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Experience Overview
Uncover the rugged beauty and rich Indigenous history of Utah. On this nine-day hiking trip, you’ll explore the diverse landscapes of this vast state’s Mighty Five national parks with an expert guide. Leave Las Vegas behind to marvel at cliffs draped with hanging gardens in Zion National Park, walk among the spires of Bryce Canyon National Park and feel small when you stand on the Island in the Sky in Canyonlands National Park. You’ll see Arches National Park at its most glorious – during sunset – and encounter ancient petroglyphs in Capitol Reef National Park. At Bears Ears National Monument and Monument Valley, you’ll dig deeper into the terrain, led by expert Navajo guides who will take you beyond the beaten path to share insights into their cultural homeland.
Highlights
- Experience all five of Utah's iconic national parks, from Zion and Bryce Canyon to Capitol Reef, Canyonlands and Arches. Walk in the shadow of red cliffs, stand atop the Island in the Sky and gaze up at sandstone buttes.
- Wade through the Virgin River in Zion's famous Narrows, wander among Bryce Canyon's towering hoodoos and watch the sunset light up Delicate Arch.
- Hike through Monument Valley with Indigenous guides and discover the stories, traditions and significance behind one of the American Southwest's most memorable landscapes.
- Get beyond the viewpoints on rewarding hikes and walks designed for active travellers, without the demands of a strenuous trekking trip.
- Travel with an expert local leader who handles the driving, park logistics and route planning, so you can focus on the experience.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2638
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private vehicle
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Walking & Trekking, Budget
Supplier Code: SSXZ
Starts: Las Vegas, United States Of America
Finishes: Las Vegas, United States Of America
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (7), Lunch (1), Dinner (2)Accommodation: Hotel (8 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $6072 (CAD $675 /day)
Itinerary
Welcome to Las Vegas, Nevada! This glitzy city might be known for its casinos, but there’s plenty more to discover in this neon metropolis. Your trip starts at 6 pm tonight with a welcome meeting. After, why not join your fellow travellers for an optional dinner and indulge in some nightlife? Maybe wander along the famous strip, past impersonators, billboards and hotels to the choreographed Bellagio Fountain show. Hit the chain stores or lose all sense of time exploring the gaudy interiors of hotels like The Venetian, Caesars Palace and New York-New York.
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Kick off with the famous Virgin River Narrows hike. Hiking in moving water can be a new and exciting experience, so you’ll have time to get your ‘stream legs’ before walking another 2.4 km (1.5 mi) upriver, using your walking pole as you make your way to the turnaround point at Orderville Canyon. As you walk through narrow slot canyons, gaze up at hanging gardens on towering sandstone walls that have been sculpted by centuries of erosion. Before heading back downstream, get a few more photos of the Narrows’ beauty. Tonight you'll head out on an included group dinner at a local restaurant in Springdale.
Included Activities:
- Zion NP - Virgin River Narrows Hike
- Zion - Narrows Hiking Gear Rental
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today after breakfast, head out nice and early for another hike in Zion National Park. This time, you’ll head up onto the plateau to get sweeping views over Zion Canyon, with its red rock cliffs and the Virgin River below. Follow the West Rim trail to reach Scout Lookout. Here, you can take in the view of Angels Landing without having to tackle the notoriously tricky final ascent up the rock. Today’s hike involves some steep switchbacks, but you'll take plenty of breaks to pause and soak up the views. You'll cross the Virgin River, enter Refrigerator Canyon and ascend Walter’s Wiggles, before being rewarded with stunning views of Zion Canyon's 270-million-year-old rock layers. Then, head back to your hotel for the evening.
Included Activities:
- Zion National Park - Scout Lookout hike
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast this morning, drive to Bryce Canyon National Park, where wind and water erosion have formed the park's crimson hoodoos – uniquely shaped rock spires rising out of the desert. Get ready to venture into the expansive Bryce Amphitheatre – a hoodoo-filled depression below the Rim Trail hiking path, beloved by photographers for the unforgettable panorama of thousands of jagged spires. After checking into your accommodation, you’ll hike the iconic Navajo Loop Trail, taking you into the amphitheatre on a maze-like path between the towering orange and red hoodoos. Travelling by switchbacks between narrow walls of colourful limestone with views of towering Douglas-fir trees, this trail takes you to the park's most famous hoodoo – Thor's Hammer. This trail has two sides, Two Bridges and Wall Street, so the trip out and back is different, with unique scenery on each side of the loop.
Included Activities:
- Bryce Canyon National Park - Navajo Loop Trail hike
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast today, you’ll head to Capitol Reef National Park to explore the historic orchards of the park’s Fruita district. These orchards were planted by Mormon settlers in the late 1800s and are now maintained by the National Park service using historic irrigation techniques. The apples, pears, apricots, peaches and cherries grown here are baked into seasonal pies in the onsite bakery. Go for a leisurely stroll through the orchards, then follow a short trail along boardwalks to see the petroglyphs left by the ancient Fremont people, who lived in the park from 300 to 1300 AD. Continue on to your accommodation in Moab and enjoy a free evening to rest and recharge.
Included Activities:
- Capitol Reef National Park - Petroglyphs
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Get ready for a jam-packed day. You’ll visit two national parks – Canyonlands, full of sweeping vistas of red landscapes, and Arches, home to more than 2000 natural stone arches, rock formations and giant, balancing rocks. Start at Canyonlands, where you’ll embark on the Island in the Sky hike. Resting on sheer sandstone cliffs, the Island in the Sky lookout point is on top of a mesa 304 m (1000 ft) above the canyon floor, giving you spectacular views of the park from above. Take in the vastness of the landscape below of canyons and winding streams, then head to Arches National Park. Head out on a sunset hike to visit the Delicate Arch – a stone icon of the park that has become the unofficial symbol of the State of Utah. Along this trail, you’ll see the Wolfe Ranch cabin and Ute Indian petroglyphs. Watch the landscape glow in red and orange hues as you enjoy a picnic dinner. Return to your hotel in Moab for the night.
Included Activities:
- Arches National Park - Delicate Arch hike
- Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky Hikes
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Travel south to Bluff, stopping for a very special experience along the way – a guided hike with an expert Navajo guide in Bears Ears National Monument. You’ll be hiking along slickrock, discovering both the natural wonders of this region that’s filled with abundant native plants, animals, incredible geological features and archaeological sites, and the monument’s significance to Navajo communities today. Your guide will share their personal connection to the landscape, giving you the opportunity to learn some of the fascinating Indigenous stories and history of the area.
Included Activities:
- Bears Ears National Monument - Navajo guided hike
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning after breakfast, head to Monument Valley, where a Navajo leader – one of the Keepers of Monument Valley – will take you around their lands on a hike off the beaten track. Learn about the history of the ancestral Puebloans as you take in the beauty of Monument Valley’s famous arches and walk beneath towering sandstone buttes, all the while learning about the history and culture of the Navajo peoples. This much photographed region is often used in film as a quintessential representation of the American west, but today you’ll learn about it as the Navajo peoples know it – as Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii. For lunch, you’ll enjoy a picnic with your group. Tonight is the last night of your trip, so you might like to head out and celebrate your incredible Utah adventure with a night out together.
Included Activities:
- Monument Valley - Navajo guided hike
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today after breakfast, you have the option to book a visit to Antelope Canyon, famous for its narrow slot canyons which create a fascinating sight as the light shifts between the passageways. Then it’s time for one last hike at Horseshoe Bend in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River is the perfect place to wrap up your adventure through Utah’s incredible landscapes. There will be unlimited options for incredible photos, so make sure you squeeze the most out of every last moment. Arrive in Las Vegas in the late afternoon, where your trip will come to an end. If you’d like to stay in Las Vegas for longer, just speak to your booking agent.
Included Activities:
- Glen Canyon - Horseshoe Bend hike
Optional Activities:
- Page - Antelope Canyon Tour with round-trip transport (70 USD)
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Rory - Traveled, September 2023
Matt was a good tour guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/19/2023
Robert - Traveled, July 2023
Exploring some of nature’s greatest wonders was breathtaking and Intrepid made it painless. Well worth having a guided trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/15/2023
Lauren - Traveled, July 2023
If you are thinking about hiking in Utah, this trip is a must-do! We hit all of the best parks, sights and activities. The leader, hotels and transport were all great!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/15/2023
Daniel - Traveled, June 2023
Amazing trip to so many awesome places in just 9 days. The scenery is so spectacular that you run out of superlatives to describe it!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/24/2023
Jessica - Traveled, June 2023
What a great way to get out into the countryside and see all the arches, hoodoos, mesas and canyons of Utah (and more). The accomodation was clean and comfortable, the guide was considerate and flexible. I would highly recommend.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/24/2023
Jill - Traveled, May 2023
Loved my hiking trip through the fabulous 5 Utah parks. This was a wonderful itinerary with just the right amount of walking to meet our groups needs. Bryce Canon was particulalry stunning, despite track closures. A big thanks to our bubbly, knowledgeable guide who made sure everything went smoothly and that we made the most of every opportunity. Just a fabulous, happy time of perfect memories.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2023
Jennnifer - Traveled, May 2023
I know how hard it is to herd cats and make tours fun, educational, and dynamic. Claire was a top-notch guide, and this tour provided the perfect amount of time to see what Utah had to offer. Highly recommend it to those curious. Be prepared to WOW a lot.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/23/2023
William (John) - Traveled, September 2022
Intrepid lived up to expectations on our first trip hiking the National Parks in Utah. We got to experience the parks the way we like which is day hiking or backpacking. Intrepid took all the worry out of planning to hit all five parks in a short period of time. We could have never done this on our own and have such a positive experience. All the extras provided by Intrepid were well worth it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/11/2022
Barbara - Traveled, September 2022
Amazing trip! The national and state parks we visited were all gems! Our tour guide Ally kept us on schedule and got us into all the parks without any wait time and with very few crowds. We got lucky with sunny but cool weather-perfect for hiking.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2022
Ahmad - Traveled, September 2022
The Utah national parks tour was an amazingly fun and fulfilling experience. The parks include some of the most interesting landscapes that I've ever seen and some truly breathtaking vistas.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2022
Amy - Traveled, June 2022
This trip is a must do, it is educational, enjoyable and well organised. Everyday is a highlight and just when you think it can’t get better, it does. You will visit places you would never have thought of, make some unforgettable stops along the road trip, meet likeminded people and learn loads. Our tour guide Claire was fantastic and really made the tour memorable! I would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a hiking, action filled, educational tour of Utah.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/27/2022
Adam - Traveled, June 2022
Great way to explore the beauty of Southern Utah. The Included national parks are amazing, and you even get to see some hidden local gems. Very active trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/05/2022
Aidan - Traveled, June 2022
If you are after a hiking trip this one is definitely the one! Each day offered a unique hike/s, the views were out of this world, with incredible photo opportunities around every corner. Our guide was awesome, and her enthusiasm made our trip that much more enjoyable. Highly recommend if you want to catch the American national park bug.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/28/2022
Rachel - Traveled, May 2022
This was the best vacation I’ve ever been on. We got to see and experience so much. The group varied in age and background but our tour leader went out of his way to make sure we were making the most of this trip and that everyone’s interests were being met. I had the most amazing time and didn’t want to come home.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/24/2022
Amy - Traveled, May 2022
I had the most amazing time on this trip. I met 5 incredible people that I am happy to now call friends. Our guide, Judd, was an absolute rockstar. It was a hard time saying goodbye to everyone- tears were shed!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/28/2022
Tom - Traveled, May 2022
This trip is incredible, filled with natural beauty and different sights every day. It's hard to pick a favorite between any of the 5 national parks we visited, and the experiences along the way are fantastic.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2022
Judith - Traveled, May 2022
The trip to the Utah National Parks was outstanding. It’s an incredibly gorgeous state! Our trip leader was warm, enthusiastic and welcoming right from the start. He’s very knowledgeable about the many areas we visited and hiked through, answering most questions easily. He went through the hike beforehand letting us know the difficulty, the temperature, when we’d eat etc. He has a great sense of humour which made us all feel at ease. Great safe driver too! When on Navajo land I deeply appreciated being guided by the two different First Nations guides. They were amazing and of course extremely knowledgeable and passionate about their home. The days were packed with activity so this trip is not for the faint of heart! The hikes are not long but the high heat, dry air and high altitude can make it tough going. You need more water than you think and bring electrolytes. We saw such a variety of landscapes of breathtaking beauty that it’s hard to believe that there is more that we hadn’t time to see. I highly recommend this trip and if you get Judd as your guide-lucky you. He’s the best!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2022
Charlotte - Traveled, June 2024
AMAZING! It was a dream come true to travel through the Canadian rockies, the itinerary includes everything we wanted to do and more. Anthony was the best guide we could have asked for, his knowledge on the area, local wildlife and cooking skills were unmatched. Loved the camping aspect and made some great friends along the way. 100% recommend this trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Kyle - Traveled, June 2024
Absolutely amazing trip, met some amazing friends along the way, the guide/leader included. Highly recommend. Only issue is how much the costs fluctuate on intrepid.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/16/2024
Jessica - Traveled, June 2024
An incredible trip! Highly reccomend. This is one of the best ways to get out and immerse yourself in the goregous Canadian landscapes. There is a lot of flexibilty on the trip to ensure you get the most out of your adventure. I learnt so much and made memories that I will never forget. Whilst some days are big, they are extremely rewarding. The tents are of good quality and campground facilities were some of the best I have ever used. Camp kitchen food got a big tick of approval from me and I would do this trip again in a heartbeat - there would always be something new to see and explore.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/30/2024
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