Salt Lake City Trip Overview
– We offer personalized small-group and private tours including “2canGo” Packages (Private vehicles with driver services ) and an unparalleled level of flexibility. Each itinerary can be adjusted according to the requests of the travelers and offering with Travel Insurance covering Covid 19.
-On the Nomad Might 5 Tour you will discover the beauty and wonders of five national parks, three state parks, sand dunes, spectacular caves, magnificent rivers, majestic waterfalls, and natural hot springs. Our expert guides will describe the events that shaped the landscapes and communities you will see. You will be awed by the sites and colors of the terrain and the wildlife that dwell within.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 days
Starts: Salt Lake City, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Salt Lake City Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
– We offer personalized small-group and private tours including “2canGo” Packages (Private vehicles with driver services ) and an unparalleled level of flexibility. Each itinerary can be adjusted according to the requests of the travelers and offering with Travel Insurance covering Covid 19.
-On the Nomad Might 5 Tour you will discover the beauty and wonders of five national parks, three state parks, sand dunes, spectacular caves, magnificent rivers, majestic waterfalls, and natural hot springs. Our expert guides will describe the events that shaped the landscapes and communities you will see. You will be awed by the sites and colors of the terrain and the wildlife that dwell within.
Itinerary
Day 1: USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum, Canyonlands, Dead Horse Point, Moab
Stop At: Utah State University Eastern Prehistoric Museum, 155 E Main St, Price, UT 84501-3033
From Salt Lake City, we will drive southeast until we reach the USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum in Price, Utah. At the USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum, you can discover what life was like thousands to millions of years ago in Southern Utah. This museum contains over 700,000 archaeological artifacts, ranging from complete sets of dinosaur bones to pictographs left by the Fremont people more than 2,000 years ago. No matter your interests, you are bound to find something you enjoy.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dead Horse Point State Park, Sr 313, Moab, UT 84532
After exploring the USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum, we will eat a quick lunch and depart for Dead Horse Point State Park. Located only a few miles from Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park offers a unique view of the Colorado River 2,000 feet below. While driving around, your tour guide will tell you the interesting story of how this park got its name.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Canyonlands National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Next, we will drive over to the adjacent Canyonlands National Park. This park is made up of three distinct regions: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, and the Maze. Today, we will be touring the Island in the Sky region which is situated far above the Colorado River, on top of the Colorado Plateau. From this vantage point, we will see deep into the virtually untouched canyons below, providing a breathtaking glimpse of the past.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Moab, Moab, Utah
Following Canyonlands National Park, we’ll travel to Moab, Utah to eat dinner and explore the town. Located between Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, Moab is seen as the gateway to many of Utah’s greatest natural landscapes. This popular town has it all: river rafting, hiking, rock climbing, helicopter tours, horseback riding, and even skydiving!
Finally, we’ll drop you off at your hotel in Moab, letting you relax before the next day’s adventure.
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation included: Best Western, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Archway Inn or similar quality hotel
Day 2: Arches, Adventure in Moab, Bluff
Stop At: Arches National Park, Arches National Park, Utah
In the morning, your tour guide will come pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Arches National Park. With more than 2,000 arches, Arches National Park has the densest concentration of natural sandstone arches in the world! With only a short hike, many world famous arches can be seen in all their glory, including landscape arch, delicate arch, and double arch. Without a doubt, this is one national park you do not want to miss!
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Moab, Moab, Utah
Afterwards, we’ll return back to Moab, Utah for an adventure of your choice. These adventures could include river rafting, horseback riding, additional hiking, a riverboat tour, an off-road 4×4 tour, or more! These adventures will take us all the way until dinner time, which we’ll eat in town.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Potash Road, Long Canyon Road, Moab, UT
The last destination we’ll visit today is Potash road. Found right outside of Moab, Potash road winds along the Colorado river with water on one side, and a huge rock cliff on the other. This road, although beautiful, is not the main attraction however. Along this road, your tour guides will show you ancient petroglyphs and dinosaur tracks, as well as additional arches that can be accessed by foot.
Finally, we’ll drop you off at your hotel in Moab, letting you relax before the next day’s adventure.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included
• Lunch: Picnic Lunch (provided)
Accommodation included: Accommodation included: Bluff Dwellings Resort & Spa, Desert Rose Resort, Bluff Gardens or similar quality hotel
Day 3: Bluff , Four Corners Monument, Monument Valley, Gooseneck, Hanksville
Stop At: Four Corners Monument, NM-597, Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
In the morning, your tour guide will come pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Four Corners Monument. Four Corners Monument is the only place in America where four states converge: Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. Since the monument is found within the Navajo Nation, this is also a great place to buy locally made Native American jewelry and other souvenirs to bring home.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monument Valley, Monument Valley, Utah
From Four Corners Monument, we’ll advance towards Monument Valley. Composed of vast buttes that tower over 1,000 feet in the sky, Monument Valley is the perfect place to stretch your legs from an unforgettable Navajo Jeep ride and take some pictures. These buttes have made appearances in many movies, the most famous of which is the running scene in Forrest Gump. Around this time, you may also have the chance to eat a packed lunch on the trail and rest up.
● 4×4 Jeep tour in the Monument Valley
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Goosenecks State Park, Sr 316 GPS Coords Parking: 37°10’27.97N,109°55’37.82W, Blanding, UT 84531
Next, we’ll depart for Gooseneck State Park which offers stunning views of a river that has cut deep into the landscape, creating a canyon full of tight turns that is sure to surprise you. Along the way we’ll have lunch in Teec Nos Pos, right outside of Four Corners Monument. You’ll also be able to see Mexican Hat, an incredible sombrero-shaped rock.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hanksville, Hanksville, Utah
For the last leg of today’s journey, we’ll drive towards Hanksville. Along the way, we’ll stop at one of the local towns for a quick dinner. Once we arrive in Hanksville, we’ll drop you off at your hotel in Hansville, letting you relax before the next day’s adventure.
Duration: 10 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included
Accommodation included: Accommodation included: Cabin in Dukes Slickrock Campground & RV Park or similar quality hotel
Day 4: Hansville, Goblin Valley, Capitol Reef, Antimony
Stop At: Goblin Valley State Park, Hwy 24 Apx 12 Miles West of Hwy 24, Green River, UT 84525
In the morning, your tour guide will come pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Goblin Valley State Park. The “goblins” in Goblin Valley get their name from the thousands of unique hoodoos, or columns of weathered stone, that dot the surface of this exciting park. In this State Park, there are no official paths, allowing you to walk right up close to the hoodoos and take pictures. If time permits, your tour guide will take you on a hike to Goblins Lair, an incredibly tall cave that you’ll have to see to believe!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Following Goblin Valley State Park, we’ll depart for Capitol Reef National Park, passing along highway 12 scenic byways are all major roads through the San Rafael Swell. Capitol Reef National Park has a rich history and a unique geology. Over 1,000 years ago, the Fremont people lived in this region, making pictographs on the cliffs that can still be seen to this day. We’ll also explore the remnants of Fruita, a small town established in the 1880s.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Antimony, Antimony, Utah
Our last stop for the day will be Antimony, home of the famous Rockin’ R Ranch. This old western-style ranch provides amazing cuisine as well as horseback riding, archery, campfires, and more! Your tour guide will drop you off here for the night, letting you relax before the next day’s adventure.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included
Accommodation included: Accommodation included: Capitol Reef Resort, or Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel, or similar quality hotel.
Day 5: Antimony, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Kanab
Stop At: Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
In the morning, your tour guide will come pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Bryce Canyon National Park. From its beautiful pink and white cliffs to its thousands of unique rock formations, Bryce Canyon National Park is sure to leave a powerful impression with you. This park features many incredible viewpoints that are easily accessible and provide excellent locations to take photographs. For the more adventurous, your tour guide will take you down into the canyon along the Navajo-Queen’s Garden Trail, passing right next to incredible rock formations that have taken thousands of years to shape.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Zion National Park, Zion National Park, Utah
Following Bryce Canyon National Park, we’ll drive south along highway 89 towards Zion National Park. Zions offers wind-sculpted canyons and hikes along incredible trails. This park has something for everyone: if you want to remain in the car, you will love the intricate patterns found on Checkerboard Mesa and Weeping Rock. If you want to do a little hiking, you will enjoy the stunning views from the Canyon Overlook Trail and the Riverside Walk. If you are an experienced hiker, you will appreciate the thrill of hiking along the Narrows and Angel’s Landing.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Kanab, Kanab, Utah
At the end of the day, we’ll depart for Kanab, Utah where we’ll eat dinner. Following dinner, we’ll drop you off at your hotel, letting you relax before the next day’s adventure.
Located in the Southwest corner of Utah, Kanab has both a beautiful landscape and a rich history. Due to its spectacular red sandstone cliffs and unique plants, Kanab has been used as the set of many famous Hollywood shows and movies, including the Lone Ranger, Planet of the Apes, and Arabian Nights. While in Kanab, you will see the Pink Coral Sand Dunes, the impressive Moqui Sand Caves, and other amazing historical sights!
For dinner, we’ll be eating in one of the many restaurants in Kanab. After dinner, your tour guide will drop you off at your hotel, letting you relax before the next day’s adventure.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included
• Lunch: Included
Accommodation included: Accommodation: Goulding’s Lodge, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Lake Powell Resorts Page, or similar quality hotel
Day 6: Kanab, the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Adventures (Wave Valley, Coyote Buttes, White Pocket) , Kanab
Stop At: Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, 735 W Main, UT 84726
In the morning, your tour guide will come pick you up from your hotel and drive you to coyote butte lottery, for three amazing hikes: the Toadstools, White Pocket , a unique rock formation and Wave Valley.
Wave Valley is the ultimate dreamland of photographers and travelers. In order to protect the landscape environment, only 20 people can visit each day. We will also take you to the Coyote Butte or White Pocket, which are adjacent to Wave Valley. Although the hike is a little difficult. The amazing experience when you reach the site is unforgettable. Make sure to bring your hiking shoes!.
In order to protect the natural wonders, the US Bureau of Land Management allows only 20 people entrances each day. If we do not gain entrance, alternate and equally exciting plans will be made.
If you don’t win the coyote butte lottery, we will be explore antelope Canyon with a knowledgeable Navajo guide
Following the hike, we’ll take you to Page for a quick bite to eat at a local eatery.
Duration: 11 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included
• Lunch: Included
Accommodation included: Accommodation: Goulding’s Lodge, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Lake Powell Resorts Page, or similar quality hotel
Day 7: Kanab, , Moqui Cave and Sand Caves and museum , Coral Pink Sand Dunes Mystic Hot Springs, Salt Lake City
Stop At: Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, 12500 Sand Dune Road, Kanab, UT
In the morning, your tour guide will come pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park for a quick, yet beautiful hike. The park features uniquely pink-hued sand dunes located beside red sandstone cliffs.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Mystic hot Springs, 475 E 100 N, Monroe, UT 84754-4235
After the hike, we’ll eat a quick lunch and then head over to Mystic Hot Springs. These springs are the perfect place to relax and think after a week full of adventures. The mineral-packed water from these springs will not only keep your skin healthy, but will also help you unwind.
If you don’t want to soak in the hot springs, your tour guide can take you to Kanarraville Falls for a quick, beautiful hike.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, Utah
Following the hot springs, we’ll drive back towards Salt Lake City. Settled in 1847 by a group of pioneering Mormons, Salt Lake City has blossomed into the vibrant capital of Utah and gateway to the west. If time permits, your tour guide will take you to see the twin hearts of this city: Temple Square and the Capitol Building.
Depending on when your plane departs, we can either drop you off at the SLC airport or at a hotel of your choice in the Salt Lake City.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included
No accommodation included on this day.
