Utah Mighty 5 National Parks: Small Group 5-Day Tour
Want to experience the beauty of Utah, but running low on time? Then this is the perfect tour for you! Over the course of five days, you’ll be able to visit all five of Utah’s national parks, from Bryce Canyon with its magnificent red hoodoos to Zion and its expansive canyons. Included in the tour is an adventure day in Moab, where you’ll have the opportunity to take part in an activity of your choice, ranging from white water rafting to horseback riding.
Nomad Unlimited Adventures prides itself in its flexibility. We offer a “2canGo” package, meaning that as long as two individuals book with us, we can guarantee your tour departure date. Additionally, if there are additional locations or other considerations you would like us to include, please let us know.
ItineraryDay 1: USU Dinosaur Museum, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park and MoabStop At: Utah State University Eastern Prehistoric Museum, 155 E Main St, Price, UT 84501-3033
If Salt Lake City is chosen as the pick-up location, we will start the tour at the USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum. At this museum, you can discover what life was like thousands to millions of years ago in Southern Utah. This museum contains over 700,000 archaeological artifacts, ranging from complete sets of dinosaur bones to pictographs left by the Fremont people more than 2,000 years ago. No matter your interests, you are bound to find something you enjoy.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dead Horse Point State Park, Sr 313, Moab, UT 84532
Located only a few miles from Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park offers a unique view of the Colorado River 2,000 feet below. While driving around, your tour guide will tell you the unusual story of how this park got its name.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Canyonlands National Park, Utah 84532, USA
Canyonlands National Park is made up of three distinct regions: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, and the Maze. We will be touring the Island in the Sky region which is situated far above the Colorado River. From this vantage point, we will see deep into the virtually untouched canyons below, giving us a glimpse into the region's ancient past.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Moab, Moab, Utah
Located between Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, Moab is seen as the gateway to many of Utah’s greatest natural landscapes. You’ll love your stay here just as much as the parks themselves!
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Best Western, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Archway Inn or similar quality hotel
Day 2: Arches National Park, Potash Road and Moab AdventureStop At: Arches National Park, Utah, USA
With more than 2,000 arches, Arches National Park has the densest concentration of natural sandstone arches in the world! With only a short hike, many world famous arches can be seen up close, including landscape arch, delicate arch, and double arch. This is a national park you won’t want to miss!
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Moab, Moab, Utah
Moab is an excellent location to have fun! This town offers many different outdoor activities including river rafting, horseback riding, riverboat tours, off-road 4×4 tours, and more! As part of your tour, select one of these activities to participate in!
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Potash Road, Long Canyon Road, Moab, UT
Located right outside of Moab, Potash road winds along the Colorado river with water on one side, and a huge rock cliff on the other. Along this road, your tour guide will show you ancient petroglyphs and dinosaur tracks, as well as additional arches that can be accessed by foot.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, or Resorts, or similar quality hotel
Day 3: Highway 12, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Goblin Valley State Park and Capitol Reef National ParkStop At: Goblin Valley State Park, Hwy 24 Apx 12 Miles West of Hwy 24, Green River, UT 84525
The “goblins” in Goblin Valley get their name from the thousands of unique hoodoos, or columns of weathered stone, that dot its surface. In this State Park, there are no official paths, allowing you to walk up close to the hoodoos and take pictures. If time permits, your tour guide will take you on a hike to Goblins Lair, an incredibly tall cave.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Capitol Reef National Park, UT 84775
Capitol Reef National Park has a rich history and a unique geology. Over 1,000 years ago, the Fremont people lived in this region, making pictographs on the cliffs that can still be seen today. We’ll also explore the remnants of Fruita, a small town established in the 1880s.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Highway 12 Scenic Byway, Torrey, UT
Route 12 is known as one of the most scenic roads in the US. This 124-mile highway cuts through steep sandstone canyons and narrow winding roads, offering incredible views that are a must see amongst visitors. In addition, multiple national and state parks dot this road, including Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Grand Staircase-Escalante.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, 735 W Main, UT 84726
The 1.88 million acres of land that make up Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is considered some of the most remote in the US. Although we won’t be stopping, you’ll appreciate the vastness and beauty of this region.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Capitol Reef Resort, or Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel, or similar quality hotel
Day 4: Bryce Canyon National Park, Horseshoe Bend and KanabStop At: Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
From its beautiful pink and white cliffs to its thousands of hoodoos, Bryce Canyon National Park is sure to leave a powerful impression on you. This park features many incredible, easily accessible viewpoints that provide excellent locations to take photographs. For the more adventurous, your tour guide will take you down into the canyon along the Navajo-Queen’s Garden Trail, passing through breathtaking rock formations that took thousands of years to shape.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Kanab, Kanab, Utah
The small town of Kanab is a common stopping point for visitors to Southwest Utah. Home to destinations such as The Wave and Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, this is the perfect place to stop after a long day's journey.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Horseshoe Bend, Mile Marker 545, Highway 89, Page, AZ 86040
Horseshoe Bend is a U-shaped turn of the Colorado River located near Page, Arizona. With only a 0.6-mile hike, you’ll reach a vista overlooking a 1000-foot drop, offering incredible views of this world-famous attraction.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, or similar quality hotel
Day 5: Zion National Park and Salt Lake City/Las VegasStop At: 1 Zion Park Blvd, Zion National Park, UT 84767-9402
Zion National Park offers gorgeous wind-sculpted canyons and hikes along incredible trails. This park has something for everyone: for those who would rather stay in the car, you will love the intricate patterns found on Checkerboard Mesa and Weeping Rock. For amateur hikers, you’ll enjoy the stunning views from the Canyon Overlook Trail and the Riverside Walk. For experienced hikers, you’ll have the choice to hike to either through the Narrows, or up to Angel's Landing.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, Utah
If you choose to depart from Salt Lake City, your tour guide will drop you off either at the airport or a hotel of your choosing. Settled in 1847 by a group of pioneering Mormons, Salt Lake City has blossomed into the vibrant capital of Utah and gateway to the west. If time permits, your tour guide will take you to see the twin hearts of this city: Temple Square and the Capitol Building.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
If you choose to depart from Las Vegas, your tour guide will drop you off either at the airport or a hotel of your choosing.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"The travel agent is not responsible for any injuries, damages, or losses caused to any traveler as a result of any unforeseen circumstances outside of the travel agent’s control. This could include but is not limited to: disease, weather conditions, criminal acts, social unrest, or mechanical failures. Guests are encouraged to purchase travel insurance."
"Itineraries may change due to unforeseen issues such as flight arrival and departure times and road and weather conditions."
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability."
"Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) Pick-up - Guests are requested to arrive at the airport before 09:00 AM. Later arrivals may require changes to the itinerary and additional fees."
"At least two people are required to schedule a tour. If you’re a solo traveler, please contact us and we’ll help you join another group."
"Booking early is highly recommended as availability is limited."
"Children five years or younger may not be able to participate in all of the activities listed on the itinerary. If you have children who are five years or younger, please let us know so we can make adjustments."
"If cancellation occurs 30 days prior to the start date of the tour, the cost of the tour will be rolled over into a credit that must be used within six months of the original tour date. Alternatively, we could refund 50% of the total tour cost back to the card. This credit can be used towards the cost of any tour offered by Nomad Unlimited Adventures. If cancellation occurs within 30 days of the start date of the tour, 50% of the total cost of the tour will be rolled over into a credit that must be used within six months of the original tour date. This credit can be used towards the cost of any tour offered by Nomad Unlimited Adventures. For any additional questions, please reach out to us directly."
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
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Utah Mighty 5 National Parks: Small Group 5-Day Tour
1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Duración: 5 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up times according to location:
Salt Lake City - 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
St. George - 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Las Vegas - 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Drop-off times according to location:
Salt Lake City - 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
St. George - 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Las Vegas - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Pick-up or drop-off after hours will incur an additional charge
*Our tour guides are based in Salt Lake City, so the differences in pick-up/drop-off times accounts for travel
Airports- Salt Lake City Intl Airport, 776 North Terminal Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84122
- Saint George Municipal Airport, 4550 South Airport Parkway, St. George, UT 84770
- Harry Reid International Airport, 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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