Bryce & Zion

Depart St. George early for the scenic drive through southern Utah. Our first stop is little-known region of beautiful rock formations not far from Bryce Canyon. We’ll stretch our legs as we wonder through the stunning views along quiet trails. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch for heading into Bryce. We will hike the scenic Navajo Loop, enjoying wild formations with names like the Three Wise Men, Wall of Windows, and Thor’s Hammer. After a great first day of hiking, we’ll settle into our lodge before heading out to dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Drive Time: 2.5 hours
Distance & Elevation: up to 6 miles, 1500-foot ascent/descent
Lunch, Dinner

Today we explore beneath the rim of Bryce Canyon. The Fairyland Loop offers all that Bryce is famous for: unique rock towers (hoodoos), natural arches and windows and spectacular views. And it’s also less crowded than some of the other trails in the park. You’ll enjoy the fascinating features like the Chinese Wall, Boat Mesa and Tower Bridge. There are plentiful ups and downs along the way making this a moderately strenuous hike but the rewards are plentiful!
Drive Time: n/a
Distance & Elevation: 8 miles, 2300-foot descent/ascent
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we head on to Zion National Park. Entering through the east side of the park, we are greeted by a pine and juniper studded landscape of the white sandstone domes of Checkerboard Mesa. As we pass through the Zion-Carmel Tunnel, an unrivaled view unfolds before us as we descend the numerous switchbacks to the bottom of Zion Canyon. We head for the Watchman Trail, where we climb nearly 400 feet to earn views into Zion Canyon, as well as back towards the pleasant valley below and the town of Springdale. Back to the canyon floor, we’ll head up-canyon and spend the afternoon enjoying a hike to the famed Emerald Pools.
Drive Time: 1.25 hours
Distance & Elevation: 6 miles, 1000-foot ascent/descent
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our final day in Zion offers us the opportunity to hike the steep and exciting trail to Scout Lookout, offering incredible views high above the canyon floor. Climb up to Refrigerator Canyon and through Walter’s Wiggles to Scout Lookout. Though the climb is arduous, the rewards from trail’s end are magnificent views of the canyon below and are well-worth the effort. We return the way we came, and enjoy a final, hearty lunch before loading up for the drive back to St. George for farewells.
Drive Time: 1 hour
Distance & Elevation: 5 miles, 1500-foot ascent/descent
Breakfast, Lunch

• All lodging (double occupancy) for the duration of the trip.
• A professional, licensed and medically trained guide
• Use of day pack & trekking poles
• All meals from lunch on Day 1 through lunch on the last day + trail snacks
• Roundtrip Transportation from your hotel in St. George, UT
• Park entrance fees

• Transportation to/from St. George, UT
• Lodging the night before/after the trip
• Clothing, raingear, and footwear
• Personal toiletries, sunscreen
• Water bottles/hydration bladder
• Guide gratuity (suggested 10-20% of trip cost)

*Upon booking you will receive a detailed trip information packet

Most trips in Utah will accommodate 6 people plus one guide. On occasion, a group may be as large as 9 people plus 2 guides.

Children under the age of 12 are generally not permitted on regularly scheduled trips. This restriction may be negotiable on private tours. Please contact us with any questions regarding this policy.

In order to confirm a reservation, we require an initial non-refundable deposit of $250 per person, with the final balance due 90 days prior to the trip’s departure. If you book a trip within 90 days of the trip’s scheduled departure, then full payment is due at the time of booking.

Your deposit is payable over the phone by Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, or Discover. You can also pay by personal check or PayPal (PayPal incurs a 1.5% surcharge). Call our office Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm Arizona time. 1-877-272-5032

This trip will begin/end in St. George, UT and you will need to spend the night prior to your trip’s scheduled departure in St. George. You will want to fly into either Las Vegas (2 hour drive) or St. George.

We will meet for at 6:00am the morning of your trip’s departure at the Best Western Abbey Inn in St. George. It is best to plan on staying at this hotel the evening prior to your trip’s departure.

We will provide all transportation to/from trailheads for the duration of the trip. We will pick you up at your hotel in St. George and return you there at the trip’s conclusion. Guests staying at the Best Western Abbey Inn (recommended) can leave their cars at the hotel. The hotel will often store your luggage for you, as well, but please confirm this option in advance. If you are staying at a different hotel, you will need to check with them as to whether you can leave your car/luggage there.

Expect to be back in St. George by 5pm at the latest on the last day of the trip. Many trips will return earlier but we cannot make any guarantees. In general, it is recommended that you do not plan to fly home on the same day your trip finishes. Since each trip has slightly different logistics, feel free to contact us with specific questions related to the expected return time for your trip.