Utah Multisport Vacations

Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon Multisport

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  • Astonishing and beautiful geologic formations
  • Revel in the magnificence of the Grand Canyon
  • An impressive slot canyon in Bryce, whose walls are only ten feet apart in places
  • Pedal among crimson rocks and desert wildflowers toward Red Canyon
  • Splash your way through the Narrows in Zion
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Adventures in the Phenomenal National Parks of Utah & Arizona

You have to wonder. What did the first people think when they saw it? The Grand Canyon. The immensity of the chasm, plunging more than a mile at its deepest. Rocks nearly two billion years old. The vastness of the sun-soaked plateaus. Are the outcrops really those colors? The Colorado River - responsible for all the beauty - carving a tenacious path through the middle. It's incredible. Almost indescribable. And it's only a third of the trip. Bryce and Zion are waiting. Each with its own profusion of breathtaking moments. And as you're biking and hiking, feel free to just wonder.

Day 1 Splash your way through the Narrows in Zion, an exhilarating river hike through one of the most renowned slot canyons in the world - with small waterfalls and hanging gardens cascading down the rock faces.

Day 2 Picturesque routes abound in this hiker's paradise, from easy walks past emerald pools to the unforgettable climb to Angels Landing, bringing you nearly 2,000 feet above the valley for a 360-degree panorama of soaring sandstone.

Days 3-4 Revel in the magnificence of the Grand Canyon After cycling along Zion's crimson-colored roads, arrive at the Grand Canyon, one of the world's seven natural wonders Bike to Point Imperial, the North Rim's highest point, walk the secluded Widforss Trail for wide-open vistas across the canyon, or take the scenic drive to Cape Royal for superb views of the Colorado River as it slices through the earth.

Days 5-6 Bryce Canyon's maze of spires, windows and pinnacles Hike through a slot canyon in Bryce, whose walls are only ten feet apart in places On a walk to Queen's Garden, discover a labyrinth of hoodoos and vivid rock formations sprouting from the canyon floor Pedal among vermillion rocks and desert wildflowers toward Red Canyon along a quiet bike path surrounded by sheer cliffs and more hoodoos.

Guests Reviews About This Trip

Way better than I could have dreamed!!! The very best week of my life, and so happy we did this with our son that is leaving for college in August. We loved our guides and our time together, and meeting new friends. AWESOME AND WONDERFUL!!!
Debbie Urban - Melbourne, FL
Had one of the BEST vacations of my life! Saw amazing sites, did amazing things. The physical aspects of the trip pushed me just enough. I did things I never thought I could, like climb to the top of Angel's Landing in Zion National Park. The guides were tremendous - very helpful, great preparation, evaluated everyone well. It was hard to come home. Thanks for a great getaway!
Gordon Kleinpell - Fort Meyers, FL
Fantastic, awesome, can't wait to do it again!!! More than met my expectations!! You guys are off the charts. Won't go any other way. Worth every penny!!!
Hilda Baeza - Holtsville, NY

Casual Inns

Cliffrose Lodge & Gardens
Cliffrose Lodge & Gardens

Zion National Park, Utah (2 nights) A riverside oasis with a beach and lush gardens. (pool)

Grand Canyon Lodge - North Rim
Grand Canyon Lodge - North Rim

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona (2 nights) This 1920s rustic stone-and-wood lodge is perched above the grandeur of the remote North Rim.  

The Lodge at Bryce Canyon
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah (1 night) Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this simple park lodge is mere steps from the canyon's edge.


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This Trip Is Rated Level 1-3

Routes For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Road Bike Average Mountain Bike Average* Walk & Hike Average
Level 1 2-3 hours 10-20 miles 10-15 miles 2-5 miles
Level 2 2-4 hours 21-30 miles 16-20 miles 5-7 miles
Level 3 3-5 hours 31-40 miles 21-25 miles 7-9 miles
Level 4 4-6 hours 41-55 miles 26-30 miles 9-11 miles
Level 5 5-7+ hours 56-75+ miles 31+ miles 11-13+ miles

*Mountain bikes are used in locations where the best riding is on a combination of dirt and paved roads. View trip locations

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Level 1  1 Route Option Available
  • Hiking 2 - 5 miles
  • 20 - 150 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 1 to 3  5 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 2.8, 4, 4.2, 5, 8.2 miles
  • 400 - 2200 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Level 1  2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 18 miles
  • 500 feet elevation gain
  • Hiking 1.5 miles
  • 50 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 1 to 4  Several Route Options Available
  • Biking 22, 44 miles
  • 1800 - 3300 feet elevation gain  
  • Hiking 1.5 - 10.4 miles
  • 100 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Levels 1 to 3  2 Route Options Available
  • Hiking 3.4, 7 miles
  • 500 - 800 feet elevation gain 
Day 6
  • Levels 1 to 2  3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 9, 19, 29 miles
  • 100 - 1000 feet elevation gain

For 33 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the Utah & Arizona tour experts. See our award-winning USA multisport tours, USA biking tours and USA walking and hiking tours.

Multisport

Casual Inns

6 days, 5 nights
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Trip Price*
  • $2,398 to $2,598 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+$600 for sgl. occ.)
  • Plus 6.25% Utah state sales tax.
Meet/Depart

St. George, Utah


* Prices may change. Once you book your trip, your price is guaranteed.

Trip Notes

All meals included except 1 dinner

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