Zion & Bryce Canyon Hiking – Lodge-based
7 days
From $ 3399
Duration7 days
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From the Narrows to Fairyland, explore treasures of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks on a 6-day hiking adventure based at Zion Lodge. Set out with a small, guided group on the desert adventure of a lifetime. Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks lure travelers with haunting geologic beauty. Get the best of both with an itinerary designed for variety and delight. By day, hike bucket-list-worthy trails, enjoy plentiful food, and soak up jaw-dropping scenery. By night, stay at historic Zion Lodge and Ruby’s Inn. Rinse off the trail dust, kick back on the porch with a cold drink, sleep in a real bed. Ahhhh. You’ll finally experience places you’ve heard so much about—and hidden gems you haven’t. Behold Zion Canyon from on high at Observation Point. Tackle the ascent to Angels Landing. Wade the Narrows, flanked by sheer 2,000-foot walls. Hike Bryce Canyon’s Fairyland, Wall Street and Sunset Point trails. Marvel at the Mars-like hoodoo landscape. Your guides bring the parks to life. Did you know Zion’s sandstone walls were once the dunes of a vast Jurassic desert? This trip is for curious, active people who crave challenge and exhilaration.

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  • Duration: 7 days
    Service level: Standard
  • Starts in: Park Shore Waikiki
    Physical Grading: Average
  • Ages: 18+
Zion & Bryce Hiking – Lodge-based - Tour Map

Itinerary

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Day 1: Travel to Zion National Park and hike to the Emerald Pools

Start place: Park Shore Waikiki

Meet your guides and fellow travelers at 9am in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shortly thereafter we’ll hop aboard our shuttle vehicle and embark on our approximately four hour journey to one of North America’s most outstanding national parks. Our first hike in Zion takes us to the Emerald Pools. It doesn’t take long to become immersed in the ethereal landscape of this majestic park. The trail to the pools skirts the Virgin River and towering canyon walls, tumbling waterfalls and bright green vegetation provide stark contrast to the arid desert landscape beyond the park boundaries. As our first day on-trail winds to a close we’ll enjoy a dinner picnic bursting with delicious food and stunning views. Lunch & dinner included.
Transfer: 4 hours
Hiking: 2-3 miles; elevation gain/loss: 200’-400’
Meals: D
Day 2: Seek Glorious Views of Zion at Observation Point
Recognized world-wide for its unique bowl-shaped cliff face, Weeping Rock provides a picturesque glimpse at the remarkable terrain we have in store. The challenge of our four-mile climb to Observation Point is complemented by hidden treasures such as Echo Canyon, where smooth slickrock and soaring sandstone provide the perfect place to take a breather. With Zion National Park stretching out before us we’ll take in what many agree is the most remarkable view of the park. At 6,508’, Observation Point provides jaw-dropping panoramas of Angels Landing and the canyon below. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Meals: D
Day 3: Ascend to Angels Landing
Prepare to check an item off the bucket list! A short hike across the canyon floor takes us to the West Rim trail and the 20 notoriously tight switchbacks of Walter’s Wiggles. At the top of the ridge hikers have a chance to assess their comfort level and decide whether they’d like to continue on the ascent to Angels Landing. Staying the course takes us on an exhilarating half mile trek of fixed chains and scrambling. The rewards of tackling Angels Landing are unmatched and the memories made along the route will last a lifetime. Later you’ll have the option of exploring the quaint town of Springdale, Utah. You’ll have the evening to yourself and the park offers a free shuttle for those interested in exploring this fun southwest village. With lots of boutique shopping and fun and eclectic restaurants to choose from, Springdale offers a perfect destination to celebrate the day’s accomplishment. Breakfast & lunch included; dinner on your own
Transfer: None – hike directly from Zion Lodge
Hiking: 7 miles; 1,500’ elevation gain/loss
Day 4: Zion Narrows Experience: Mystery Falls, Wall Street & the Temple of Sinawava
We round out our inspiring sojourn in Zion National Park with a morning hike through the Narrows. Celebrated as one of the most picturesque slot canyons in the southwest, the Zion Narrows provides an outdoor adventure like no other. With towering 2,000’ cliffs narrowing the canyon as they creep closer and closer together, the picturesque River Walk eventually gives way to the Virgin River where we begin our trek through a path of water. Walking in the knee-deep river is the only way to explore the heart of this geologic masterpiece. Late this afternoon we’ll say goodbye to the awe-inspiring Zion National Park as we journey to Bryce Canyon. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Transfer: 2 hours
Hiking: 2-4 miles; 100’-200’ elevation gain/loss
Meals: D
Day 5: Hike the World-Famous Fairyland Loop Trail
Not to be outshone by its impressive neighbor, Bryce Canyon National Park offers a unique and stunning landscape of its own and the Fairyland Loop Trail perfectly showcases the park’s grandeur. We’ll start our hike at the rim of the canyon where spectacular views of the natural amphitheater provide a glimpse of what’s in store. The trail provides a variety of terrain, meandering from high 360° panoramic viewpoints to winding along the base of towering hoodoos. As we ascend back up to Sunrise Point, we’ll be rewarded with an outstanding glimpse of the northeast section of the park dominated by the imposing Boat Mesa and appropriately named Sinking Ship. We’ll continue along the rim to Sunset Point, where our van is waiting for a short shuttle back to our hotel. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Hiking: 6 miles; 1,500’ elevation gain/loss
Meals: D
Day 6: Bryce Canyon, Floor to Rim
Today’s journey starts at Bryce Point where some of the most remarkable views within the National Park can be found. Shades of orange, pink, peach, and white are set against a vibrant blue desert sky. A photographer’s delight, scenes found along the Peek-A-Boo Loop and Wall Street trails stoke the fires of wanderlust for shutterbugs world-wide. The Three Wise Men, Wall of Windows, and Thor’s Hammer dominate the landscape along today’s route and will leave us in awe of all the remarkable treasures the southwest has to offer. We’ll depart for Las Vegas at approximately 2pm today and anticipate arriving back to our host hotel at approximately 5pm this evening. Please note that this time may vary depending on trail conditions, hiking speed, weather, traffic and other elements beyond our control. Breakfast & lunch included.
Transfer to Las Vegas: 4 hours
Hiking: 3 miles; 1,200’ elevation gain/loss
Day 7: Enjoy a final hike in Zion, then return to Las Vegas.
We enjoy a brief, final hike in Zion National Park. We drive to Las Vegas, stopping en route for a picnic lunch. We expect to arrive in Las Vegas by 5pm. Please do not schedule a flight out of Las Vegas prior to 7pm. Breakfast and Lunch included.Transfer: 4 hours; Hiking: 1 mile. Terrain: on trail, 200' elevation gain.
Meals: B, L

Inclusions

Included

  • Five nights hotel accommodations based on double occupancy
  • meals as noted in the itinerary
  • group transfer from Las Vegas and return
  • vehicle support
  • guide leadership
  • park entrance fees

  • Accommodation

    Zion Lodge, 3 nights, Ruby's Inn, 2 nights

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