Utah's Mighty Five National Parks
From CAD $5,309
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Group Tour
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Experience Overview
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.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
- Grand Canyon National Park: Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience at Shash Dine Eco Retreat on the Navajo Nation. Meet your hosts Baya and Paul for an under-the-stars, traditional meal of mutton stew, frybread, vegetables, melon, coffee and Navajo tea. Your local dining experience is enhanced by Navajo storytelling by storyteller and award-winning Diné recording artist Eli Secody, whose fun and fascinating stories are steeped in his Dine’ roots. Cap off the evening walking up to a remarkable vista on the very land where Baya can trace her lineage back over 20 generations.
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.
- 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 colorful canyons, ridges, buttes, and monoliths. Learn about the park at the Visitor Center before taking a stroll along one of the various trails around the park.
- 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. You’ll even drive through the amazing 1.1-mile, sandstone Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel built from the late 1920s through 1930, when it was the longest tunnel of its type at the time.
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.
Must-see Highlights
- 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", Utah's State Highway 12, Zion Canyon Road
- Kodachrome Basin State Park, with it's red tinged rock formations and incredible blue skies, just begs to be photographed.
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 center. Indulge in comfort food at the Pioneer Kitchen surrounded by Capitol Reef National Park and the high desert of the Colorado Plateau.
Trip Details
Product Code: 34395
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 758.1529B
Starts: Grand Junction, United States Of America
Finishes: Las Vegas (NV), United States Of America
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- 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 and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $5,309 ($531 /day)
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 travelers this evening for a dinner.
Accommodation: Wine Country Inn
Meals: Dinner
Head to Dead Horse Point State Park this morning to reach great heights with stellar views. Have your cameras ready at the famed Dead Horse Point to capture your own perspective from one of the most famous scenic vistas in the world. Next up at Canyonlands National Park, see first-hand the power of the Colorado River carving its way through the rocky red landscape. Ascend to the top of the Island in the Sky Mesa and admire Canyonlands' spectacular landscape below. Choose to continue further on foot with a two-mile hike to Grandview Point Overlook where, standing at the “edge of the world,” you’ll be greeted with desert vistas for hundreds of miles. Continue to Green River Overlook for another incredible vista.
Accommodation: Hyatt Place Moab
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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
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. Explore the area down through the canyons or up to the overlooks in sections of the park including Sulfur Creek, Cohab Canyon, Hickman Bridge, Rim Overlook, 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
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 on your own. 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
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, if you’re looking for a scenic tour of Bryce Canyon region, opt for a 1-hour ride into Dixie National Forest and the rim of Water Canyon Amphitheater, the first canyon in Bryce Canyon National Park.
Accommodation: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
Meals: Breakfast
A pink, red and orange canvas awaits visitors to Coral Pink Sands State Park. Embrace today's MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as we explore Antelope Canyon in Navajo Tribal Park. Our local Diné (Navajo) guides will explain to us how slot canyons are formed as we are awed by the dramatic beauty surrounding us. Then take a short hike to see Horseshoe Bend and the flowing Colorado River which has carved its way through the red-colored sandstone. Finish the day connecting to the soul of the land over a Be My Guest meal on the Navajo Nation, hosted by Dine tribe local Baya, her husband Paul and storyteller Eli Secody.
Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott Page at Lake Powell
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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 organized 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
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 Watchman Trail, Kayenta 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
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Wake up early to catch the sun rise over Zion, go for a leisurely stroll appreciating the quiet sounds of morning, hike into the canyon or just relax. You have the whole morning to spend as you wish before departing for Las Vegas around mid-day.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
William Dalmeida Jr - Traveled, April 2024
The Mighty Five is Terrific. Our director *Personal information removed by Feefo* was well versed in the history of the area which made the trip even more interesting. The entire trip was timed perfectly from park to park. The itinerary was perfect for us and the drop off in Las Vegas gave us a chance to experience 2 days of shows there.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/21/2024
Rebecca Wentworth - Traveled, March 2024
Need a bit more time in Zion National Park. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our tour director, was fabulous! You a fortunate to have someone so professional, knowledgeable, congenial, funny, accommodating and helpfu! Can't imagine anyone any better! *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our bus driver, equally wonderful!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/13/2024
Elizabeth Davis - Traveled, February 2024
Utah parks! Excellent service. Comfortable bus, great guide. Good hotels. It was beautiful and interesting and fun.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/28/2024
John Polasik - Traveled, November 2024
Bucket List Worthy! Well planned, well executed tour. Luggage, accommodations, meals, excursions were were great. Hard work by our tour director and coach driver made the entire trip go very smooth. e had a fabulous time on this trip. The itinerary was well planned, flexible, exciting and educational. There were off-coach sites, hikes, excursions, down time, fabulous meals, humor and history. We had a great group, utmost professional coach driver (no extra charge for the magic tricks) and a tour director that was professional, genuine and shared her knowledge and history of the magnificent parks we visited. Sites, sites and more exciting breath taking sites. Great excursion.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/27/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Great trip! We really enjoyed *Personal information removed by Feefo* as our Travel Director!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/23/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
This was my first Trafalgar trip experience and I was very impressed with the service as well as the people who provided the services. It will not be my last Trafalgar experience!! Very good itinerary and enjoyed all the small stops in state parks that other tours don’t include!! Dead Horse State Park and Goblin Valley are a must see! Utah has such diverse natural beauty found in each and every mile!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/21/2024
Kimberly Lahman - Traveled, October 2024
Trafalgar Provided a Trip of a Lifetime! Bags were delivered to rooms in a timely manner. The accommodations were quality and clean. We were able to see everything promised on the itinerary. There were times when we were not prepared enough for each stop. For example, we were not aware we could rent equipment to walk through the Narrows in Zion prior to arriving. Sometimes we were not given enough info about the trails. Overall, we were well taken care of. The Canyonlands by Night and Day optional was very disappointing. The dinner was mediocre and the light show was less than impressive. I would not recommend it. We were rushed while hiking on several occasions. There were 48 people on the tour so the tour director had to accommodate for the large number. Small group sizes would allow more time for the logistics of loading and unloading and keeping people organized. The driver was very outgoing and entertaining as well as driving safely. The tour director made the travel days on the coach fun with different games and videos. He was calm during unexpected glitches and displayed a positive attitude at all times. The sights chosen were perfect, really enjoyed each stop. Food arrangements worked as well as bathroom stops. Wonderful trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/08/2024
Diana York - Traveled, October 2024
5 Utah parks! First time with Trafalgar trip. Would go again. Great trip. A wonderful trip...very organized. A pleasure adventure.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/19/2024
Ellen Mahony - Traveled, October 2024
Just okay. Next time would rent a car and use the driving guide app. Food was terrible. Accommodations at beginning and end of trip were nice. The rest were 3 stars at best. Some of the optionals were downright cheesy. For 5 grand I could have taken a luxury cruise on Silversea to just about anywhere so your price point is off. Utah is beautiful, bus was comfortable but a lot of people were sick and it spread. (Covid) Might want to think about not swapping seats every day. Very germy process. However, our tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was delightful, so, so good at his job. Made every day a pleasure!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/23/2024
Carol - Traveled, October 2024
Excellent! Spectacular Amazing Breathtaking!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/13/2024
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