Utah National Parks Ultimate Adventure

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Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion: this 9-day trip covers them all. This trip combines five exceptional national park experiences into one unforgettable adventure. The national parks of southern Utah are a masterful expression of nature’s best work. Unique landscapes sculpted over the millennia by powerful forces of erosion highlight ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore all five of Utah’s national parks in one unforgettable, action-packed trip
    • Visit Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion
    • Set out on some of the most scenic and exhilarating hikes in the Southwest
    • Learn about the ancient cultures that once made this rugged region their home
    • Experience REI Signature Camping! Spacious tents, deluxe comfort, amazing meals and more!

What's this trip about?

    Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion: this 9-day trip covers them all. This trip combines five exceptional national park experiences into one unforgettable adventure. The national parks of southern Utah are a masterful expression of nature’s best work. Unique landscapes sculpted over the millennia by powerful forces of erosion highlight the vast beauty of the high desert. Hike along some of the most spectacular trails in the American Southwest by day, and relax in comfort and good company at our REI Signature Camp each night.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityUtah
End CityLas Vegas

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 4

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 12

Trip includes

    • Eight nights camping in our REI Signature Camps
    • Guide leadership
    • Van transportation from Salt Lake City, Utah to Las Vegas, Nevada
    • All meals beginning with lunch on Day 1 through lunch on Day 9
    • Beverages including coffee, hot tea and hot chocolate
    • All group camping equipment
    • Park fees and local taxes
    • All operations in Grand Staircase National Monument are conducted under the authorized concessionaire permit of Arizona Outdoor Specialists, Inc

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Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Canyonlands National Park and begin our exploration.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Hiking: 2.5 miles with minimal elevation gain/loss; Transfer: 6 hours.

Our trip begins in Salt Lake City, Utah. We rendezvous with our guides at 8am and, following introductions and a brief orientation, set off for Canyonlands Nat...

Day 2: Hike in Canyonlands’ Needles District to Chesler Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Hiking: 10-11 miles; Elevation gain/loss: 1,755’; Terrain: slickrock and dirt trails with some stone steps.

A hike to Chesler Park is an ideal introduction to the awe-inspiring landscapes and unique geology of Canyonlan...

Day 3: Travel to Arches National Park and hike the Devil's Garden Trail.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Hiking: 4-6 miles; Elevation gain/loss: 500-800’; Terrain: slickrock and dirt trails; Transfer: 5.5-6 hours.

We drive north this morning toward extraordinary Arches National Park. With over 2,000 sandstone arches of all...

Day 4: Explore Capitol Reef National Park on a through-hike in Waterpocket Fold.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Hiking: 11-12 miles; Elevation gain/loss: 1,000’; Terrain: slickrock, sandy washes and dirt trails; Transfer: 1.5 hours.

Still relatively undiscovered, Capitol Reef National Park is a gem in the U.S. National Park syste...

Day 5: Hike to Calf Creek Falls in Grand Staircase-Escalante.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Hiking: 6 miles; Elevation gain/loss: 200'; Terrain: dirt trails; Transfer: 3 hours.

It's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument that captures our imagination today as we explore the monument on a hike to a hidden ...

Day 6: Spend the day in Bryce Canyon hiking the Fairyland and Navajo Loops.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Hiking: 9 miles; Elevation gain/loss: 2,300'; Terrain: dirt trails and sandy washes; Transfer: 2-3 hours.

Gazing into Bryce Canyon for the first time, it's hard not to feel an overwhelming sense of awe at the sheer numb...

Day 7: Discover Zion National Park. Hike to Observation Point and the Narrows.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Hiking: 8-12 miles; Elevation loss/gain: 2,150’; Terrain: dirt trails, river wading (sometimes in thigh- to waist-deep water); Transfer: 1.5 hours.

Our first hike in Zion National Park this morning takes us from the val...

Day 8: Hike to spectacular Angels Landing before driving to Vegas.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Hiking: 5 miles; Elevation gain/loss: 1,500’; Terrain: dirt trails; Transfer: 4 hours.

Before beginning our drive to Las Vegas, one final hike awaits, promising to end our journey on an unforgettable note. The trail to Angels L...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,099
Price per day$387
Last Updated: 10/14/2019

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights to Salt Lake City, Utah/from Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Airport transfers
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Sleeping bag
    • Optional guide gratuitie

Accommodation

Camping, 7 nights

Cancellation policy

A refundable deposit of $400 is required at time of booking to secure space. Full payment is required 60 days before departure date.

If you decide to cancel your trip, the following fees apply and are due when we receive notice of your cancellation: 91+ days prior to departure = $0 61 to 90 days = $400 31 to 60 days prior to departure = 50% of the total trip cost is non-refundable 0 to 30 days prior to departure = 100% of the trip cost is non-refundable

If you instead transfer to another trip, the following fees are due at the time of the request: 61+ days prior to departure = $0 31 to 60 days = $400 0 to 30 days prior to departure = 100% of the trip cost is non-refundable

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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches and 7 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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