1,499 (camping); $2,199 (hotel-based)
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking

• Hiking with just a daypack over varied backcountry desert terrain and some established trails. Some rock scrambling required.
• Depending on departure, spend your nights in a secluded wilderness base camp in the Funeral Mountains, or stay in the comfortable Stovepipe Wells Hotel
• Spring, fall and winter departures
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Grand Canyon Backpacking

Backpacking adventure with primitive backcountry camping

• Days: 4
• Price: $725
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Backpacking

• Backpacking with a full pack on steep backcountry trails through the secluded Grand Canyon wilderness
• Establish a secluded backcountry campsite each night
• Departures in late spring, early summer, late summer and early fall
• This is a strenuous trip for very fit and adventurous travelers

Grand Canyon Havasu Falls Family Adventure

Day hiking with deluxe base camping and hotel stays

• Days: 7
• Price: $2,399
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking
• Minimum Age: 7
• Kid's Discount: $200

• Hiking with just a daypack and exploring the Havasu Falls oasis with waterfalls, pools and towering canyon walls
• Enjoy our deluxe base camp deep in Havasu canyon with spacious walk-in tents. Stay in comfortable hotels at the beginning and end of the trip.
• Summer departures
• Great for families with children
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Grand Canyon Havasu Falls Hiking

Day hiking with deluxe base camping and hotel stays

• Days: 7
• Price: $2,399
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking

• Hiking with just a daypack and exploring the Havasu Falls oasis with waterfalls, pools and towering canyon walls.
• Enjoy our deluxe base camp deep in Havasu canyon with spacious walk-in tents. Stay in comfortable hotels at the beginning and end of the trip.
• Departures in spring, summer and fall
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Grand Canyon Phantom Ranch Hiking

Day hiking with a comfortable lodge stay at night

• Days: 6 or 7
• Price: from $2,599
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking

• Hiking with just a daypack on one of two classic Grand Canyon routes: the South Kaibab – Bright Angel "South Rim Loop" or the North Kaibab – Bright Angel "Rim to Rim" route
• While on the canyon rim, spend the night in an historic inn or cabin. On the hike, enjoy two nights at Phantom Ranch along the Colorado River
• South Rim Loop departures early spring and late fall
• Rim to Rim departures late spring and early fall

Joshua Tree Backcountry Climbing

Rock climbing adventure with primitive backcountry base camping

• Days: 3
• Price: $595
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Backpacking, Rock Climbing

• Backcountry rock climbing at a hidden site with a range of options for all skill levels
• Backpack with a full pack through the Joshua Tree landscape to reach our climbing site away from the crowds
• Establish a secluded backcountry base camp
• Spring and fall departures
• This is a challenging trip for fit travelers

Superstition Mountains Backpacking

Backpacking adventure with primitive backcountry camping

• Days: 4
• Price: $595
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Backpacking, Hiking

• Backpacking with a full pack to explore the rock spires, mesas and narrow canyons that define this desert region
• Establish a secluded backcountry campsite each night
• Spring and fall departures
• This is a challenging trip for fit travelers

Zion & Bryce Canyon Cycling

Road cycling and some short hikes with comfortable lodging at night

• Days: 7
• Price: $2,699
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Cycling

• Cycling on paved roads with a variety of mileage and climb options ranging from moderate to vigorous
• Short day hikes on some of the areas most iconic trails are available options
• Accommodations range from a vibrant Vegas resort to the historic Zion Park Lodge to a small, family-owned inn hidden away near Bryce Canyon
• Departures May through September
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Zion & Bryce Canyon Hiking

Day hiking with a comfortable lodge stay at night

• Days: 7
• Price: $2,199
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking

• Hiking with just a daypack among the natural features of Zion and Bryce Canyon—sandstone peaks, spire-like hoodoos and deep canyons
• Includes some rock scrambling, switchbacked trails, and options to hike exposed ridgelines for panoramic views
• Sleep each night in a comfortable lodge on a private 1000-acre ranch
• Spring and fall departures
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Zion New Year's Adventure

Day hiking and snowshoeing with a comfortable lodge stay at night

• Days: 6
• Price: $2,199
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking, Snowshoeing

• Hiking and snowshoeing with just a daypack among the natural features of Zion and Bryce Canyon*—sandstone peaks, spire-like hoodoos and deep canyons
• Enjoy this region during the winter season when visitors are few
• Sleep each night in a comfortable lodge on a private 1000-acre ranch
• Holiday departures

*Opportunities in Bryce Canyon depend on snow levels.

O.A.R.S. Rafting

Day-long and multi-day whitewater rafting trips in California, Colorado and Utah

• Days: 2 to 4+
• Price: Varies
• Activity Level: Varies
• Activity: Rafting

• Rafting options from flat-water to Class IV-V rapids
• For multi-day trips, guides establish a campsite each night at some of the best spots along the river
• Departures March through October
• Trips available for all experience levels