Included:

• • Experienced local hiking guides with extensive knowledge of the area (1 to 2 guides, depending on group size)
  • 8-day hiking tour in Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef (6 days of hiking)
  • Accommodation for 7 nights in hotels, national park lodges, and a resort, based on double occupancy, with a private bed guaranteed for each guest
  • All meals from dinner on day 1 through breakfast on day 8 (restaurant breakfasts and dinners, plus guide-packed lunches)
  • All ground transportation during the trip, including airport pickup on day 1 and one airport shuttle on day 8
  • All national park entry fees

Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout)

• • Single occupancy room

Not included:

• • Transportation to Utah
  • Angels Landing permit (required for the optional hike)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Anything not mentioned in the ‘Included’ section above
  • Insurance — recommended, available at checkout
  • Guide gratuities — optional

In order to join this Utah national parks hiking tour, great fitness is required, as well as some previous hiking experience. The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 12.9 km (8 mi), with up to 640 m (2,100 ft) of elevation gain (shorter alternatives are available on some days).

Expect three to six hours on the trail each day, some of it challenging, in a desert environment. In the weeks before the trip, aim for 30 to 45 minutes of aerobic exercise like hill walking, jogging, or stair climbing, three to four times a week. If you’re planning on the longer hikes, build up to 40 to 50 minutes, four to five times a week, and add a weekly two-hour hike or some strength training. The optional Angels Landing hike follows a narrow, exposed ridge, so it’s best suited to those comfortable with heights.

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Yes. Several days offer a longer and a shorter hike, so you can match each day to how your legs are feeling. In Zion, you can stop at Scout Lookout instead of continuing to Angels Landing, or walk the flatter Virgin River trail instead. The afternoon hike to the Emerald Pools is optional too. Your guides adjust the plan to the group’s energy and interests, and the week is built so that everyone gets plenty of time on the trail.

Gear:

• • Day pack (25-40L)
  • Water bottles or hydration bladder (at least 2L, desert hiking means drinking more than you think)
  • Hiking poles (optional, handy on the long descents and climbs out of Bryce)
  • Headlamp with fresh batteries
  • Camera (optional, but you’ll want one)

Clothing & footwear:

• • Broken-in hiking boots or trail shoes with good grip
  • Shoes you don’t mind soaking for the creek walking at Kanarra Falls, plus quick-dry socks
  • Moisture-wicking hiking layers, including a warm mid-layer for cool mornings and evenings at Bryce
  • Waterproof rain jacket
  • Sunhat and sunglasses
  • Comfortable clothes for dinners and travel days

Other:

• • Sunscreen, lip balm with SPF, hand sanitizer, and bug spray
  • Personal toiletries and any personal medication
  • Small first-aid kit with blister care
  • Swimsuit for the hot tub at the Capitol Reef hotel

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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Group sizes and pricing:

• • For this Utah national parks hiking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1, with two guides for full groups.
  • The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.
  • All participants are guaranteed their own bed, and a limited number of single occupancy rooms may be available.
  • Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.
  • Utah national parks hiking tour can be arranged for larger groups — contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Utah national parks hiking tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  • If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

The starting point of this Utah national parks hiking tour is St. George, Utah. To get there, most people fly into St. George Regional Airport (SGU), arriving by 3:30 pm. If you arrive earlier, you can take a taxi or rideshare to the hotel, as there’s no hotel shuttle.

You will meet your guides at 4 pm at St. George Regional Airport.

At the end of the trip, you can fly out of SGU any time on day 8—your guides provide one airport shuttle in the morning.

Every participant is guaranteed her own bed. This price for this Utah national parks hiking tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.

Yes. Angels Landing permits are not included in this trip. If you’d like to hike the chained section beyond Scout’s Landing, you’ll need to obtain your own permit through Zion National Park’s lottery system, subject to availability. The rest of the group hikes to Scout’s Landing or walks the Virgin River trail, so there’s a great day out either way.

While this is a hiking-focused trip, some scenic driving connects the parks. The longest stretches are on Day 5, a roughly three-hour drive from Bryce Canyon to Capitol Reef, and Day 7, about three hours from Capitol Reef to Kanarra Falls. Both are broken up with stops and hikes along the way. Your guides do all the driving, so you can sit back and watch the scenery.

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