Utah Mighty 5 National Parks: Small Group 5-Day Tour
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Overview
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.
Description
Day 1: USU Dinosaur Museum, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park and Moab
Stop At: Utah State University Eastern Prehistoric Museum, 155 E Main St, Price, Utah 84501 United States
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, Utah 84532 United States
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 United States
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
Accommodation included:
Best Western, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Archway Inn or similar quality hotel
Day 2: Arches National Park, Potash Road and Moab Adventure
Stop 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 United States
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, Utah United States
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:
Lunch: Sandwich or burgers style lunch
Breakfast: Check in Villa/Chalet without breakfast and no refund
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 Park
Stop At: Goblin Valley State Park, Hwy 24, Apx 12 Miles West of Hwy 24, Green River, Utah 84525 United States
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, Utah 84775 United States
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, Utah United States
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, Utah 84726 United States
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:
Breakfast: Check in Villa/Chalet without breakfast and no refund
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 Kanab
Stop At: Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah United States
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 United States
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, Arizona 86040 United States
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:
Breakfast: Check in Villa/Chalet without breakfast and no refund
Lunch: Sandwich or burgers style lunch
Accommodation included:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, or similar quality hotel
Day 5: Zion National Park and Salt Lake City/Las Vegas
Stop At: Zion National Park, 1 Zion Park Blvd, Utah 84767 United States
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 United States
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 United States
If you choose to depart from Las Vegas, your tour guide will drop you off at either the airport or a hotel in Las Vegas around noon. Following this, your tour guide will drive 6 to 7 hours back to Salt Lake City.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast: Check in Villa/Chalet without breakfast and no refund
Lunch: Sandwich or burgers style lunch
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 5 days (Approx.)
- Departure Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Utah Mighty 5 National Parks: Small Group 5-Day Tour
1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025Monday - Sunday : 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday - Sunday : 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
What's Included
- Unlimited snacks and bottled water
- All the national parks & state parks entrance fees
- All activities and excursions as indicated in the itinerary***
- Private transportation
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Airfare
- Trip Insurance/Cancellation insurance
- Dinners and Alcoholic Beverages
- Any additional excursions at guest's expense
- Personal Misc. Expenses
- Souvenirs
- Guide gratuities (5-10% of tour price recommended)
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
Additional Info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This tour 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.
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Non-refundable
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This tour 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.