Dat 1 - Moab, Utah

Fly into Grand Junction, Colorado or Canyonlands Regional Airport, pick up your rental car, and drive to Moab. Check in to your hotel and relax after your journey. Or head straight to Arches National Park to encounter some of its natural sandstone arches.

Day 2 - Moab and Arches National Park

Awaken early this morning for a rafting adventure on the Colorado River. You’ll join a small group to raft the Professor Valley section of the river, which is ideal for beginners. Your river guide will help navigate the waters and explain the interesting sites and geological formations you pass. This afternoon, you’ll have free time to explore Arches National Park at your own pace.

Day 3 - Canyonlands National Park

Get an early start this morning for a small-group jeep excursion in Canyonlands National Park. Wind your way among towering rocks and plunging canyons, stopping at spectacular viewpoints and learning from your guide about the natural history and archaeology of Utah's largest national park. After lunch, drive to west to Torrey, a small town just outside Capitol Reef National Park, and settle into your hotel.

Day 4 - Capitol Reef National Park

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before heading into Capitol Reef National Park for a day of hiking. This 100-mile stretch of cliffs, canyons, and hoodoos is less visited than Utah’s more famous parks, but holds no less geological drama. Start out at the visitor center, where rangers can help you choose a trail. You may also have the opportunity to join a ranger-led tour.

Day 5 - Bryce Canyon National Park

Set off on a beautiful two-hour drive through red-rock country to Bryce Canyon National Park. Your historic lodge is the only accommodation within the park. During a free afternoon, go on a hike or take in panoramas of this otherworldly canyon from viewpoints near the lodge. Tonight we recommend joining a telescope tour at the Dark Range Observatory, one of the nation's oldest astronomy programs, located just outside the park. (B)

Day 6 - Bryce Canyon National Park

Enjoy a full day to discover the wild and whimsical geology of Bryce Canyon National Park, a wonderland of towering sandstone pinnacles and hoodoos. We’ll provide recommendations for scenic hiking and walking trails that suit your preferences so that you can make the most of your day. (B)

Day 7 - Zion National Park

Continue west to Zion National Park. Settle into a stunning tented suite at a glamping site surrounded by sandstone cliffs and towering red rock. Here, watch the sunset over the cliffs, roast s'mores at the firepit, and sleep under the stars.

Day 8 - Zion National Park

Spend today exploring Zion National Park with a local guide. Your custom tour can be tailored entirely to your own needs and preferences. Embark on vigorous, adventurous hikes or opt to stick to the more gentle trails and discover the history and geology of the park at a slower pace.

Day 9 - Las Vegas, Nevada / Depart for Home

Today, make your way to Las Vegas, where you’ll catch your onward flight.