Experience the best that southern Utah and Arizona have to offer in this 6-day package. Visit all of Utah’s national parks as well as other amazing state parks and national monuments!
Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel
Region: Utah, Four Corners (Utah, Colorado, New Mexico & Arizona), Arizona
Travel Date: Available year-round from January 1st to December 31st
Tour Summary
Each national park anchors a travel region that beckons travelers to immerse themselves in not only the iconic national park, but the state parks, national monuments and small towns that weave texture into Southern Utah. Explore our resources to learn how you can maximize your experience, while minimizing your impact on delicate landscapes.
Arches National Park is one of the top national parks in America: it’s a 73,234-acre wonderland of eroded sandstone fins, towers, ribs, gargoyles, hoodoos, balanced rocks, and, of course, arches northwest of Moab.
An alpine forest with as many red rock hoodoos as trees. At dawn and dusk, mule deer graze the forested plateau along the road into Bryce Canyon.
Canyonlands is home to many different types of travel experiences, from sublime solitude in the more remote stretches of the park to moderate hikes through the Needles district to the opportunity to create your own version of one of the West's most photographed landforms, Mesa Arch.
Even considering Utah’s many impressive national parks and monuments, it is difficult to rival Capitol Reef National Park’s sense of expansiveness, of broad, sweeping vistas, of a tortured, twisted, seemingly endless landscape, or of limitless sky and desert rock.
Whether you are trying to catch your breath while climbing the trail to Angel's Landing or watching the shadows constantly change the mood of the Court of the Patriarchs, Zion National Park is always ready to quench your appetite for outdoor wonder.
Your adventure will begin around 9 AM when your tour guide picks you up either from Salt Lake City Airport or from a hotel of your choice. If you prefer to start your tour from a location other than Salt Lake City, please inform us, and we will make the necessary arrangements.
Starting from Salt Lake City, we will head southeast until we reach Green River, where we'll take a break for lunch. Afterward, we will continue with the itinerary, visiting the following destinations:
Dead Horse Point: Situated just a few miles from Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park offers a unique viewpoint of the Colorado River, located 2,000 feet below. While driving, your tour guide will share the intriguing story behind the park's name.
Canyonlands: We will explore the Island in the Sky region of Canyonlands National Park, composed of three distinct areas: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, and the Maze. This region, perched high above the Colorado River, provides a breathtaking view deep into the pristine canyons below, offering a glimpse into the area's ancient history.
Moab: Nestled between Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, Moab is often regarded as the gateway to Utah's remarkable natural landscapes. Your stay in Moab will be just as enjoyable as the parks themselves!
We will pause here for dinner and to explore the town before taking you to your hotel.
Accommodations:
Best Western, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Archway Inn, or a similar quality hotel.
Meal arrangement:
In the morning, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Arches National Park. With more than 2,000 arches, Arches National Park boasts the densest concentration of natural sandstone arches in the world! Many world-famous arches, including Landscape Arch, Delicate Arch, and Double Arch, can be seen with only a short hike. Without a doubt, this is one national park you won't want to miss! For guests in the mood for an amazing hike, your guide can lead you to the Delicate Arch trail (3 miles round-trip, moderate difficulty) for stunning views and photo opportunities.
If you decide not to hike to Delicate Arch, we'll return to Moab, Utah, for an adventure of your choice. These activities could include river rafting, horseback riding, additional hiking, a riverboat tour, an off-road 4×4 tour, and more! (Adventures are not included in the tour price.)
Ever wanted to stand in four states at once? Join us at Four Corners and live out your dream! Just two and a half hours away from Moab, you can relax in the car after a day of hiking and adventure as your guide drives you to check off your next bucket-list item. This is also a great place to purchase locally-made Native American jewelry and other souvenirs to take home.
After visiting Four Corners, we will head to Bluff, Utah, for dinner and drop you off at your hotel for the night.
Accommodation options:
Bluff Dwellings Resort & Spa, Desert Rose Resort, Bluff Gardens, or a similarly high-quality hotel.
Meal arrangements:
In the morning, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Gooseneck State Park, which offers stunning views of a river that has carved deep into the landscape, creating a canyon full of tight turns that are sure to surprise you. Along the way, we'll have lunch in Teec Nos Pos, just outside of the Four Corners Monument. You'll also have the opportunity to see Mexican Hat, an incredible sombrero-shaped rock.
From Gooseneck State Park, we'll continue our journey towards Monument Valley. Comprising vast buttes that tower over 1,000 feet in the sky, Monument Valley is the perfect place to stretch your legs after the long car ride and capture some photographs. These buttes have appeared in many movies, the most famous being the running scene in Forrest Gump.
After our scenic drive, we'll make a stop in Page, Arizona, where you can choose your own adventure! Whether it's a scenic plane ride, horseback riding, river rafting, or speed boating, we're confident we can help you find an adventure that will create lasting memories for your entire life. (Adventures are included in the tour price.)
Following your adventure, we'll assist you in finding a place for dinner in Page before dropping you off at your hotel, where you can relax before the next day's activities.
Accommodation options:
Holiday Inn Express, Weatherford Hotel, or a similarly high-quality hotel.
Meal arrangements:
Day 4 will be just as packed with adventures as the previous days! On this day, we will be visiting the following locations:
Horseshoe Bend: Horseshoe Bend is a U-shaped curve of the Colorado River located near Page, Arizona. With only a 0.6-mile hike, you'll reach a vista overlooking a 1,000-foot drop, offering incredible views of this world-famous attraction.
Antelope Canyon: The slot canyons near Page are absolutely stunning. Our guide will take you to explore them and assist you in capturing some amazing pictures!
Zion National Park: Zion offers gorgeous wind-sculpted canyons and hikes along incredible trails. This park has something for everyone: if you'd rather stay in the car, you'll love the intricate patterns found on Checkerboard Mesa and Weeping Rock. For amateur hikers, you'll enjoy the stunning views from the Canyon Overlook Trail and the Riverside Walk. For experienced hikers, you'll have the choice to hike either through the Narrows or up to Angel's Landing.
After our exploration of Zion, we'll make a stop in Mt. Carmel for dinner before heading towards Bryce Canyon, where you will have dinner and then be dropped off at your hotel.
Accommodation:
Holiday Inn Express or a similarly high-quality hotel.
Meal arrangements:
Get ready for another exciting day! On day 5, we will be visiting:
Bryce Canyon National Park: From its beautiful pink and white cliffs to its thousands of hoodoos, Bryce Canyon National Park is sure to leave a powerful impression on you. This park features many incredible, easily accessible viewpoints that provide excellent locations to take photographs. For the more adventurous, your tour guide will take you down into the canyon along the Navajo-Queen’s Garden Trail, passing through breathtaking rock formations that took thousands of years to shape.
Capitol Reef National Park: On our way to Capitol Reef National Park, we will drive through Scenic Byway 12–a beautiful highway running through southern Utah. Capitol Reef National Park offers some amazing views and hikes. From slot canyons to petroglyphs, you will not regret visiting.
Before dropping you off to relax at your hotel for the night, we will stop in Torrey, Utah, for dinner.
Accommodation:
Holiday Inn Express or a similarly high-quality hotel.
Meal arrangements:
On your last day, we'll take you back to Salt Lake City – but not before treating you to another amazing state park!
Goblin Valley: The 'goblins' in Goblin Valley derive their name from the thousands of unique hoodoos, or columns of weathered stone, that dot its surface. In this State Park, there are no official paths, allowing you to walk up close to the hoodoos and capture stunning pictures. If time permits, your tour guide will lead you on a hike to Goblins Lair, an incredibly tall cave.
At the end of our tour, your guide will lead you to explore Salt Lake City! We'll make stops at Temple Square, the State Capitol, and, if time permits, the Great Salt Lake!
Accommodations:
Not included
Meal arrangements:
Information about Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) pick-up and drop-off:
Arrival:
Free airport pick-up is available between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm (based on the actual landing time of your flight).
Upon Arrival in Salt Lake City (before 12:00 PM) at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC): Pick-up Recommendations: Guests on domestic flights within the United States are advised to arrive at the airport before 12:00 PM, and guests on international flights should aim to arrive at the airport by 11:00 AM.
Departure:
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) Drop-off Information: For guests on domestic flights within the United States, we kindly request scheduling departure flights for after 8:00 PM. Guests on international flights are recommended to schedule departure flights for after 8:30 PM.
Notice: Due to the challenging road conditions from Yellowstone Park to Salt Lake City and in order to ensure a high-quality experience, we regret to inform you that we cannot assume responsibility for any losses incurred due to missed flights caused by trip delays. To err on the side of caution, we suggest considering scheduling departure flights for the following day.
*If you choose to depart from Las Vegas, your tour guide will drop you off either at the airport or a hotel of your choosing.
Cancellation received 60 days or more before the departure of the first product or service in the relevant booking: The Lifetime Deposit will be held by the Tour Operator in accordance with these Terms. The remainder of the payments made to the Tour Operator for the cancelled product will be refunded.
Cancellation received 59-30 days before the departure of the first product or service in the relevant booking: The Lifetime Deposit will be held by the Tour Operator in accordance with these Terms. An amount equal to 50% of the remaining payments made to the Tour Operator for the cancelled Tour will be refunded.
Cancellation less than 30 days before the departure of the first product or service in the relevant booking: The Lifetime Deposit will be held by the Tour Operator in accordance with these Terms, and no further refund will be provided.
Airfare to and from the destination is not included.
Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance is not provided.
Dinners and alcoholic beverages are not included.
Any additional activities, excursions, or entertainment at your own expense are not covered.
All personal miscellaneous expenses, including laundry, telephone calls, drinks, tobacco, alcohol, pay TV, luggage handling fees, and other private expenses are your responsibility.
Souvenirs are not covered.
Guide gratuities (10% of the tour price recommended) are not included.
Optional tours: Admissions and optional tours should be selected and paid for during booking. (Items and prices may vary based on the season and are subject to final confirmation by the tour guide during the tour.)