Utah's Bryce & Zion Multi-Adventure Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
Utah's Bryce & Zion Multi-Adventure Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Casual Hotels
2025: Aug-Sep2026: May-Jun, Aug-Sep
National Park Jewels & Incredible Canyons
Millions of years in the making, they’re ready to welcome you now—the geologic marvels of Zion and Bryce National Parks. Otherworldly hoodoos. Three-thousand-foot tall canyon walls. Rose-colored sand and stone pillars, arches and mazes.
Highlights
- Bike in Snow Canyon and along the canyon floor of Zion National Park, where red-rock walls tower on all sides
- Explore Zion’s network of stunning trails and immerse yourself in jaw-dropping landscapes that seem to belong to another planet
- Hike through Bryce Canyon National Park’s magnificent geologic features, including hoodoo labyrinths and spires
- Witness Bryce’s incomparable starry nights, relax poolside and explore the charming and artsy town of Springdale
- Admire wildflowers bursting forth and rivers running through slot canyons
Start/End St. George
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-3
Welcome to the heart of the Colorado Plateau—home to Utah’s spectacular canyon country • Begin your adventure biking through a place the early Mormon pioneers called Snow Canyon • In Zion National Park, pedal on a low-traffic road along the Virgin River amid walls of Navajo sandstone rising 2,000 feet from the canyon floor—a serene and absolutely breathtaking ride • Hike to the Emerald Pools with trickling waterfalls and hanging gardens • Spend a day in Zion with your choice of picturesque routes in this hiker’s paradise—from easy walks through cottonwood trees and unforgettable climbs to a trek through the Narrows—the granddaddy of all slot canyons • Cap off a great day with a dip in the hotel pool.
Nights 1-3
Situated just steps from the park’s south entrance, this lodge offers panoramic views of Zion’s cliffs and private access to the Virgin River. (pool)
Days 4-6
In Bryce Canyon, walk to Queen’s Garden amid a whimsical labyrinth of hoodoos resembling a petrified forest • Hike among Bryce’s crooked rock formations, striking monoliths and more fantastical hoodoos • Find expansive views on your hike from Bryce Point along the canyon rim • Look toward the Sinking Ship, created by tectonic plates shifting and dragging along faults • Bike through an otherworldly wonderland from Rainbow Point, high above the canyon’s pinnacles and spires • Get ready for a thrilling downhill ride through Red Canyon—a perfect ending to your magical escape.
Nights 4-5
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this simple park lodge is mere steps from the canyon's edge.
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
While the accommodations on this trip reflect the natural surroundings of the national parks and provide unparalleled access to the best activities in the area, the Lodge at Bryce Canyon is simpler than is typical of Backroads lodging. The lodge’s basic guest rooms are not equipped with televisions or air-conditioning (nights are usually cool due to the high elevation). Overall, the service standards can seem slow and casual when compared with the hospitality found on other Backroads trips. Please note that internet and cell phone service are extremely limited throughout the parks.
The properties we use on this trip are chosen for their character and ideal location—they are not known for their food. Meals can be simple and menu options tend to lack variety. Please be aware that options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and low-carb meals will be especially limited and substitutions are rarely available.
The National Park Service has many hiking regulations. In Zion National Park they limit where you can hike when accompanied by your Trip Leaders. Your leaders will provide pre-walk briefings, maps and directions so you can explore certain trails on your own. In Bryce Canyon National Park, your leaders can hike with you but can’t act as “interpretive guides.” Throughout the trip, your leaders will give an orientation to the area’s flora, fauna and terrain before your hikes. Thank you for helping us cooperate with each park’s regulations.
Hotels
Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-3
Casual Hotel
Situated just steps from the park’s south entrance, this lodge offers panoramic views of Zion’s cliffs and private access to the Virgin River. (pool)
Nights 4-5
Casual Hotel
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this simple park lodge is mere steps from the canyon's edge.
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Review Snapshot
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Reviewed by 6 customers
Bryce/Zion - EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE!!!
The super-fun and high-energy trip leaders organized an amazing trip full of natural wonder, not-overly-strenuous hiking and biking, delicious food, comfortable accommodations, interesting conversations and new friendships. Zion National Park was the perfect backdrop for spectacular hiking and biking with incredible views. The Zion accommodations were extremely comfortable. The restaurants were simple, but delicious. The Bryce Canyon hiking was simply incredible, with views that could not be believed. The biking in Bryce Canyon was a bit more strenuous. Again - unbelievable views and scenery. If you are looking for a break from your everyday life, that transports you and transforms you, this trip would make a compelling choice. Highly recommend.
Bryce and Zion as it should be experienced
Our team leaders were amazing they made this trip a once in the lifetime memorable event. From preparing and helping us with our bikes, lots of tasty healthy snacks for the road and making sure we saw and explored the tube parks as true insiders.
Backroads did a marvelous job showing us Zion & Bryce!
Outstanding leaders / Breathtakingly beautiful, unique parks Backroads is always a sure bet for a fun trip with like minded folks who love outdoor activity. I wouldn't consider trusting any other organization with my vacation plans.
Magical, spectacular trip; couldn't be more perfect!
Our trip was everything we hoped for - fabulous guides, lovely accommodations, excellent e-assist bikes, great hiking and bike routes; scenery that was awe-dropping.
Our trip exceeded expectations. Our leaders were outstanding
We brought what we were instructed to bring... and all the fun and challenge sprouted...then blossomed into a memorable experience.
Trip was everything we could ask for
Trip leaders were fantastic. Very knowledgeable, accommodating, friendly, supportive and totally awesome.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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