Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon NP, Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Monument Valley, Utah's Mighty 5 & Las Vegas

Collect your car and head out of Las Vegas on the 30-minute drive to Boulder City and the Hoover Dam. Don't worry, you'll be back in Vegas before too long once your body clock has adjusted to local time. This way you'll be able to enjoy the amazing nightlife that Vegas is famous for, whilst you’ll also get to enjoy epic sunrises with ease at the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley in the first few days of the road trip.

The worlds biggest hole is an awe-inspiring natural wonder that is hard to get your head around when you first arrive. Two billion years in the making, the Colorado river has forged a mile deep, 18 mile wide and 277 mile long gauge into Arizona. The South Rim is the most popular area to visit, as it’s open year-round due to its lower elevation. If you’re visiting in the summer months however then we recommend the quieter North Rim over the larger and busier South Rim area.

Arizona is blessed with many natural wonders, and the area around Page is blessed with more than a few. Lake Powell, for instance, is a 186 mile stretch of water encircling beautiful rock formations, sandstone cliffs and even beaches. Lake Powell differs from the areas other wonders in that it’s man-made, consider taking a boat trip or renting a kayak to explore the waterways. After dinner, head over to arguably America's best free attraction - a sunset at Horseshoe Bend is an awesome experience that you’ll never forget.

Just east of Page on Native American land lies Antelope Canyon. It’s the most-visited slot canyon in the American Southwest. Antelope Canyon includes two separate slot canyon sections, referred to individually as Upper Antelope Canyon or The Crack; and Lower Antelope Canyon or The Corkscrew. Make sure your camera or phone has plenty of room for photos - this is one of the most photographed places in all the Southwest.

Today you’ll cross the Arizona / Utah state-line, passing through the magnificent Monument Valley along the way. Stay the night in a cabin overlooking the majestic 3 Mittens, made famous in many a Cowboy film, rising early to watch the sunrise from behind them.

Visit Arches to discover a landscape of contrasting colours, landforms and textures unlike any other in the world. This National Park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive fins and giant balanced rocks. This red-rock wonderland will amaze you with its formations which can be enjoyed along numerous short trails.

Utah is blessed with more than its fair share of National Parks, and Canyonlands is the biggest of them all. A colourful landscape eroded into countless canyons, mesas and buttes by the Colorado and the Green Rivers. The Park is explored by hikers, mountain bikers and 4 wheelers all enjoying the rugged and remote trails.

Capitol Reef National Park is the lest well known Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks, however that doesn’t mean that it’s not well worth a visit. Colourful sandstone cliffs and huge monoliths lie beneath striking blue skies - Simply gorgeous.

Bryce Canyon National Park is famous for its unique geology consisting of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheatres carved from the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The erosional force of frost-wedging and the dissolving power of rainwater have shaped the colourful limestone rock into bizarre shapes, including slot canyons, windows, fins, and spires called “hoodoos".

Emerald pools, lush green trees, rust-red canyon walls and crystal clear skies are all crammed into this narrow valley. This combination of colours is a visual delight and the park's trails offer many more. Zion National Park is one of our very favourite destinations. Once visited, you’ll crave to return.

Another day to explore the epic trails that explore Zion’s most scenic areas. The brave amongst you might tackle Angels Landing, this trail culminates at a lofty perch, boasting magnificent 360-degree views over the valley lying far below. The braver still might walk The Narrows, which takes you up a riverbed, often knee-deep in water. The more relaxed amongst you can opt to take a slow pony trek instead - don’t worry, we won’t judge.

Today you’ll leave the southwest’s National Parks begins and head back for the bright lights of Las Vegas. Your personalised Road Trip Pack will advise you to take in one last area of outstanding beauty along the way. Valley of Fire State Park offers a super scenic loop drive off the I-15 interstate, so if you can cope with any more beautiful landscapes then this is well worth a detour on your way to Las Vegas.

Wake up in the luxury of Las Vegas, the contrast with the last 10 days or so might take some adjusting to. It’s glitzy, it’s tacky and it’s wrong on so many levels... but, we love it! Firstly, it’s unique, and secondly, it’s hedonism at its finest. First-class hotels, cuisine and entertainment in the middle on a desert landscape miles from anywhere. Oh, and if you like a gamble then this is the place to be.

Your second full day in Vegas. If your head hurts from the night before, then chill by one of the giant pools that adorn every hotel. If not, then walk the legendary Strip, book tickets to one of the legendary shows or shop till you drop - the choice is yours. As for food, we recommend visiting one of the mega buffets that are available in most hotels. Just make sure you are hungry when you go, you won’t need to eat again for a week! The following day you’ll fly home, we usually try to book a late flight back to give you more time to relax and so you can sleep during the flight home.