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9-Nights Utah's Mighty Five National Parks from $3,775
Trafalgar
OFFER ID 1471645
Utah's Mighty Five National Parks
This adventure filled tour of Utah’s national and state parks will have you hiking and walking some of America’s most epic trails and natural landscapes, proving firsthand that actively exploring these parks (including Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce and Zion) is the best way to experience their natural beauty.
Dining Summary
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
- 4 Dinner (D)
- Dead Horse Point State Park: Visit spectacular Dead Horse Point State Park and Dive Into Culture with photographer David Brown for tips on shooting the best photos while on this trip.
- Arches National Park: Visit Arches National Park, housing the greatest concentration of natural arches in the world. Some 6,000 natural sandstone arches can be found within the boundaries of the national park.
- Goblin Valley State Park: Goblin Valley State Park is a state park of Utah, in the United States. The park features thousands of hoodoos, referred to locally as goblins, which are formations of mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles, some as tall as several yards.
- Bryce Canyon National Park: Pink, orange and rusty-red limestone spires, known as hoodoos, rise up from the desert floor at Bryce Canyon, home to the largest collection of these spires in the world.
- 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.
- : Navajo owned and operated, Red Heritage is a Native American Performing Arts Theater. Colourful powwow dancing, flute playing and live drum music complement a culturally inspired meal and an unforgettable experience!
- Zion National Park: Connect to history as you wander paths and trails, following in the footsteps of Native Americans and the earliest pioneers. Lush vegetation, wild rivers, roaring waterfalls and towering cliffs characterise the natural beauty of this park.
- Canyonlands National Park: It's on to Canyonlands National Park for a drive onto the Island in the Sky - a mesa resting 1,000 feet (305 meters) above the surrounding countryside, offering spectacular views over the dramatic sandstone formations.
- 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 Navajo guides will explain how slot canyons are formed as you stand in awe of the dramatic beauty surrounding.
- : Hike to Grand View Point Overlook & Goblin Valley in Utah then hike Antelope Canyon & 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
- : Chose to hike Angel's Palace Trail or Panorama Trail. Kodachrome Basin State Park, with its red tinged rock formations and incredible blue skies, just begs to be photographed.
- : 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
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
9 nights from $3,775 per person
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Trafalgar Tours: Utah's Mighty Five National Parks
Day 1 - Greetings Grand Junction
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 Welcome Reception.
Accommodations: Wine Country Inn
Meals: Welcome Reception
Day 2 - Uncover Canyon Country
We start the morning with a trip to Dead Horse Point State Park where you’ll meet a local Parks photographer to get all the tips and tricks for shooting photos while on your tour. Next we head to canyon country this morning and see first-hand the power of the Colorado River carving its way through the rocky red landscape at Canyonlands National Park in our three different hikes. Ascend to the top of the Island in the Sky mesa and admire Canyonlands' spectacular landscape below. Today’s highpoint will surely be the 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 tackle shorter hikes at Whale Rock and Green River Overlook. After a full day, dive into a filling regional dinner at Canyon Steak and Waffle hosted by local restaurateur Shawn Welch who’ll treat us to authentic American diner fare. After dinner we will be joined by a Local Specialist and renowned National Park photographer who will enlighten us sharing their passion and knowledge in a talk on landscape photography you’ll surely find useful in this gorgeous setting.
Accommodations: Springhill Suites by Marriott Moab
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Astonishing Views At Arches National Park
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 or embark on a strenuous hike up to famous 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 - Unmask Capitol Reef National Park
See and hike amongst the other-worldly hoodoos of Goblin Valley State Park this morning – these mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles make for a memorable hike and photo opportunity before you arrive at Capitol Reef National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy some free time to explore on your own. In the evening, enjoy the rustic charm of this special resort, located on the edge of the park, offering truly spectacular landscapes, and breathtaking views.
Accommodations: Capitol Reef Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Explore Capitol Reef National Park
Lace up your boots for an exhilarating morning hike in Capitol Reef National Park, whose colorful canyons and capitol-shaped domes provide the perfect backdrop for an adventure. Continue your journey along an "All American Road", Highway 12, one of America’s most scenic highways, before embarking on a hike in Kodachrome Basin State Park. Here, you will have the opportunity to select the trail that best suits your adventurous spirit. This dramatic landscape features striking layered stone spires which are a sight to behold. We continue to Bryce Canyon National Park, where we’ll spend the next two nights.
Accommodations: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Regional Dinner
Day 6 - Stretch Your Legs In Bryce Canyon
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, from leisurely to strenuous, from an hour to all day. 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.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 - Delve into Coral Pink Sands and Lake Powell
A pink, red and orange canvas awaits visitors to Coral Pink Sands State Park. Climb up the coral-hued dunes to admire the wind sculpted ripples of the dunes. Embrace today's MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience experience as we hike down into Antelope Canyon in The Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park. Our local Navajo guides will explain to us how slot canyons are formed as we are awed by the dramatic beauty surrounding us. Then do a short hike to see Horseshoe Bend and the flowing Colorado River which has carved its way through the red-colored sandstone.
Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Page at Lake Powell
Meals: Breakfast, Regional Dinner
Day 8 - Unwind In Page and Lake Powell
Enjoy a full free day to spend as you wish in the water wonderland that is Lake Powell. Relax and rejuvenate on the lake or consider joining one of the organized optional activities, like our famed Colorado River Float Trip, kayaking through one of the canyons or a helicopter ride up to the top of Tower Butte for 360' views of the world below you.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 - Hike Zion National Park
One spectacular natural sight gives way to another when you drive along the Vermillion Cliffs, witness the striking colors as we wander westward. Arriving into Zion National Park late morning, select from many fantastic hikes including Watchman Trail, Hidden Canyon, Angel's Landing, Observation Point and the Narrows. They range from easy to strenuous. Later, this evening, join your new friends and Travel Director for a well-deserved Farewell Dinner.
Accommodations: Springhill Suites
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner
Day 10 - Watch The Sunrise In Zion National Park
Don’t leave Zion without a morning hike under your belt. You’ll have the whole morning to spend as you wish before departing for Las Vegas mid-afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
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