Utah's Canyon Country
6 days
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Small Group Tour
When most people think of the Southwest, they think of Grand Canyon, Bryce or Zion National Parks. However, deep into the remote wilderness of southern Utah, several less well-known national parks offer a host of natural wonders to discover. As one of the least explored regions of the Lower 48, southern Utah’s “Red Rock Country” offers unspoiled nature in all...
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Escape to three remote Utah national parks in one unforgettable week, and explore the otherworldly landscape of the famed Goblin Valley State Park
- Hike amid the greatest concentration of natural arches on Earth in Arches National Park
- Get a bird’s-eye view of iconic features, such as the Island in the Sky and the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers, on an amazing air safari!
What's this trip about?
When most people think of the Southwest, they think of Grand Canyon, Bryce or Zion National Parks. However, deep into the remote wilderness of southern Utah, several less well-known national parks offer a host of natural wonders to discover. As one of the least explored regions of the Lower 48, southern Utah’s “Red Rock Country” offers unspoiled nature in all of its naked glory, from Seussian spires and multicolored rock “needles” to landscapes full of magnificent red arches.
We designed this trip for fans of the Southwest who want to veer from the heavily touristed parks to explore more isolated landscapes, including Capitol Reef National Park, Goblin Valley State Park, Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. Our itinerary combines moderate hikes and cultural sightseeing with comfortable lodging, and plenty of Southwestern charm! Our knowledgeable and entertaining guides specialize in the region and know it intimately. They can tell you everything you need to know about Utah, from the legend of Butch Cassidy and the Mormon migration to the geological formation of the land.
Each day, we’ll venture out on scenic drives to enjoy memorable day hikes, delicious picnic lunches, and fabulous sites. You’ll spend two nights in a classic western lodge, see the petroglyphs at Newspaper Rock, spend three nights in Moab, the adventure capital of Utah. For photographers, the landscape is a dream-come-true, filled with towering cliffs, mesas, buttes, alpine peaks rising from the desert and unique western towns. Capped with a private charter flight over iconic Southwestern landmarks, you’ll finish your trip with a comprehensive understanding of Utah’s natural splendor.
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityUtah
End CitySalt Lake
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Activities
Trip includes
- Expert leadership
- Accommodations as noted in itinerary (or similar)
- If applicable, tent or safari accommodations and all arrangements in the field, including camp and cook staffs, comfortable and roomy two-person tents, kitchen and dining tents, and other community equipment
- Meals as noted in the itinerary
- Airport transfers
- sightseeing as noted in the itinerary
- Ground transportation
- Additional guides and porters where necessary
- Tips for lodge, hotel, or camp staff
- Entrance fees and permits, unless noted separately in costs
- Basic medical and evacuation insurance
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Itinerary
Day 1: Enter Utah's Canyon Country
Arrive in Salt Lake City, Utah’s largest city. Your MTS guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to a meeting point where we’ll gather for a brief orientation before heading out for a scenic 3.5-hour drive to you're to your lodge—a deluxe ranch experience w...
Day 2: Capitol Reef National Park
After a hearty, western breakfast at the lodge, we’ll travel Scenic Drive Road through layers of tilted rock on our way to Capitol Reef National Park. The road will bring us through the Waterpocket Fold, one of the park’s most celebrated geological features with its alte...
Day 3: Wild Horse Canyon and Goblin Valley
After breakfast, we’ll say goodbye to our lodge and venture east towards Moab—nearly a four-hour drive away. Along the way, we’ll has plenty to do. Our first stop takes us to Little Wild Horse slot canyon, a popular loop hike for its unforgettable towering sandstone pinn...
Day 4: Canyonlands National Park
Today, we’ll head about an hour south of Moab to the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park, where we’ll stop at Newspaper Rock before reaching the park. Known as one of the largest collections of petroglyphs on one rock panel, this outstanding state monument is a...
Day 5: Arches National Park
After breakfast, we’ll head out for a short five-mile drive to Arches National Park to hike among some of the most mindboggling and stunning geological formations in the world. We’ll drive up the mesa and into Entrada Sandstone to find the greatest concentration of natur...
Day 6: Scenic Overflight of the Colorado River
Early this morning, your guides will bring you to the Moab airport and say goodbye. Instead of heading directly for the airport in Salt Lake City, your pilot will take you on a scenic flight over Canyonlands, where you can appreciate the confluence of the Green and Color...
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Last Updated: 2/23/2024
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What's excluded
- International airfare; meals not noted on itinerary; insurance other than basic medical and evacuation insurance noted above (we strongly recommend you purchase the supplementary trip insurance offered by Mountain Travel Sobek, which includes trip cancellation insurance); optional tipping to leader, guides and local staff; excess baggage charges; airport taxes (international—varies by location); cost of medical immunizations; and items of a personal nature (sodas, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).
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Cancellation policy
If written cancellation is received: Cancellation fee will be:
90 days prior to departure $150
89 to 61 days prior to departure $400
60 to 46 days prior to departure 50% of Land/Cruise Cost
45 to 0 days prior to departure 100% of Land/Cruise Cost
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