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Bryce Canyon & Zion Adventure

6 Days Starting and ending in St. George, UT, USA

Visiting: St. George, Snow Canyon State Park, Quail Creek State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Rim Trail, Queens Garden Trail, Peek-A-Boo Loop Trail, Dixie National Forest, Zion National Park

Tour operator:

Active Adventures

Tour code:

BryceZion

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

6 - 18

Physical rating:

Medium, 3: Step It Up

Age range:

16-80

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

From:

$3699

$3533 (USD) The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$166

NB: Prices correct on 15-May-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Journey through some of the best scenery of Utah on our Bryce Canyon & Zion Adventure There's no doubt you'll be in awe of the strikingly different landscapes as you meander Utah's most famous national parks on our 6-day Bryce Canyon & Zion Adventure. Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks are only 90 minutes apart yet showcase an incredible range of landscapes. Explore the Zion Canyon and the Virgin River, discover unique rock formations of Bryce's Peek-a-Boo and Queens Garden trails and jump into an adrenaline-inducing canyoneering adventure. Everywhere you look, new landscapes greet you. Everywhere you turn, a new adventure is waiting. Grab those hiking boots and a camera. Our Bryce & Zion tour is an adventure tour for the memory books!

Highlights

Explore snow Canyon State Park for your first hike of the trip.
Learn the history of Creek State Park.
Discover the natural sculpted rock gardens of brilliantly colored spires, cliffs, and natural amphitheaters with the trail looping up with the Peek-a-boo trail.
Bike ride through Dixie National Forest’s Red Canyon under towering red cliffs and scattered pine forests.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Hike And Bike Snow Canyon State Park

Location: St. George, Snow Canyon State Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Abbey Inn

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner,

This morning your guides will pick you up at your hotel in St. George and drive to Snow Canyon State Park for your first hike of the trip amid lava flows and sandstone. The State Park canyon is carved from the red and white Navajo sandstone in the Red Mountains and the lava rock we’ll see along this trail is a result of cinder cones that erupted anywhere between 1.4 million and 27,000 years ago! After lunch, your afternoon adventure will start with a short bike talk by our informative guides before we hop on bikes to ride under towering red sandstone cliffs and black lava rock, eventually ending up at our first night’s accommodation. The Best Western Plus Abbey Inn is conveniently located in Saint George, Utah, and it offers luxurious accommodations with an outdoor heated swimming pool and spa.Hiking:5 miles (8 kilometers)Biking:14 miles (22 kilometers)

Day 2 : Kayaking In Quail Creek State Park, Hiking Bryce Canyon National Park

Location: Quail Creek State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Rim Trail

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Bryce Canyon Grand

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,

Before setting off for your kayaking adventure, enjoy breakfast to fuel up for the fun. You'll spend about 2 hours exploring the waters of Quail Creek State Park, discovering the diverse geology and history of the region. After lunch, you’ll swap your paddle for boots to hike in Bryce Canyon National Park. The Bryce Canyon Rim Trail Hike takes you along the rim of the Bryce Canyon to Fairyland trailhead. Watch as the landscape shifts with hundreds of orange, yellow, and white hoodoos rising from the canyon floor. Check into your home for the next two nights and relax before dinner.

Our accommodation for the next two nights, the Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel, is surrounded by fantastic scenery, most notably the hoodoos which you’ll encounter in the coming days.Kayaking:2 hoursHiking:2.5 miles (4 kilometers)

Day 3 : Hike Peek-A-Boo And Queens Garden Trails

Location: Queens Garden Trail, Peek-A-Boo Loop Trail

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Bryce Canyon Grand

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,

After a hearty breakfast we’ll embark on a hike through the magical hoodoo rock formations of Bryce’s Queens Garden trail. The trail drops down into the canyon and we’ll wander through natural sculpted rock gardens of brilliantly colored spires, cliffs, and natural amphitheaters with the trail looping up with the Peek-a-boo trail, creating a figure-8, passing by the Wall of Windows, the Hindu temples finishing with a walk up the famous Wall Street with its switchbacks that leads back to the rim. After a full of day of hiking enjoy a bit of rest before dinner at the hotel. Hiking:Up to 8 miles (13 kilometers)

Day 4 : Bike Bryce Canyon, Hike Zion National Park

Location: Dixie National Forest, Zion National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Springhill Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch,

We’ll depart Bryce Canyon National Park on our bikes this morning and take a relaxed, beautiful bike ride through Dixie National Forest’s Red Canyon under towering red cliffs and scattered pine forests. After our morning bike, we’ll drive to Zion National Park, winding through the magnificent canyon walls and towering cliffs that make up this majestic park. We will then explore Zion Canyon on a hike showcasing dramatic panoramas of towering canyon walls, picturesque views of the Virgin River, and lushly-vegetated trails. Later we’ll check into our accommodation for the next two nights, Springhill Suites, located only one mile from the park's entrance. The evening is then yours to explore and enjoy on your own.Biking:12 miles (20 kilometers)Hiking:3 miles (4.8 kilometers)

Day 5 : Canyoneering Slot Canyon Adventure

Location: Zion National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Springhill Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,

Challenge yourself on this thrilling adventure where you can truly experience the land around you. Rappel down water-carved rocks in a sandstone slot canyon with professionals who will guide you every step of the way. You'll be fully equipped and supported as you jump into this adrenaline-inducing activity, perfect for beginners! Take the afternoon to relax or explore a bit more Zion National Park on your own via the shuttle system.Canyoning:4-5 hours

Day 6 : Explore Zion, Farewell!

Location: Zion National Park, St. George

Meals Included: Breakfast,

We'll spend our last morning exploring the Zion area before transferring back to St. George where you'll bid your farewells and head home or onto your next adventure.

What's Included

Meals

All meals as listed in itinerary.
Accommodation

Accommodation throughout your trip.
Guide

Professional guides.
Activities mentioned in itinerary. Any necessary equipment - all safe and well-maintained. All gratuities for hotels, restaurants, and activities. Park and other entry fees
Bryce Canyon & Zion Adventure
Our ‘Red Carpet’ pre-trip customer care service available to answer questions
Travel Wallet: a resource for everything you need to know about your trip in one secure space!
Picnic lunches, unlimited snack baskets & unique destination snacks
Specially curated tour ‘Wow’ moments throughout your trip
All activities described in the itinerary
All necessary equipment (well-maintained and safe) for activities
All gratuities for hotels, restaurants and activities
All park and other entry fees

What's Not Included

Additional Services

Gratuities to Austin Adventures guides not included.
Airport Transfers at Destination

Transportation (air and land) to and from start/end points not included.
Insurance

Travel insurance not included.
Optional
Alcoholic beverages.

Trip Notes

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Check out our Q&As

What is the tipping policy?

You will have 2-3 guides on your Austin Adventure (depending on group size). We recommend USD$20 per day, per guest, per guide. Typically, gratuities are offered by check or cash in local currency on the final morning of the trip and can either be given to each guide individually or to one guide to be equally distributed. Most of our guides these days also accept gratuities via Venmo (please note this app does not work in Canada). All dining, housekeeping and activity tips are included in your trip price.
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

All park and other entry fees are included.
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Activity Level 3: Step It Up, I love an active vacation. Engaging in a challenging activity with a difficult goal, such as reaching a summit, is exactly what I need to unwind in the evenings. Hiking: Typically, 3-6 hours per day on well-formed backcountry trails. Expect some significant gradient inclines and declines. Altitude: Your trip may include some moderate altitude areas, though these don't form the focus of the trip and are generally manageable. Biking: 1-3 hours on well-formed paths or roads where you can expect some hills with moderate climbs and descents. Kayaking: 1-3 hours, entry-level sea kayaking with specialist guides and stable boats. Other activities (i.e. caving): Always optional and very little exertion required. A highlight for many!
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

As detailed in itinerary.
What is the maximum group size?

The max group size is 18 peoples.

Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Airport transfers are not included.
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes, Local English speaking guide on this tour.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You are covered by our Active Adventures Assurance policy.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Since 1996
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

Our trips attract a wide range of people from all different backgrounds, countries and ages, which makes our small group adventures all the more interesting and fun. All our people tend to enjoy active lifestyles, great food, good company and new experiences. If this sounds like you, then you’ll be in good company
What documents will I receive before I travel?

We send online booking information via our club page you’ll gain access to your trip notes, destination information, a detailed gear list and all the information you need for your trip. There are a few things to fill in – medical and dietary information, extra accommodation requests, gear hire requests etc. – to ensure you are well prepared for your adventure vacation.
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Travellers Against Plastic
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

No
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

Yes,
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

When it comes to the safety of our guests, it has always been our number one priority. We’ve introduced strict protocols to adhere to current Covid safety guidelines that are relative to the destination, country and location of your adventure – these are dependent on the current rules and restrictions that are in place at the time of your trip.
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Health and safety are just as important as the amazing places in the most stunning parts of the world we travel. Another focus of ours is having a good place to rest and rejuvenate at the end of a busy day, and to make sure we are fully charged for the next day’s activities, so you’ll always find yourself in a clean, comfortable room.
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

No

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Jeannine

Bryce Canyon & Zion Adventure

15-Jun-2022

As a single traveler I chose Austin because I found so many great reviews online and it has the activities I was looking for. I was so pleasantly surprised from the moment in the hotel lobby waiting for the vans, when the majority of other Austin travelers were repeat customers. Many with 3 and 5 trips with Austin. Our guides, Jessi, Steve and Joel were phenomenal. No detail left undone! So personable and fun! Even when our trailer hitch broke and our day got off to a later start. The guides didn't miss a beat! They handled it professionally and with grace! And in the end only set us back about an hour. We didn't really even know the difference. I honestly cannot say enough about my experience. I will definitely book again! I am already looking :)

Roxanna

Wonderful Trip

15-Jun-2022

Again, wonderful attention to detail and they think of all the little things. Nice how they deliver and pick up your bags at your room, and they were careful with a fragile item I had. Made sure we knew our itineraries well in advance and about how long in the van and how long until the next bathroom break.

Geralyn

Very Good Experience

16-Aug-2022

Very good experience. Loved the hiking, biking & especially repelling for my first time. Excellent hotels & plentiful, delicious meals topped by 2 best of the best guides, Jessie & Joel.

James

Bryce Canyon & Zion Adventure

17-Aug-2022

Guides were great!

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Jun 02, 2024 - Jun 07, 2024

~~$3699~~ $3533 (USD)