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<p><b>This itinerary requires a high level of physical fitness with up to 5 hours of walking per day. The route and activities are subject to change. Please see the "Is This Trip Right for You?" section and the Trip Preparation tab for more information.</b></p>
<p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 1, Sunday - Arrive in St. George, UT</span><br />Arrive in the city of St. George, located in southwestern Utah. Transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM<br /><b>Overnight:</b> St. George<br /><b>Meals:</b> Dinner</p>
<p class="itin-even"><span class="itinhead">DAY 2, Monday - Kolob Canyon, Cedar Breaks Monument, Travel to Bryce Canyon</span><br />Your day of exploration begins in nearby Snow Canyon, known for its rolling mounds of petrified Navajo Sandstone and lava flows. Then, continue to Kolob Canyon, the most remote area in Zion National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the canyon with photo opportunities at breathtaking viewpoints. After a stop for lunch on your own in Cedar City, travel to Cedar Breaks National Monument, a naturally carved amphitheater, stretching across three miles and more than 2000 feet deep. Take a short hike, and continue to Bryce Canyon for overnight. Spend a fun evening of western food and entertainment tonight<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Bryce Canyon<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Dinner<br /><b>Hike Activity Level:</b> Moderate, 5 Miles, 3.5 Hours, +/- 486 ft</p>
<p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 3, Tuesday - Bryce Canyon National Park</span><br />This morning, visit Bryce Canyon National Park, a wondrous land of pines, pinnacles and oddly sculpted formations known as hoodoos, resembling the towers of fairy-tale castles, created by wind and water erosion. Your guide will lead you to the most scenic viewpoints in the park and along hiking trails that offer splendid views of this unique canyon. Following a picnic lunch, drive out to Rainbow Point for a chance to view the oldest living species on earth, Bristlecone Pines. Later, return to your hotel with free time. Tonight, join a local astronomer for stargazing (weather permitting). Take advantage of the Dark Skies of Bryce Canyon, one of the best places to view the stars in North America<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Bryce Canyon<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Lunch<br /><b>Hike Activity Level:</b> Moderate, 3 Miles, 3 Hours, +/- 840 ft</p>
<p class="itin-even"><span class="itinhead">DAY 4, Wednesday - Red Canyon, Canyon Overlook, Travel to Springdale</span><br />Depart Bryce Canyon for a short drive to Red Canyon with its orange-red pinnacles spires and hoodoos. Embark on a hike along the Pink Ledges Trail, admiring the beautiful landscape of the canyon. Continue your hike on Birds Eye Loop Trail, offering stunning views of the red rock formations. After a picnic lunch, enter Zion National Park for sightseeing of the east side of the park and a wonderful hike with spectacular views from the Canyon Overlook. Later, pass through the Zion Tunnel on your way to Springdale. Arrive and check into the hotel with free time to explore Springdale, on your own<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Springdale<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Lunch<br /><b>Hike Activity Level:</b> Easy, 3.4 Miles, 2.5 Hours, +/- 524 ft</p>
<p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 5, Thursday - Zion National Park</span><br />Today, discover the wonderland of Zion National Park, with its colorful sandstone canyons and dramatic peaks and cliffs. Admire massive 2,000-foot high formations and towers, along with Zion Canyon, a lush green canyon with the Virgin River flowing against a backdrop of huge red rock cliffs. There will be time for lunch on own at Zion Lodge. In the afternoon, your adventure continues as you explore additional trails in the canyon. This evening, bid farewell to your Tour Manager during dinner at a local restaurant<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Springdale<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast, Dinner<br /><b>Hike Activity Level:</b> Moderate, 5 Miles, 4 Hours, +/- 813 ft</p>
<p class="itin-odd"><span class="itinhead">DAY 6, Friday - Return Home</span><br />Morning group transfer from Springdale to St. George Regional Airport for your departure flight. Passengers returning to St. George from Springdale on day 6 should select flights that depart no earlier than 12 PM. Springdale is approximately a 1 hour drive from the St. George Regional Airport<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p>
<p><b>National Parks route and program may vary according to weather conditions, seasonal changes, safety issues and wildlife migration patterns.</b></p>
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