6-day Utah's National Parks Including Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon And Capitol Reef

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Salt Lake City, UT

Stop At: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, Utah
Welcome to Salt Lake City, UT. Enjoy your afternoon and evening exploring Salt Lake at your leisure. Hotel Check in is at 4 PM tonight.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Springhill Suites by Marriott or similar, Salt Lake City, UT.

Day 2: Salt Lake City, UT to Canyonlands National Park

Stop At: Canyonlands National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Depart Salt Lake City, UT at 7:00 am and travel to Canyonlands National Park. Hike to Mesa Arch for an up-close view of one of the most photographed arches in the Southwestern US. Visit an Ancestral Pueblo Granary. Explore the Grand Viewpoint and hike along the rim of the Island in the Sky.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Homewood Suites by Hilton or similar, Moab, UT

Day 3: Arches National Park and Moab, UT

Stop At: Arches National Park, Arches National Park, Utah
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. A scenic drive/hike along the Colorado River showcases ancient petroglyphs depicting animals, humans, and geometric patterns carved onto red-rock walls.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Homewood Suites by Hilton or similar, Moab, UT

Day 4: Capitol Reef National Park

Stop At: Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Explore the mystical landscape of Goblin Valley State Park. Delve into the narrows of Sulphur Creek or Grand Wash at Capital 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.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Capitol Reef Resort or similar, Torrey, UT

Day 5: Grand Staircase Monument and Bryce Canyon

Stop At: Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, 735 W Main, UT 84726
Traverse the Canyons of Escalante on Highway 12 to Bryce Canyon National Park. Meander along the Sevier River through the Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Bryce Canyon Grand or similar, Bryce, UT

Day 6: Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park

Stop At: Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Rise early to watch the sun rise over Bryce Canyon from one of its many viewpoints. Drive from Bryce Canyon to Zion National Park along scenic Highway 12, 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
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Springhill Suites by Marriott or similar, Springdale, UT

Day 7: Zion National Park and Salt Lake City, UT

Stop At: Zion National Park, Zion National Park, Utah
At Zion, traverse the 3-mile Emerald Pools loop to see a trio of pools and waterfalls. Hike and explore the Narrows of the Virgin River. Return to Salt Lake City by 6:00 pm.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight Springhill Suites by Marriott or similar, Salt Lake City, UT

Day 8: Depart for home

Stop At: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, Utah
Transfer to the Salt Lake Airport on own by hotel shuttle for your departure flight home.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.