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All meals included except 1 dinner.
St. George, Utah
Geological Wonders, Horseback Ride, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife
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In Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, erosion has wrought extravagant rock formations and river-carved canyons, creating high-desert spectacles that defy description as much as gravity. Zion, laced with an extensive network of trails, offers vast valley overlooks and stunning sheer sandstone cliffs. Just to the east, bizarre outcrops and vermilion limestone amphitheaters have earned Bryce Canyon a reputation as "the most colorful of national parks." On this Backroads adventure, hike to sweeping vistas and along spectacular plateaus, wander among sparse forests of juniper and pine, and at day's end rest in comfortable Southwest lodges.
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Meet in St. George 
Travel to Zion for a warm-up hike that introduces us to the national park's grandeur Meet a local expert who reveals the geologic evolution of Zion Wind your way through cool Refrigerator Canyon, then continue to Angels Landing for a panorama of Zion's endless stretches of soaring rock faces and plummeting abysses A stroll to Emerald Pools is less challenging but equally rewarding Follow a steep path to Observation Point, where sublime vistas await Cool off with a spectacular river hike through the Narrows, following the water down a slot canyon draped with hanging gardens.
Spend two full days exploring the otherworldly wonderland of Bryce Canyon National Park, a striking spectacle of monoliths, crooked stone spires and an array of limestone amphitheaters Discover the unearthly hoodoos of Queen's Garden Grab your camera and a seat on the canyon rim to watch the sun set or rise over Bryce - the dance of light and color over the mystical spires is a performance you'll remember forever.
Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.
Lodging What's
this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.
Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic
regional flair.
Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the
areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and
proximity to our activities.
Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every
camp chore and perform culinary magic.
This trip was AWESOME!!! The group was delightful and our leaders stupendous! Our guides were first rate, professional, and amazingly organized. They made this trip amazing. I can't thank them enough! I would reccommend this trip to anyone that truly wants appreciate Bryce and Zion at their best. One of my best vacations yet!- Sacramento, CA
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Zion (3 nights)
Guest rooms at this welcoming riverside lodge have balconies overlooking the stunning cliffs of Zion.
Bryce Canyon (2 nights)
This simple park lodge is on the National Historic Register and is just a stone's throw from the canyon rim.
Trips 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 | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking |
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| 1 | 2-3 hours |
10-20 miles |
2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours |
21-30 miles |
5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours |
31-40 miles |
7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours |
41-55 miles |
9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours |
56-75+ miles |
11-13+ miles |
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