Overview
Enjoy the great outdoors and Experience Two of the most scenic National Parks in Utah and the Country.
Zion National Park is a southwest Utah nature preserve distinguished by Zion Canyon’s steep red cliffs. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive cuts through its main section, leading to forest trails along the Virgin River. The river flows to the Emerald Pools, which have waterfalls and a hanging garden. Also along the river, partly through deep chasms, is Zion Narrows wading hike. This park has a variety of hikes and views that will take your breath away.
Bryce Canyon National Park, a sprawling reserve in southern Utah, is known for crimson-colored hoodoos, which are spire-shaped rock formations. The park’s main road leads past the expansive Bryce Amphitheater, a hoodoo-filled depression lying below the Rim Trail hiking path. It has overlooks at Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point and Bryce Point. Prime viewing times are around sunup and sundown.Itinerary
Day 1: September 7, 2022 Wednesday - Arrive at the St. George, Utah airport (SGU)
Upon arrival meet your tour leader and take one scheduled transfer at 12:00 PM to Zion National park. (If your flight does not coordinate with this time optional pre nights can be arranged in St. George) We take the approximate 1 hour drive to Zion Park stopping for lunch just outside the park. Today we will have a short introductory hike in the park. Later on we check into our hotel. After time to relax we enjoy a welcome dinner tonight. Zion Park Lodge for 2 nights (Located in the Zion Park). D)
Day 2: September 8 - Thursday - Zion National Park
Today we experience the natural beauty and Red Rock mountains of Zion National Park. We will enjoy 2 hikes from an easy to moderate level in the park. A picnic lunch outside among the scenery will be a relaxing break in between our hikes. After all this fun excitement back to the Lodge with time to relax. Optional horseback rides can be arranged additional $ Tonight dinner is at your leisure in town. (B, L)
Day 3: September 9 - Friday - Bryce Canyon National Park
After breakfast we check out of our resort and/ take a scenic drive to Bryce National park. Upon arrival we enjoy a scenic hike in the park. Bryce offers many hoodoos to see and our hike will be one of the most scenic hikes. Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase. We will enjoy a picnic lunch as we sit among this fantastic natural beauty. We will now head off to our hotel and check in and enjoy some to time to relax. The hotel offers a pool and hot tub. Tonight we will have dinner in town. Best Western Plus Grand Hotel for 1 night. (B, L)
Day 4: September 10 - Saturday - Bryce to St George
After breakfast we check out of our hotel and enjoy a thrilling ATV ride. This trail is called Casto Canyon and it is just like riding in the bottom of Bryce Canyon. It is an actual ATV trail that has all the same formations, colors, geology, and scenery of Bryce. You will get to see more formations in 3 hours on one of the Atvs than you could in 3 days of hiking. This trail is one of the top 10 rated trails in the country and is something everyone can enjoy.
We then take a drive back towards St George and head to our last accommodation. Located in the desert community of Kayenta Utah, the Crescent Moon Inn is the perfect place to get away from it all. Relax and enjoy the picturesque desert surroundings and an unobstructed view of the night sky. The Inn is just a short walk from Kayenta’s Coyote Gulch Art Village, where locally-owned art galleries, the Sacred Space Day Spa is available for your Optional Spa treatments. Farewell dinner tonight (B, D) Cresent Moon Inn.
Day 5: September 5 - Sunday - Departure Day
We depart for the St. George airport for our return flight home. OPTIONS: There is one shared transfer that will depart at 11:30 AM. If your flight requires a different transfer time then a private or shared transfer will be arranged depending on the groups departure times for an additional cost $Tour Details
Cost: $1475.00 based on Double Occupancy (roommates can be provided)
Single Supplement: $460.00
SAVE 3% on the tour cost if you pay via check or ACH Transfer
Deposit $500.00
Booking/final payment deadline is 30 days prior to departure.
Included:
- 4 nights’ hotel with taxes
- 3 Breakfast
- 1 Dinner
- 3 Lunches
- Entrance fees to all sites/parks visited as per itinerary
- Private transfers to all included sites and cities visited
- Arrival/departure transfer from/to the St. George airport if traveling on tour days
- Welcome Gift
- Tour Leader
- Professional tour planning services
- Tour Guide as required
- Fees for all included tours
- Hotel Taxes
Not Included:
- Airfare into St. George, Utah
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Tips for guides/tour leader
- Room charges such as calls, mini bar, laundry, room service.
- All personal expenses
- Travel insurance. REQUIRED
- Any additional tours or expenses not listed in the itinerary.
- Airport transfers if arriving at different times or different days
FAQ
COVID-19 UPDATESPlease note that any changes due to Country, State or local COVID-19 Updates or restrictions may affect the itinerary of this tour. We strive to keep updated as time progresses and any such changes affecting your tour will be announced to all booked travelers once we have been made aware of any new or different restrictions. These may include changes to hotels, itinerary and activities. We will do our best to make any substitutions necessary to keep a similar itinerary. For a complete list of our current COVID-19 Policy please refer to the link
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Entry Requirements: Visitors from Canada and other countries need a valid passport. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you intend to leave your country. Make sure you check your passport expiry date at least 2 months prior to travel. Before traveling abroad it's a good idea to make two photocopies of your passport, driver's license and credit cards. Leave one copy at home with a friend or family member and another bring with you.
Time Zone: Utah is in the Mountain Time Zone. They are 2 hours behind NYC.
Weather: Utah has mild weather with low humidity. Nature lovers relish Fall in Utah when crowds are less and the weather is still refreshing. The temperatures, ranging from the mid-80s to the low 80s, make for ideal hiking weather. Evening temperatures are a bit mid to high 50's.
Currency: The US currency is the dollar.
Electricity: US Standard Voltage is the 120 V. Most hotels provide hairdryers.
Taxes: Utah sales tax is 4.95%.
Health: There are no health issues for concerns for a trip to Utah.
Activity level: During the this Tour, we will travel by private van sometimes for a few hours at a time with comfort stops along the way. To be able to fully enjoy the tour and participate in scheduled activities, you need to be able to walk/hike at a leisurely pace, up to 3 or 5 miles on some days, many times this is on dirt or uneven surfaces. You should be able to stand unassisted for up to 30 minutes at times during the tours. This trip does have many hikes and most are easy or moderate hikes with rest stops along the way. This trip is pretty easy for the average person however if you can't or choose not to participate in certain activities this is at your own discretion. However it cannot affect the groups participation nor can any tours or activities or refunds be offered or changed due to an individual not being able or not wanting to participate in any activities.
