Utah's Mighty Five

Day One

Fly from Phoenix, Arizona to Las Vegas, Nevada. Overnight in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Day Two

Las Vegas to Zion National Park to Cedar City
Depart Las Vegas early in the morning for a short drive to Zion National Park (3 hours). Explore the main canyon of Zion National Park. Hiking opportunities include climbing up to Scouts Lookout with jaw-dropping views of Angels Landing above and Zion Canyon below, a longer hike through Zion Canyon Narrows or, for those that prefer easy walking, try the Pa'rus Trail, all time and weather permitting. Late afternoon transfer to the Kolob Canyons of section of Zion National Park for a walk to the Timber Creek Overlook.
Best Western Plus, Cedar City, UT

Day Three

Cedar City to Canyonlands National Park
Morning departure to Canyonlands National Park. Climb up onto the San Rafael Swell for a glimpse of one of the most remote uninhabited sections of Utah with Eagle Canyon Overlook, Ghost Rock, and other viewpoints along Interstate 70. After lunch in the town of Green River, you will enjoy the rest of the day in Canyonlands National Park Island in the Sky District and see why Mesa Arch is one of the most photographed arches in all of the Western U.S. Also, views of Grand Viewpoint, Green River Overlook, an Ancestral Puebloan granary, and others make it a full afternoon and evening of sightseeing. Afterwards, enjoy time in Moab.
Moab Valley Inn or similar, Moab, UT

Day Four

Arches National Park to Capitol Reef National Park
You will enter Arches National Park and spend the morning exploring this timeless landscape unusual rock formations. Stops can include the Windows Section, Park Avenue, Balanced Rock, Delicate Arch and other amazing geologic features. At noon, we'll head back to Moab for lunch. Then, we'll travel to Goblin Valley State Park for a fun visit to a unique and little-known park with yet more unusual rock formations just outside of Capitol Reef. Afterwards, cruise along the Fremont River before reaching Capital Reef National Park. Time permitting, we'll explore the Grand Wash narrows and Hickman Bridge before a stop at Panoramic Point. We then continue the short distance and retire for the evening in Torrey.
Broken Spur Inn, Torrey, UT

Day Five

Capitol Reef to Bryce Canyon
Spend the morning visiting more of Capitol Reef with stops at Cohab Canyon, Cassidy Arch, Chimney Rock, or Sulphur Creek, before continuing over Scenic Highway 12 through the Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument. This will include a short drive down the Burr Trail to one of our small surprises for you before continuing on through to the Escalante River, Hogs Back, Calf Creek, and other scenic viewpoints along the way. Afterwards, we continue our journey to Bryce Canyon National Park for a short hike to Mossy Cave. Once you are finished there, you will enjoy some good 'ol fashioned western hospitality at Ruby's Inn.
Ruby's Inn or similar, Bryce Canyon City, UT

Day Six

Bryce Canyon to Las Vegas
With the opportunity to enjoy sunrise and multiple hikes throughout the park, you have plenty of time to explore this fairytale land of unique hoodoos, arches, windows and spires. After lunch, you will begin your journey back home before passing through the East Section of Zion National Park for one last glimpse of its sandstone monoliths and towers before returning to Las Vegas for the evening.

Day Seven

Depart Las Vegas this morning and fly back to Phoenix, Arizona.

FB=Full Breakfast