Scattered throughout the state of Utah lie the Mighty Five—glorious national parks whose scenically rewarding hiking objectives challenge every nature enthusiast’s sense of wonder. Kick off this action-packed tour by visiting Arches National Park and its 2,000+ arches including the iconic Delicate Arch. Admire the deep canyons and stunning river buttes formed by the mighty Colorado River in Canyonlands before making a stop in Capitol Reef whose cliffs and a warp in the earth’s crust offer mesmerizing vistas. Bryce Canyon’s tall spires of rock, otherwise known as hoodoos, are something you simply have to see to believe. To round out the experience, head to Zion National Park whose diverse life zones are ideal for a rich, yet unusual biodiversity. Seize this opportunity because hiking and camping on this Mighty Five tour is a unique way to discover the Beehive State!
Experience the essence of Utah as you hike its majestic national parks
Marvel at the various formations and palettes of reds and oranges
Rafting, canyoneering, stargazing, and glamping will enhance your adventure
Cross Utah’s Mighty Five off your bucket list one by one on this dynamic guided adventure. Visit Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks and explore canyons, buttes, mesas, arches, and other out-of-this-world formations! This breathtaking 9-day adventure is a carefree one—all you need to do is show up, and the rest (lodgings, food, transfers) is taken care by your guides!
Though quite strenuous, this Utah camping trip is suitable for most fit travelers who are capable of hiking 6 to 8 hours per day. You will be navigating varied terrain and moderate elevation changes, all while carrying daypacks with water and snacks. This adventure is well-suited for moderately experienced individuals in good physical condition.
Plan to arrive at the Salt Lake City Airport by early morning. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your guides and fellow travelers, enjoy some time over lunch at a local restaurant to get to know one another. With full bellies, you’ll be transferred 4 hours south to the quaint town of Moab. Upon arrival, take some time to settle into your camping before a welcome dinner. Take the night to rest up for the adventurous days ahead!
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Today is all about Arches National Park, the highest density of arches in the world—over 2,000! We’ll spend the day on the trails of Arches taking a guided tour and hike. Immerse yourself in towers, buttes, arches, and more as you take in the red rock county. Whether you’re looking for a strenuous hike or a leisurely walk, your guides will customize the day to get everyone’s needs met! Enjoy a picnic lunch midday inside Arches National Park!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Canyonlands National Park comprises 4 different districts over 300,000 acres. Today we’ll explore a second District—The Island in the Sky! We will spend the full day on the trails leisurely exploring arches, buttes, mesas and more! You’ll be rewarded with never-ending views overlooking the Colorado River! In the early afternoon, we’ll be transferred to our next destination: Capitol Reef. Settle into your cabin, just outside of the National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Today we’ll take the day to adventure though Capitol Reef National Park, one of Utah’s most underrated parks! This park is over 200,000 acres and is home to the ancient Fremont People! On this day’s hike, you may find yourself near arches, in canyons, up washes. There will be plenty of time to learn about the important people in this park and enjoy homemade pie at the historic Gifford House!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Spend the morning at leisure enjoying breakfast before embarking on your next adventure, a drive through Hell’s Backbone and the beautiful Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Today you can expect to spend the day taking on a longer hike to enjoy a breathtaking view at a waterfall. This undulating hike will have you feeling rewarded as you return back to the van and settle into another two nights of camping at an upscale resort, just in time for s’mores!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Bryce Canyon may be Utah’s smallest national park, but it is mighty in views! After enjoying breakfast at camp, today you’ll hike amongst the Hoodoos (fascinating rock formations)! Take the day in your fourth Utah National Park as you take in scenic views, smell the Ponderosa trees, and keep your eyes peeled for elk, mule deer, Utah prairie dogs, and more! Enjoy a final night at your upscale glamping near the fire. You’ll want to be sure to take a look up at the stars—you might even see the Milky Way!!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Today you’ll enjoy a leisurely morning before continuing on the adventure. Today you’ll be transferred 3 hours to your final destination: Zion National Park. Upon arrival, expect to take on a short hike to stretch your legs. Get settled into your final stay—upscale cabins for another night beneath the stars!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Alarm clocks will be ringing early this morning as you wake up before the sun to head straight out into Zion—originally named Mukuntuweap, paiute for straight canyon. You’ll gain a full understanding of this as you begin the Narrows Bottom Up Hike, walking through the Virgin River. Your hikes are set against a constant backdrop of bright red rock, and lush green plant life against the deep blue sky – an iconic southwestern sight. Enjoy a dinner in town as you reminisce over the last week!*
Should the Zion Narrows be closed, an alternative hike will be planned!
Meals: Breakfast
Take the morning to enjoy a final breakfast together before packing up. Enjoy a final 4.5-hour transfer together before it’s time to say your goodbyes. You’ll arrive at the airport with new friends and many memories.
Meals: Breakfast
Cross Utah’s Mighty Five off your bucket list one by one on this dynamic guided adventure. Visit Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks and explore canyons, buttes, mesas, arches, and other out-of-this-world formations! This breathtaking 9-day adventure is a carefree one—all you need to do is show up, and the rest (lodgings, food, transfers) is taken care by your guides!
Though quite strenuous, this Utah camping trip is suitable for most fit travelers who are capable of hiking 6 to 8 hours per day. You will be navigating varied terrain and moderate elevation changes, all while carrying daypacks with water and snacks. This adventure is well-suited for moderately experienced individuals in good physical condition.
Plan to arrive at the Salt Lake City Airport by early morning. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your guides and fellow travelers, enjoy some time over lunch at a local restaurant to get to know one another. With full bellies, you’ll be transferred 4 hours south to the quaint town of Moab. Upon arrival, take some time to settle into your camping before a welcome dinner. Take the night to rest up for the adventurous days ahead!
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Today is all about Arches National Park, the highest density of arches in the world—over 2,000! We’ll spend the day on the trails of Arches taking a guided tour and hike. Immerse yourself in towers, buttes, arches, and more as you take in the red rock county. Whether you’re looking for a strenuous hike or a leisurely walk, your guides will customize the day to get everyone’s needs met! Enjoy a picnic lunch midday inside Arches National Park!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Canyonlands National Park comprises 4 different districts over 300,000 acres. Today we’ll explore a second District—The Island in the Sky! We will spend the full day on the trails leisurely exploring arches, buttes, mesas and more! You’ll be rewarded with never-ending views overlooking the Colorado River! In the early afternoon, we’ll be transferred to our next destination: Capitol Reef. Settle into your cabin, just outside of the National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Today we’ll take the day to adventure though Capitol Reef National Park, one of Utah’s most underrated parks! This park is over 200,000 acres and is home to the ancient Fremont People! On this day’s hike, you may find yourself near arches, in canyons, up washes. There will be plenty of time to learn about the important people in this park and enjoy homemade pie at the historic Gifford House!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Spend the morning at leisure enjoying breakfast before embarking on your next adventure, a drive through Hell’s Backbone and the beautiful Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Today you can expect to spend the day taking on a longer hike to enjoy a breathtaking view at a waterfall. This undulating hike will have you feeling rewarded as you return back to the van and settle into another two nights of camping at an upscale resort, just in time for s’mores!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Bryce Canyon may be Utah’s smallest national park, but it is mighty in views! After enjoying breakfast at camp, today you’ll hike amongst the Hoodoos (fascinating rock formations)! Take the day in your fourth Utah National Park as you take in scenic views, smell the Ponderosa trees, and keep your eyes peeled for elk, mule deer, Utah prairie dogs, and more! Enjoy a final night at your upscale glamping near the fire. You’ll want to be sure to take a look up at the stars—you might even see the Milky Way!!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Today you’ll enjoy a leisurely morning before continuing on the adventure. Today you’ll be transferred 3 hours to your final destination: Zion National Park. Upon arrival, expect to take on a short hike to stretch your legs. Get settled into your final stay—upscale cabins for another night beneath the stars!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Alarm clocks will be ringing early this morning as you wake up before the sun to head straight out into Zion—originally named Mukuntuweap, paiute for straight canyon. You’ll gain a full understanding of this as you begin the Narrows Bottom Up Hike, walking through the Virgin River. Your hikes are set against a constant backdrop of bright red rock, and lush green plant life against the deep blue sky – an iconic southwestern sight. Enjoy a dinner in town as you reminisce over the last week!*
Should the Zion Narrows be closed, an alternative hike will be planned!
Meals: Breakfast
Take the morning to enjoy a final breakfast together before packing up. Enjoy a final 4.5-hour transfer together before it’s time to say your goodbyes. You’ll arrive at the airport with new friends and many memories.
Meals: Breakfast
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We actually did a 10 day trip seeing the Mighty Five in Utah through Good Trip Adventures. It was fantastic. We had great accommodations, great guides for hiking, canyoneering, mountain biking, rafting the Colorado, Epic 4×4 Adventure drives over petrified sand dunes, and extensive drives through all the parks. Alex at Good Trip Adventures organized a fantastic stay for us. Never a dull moment, and no details overlooked. Great restaurant recommendations like Hell’s Backbone Grill after our wonderful full day guided tour of Capitol Reef with Shawn, good hotels and Tiny Homes in Escalante, wonderful guides for the Zion Narrows (Tonya rocked it!) and other hikes, canyoneering with Jake, mountain biking outside of Zion, Tom Dawson guiding us for 3 days through Bryce, Arches, and Canyonlands (WOW!! Great time and views!), and stargazing through awesome telescopes in Escalante with Ray from Dark Ranger Telescope Tours. We had a great raft trip down the Colorado River with Emma from Mild2Wild.
All of the guides spared no effort in making sure we got the fullest experiences. Utah is not yet as crowded as the other national parks. Go see it now before everyone finds out the big secret. We had zero concerns about COVID. Everyone was appropriately considerate and cautious.
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Though quite strenuous, this Utah camping trip is suitable for most fit travelers who are capable of hiking 6 to 8 hours per day. You will be navigating varied terrain and moderate elevation changes, all while carrying daypacks with water and snacks. This adventure is well-suited for moderately experienced individuals in good physical condition who are ready to hike for 7 days in a row.
The weather can also impact the difficulty of the trip. In Utah, May typically brings mild and pleasant weather with daytime temperatures ranging from the 60s to 80s°F, while September and early October offer cooler, comfortable temperatures between the 50s and 70s°F, with generally clear skies and minimal rainfall.
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Hiking and camping in Utah’s Mighty Five can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
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To get to Salt Lake City, Utah, most people fly into Salt Lake City International Airport, 10 minutes away from Salt Lake City. Airport pick-ups are included, but make sure to arrive by early morning, as you’ll go on a 4-hour drive to Moab. Alternatively, you can be collected at your accommodation in Salt Lake City at 8:30 am if you’re already in town.
At the end of your adventure, your guiding service will drive you back to Salt Lake City International Airport in time for your departing flight. Again, you’ll be taking a 4.5-hour ride to reach Salt Lake City, so make sure to book your flights sometimes in the afternoon. Alternatively, you can be dropped off at your accommodation in Salt Lake City if you’re staying on.
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Secure your spot for the following season with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you’ll be the first one to know. Pick the month that suits you best and we’ll let you know once the dates are live—don’t risk missing out on your bucket list adventure!
For set dates, a deposit in the amount of 40% of the total trip price is due at booking. It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.
Good Trip Adventures monitors the communities they visit. Should any situations arise which they consider detrimental to group safety, a trip departure may be canceled or postponed. In the event of such a cancellation, full or partial refunds or trip credits will be offered.