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8-Day Adventure: Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks from Salt Lake City
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The Experience
What your day looks like
By going on one of our most popular tours, Southwest Adventure Tours will show you Utah’s Mighty 5 national parks in 8 days. Those parks are Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion. Each park will enable you to see spectacular scenery and unique geological formations all within the southern half of Utah. We love to show off our home State of Utah, so guiding your tour in these parks and the other scenic areas we cover is our specialty. All of our tour guides have been to these places many, many times. We know all these places like the backs of our hands. We’ll show you all the places that other people don’t know about! This tour is purposely designed to have a day at each end of the tour to plan travel into and out of Salt Lake City. Our tour is also customizable. It can include more physical and adventurous activities, more leisurely sightseeing, or more days to do both! It can also be modified to spend more time in specific places. Contact us for further details. Our Mighty 5 tours consist of small groups of no more than 13 guests and a private guide. Hiking, scenic viewpoints, local eateries, hidden gems, and other fantastic experiences await anyone joining us on this tour. It will be a week of adventure that you won’t soon forget!
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- See all of Utah’s 5 national parks
- Overnight stays in the towns of Moab, Torey, and Springdale
- Goblin Valley State Park
- Grand StaircaseEscalante Monument
- Scenic Highway 12, AllAmerican Road
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Salt Lake City
Transportation. Welcome to Utah! Your ultimate Mighty 5 national parks adventure kicks off today in Salt Lake City (SLC)., the perfect urban gateway to the desert southwest. Arrive at the state-of-the-art Salt Lake City International Airport at your leisure today and transfer independently to your host hotel. Depending on your arrival time, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy. Spend the afternoon exploring Salt Lake City’s vibrant downtown, checking out the historic Temple Square, or dining at one of the city's award-winning local restaurants. Alternatively, use this evening to relax at your hotel, unpack, and mentally prepare for the breathtaking scenery and world-class hiking awaiting you on Utah's ultimate Mighty 5 national parks tour. April 5, 2027 – October 1, 2027 Departure Dates This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers to discuss the exciting national park journey ahead. Following dinner, you will head to Temple Square to experience the historic 2027 Salt Lake Temple Open House. Following a massive, five-year renovation to add seismic reinforcements and restore the grounds, this highly anticipated event marks the first public open house since 1893. When the original pioneers completed the temple over a century ago, visitors were allowed to tour it just before its dedication—and now, history is repeating itself. Arrival Time: Before 4:00 pm on Day 1 (Sunday); Dinner at 5:00pm
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AC Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT
Day 2
Salt Lake City
Transportation at Canyonlands National Park. Depart Salt Lake City, UT at 7:00 am and travel to Canyonlands National Park.
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Hiking at Mesa Arch. Hike to Mesa Arch: 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.
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Sightseeing at Canyonlands National Park. Grand Viewpoint & Dead Horse Point: 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.
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Breakfast. Lunch.
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Moab
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Moab, UT or similar
Day 3
Salt Lake City
Eco Tour at Landscape Arch. Arches National Park and Surrounding areas: 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
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Hiking at Green River (Colorado River tributary). Colorado River: A scenic drive/hike along the Colorado River showcases ancient petroglyphs depicting animals, humans, and geometric patterns carved onto red-rock walls.
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Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
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Homewood Suites by Hilton, Moab, UT, or similar
Day 4
Salt Lake City
Leisure at Goblin Valley State Park. Goblin Valley State Park: Explore the mystical landscape of Goblin Valley State Park.
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Hiking at Capitol Reef National Park. Capitol Reef National 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.
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Breakfast. Lunch.
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Capitol Reef Resort, Torrey, UT, or similar.
Day 5
Salt Lake City
Hiking at Bryce Canyon National Park. Capitol Reef, Highway 12, Grand Staircase-Escalante, & Bryce Canyon: 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.
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Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
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Bryce Canyon City
Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel, Bryce Canyon City, UT, or similar.
Day 6
Salt Lake City
Leisure at Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon sunrise watch: 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.
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Hiking at Zion National Park. Bryce Canyon to Zion National Park: 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.
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Breakfast. Lunch.
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Springdale
The Lodge at Zion Country, Springdale, UT.
Day 7
Salt Lake City
Leisure at Zion National Park. Choose many options for activities at Zion: At Zion, you have many options to choose from. Challenge yourself as you ascend to Scouts Look out 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.
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Breakfast. Lunch.
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AC Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT.
Day 8
Salt Lake City
Breakfast.
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Salt Lake City
Transfer to the Salt Lake City Airport any time today for your return flight home. Hotel Check out is at 11:00 AM. Thanks for traveling with us!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Professional Tour Guide Comfortable Transportation in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van Park Entrance Fees Applicable Taxes and Fees
Not Included
Items of a personal nature Any meals not listed Alcoholic drinks Optional Activities Airfare Gratuities for the tour director, local guides, and outfitters Airport Transfers $100 per-person fee for non-U.S. residents to enter National Park (due day of tour)
What to Bring
Comfortable clothes Comfortable shoes
Restrictions
Requirements: Clients should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain for an average of 1 to 3 miles at a time. Elevation gains and loss averages between 50 to 300 ft throughout the areas visited during this tour. Touring and overnight locations are above 6000 to 8000 ft above sea level Starting January 1, 2026, the National Park Service (NPS) is implementing a $100 per-person fee for non-U.S. residents entering 11 major national parks, in addition to standard entrance fees, as part of a new "resident-focused" fee structure designed to prioritize U.S. taxpayers and fund park maintenance. This fee will only impact our international customers. The only exception is for those non-U.S. residents that have purchased the America the Beautiful (ATB) International Pass for $250, which grants annual access to all federal lands.
Meeting & Pickup
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please advise the country of residence for all guests. (Fees apply to non-US residents).
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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