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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!
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Depart Salt Lake City, UT at 7:00 am and travel to Canyonlands National Park, where you'll hike to Mesa Arch for an up-close view of one of the most iconic arches in the Southwest. You day may include visits to scenic overlooks such as Upheaval Dome, the Colorado River, or the Green River. You'll explore the sweeping vistas from the Grand Viewpoint and enjoy a rimside hike through Island in the Sky before ending the day with a stunning final view at Dead Horse Point.
Lodging: Homewood Suites by Hilton, Moab, UT or similar
Meals: B, L, D
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Start your morning with an early departure into Arches National Park, beginning with a hike to the iconic Delicate Arch. Continue exploring the park's stunning landscapes with a visit to Landscape Arch and the impressive Windows Section, including Double Arch. After enjoying a boxed lunch in the park, take a scenic drive along the Colorado River to view ancient peetroglyphs etched into the red rock walls. In the afternoon, spend time exploring the Moab area before returning to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Lodging: Homewood Suites by Hilton, Moab, UT or similar
Meals: B, L
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Explore the mystical landscape of Goblin Valley State Park. Delve into the narrows of Sulphur Creek or Grand Wash, or for the more adventurous, you can hike to the Hickman Bridge, a 133-foot natural bridge. Continue to explore the park's deep canyons and narrows at Capital Reef National Park to Capital Gorge and the Tanks.
Lodging: Capitol Reef Resort, Torrey, UT or similar
Meals: B, L
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Begin the day exploring Capitol Reef further with your guide. 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. Your first experience with Bryce Canyon National Park will be a visit to Mossy Cave and a hike along the creek. Once finished, you'll have the opportunity to meander along the Rim of Bryce Canyon.
Lodging: Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel, Bryce Canyon City, UT or similar
Meals: B, L, D
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Rise early to watch the sun rise over Bryce Canyon from one of its many viewpoints. Explore a few more locations in the park. For the hearty adventurers, try 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.
Lodging: Red Cliff Lodge, Springdale, UTMeals: B, L
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At Zion, you have many options to choose from. Challenge yourself as you ascend up to Scouts Lookout for overlooks of the Main Canyon, or traverse the 3-mile Emerald Pools loop to see a trio of pools and waterfalls, or 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.
Lodging: AC Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT
Meals: B, L
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SWAT Trip Protection Plan (TPP)
Travel with Confidence. Cancel with Flexibility.
The SWAT Trip Protection Plan (TPP) gives you the freedom to cancel your tour for any reason up to the day before departure and receive a full refund of your SWAT-collected tour payments. It’s a simple, transparent cancellation waiver designed to provide flexibility for our guests and clarity in our booking process.
What TPP is-and Isn't
- Not Insurance. It is SWAT's own cancellation waiver.
- Coverage: Full refund of Swat-collected tour price and SWAT-sold add-ons (e.g., optional activities, additional nights of lodging, etc).
Who & What's Eligible
- Who: Any named traveler on a SWAT booking (direct or qualifing agency/partner sale).
- When: Must be added at initial checkout (cannot be added later).
- Exclusions:
- Cruise or third-party products (e.g., AMA Waterways) outside SWAT's control.
- Air or rail tickets not booked by SWAT
- Government fees (e.g., park passes).
- Wholesale agreements that prohibit supplier waivers.
How to Purchase
- At checkout, you'll see an unchecked box offering TPP at 10% of your SWAT cart total.
- Check the box to add TPP; leave it unchecked to decline.
- Once you leave the checkout page, you cannot add or remove TPP.
Cancelling Under TPP
- Deadline: You may cancel through 11:59 pm local time in your tour's start city on the day before your first activity.
- Process:
- Call or email the contact on your confirmation notice.
- We'll log your request timestamp (with time zone) and ask for a brief written confirmation via email to info@southwestadventuretours.com.
- Refunds: We refund 100% of all SWAT-collected tour and SWAT add-on amounts. The 10% TPP fee is retained.
After the Deadline
- If you cancel on or after your tour start date, or are a no-show, SWAT cancellation terms apply (no refund of tour amounts).
Rescheduling
- You may reschedule your protected booking once within 12 months of your original departure date at no additional TPP fee.
- If your new tour price is higher you pay only the difference in TPP fee; if lower, there will be no refund of the original fee.
Timing of Refund
- Once we receive your written cancellation request, Accounting initiates your refund within 5-7 business days.
- Actual bank posting time depends on your bank's processing schedule.
FAQ
What does TPP cover?
SWAT-collected tour and SWAT-sold add-on payments only.
When must I buy?
At initial checkout, cannot add later.
Can I cancel for any reason?
Yes, up to the day before your tour starts.
Is TPP refundable?
No, the 10% fee never refunds.
Can I move my trip?
Yes, once within 12 months at no extra TPP fee.
By choosing SWAT Trip Protection Plan, you gain flexibility to cancel worry-free, while SWAT maintains clear, consistent operations and revenue handling. Enjoy your adventure with confidence!
