Utah’s Mighty Five National Parks

Depart the UK on your chosen flight to Grand Junction, Colorado. The ‘River City’ extends a warm welcome as your launch pad to an in-depth encounter with the Mighty Five National Parks of Utah. The evening is yours to explore as you please, before meeting your travel group tomorrow evening.

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Wine Country Inn, Grand Junction

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Wine Country Inn, Grand Junction

Imagine rocking on a porch or your personal patio and sipping a glass of wine produced from grapes grown right on the property. This all becomes reality with a stay at the Wine Country Inn. While guestrooms are rustic in design, they offer all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay including flat-screen televisions, Wi-Fi, coffee-makers, mini-refrigerator, and microwaves.

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Today, you’ll enjoy additional free time in Grand Junction to explore at your own pace, whether that’s discovering local shops, visiting a museum, or simply soaking up the scenery. Later this evening, you’ll meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception, a perfect opportunity to get to know one another and set the tone for the journey ahead. Dinner included.

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Wine Country Inn, Grand Junction

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Wine Country Inn, Grand Junction

Imagine rocking on a porch or your personal patio and sipping a glass of wine produced from grapes grown right on the property. This all becomes reality with a stay at the Wine Country Inn. While guestrooms are rustic in design, they offer all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay including flat-screen televisions, Wi-Fi, coffee-makers, mini-refrigerator, and microwaves.

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You head to canyon country this morning and see first-hand the power of the Colorado River carving its way through the rocky red landscape at Canyonlands National Park. Ascend to the top of the Island in the Sky mesa and admire Canyonlands’ spectacular landscape below. You will hike to Grand View Point Overlook, Whale Rock and Green River Overlook. Tonight we will also be joined by a Local Specialist, Tom Till, a renowned National Park photographer, who will give you guidance on how to take the best photos on this trip. After you head to dinner to end your night. Breakfast and lunch included.

Admire the exquisite natural sandstone shapes that dot the landscape in Arches National Park. Learn how Mother Nature’s magic touch has left her indelible mark with wind and rain when you view or embark on a strenuous hike up to famous Delicate Arch. Continue your exploration with a walk to Double Arch, Landscape Arch or Turret Arch. Take a well-deserved break this afternoon or explore the town of Moab at your leisure. Breakfast included.

See the other-worldly hoodoos of Goblin Valley State Park this morning – these mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles make for a memorable hike and photo opportunity before you arrive at Capitol Reef National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy some free time to explore on your own. In the evening, enjoy the rustic charm of this special resort, located on the edge of the park, offering truly spectacular landscapes, and breathtaking views. Breakfast included.

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Capitol Reef Resort, Torrey

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Capitol Reef Resort, Torrey

Offering 100 guestrooms and suites, all are comfortable and rustically furnished, and feature flat-screen televisions, coffee makers and wireless internet. There’s also a selection of spacious suites and many rooms boast either a balcony or view of the Red Rocks.

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Lace up your boots for an exhilarating morning hike in Capitol Reef National Park, whose colourful canyons and capitol-shaped domes provide the perfect backdrop for an adventure. Continue your journey along an “All American Road”, Highway 12, one of America’s most scenic highways, before embarking on a short hike in Kodachrome Basin State Park. Here, you will have the opportunity to select the trail that best suits your adventurous spirit. This dramatic landscape features striking layered stone spires which are a sight to behold. You continue to Bryce Canyon National Park, where you’ll spend the next two nights. Breakfast included.

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Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn, Bryce Canyon

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Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn, Bryce Canyon

After a day exploring the rugged landscape the Inn’s spacious guestrooms offer a cosy place to retire with warm colour palettes reflecting the natural surroundings. Each room contains thoughtful amenities to make your stay comfortable, such as a television, coffee and tea making facilities, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, radio alarm clock, microwave and refrigerator. All guestrooms are non smoking and have access to wireless internet.

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You’ll have a full free day to relax or explore the eerie landscape of Bryce Canyon National Park today. Everyone will be able to self select hikes and walks that best suit them, from leisurely to strenuous. Admire the rusty red limestone spires that rise up surreally from the desert floor to meet Utah’s skies from scenic viewpoints or follow one of the many trails into the hoodoos and beyond. Breakfast included.

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Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn, Bryce Canyon

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Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn, Bryce Canyon

After a day exploring the rugged landscape the Inn’s spacious guestrooms offer a cosy place to retire with warm colour palettes reflecting the natural surroundings. Each room contains thoughtful amenities to make your stay comfortable, such as a television, coffee and tea making facilities, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, radio alarm clock, microwave and refrigerator. All guestrooms are non smoking and have access to wireless internet.

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A pink, red and orange canvas awaits visitors to Coral Pink Sands State Park. Embrace today’s MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as we explore Antelope Canyon in Navajo Tribal Park. The local Diné (Navajo) guides will explain to us how slot canyons are formed as we are awed by the dramatic beauty surrounding us. Then take a short hike to see Horseshoe Bend and the flowing Colorado River which has carved its way through the red-coloured sandstone. Finish the day connecting to the soul of the land over a Be My Guest meal on the Navajo Nation, hosted by Dine tribe local Baya, her husband Paul and storyteller Eli Secody. Breakfast and dinner included.

Enjoy a full free day to spend as you wish in the water wonderland that is Lake Powell. Relax and rejuvenate on the lake or consider joining one of the organised optional activities, like our famed Colorado River Float Trip. Or an optional helicopter ride up to the top of Tower Butte for 360′ views of the world below you. Breakfast and dinner included.

Arriving into Zion National Park late morning, select from many fantastic hikes including Watchman Trail, Hidden Canyon, Angel’s Landing, Observation Point and the Narrows. They range from easy to strenuous. Later, this evening, join your new friends and Travel Director for a well-deserved Farewell Dinner. Breakfast and dinner included.

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SpringHill Suites, Springdale, Zion National Park

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SpringHill Suites, Springdale, Zion National Park

This all-suite hotel combines comfort with contemporary design, providing a welcoming retreat for travellers. Each suite is carefully furnished with modern decor highlighted by bright accents and stylish furnishings. Amenities include spacious work areas, luxurious bedding, and separate living spaces featuring comfortable seating, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration. Guests also benefit from modern conveniences such as flat-screen televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, coffee makers, mini-refrigerators, microwaves, and elegantly appointed bathrooms stocked with Paul Mitchell toiletries.

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Depending on the time of your flight, you may have time to enjoy the morning by the pool or souvenir shopping, before making your own way to the airport for your flight back to the UK. Breakfast included.