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Utah's Bryce & Zion Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park Jewels & Incredible Canyons

Millions of years in the making, Zion and Bryce Canyon’s geologic wonders are ready when you are. Adventure through a landscape of hoodoos, canyons and rose-colored sandstone sculpted into soaring arches and towering pillars.

6 days, 5 nights

Deluxe & Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 1-3

Couples, Friends & Solos

From $3,899 - $4,349/person

+6.75% Sales tax

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Bike through Snow Canyon and along the floor of Zion National Park, surrounded by soaring red-rock walls
Explore Zion’s scenic trail network, immersing yourself in a vibrant landscape of colorful cliffs, canyons and wild and wonderful sandstone formations
Hike among Bryce Canyon’s iconic hoodoo labyrinths and towering rock spires, sculpted by millions of years of wind and weathering
Elevate your stargazing in Bryce, where clear nights reveal thousands of stars and the sweeping band of the Milky Way
Hone your sense of wonder in this land of wildflowers, waterfalls, slot canyons and hanging gardens

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Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.

Start St. George Airport & Travel Details

Welcome to the heart of the Colorado Plateau—home to Utah’s spectacular canyon country
Begin your adventure biking through a place the early Mormon pioneers called Snow Canyon
In Zion National Park, pedal on a low-traffic road along the Virgin River between walls of Navajo sandstone rising 2,000 feet from the canyon floor—a serene and iconic ride
Hike to the Emerald Pools past trickling waterfalls and hanging gardens
Spend a day in Zion with your choice of routes in this hiker’s paradise—from easy walks through cottonwood trees and unforgettable climbs to a trek through the Narrows—the granddaddy of all slot canyons
Cap off a great day with a dip in the hotel pool.

Cable Mountain Lodge

(Deluxe Hotel, 3 nights)

Activity Options & Terrain

pool with lounge chairs and mountains in background

Nights 1-3

Cable Mountain Lodge

Springdale

Deluxe Hotel

Situated just steps from the park’s south entrance, this lodge offers panoramic views of Zion’s cliffs and private access to the Virgin River. (pool)

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.

In Bryce Canyon, walk to Queen’s Garden and its whimsical labyrinth of hoodoos resembling a petrified forest
Hike among Bryce’s crooked rock formations, striking monoliths and fantastical hoodoos
Find expansive views on your hike from Bryce Point along the canyon rim
Look for the Sinking Ship rock formation, created by tectonic plates shifting and dragging along faults
Bike through an otherworldly wonderland from Rainbow Point, high above the canyon’s pinnacles and spires
Get ready for a thrilling downhill ride through Red Canyon—a perfect ending to your magical escape.

Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel

(Casual Hotel, 2 nights)

Activity Options & Terrain

Hotel building exterior with a "Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel" sign

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Outdoor pool of a hotel, surrounded by brown hotel buildings

Nights 4-5

Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel

Bryce Canyon

Casual Hotel

Located just outside the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park, Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel offers oversized guest rooms with a clean, contemporary design. An outdoor heated pool, hot tub and fitness center provide convenient ways to relax after a day outdoors. Its setting near the park makes it a practical and comfortable place to unwind. (pool)

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End St. George Airport & Travel Details

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Route & Terrain Notes

On this trip we bike primarily on paved roads through desert and national park landscapes. Terrain varies from level to rolling, with some steep descents. Walking and hiking routes include a few steep ascents and descents with significant elevation gain and loss. Most biking and hiking routes take place between 3,000 and 8,000 feet. The higher elevations, possible sudden variations in weather and temperature can increase the perceived level of difficulty of the biking and hiking routes on this trip.
Backroads is an authorized permittee of the National Park Service and Dixie National Forest.

Day 1

Biking

Level 1

10 miles

600 ft. gain

Level 2

17 miles

1300 ft. gain

Day 2

Biking

Level 1

16 miles

1000 ft. gain

Hiking & Walking

Level 1

2 miles

200 ft. gain

Day 3

Other

Walking & Hiking Options in Zion National Park (2-8 miles; 200–2200 ft. gain)

Day 4

Hiking & Walking

Level 1

3 miles

300 ft. gain

Level 1

3 miles

700 ft. gain

Level 3

7 miles

1300 ft. gain

Day 5

Hiking & Walking

Level 1

3 miles

200 ft. gain

Biking

Level 1

21 miles

800 ft. gain

Level 3

37 miles

2600 ft. gain

Day 6

Biking

Level 1

13 miles

300 ft. gain

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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

Accommodations & Service Standards

While the accommodations on this trip reflect the natural surroundings of the national parks and provide unparalleled access to the best activities in the area, the Lodge at Bryce Canyon is simpler than is typical of Backroads lodging. The lodge’s basic guest rooms are not equipped with televisions or air-conditioning (nights are usually cool due to the high elevation). Overall, the service standards can seem slow and casual when compared with the hospitality found on other Backroads trips. Please note that internet and cell phone service are extremely limited throughout the parks.

Meals in National Parks, Forests and Surrounding Areas

The properties we use on this trip are chosen for their character and ideal location—they are not known for their food. Meals can be simple and menu options tend to lack variety. Please be aware that options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and low-carb meals will be especially limited and substitutions are rarely available.

Interpretive Guides & Hiking without Your Leaders

The National Park Service has many hiking regulations. In Zion National Park they limit where you can hike when accompanied by your Trip Leaders. Your leaders will provide pre-hike and bike briefings, maps and directions so you can explore certain trails on your own. In Bryce Canyon National Park, your leaders can hike with you but can’t act as “interpretive guides.” Throughout the trip, your leaders will give an orientation to the area’s flora, fauna and terrain before your hikes. Thank you for helping us cooperate with each park’s regulations.

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