Itinerary
- Day 1
Salt Lake City
You'll arrive in Salt Lake City and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to either rest after traveling or take a walk around the city if you're feeling up for it. Later this evening, you'll meet your Travel Director and other travelers at a welcome dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
Optional Activities
- Explore Salt Lake City on your own
- Day 2
Canyonlands National Park
Start by heading to Dead Horse Point State Park to take in the views from this famous scenic overlook. From there, you'll drive to Canyonlands National Park where you can see how the Colorado River cuts through the red rock landscape. You'll climb up to Island in the Sky Mesa and have the option to hike about two miles to Grandview Point Overlook for wide desert vistas, then continue on to Green River Overlook.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dead Horse Point State Park scenic views
- Canyonlands National Park exploration
- Island in the Sky Mesa visit
- Green River Overlook visit
Optional Activities
- Two-mile hike to Grandview Point Overlook
Landmarks/POIs Dead Horse Point State Park Canyonlands National Park Island in the Sky Mesa Grandview Point Overlook Green River Overlook - Day 3
Moab
You'll spend the day in Arches National Park checking out the natural sandstone formations. You can see Delicate Arch and walk through the park to view other arches like Double Arch, Landscape Arch, or Turret Arch. In the afternoon, you're free to either take a break or head into the town of Moab to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Arches National Park exploration
- Delicate Arch viewing
- Double Arch, Landscape Arch, or Turret Arch walking tour
Optional Activities
- Explore Moab town
Landmarks/POIs Arches National Park Delicate Arch Double Arch Landscape Arch Turret Arch - Day 4
Capitol Reef National Park
First, you'll go to Goblin Valley State Park to see the unusual hoodoos, which are mushroom-shaped rock formations locals call goblins and great for photos. After that, you'll arrive at Capitol Reef National Park where you can hike at your own pace through canyons or visit overlooks like Sulphur Creek, Cohab Canyon, Hickman Bridge, and Rim Overlook. You'll stay at the rustic Capitol Reef Resort right at the edge of the park with impressive views all around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Goblin Valley State Park exploration
- Capitol Reef National Park exploration
Optional Activities
- Explore Sulphur Creek canyon
- Hike Cohab Canyon
- Walk to Hickman Bridge
- Visit Rim Overlook
Landmarks/POIs Goblin Valley State Park Capitol Reef National Park Hickman Bridge - Day 5
Kodachrome Basin State Park
Spend your morning in Capitol Reef National Park exploring the colorful canyons and rock formations, with options to hike on your own. Then you'll drive along Highway 12, which ranks as one of America's most scenic highways. By late afternoon, you'll reach Kodachrome Basin State Park where you can visit the Visitor Centre and see the unique sandstone spires and columns called sand pipes, which geologists believe exist nowhere else.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Capitol Reef National Park exploration
- Highway 12 scenic drive
- Kodachrome Basin State Park exploration
- Kodachrome Basin Visitor Centre
Optional Activities
- Self-guided hikes in Capitol Reef National Park
Landmarks/POIs Capitol Reef National Park Kodachrome Basin State Park - Day 6
Bryce Canyon National Park
You have the full day free in Bryce Canyon National Park to do what appeals to you most. You can pick hikes and walks that match your fitness level and check out the red limestone spires that rise from the desert, either from viewpoints or by walking down into the hoodoos. Another option is a one-hour horseback ride in the Dixie National Forest where you'll climb up to Bristlecone Pine Ridge and see trees that are over 1,500 years old.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bryce Canyon National Park access
Optional Activities
- Self-guided scenic viewpoint visits
- Hiking trails into the hoodoos
- One-hour horseback ride in Dixie National Forest on Bristlecone Pine Ridge
Landmarks/POIs Bryce Canyon National Park Dixie National Forest Bristlecone Pine Ridge - Day 7
Antelope Canyon - Horseshoe Bend - Navajo Nation
You'll start at Coral Pink Sands State Park with its pink and red sand landscape, then head to Antelope Canyon in the Navajo Tribal Park. Local Diné guides will show you around and explain how slot canyons form. After that, you'll hike to Horseshoe Bend to see the Colorado River winding through red sandstone. To finish the day, you'll have dinner with Baya and Paul, members of the Diné tribe, who'll share their stories and connection to the land over a Be My Guest meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Navajo meal of mutton stew, frybread, vegetables, melon, coffee and Navajo tea at Shash Dine Eco Retreat on Navajo Nation with Navajo storytelling)
Included Activities
- Coral Pink Sands State Park exploration
- Antelope Canyon guided tour with local Diné guides
- Horseshoe Bend hike
- Traditional Navajo meal and storytelling on Navajo Nation
Landmarks/POIs Coral Pink Sands State Park Antelope Canyon Horseshoe Bend - Day 8
Lake Powell
You have the entire day at Lake Powell to spend however you like. You can relax and take in the water scenery, or sign up for optional activities such as a float trip on the Colorado River or a helicopter ride to Tower Butte for 360-degree views. Later, you'll have dinner at Sunset 89 where you'll get great views of Lake Powell and Glen Canyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Sunset 89 with views of Lake Powell and Glen Canyon)
Included Activities
- Lake Powell access
Optional Activities
- Colorado River Float Trip
- Helicopter ride to Tower Butte
Landmarks/POIs Lake Powell Tower Butte Glen Canyon - Day 9
Zion National Park
You'll drive along the Vermillion Cliffs and see their striking red colors as you head west. You'll arrive at Zion National Park by late morning and grab lunch at Zion Lodge. After that, you can choose from various hikes based on what appeals to you, like Watchman Trail, Kayenta Trail, or Riverside Walk. If hiking isn't your thing, you can just take the complimentary park shuttles and explore at your own pace. The rest of the evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Zion Lodge)
Included Activities
- Vermillion Cliffs scenic drive
- Zion National Park exploration
- Lunch at Zion Lodge
Optional Activities
- Watchman Trail hike
- Kayenta Trail hike
- Riverside Walk hike
- Zion National Park shuttle exploration
Landmarks/POIs Vermillion Cliffs Zion National Park Zion Lodge Watchman Trail Kayenta Trail Riverside Walk - Day 10
Las Vegas
You'll want to get up early to catch the sunrise over Zion and take a quiet walk through the canyon in the early morning. You can hike further into the canyon later or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. By mid-day, you'll head out toward Las Vegas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Zion National Park morning exploration
Optional Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Zion
- Morning stroll
- Canyon hiking
Landmarks/POIs Zion National Park
