Any recommendation for two adults for one day tour from Las Vegas to Zion and Bryce canyon national park [closed]

Any recommendation for two adults for one day tour from Las Vegas to Zion and Bryce canyon national park [closed] - Bryce Canyon with sandy rocks in National Park of USA

I would like to travel to Zion Park and Bryce Canyon, for a whole day from Las Vegas and return on the late evening to Vegas.

I would like to get out from the hotel in the early morning and return on the same day. I found that organized tours are very expensive and I won't have a car, can I do it with public transportation? Zion Park as a shuttle so I guess it is possible to make it with out a car, but Bryce Canyon doesn't have a shuttle in it. the tour from agency is about 150$ per each adult but I think I can do it by myself with public transportation for less money, ain't I?



Best Answer

I can't comment on Bryce as I've never been there, but I have done the trip from Las Vegas to Zion a few times.

Public transport/etc to get there is basically non-existant. It's possibly you might be able to pick up a "tour" from Vegas, but this will only end up costing more and taking longer - especially with two of you. Rental cars are generally cheap in Vegas (cheapest I've paid is

Personally I wouldn't recommend trying to do Zion in a single day. It's at least a 3 hour drive one-way to even get to the entrance of the park. Within the park (for most of the year, including the next 6+ months) there are (basically) no cars allowed, so you have to use the shuttle buses to get around. A single loop of the shuttle, without getting off at any of the stops, takes around 90 minutes.

So allowing some time to get into and out of the park, return driving, and a single shuttle loop you've already taken up over 8 hours! If that's all you intend to do then it's certainly possibly to do it in one day, but IMHO that would defeat the entire reason for going to Zion - the see the park, especially via some of its brilliant hikes.

Spending a night, either in Springdale (located within walking/shuttle distance from the park itself) or one of the nearby towns (eg, Hurricane, St George) will give you much more time to enjoy the park, and make the entire trip far more relaxing. Personally I've always stayed in Hurricane - about 20 miles away from the park, but with cheaper and easier to book accommodation than Springdale.

Zion is an amazing place - trying to do it as a day trip just isn't going to do it justice!




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Where should I stop between Zion and Bryce?

Originally constructed as a water drainage for highway 89, the Belly of the Dragon has become a favorite adventure stop for travelers between Zion and Bryce. The parking area is located just a mile from Carmel Junction and there is no hike required.

Can you do Bryce and Zion in the same day?

Normally, people visit Bryce and Zion National Parks together since they are only 62 miles apart. Although it is recommended to spend a day in Bryce and at least one day in Zion, you can visit Bryce and Zion in one day, hiking one trail in each of the parks.

How many days do you need to see Bryce and Zion?

The ideal number of days for each park is at least 3 full days in Zion and 1.5-2 full days in Bryce Canyon.

How long does it take to drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park?

The fastest way to reach Bryce Canyon is from the east entrance of Zion National Park on US-89. The drive is approximately 74 miles long and will take you roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes to drive.



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