Mighty 5 Utah From Salt Lake City

Arrive anytime today at Salt Lake City International Airport and transfer on your own to your hotel. Enjoy exploring Salt Lake or relax and prepare for the following day's adventures!

2024 Lodging: Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Salt Lake City, UT
2025 Lodging: AC Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT 

Depart Salt Lake City, UT at 7:00 am and travel to Canyonlands National Park. Hike to Mesa Arch for an up-close view of one of the most photographed arches in the Southwestern US. Visit overviews of Upheaval Dome, the Colorado River, and the Green River. Explore the Grand Viewpoint and hike along the rim of the Island in the Sky. Enjoy a final view of the area from Dead Horse Point.

Lodging: Homewood Suites by Hilton, Moab, UT or similar 

Meals: B, L

An early morning hike brings you to Delicate Arch. Continue trekking through Arches National Park on a hike to Landscape Arch, one of the longest natural arches in the world. Visit the Windows Section and Double Arch. A scenic drive/hike along the Colorado River showcases ancient petroglyphs depicting animals, humans, and geometric patterns carved onto red-rock walls.

Lodging: Homewood Suites by Hilton, Moab, UT or similar 

Meals: B, L, D

Explore the mystical landscape of Goblin Valley State Park. Delve into the narrows of Sulphur Creek or Grand Wash at Capitol Reef National Park. Hike to the Hickman Bridge, a 133-foot natural bridge, or go down to the Grand Wash to explore the park’s deep canyons and narrows. Hike to Sulphur Creek Overlook and enjoy Panoramic Point.

Lodging: Capitol Reef Resort, Torrey, UT or similar 

Meals: B, L

Begin the day exploring Capitol Reef further with your guide if needed. Traverse the Canyons of Escalante on Highway 12 to Bryce Canyon National Park. Enjoy the views and vistas and explore the canyons along the way. Meander along the Rim of the Canyon or for those more enterprising souls explore through the Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon.

Lodging: Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel, Bryce Canyon City, UT or similar

Meals: B, L, D

Rise early to watch the sun rise over Bryce Canyon from one of its many viewpoints. Explore a few more locations in the park including hiking below the rim of the canyon. Drive from Bryce Canyon to Zion National Park along scenic Highway 12 and Highway 89, which zips past red-rock mountains and yawning slot canyons. Hike the East Canyon Overlook Trail for a bird’s-eye view of the canyon before exploring the main canyon of Zion National Park.

2024 Lodging: Hotel De Novo Tapestry by Hilton, Springdale, UT or similar
2025 Lodging: The Lodge at Zion Country, Springdale, UT

Meals: B, L

At Zion, you have many options to choose from. Challenge yourself as you ascend up to Scouts Lookout for overlooks of the Main Canyon. Traverse the 3-mile Emerald Pools loop to see a trio of pools and waterfalls. Hike and explore the Narrows of the Virgin River and immerse yourself in this oasis in the wilderness. Enjoy a short stop at the Kolob Canyons section of Zion National Park on your way to Salt Lake City. Return to Salt Lake City between 6:00 and 7:00 pm.

2024 Lodging: Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Salt Lake City, UT
2025 Lodging: AC Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT 

Meals: B, L

Transfer to the Salt Lake City Airport any time today for your return flight home. Hotel Check out is at 11:00 AM.

Meals: B