Hiking Utah's National Parks














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Hiking Utah's National Parks
9 days
Small Group
Moderate
Average
English
Experience Overview
Uncover the rugged beauty and rich Indigenous history of Utah – a vast state with some of the USA’s most famous national parks.
Uncover the rugged beauty and rich Indigenous history of Utah – a vast state with some of the USA’s most famous national parks. On this nine-day hiking trip, you’ll get to see their many highlights with an expert guide. Leave Las Vegas behind to marvel at Zion National Park, explore Monument Valley with a specialist Navajo guide, see the inspiring scenery of Moab and explore the spires of Bryce Canyon National Park – the land of the Navajo people. Catch the sunset in Arches National Park and head to the Island in the Sky in Canyonlands National Park before your last hike to Horseshoe Bend.
Highlights
- Visit Zion National Park and hike to Scout Lookout, exploring its dramatic switchbacks and incredible views, then experience the iconic Virgin River Narrows as you hike to Orderville Canyon.
- Walk the Navajo Loop to the famous Thor’s Hammer hoodoo in Bryce Canyon National Park – known for its crimson-coloured hoodoos (spire-shaped rock formations).
- Explore the Island in the Sky section of the vast Canyonlands National Park and take in the incredible sweeping views of the Colorado river valley 1000 feet below.
- Sunsets are always beautiful, but nothing can beat the colours of the Delicate Arch as the sun goes down – take your time and enjoy the unforgettable scene of Arches National Park.
- Join Navajo guides on hikes through Monument Valley and Bears Ears National Monument, learning about these incredible places from an Indigenous perspective.
Trip Details
9 days
Private vehicle
Small Group
English
Las Vegas, United States Of America
Las Vegas, United States Of America
Moderate
Walking & Trekking
Average
Itinerary
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Zion NP - Virgin River Narrows Hike
- Zion - Narrows Hiking Gear Rental
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Zion National Park - Scout Lookout hike
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Bryce Canyon National Park - Navajo Loop Trail hike
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Capitol Reef National Park - Petroglyphs
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Arches National Park - Delicate Arch hike
- Canyonlands National Park - Island in the Sky Hikes
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Bears Ears National Monument - Navajo guided hike
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Monument Valley - Navajo guided hike
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Glen Canyon - Horseshoe Bend hike
Optional Activities:
- Page - Antelope Canyon Tour with round-trip transport (70 USD)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 9 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Uncover the rugged beauty and rich Indigenous history of Utah – a vast state with some of the USA’s most famous national parks.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 27 Sep 2025
Customer Reviews
09/19/2023
Matt was a good tour guide.
08/15/2023
Exploring some of nature’s greatest wonders was breathtaking and Intrepid made it painless. Well worth having a guided trip.
Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
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09/19/2023
Matt was a good tour guide.
08/15/2023
Exploring some of nature’s greatest wonders was breathtaking and Intrepid made it painless. Well worth having a guided trip.
08/15/2023
If you are thinking about hiking in Utah, this trip is a must-do! We hit all of the best parks, sights and activities. The leader, hotels and transport were all great!
06/24/2023
Amazing trip to so many awesome places in just 9 days. The scenery is so spectacular that you run out of superlatives to describe it!
06/24/2023
What a great way to get out into the countryside and see all the arches, hoodoos, mesas and canyons of Utah (and more). The accomodation was clean and comfortable, the guide was considerate and flexible. I would highly recommend.
05/27/2023
Loved my hiking trip through the fabulous 5 Utah parks. This was a wonderful itinerary with just the right amount of walking to meet our groups needs. Bryce Canon was particulalry stunning, despite track closures. A big thanks to our bubbly, knowledgeable guide who made sure everything went smoothly and that we made the most of every opportunity. Just a fabulous, happy time of perfect memories.
05/23/2023
I know how hard it is to herd cats and make tours fun, educational, and dynamic. Claire was a top-notch guide, and this tour provided the perfect amount of time to see what Utah had to offer. Highly recommend it to those curious. Be prepared to WOW a lot.
10/11/2022
Intrepid lived up to expectations on our first trip hiking the National Parks in Utah. We got to experience the parks the way we like which is day hiking or backpacking. Intrepid took all the worry out of planning to hit all five parks in a short period of time. We could have never done this on our own and have such a positive experience. All the extras provided by Intrepid were well worth it.
09/25/2022
Amazing trip! The national and state parks we visited were all gems! Our tour guide Ally kept us on schedule and got us into all the parks without any wait time and with very few crowds. We got lucky with sunny but cool weather-perfect for hiking.
09/25/2022
The Utah national parks tour was an amazingly fun and fulfilling experience. The parks include some of the most interesting landscapes that I've ever seen and some truly breathtaking vistas.
06/27/2022
This trip is a must do, it is educational, enjoyable and well organised. Everyday is a highlight and just when you think it can’t get better, it does. You will visit places you would never have thought of, make some unforgettable stops along the road trip, meet likeminded people and learn loads. Our tour guide Claire was fantastic and really made the tour memorable! I would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a hiking, action filled, educational tour of Utah.
07/05/2022
Great way to explore the beauty of Southern Utah. The Included national parks are amazing, and you even get to see some hidden local gems. Very active trip!
06/28/2022
If you are after a hiking trip this one is definitely the one! Each day offered a unique hike/s, the views were out of this world, with incredible photo opportunities around every corner. Our guide was awesome, and her enthusiasm made our trip that much more enjoyable. Highly recommend if you want to catch the American national park bug.
05/24/2022
This was the best vacation I’ve ever been on. We got to see and experience so much. The group varied in age and background but our tour leader went out of his way to make sure we were making the most of this trip and that everyone’s interests were being met. I had the most amazing time and didn’t want to come home.
05/28/2022
I had the most amazing time on this trip. I met 5 incredible people that I am happy to now call friends. Our guide, Judd, was an absolute rockstar. It was a hard time saying goodbye to everyone- tears were shed!
05/27/2022
This trip is incredible, filled with natural beauty and different sights every day. It's hard to pick a favorite between any of the 5 national parks we visited, and the experiences along the way are fantastic.
05/27/2022
The trip to the Utah National Parks was outstanding. It’s an incredibly gorgeous state! Our trip leader was warm, enthusiastic and welcoming right from the start. He’s very knowledgeable about the many areas we visited and hiked through, answering most questions easily. He went through the hike beforehand letting us know the difficulty, the temperature, when we’d eat etc. He has a great sense of humour which made us all feel at ease. Great safe driver too! When on Navajo land I deeply appreciated being guided by the two different First Nations guides. They were amazing and of course extremely knowledgeable and passionate about their home. The days were packed with activity so this trip is not for the faint of heart! The hikes are not long but the high heat, dry air and high altitude can make it tough going. You need more water than you think and bring electrolytes. We saw such a variety of landscapes of breathtaking beauty that it’s hard to believe that there is more that we hadn’t time to see. I highly recommend this trip and if you get Judd as your guide-lucky you. He’s the best!
07/15/2024
AMAZING! It was a dream come true to travel through the Canadian rockies, the itinerary includes everything we wanted to do and more. Anthony was the best guide we could have asked for, his knowledge on the area, local wildlife and cooking skills were unmatched. Loved the camping aspect and made some great friends along the way. 100% recommend this trip.
07/16/2024
Absolutely amazing trip, met some amazing friends along the way, the guide/leader included. Highly recommend. Only issue is how much the costs fluctuate on intrepid.
07/30/2024
An incredible trip! Highly reccomend. This is one of the best ways to get out and immerse yourself in the goregous Canadian landscapes. There is a lot of flexibilty on the trip to ensure you get the most out of your adventure. I learnt so much and made memories that I will never forget. Whilst some days are big, they are extremely rewarding. The tents are of good quality and campground facilities were some of the best I have ever used. Camp kitchen food got a big tick of approval from me and I would do this trip again in a heartbeat - there would always be something new to see and explore.

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