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Utah's Mighty Five National Parks

10 Days Grand Junction to Las Vegas
Utah's Mighty Five National Parks
Utah's Mighty Five National Parks
Utah's Mighty Five National Parks

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This scenery-filled tour of Utah’s national and state parks will have you discovering some of America’s most epic trails and natural landscapes - including Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce and Zion National Parks.
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Trip Length
10 Days
Trip Starts
Grand Junction
Trip Ends
Las Vegas
Trip Style
Tour
Accommodation
4 Star
Budget
Premium
Age Range
5-99 Years
Max. Group Size
48
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
DTMF
Countries Visited:
USA

Itinerary

The ‘River City' extends a warm welcome as your launch pad to an in-depth encounter with the Mighty Five National Parks of Utah. Relax after your arrival or explore on your own before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a dinner.

Accommodation: Wine Country Inn
Included Meals: Dinner

Head to Dead Horse Point State Park this morning and reach great heights with stellar views.

Next up, at Canyonlands National Park, admire the Island in the Sky mesa and see first-hand the power of the Colorado River, carving its way through the rocky red landscape. Choose an optional two-mile hike to Grandview Point Overlook, then continue to Green River Overlook, where, standing at the “edge of the world”, you'll be greeted with desert vistas for hundreds of miles. End the day at Spanish Valley Vineyard & Winery, Moab's only winery, where Jared Richards hosts your Be My Guest experience. Taste estate-grown wines, hear how the mineral-rich desert soil shapes each bottle and share a relaxed dinner surrounded by red rock scenery.

Accommodation: Springhill Suites by Marriott Moab
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Admire the exquisite natural sandstone shapes that dot the landscape in Arches National Park. Learn how Mother Nature's magic touch has left her indelible mark with wind and rain when you view Delicate Arch.

Continue your exploration with a walk to Double Arch, Landscape Arch or Turret Arch. Take a well-deserved break this afternoon or explore the town of Moab at your leisure.

Accommodation: Hyatt Place Moab
Included Meals: Breakfast

Get ready for the other-worldly hoodoos of Goblin Valley State Park. These mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles referred to locally as “goblins” make for memorable photo opportunities before you arrive at Capitol Reef National Park. Visit Gifford Homestead and opt to explore on your own.

In the evening, enjoy the rustic charm of the Capitol Reef Resort, located on the edge of the park, offering truly spectacular landscapes and breath-taking views.

Accommodation: Capitol Reef Resort
Included Meals: Breakfast

Unlock the best of Capitol Reef National Park, where colorful canyons and capitol-shaped domes provide the perfect backdrop for an adventure, with the option to hike.

Continue your journey along an "All American Road", Highway 12, one of America's most scenic highways, before arriving in Kodachrome Basin State Park. Here, you'll have the opportunity to explore the Visitor Center and marvel at the unique sandstone spires and columns known as "sand pipes," formations believed to exist nowhere else in the world.

Accommodation: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
Included Meals: Breakfast

You'll have a full free day to relax or explore the eerie landscape of Bryce Canyon National Park today. Everyone will be able to self select hikes and walks that best suit them. Admire the rusty red limestone spires that rise up surreally from the desert floor to meet Utah's skies from scenic viewpoints or follow one of the many trails into the hoodoos and beyond. Or choose to blaze your own trail on a one-hour horseback ride in the Dixie National Forest, climbing Bristlecone Pine Ridge with 1,500-year-old Bristlecone Pines (one of the oldest living things on the North American continent).

Accommodation: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
Included Meals: Breakfast

A pink, red and orange canvas awaits visitors to Coral Pink Sands State Park. Take a short hike to see Horseshoe Bend and the flowing Colorado River, which has carved its way through the red-colored sandstone.

Next up, embrace today's MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you explore Antelope Canyon in Navajo Tribal Park. Your local Diné (Navajo) guides will explain how slot canyons are formed as you listen, awed by the dramatic beauty that surrounds you.

Tonight, enjoy a dinner of your choice.

Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott Page at Lake Powell
Included Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a full free day to spend as you wish in the water wonderland that is Lake Powell. Relax and rejuvenate as you explore on your own or consider joining one of the organised optional activities, like our famed Colorado River Float Trip or a helicopter ride up to the top of Tower Butte for 360' views of the world below you.

This evening, enjoy an unforgettable dinner at Sunset 89 with unbeatable views of Lake Powell and Glen Canyon.

Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott Page at Lake Powell
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

One spectacular natural sight gives way to another when you drive along the Vermillion Cliffs and witness the striking colors as you wander westward. Arrive at Zion National Park in the late morning, then enjoy lunch at Zion Lodge before selecting from many fantastic hikes ranging from easy to strenuous including Emerald Falls Trail, Weeping Rock trail, or Riverside Walk. Or, opt to take it easy and sightsee at your leisure using the complimentary Zion National Park shuttles. The rest of the evening is at leisure.

Accommodation: Springhill Suites by Marriott Springdale Zion National Park
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Wake up early to catch the sun rise, go for a leisurely stroll appreciating the quiet sounds of morning, or just relax enjoying a peaceful morning in Springdale. You have the whole morning to spend as you wish before departing for Las Vegas around mid-day.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Trip Inclusions

  • Hike to Grand View Point Overlook & Goblin Valley in Utah, Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend in Arizona plus many more
  • Visit Utah's Mighty Five iconic national parks: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks as well as four Utah State Parks; Dead Horse Point, Goblin Valley, Kodachrome Basin and Coral Pink Sands
  • See the world-famous Delicate Arch from the Viewpoint Trail
  • Scenic drive along an "All-American Road" on Utah's Scenic Byway 12

Trafalgar Difference

  • Antelope Canyon tour with a Local Navajo Guide
  • Capitol Reef National Park: Experience a world of difference at the 58-acre Capitol Reef Resort in Torrey, Utah, just one mile from the entrance of Capitol Reef National Park. From your room, you'll take in stunning views of the Red Rock Cliffs. You can relax and refresh in the outdoor hot tub and seasonal outdoor pool or get energized in the fully equipped fitness centre. Indulge in comfort food at the Pioneer Kitchen surrounded by Capitol Reef National Park and the high desert of the Colorado Plateau.

Iconic Experience

  • Canyonlands National Park: There's no better spot to witness the power of the Colorado River carving through rocky red landscapes than at Canyonlands National Park. Take in the views from the Green River Overlook, and be inspired by the vast expanse of high desert canyons at Grand Viewpoint.
  • Dead Horse Point State Park: Utah's Canyon Country is an endless playground. Travel to Dead Horse Point State Park in San Juan County for a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. Opened to the public in 1959, the Park covers 5,362 acres of high desert at an altitude of 5,900 feet. You'll love getting back to nature making stops at the Colorado River Overlook and the famed Dead Horse Point for sweeping views of the high desert.
  • Arches National Park: Nature's creations spring to life at Arches National Park, home to the greatest concentration of natural arches in the world. Some 2,000 natural sandstone arches can be found within the boundaries of the national park. On your visit, unlock all the science and history of how these 6,000 natural sandstone arches were formed by rain and wind. Take in the sights of Delicate Arch and Balanced Rock while admiring the ever-changing landscapes as you traverse the park.
  • Goblin Valley State Park: The park's most distinctive feature is its thousands of mushroom-shaped hoodoos, which stand anywhere from a few feet to several meters tall. These rock formations were shaped by erosion over millions of years and resemble a gathering of otherworldly figures, hence the park's nickname, "Goblin Valley." Get an up-close look at these hoodoo formations paving your own trail throughout the park.
  • Capitol Reef National Park: Magnificent scenery awaits at Capitol Reef National Park, best known for its Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile-long (160 km) warp in the earth's crust. Established in 1971 as a National Park the park today is popular due to it's landscape of colourful canyons, ridges, buttes, and monoliths. Learn about the park at the Visitor Centre before taking a stroll along one of the various trails around the park.
  • Kodachrome Basin State Park, with it's red tinged rock formations and incredible blue skies, just begs to be photographed.
  • Bryce Canyon National Park: Hello, hoodoos. As you arrive at Bryce Canyon National Park, enjoy seeing the pink, orange and rusty-red limestone spires, known as hoodoos, rise up from the valley floor. Explore the visitor center to learn more about the history and geology of the park before a scenic drive along Bryce Canyon Road with possible stops at Sunrise Point, Sunset Point and Inspiration Point. You'll love seeing how Bryce Canyon, home to the largest collection of these spires in the world, is in a league of its own.
  • Kanab: Time to climb in the Coral Pink sand dunes, and to be a kid again. This is the place to take your boots off and just scramble around on the curiously colored sand.
  • Glen Canyon Dam: Enjoy a walk to the rim of Glen Canyon where you will get the chance to visit Horseshoe Bend.
  • Zion National Park: Unlock geological history as you walk the paths and trails of Zion National Park, following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. The lush vegetation, wild rivers, roaring waterfalls and towering cliffs of this park will have you reaching for your camera over and over again.

Be My Guest

  • Moab: Join Jared Richards at Moab's only winery for a Be My Guest experience full of warm hospitality and set against the region's dramatic red rock landscape. Taste estate-grown wines cultivated, fermented and bottled on-site paired with small bites, before a relaxed 3-course dinner showcasing local flavours as Jared shares the story of Moab's desert terroir.

Make Travel Matter®

  • Antelope Canyon: Embrace today's Make Travel Matter - Experience as you hike down into Antelope Canyon in The Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park. Your local Diné (Navajo) guides will explain how slot canyons are formed as you stand in awe of the dramatic beauty surrounding.

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • All transport and transfers shown
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences (Additional Cost) and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised

  • 3 Dinners (D)
  • 9 Breakfasts (B)
  • 2 Lunches (L)

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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