FAMILY VACATION
Activity Level 2
Hikes on our Level 2 adventures are considered easy to moderate in difficulty.
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Price (Includes taxes and fees)
from USD 4599/per adult
Child rate less 10%
Child concession pricing applies as a reduced adult rate for children 12 years and under. This discount is not combinable with any other offer.
Operated by our sister brand Austin Adventures
Activity Level 1
Suitable for most fitness levels, our Level 1 adventures are the perfect introduction to adventure travel.
You'll typically experience two half day activities per day, done at an easygoing pace.
Activity Level 2
Hikes on our Level 2 adventures are considered easy to moderate in difficulty.
Those who enjoy half-day hikes with enough elevation gain to elevate their heart rate will enjoy these adventures.
Activity Level 3
Those who take on our Level 3 tours are looking for more challenging hikes that will raise their heart rate.
While not our most strenuous trips, you'll definitely feel accomplished after a day on the trails. A solid base of fitness is advised.
Activity Level 4
Be prepared for some serious physical activity on our Level 4 trips. The fitter you are, the more you'll enjoy it, as most hikes will be challenging.
Hikes may include rock scrambling, river crossings, and off trail adventures.
Activity Level 5
On our Level 5 trips get ready to conquer back-to-back days of long hikes or summitting peaks at altitude.
We require a high level of fitness as adventurers will be met with plenty of challenges and sometimes extreme conditions.
Beat trip price increases. Book by June 1, 2024, to lock in current pricing!
Action-packed days and star-studded nights are sure to impress both the youngest and oldest in your family as you explore the mystery and majesty of the otherworldly landscapes of southern Utah. Bryce Canyon & Zion National Parks are two of the most geologically fascinating and stunningly beautiful places on earth. Explore colorful canyon walls and looming cliffs in Zion National Park when you trek the Queen Garden Trail. Hike Zion Canyon, a magnificent slot canyon showcasing dramatic panoramas of towering canyon walls, picturesque views of the Virgin River, and lushly-vegetated trails. Sit back and relax as all the details are handled and all you need to focus on is making memories and having a blast on this Utah family vacation!
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Zion National Park
Hiking
Snow Canyon State Park
Hiking
Quail Creek State Park
Kayaking
Birdseye Trail
Hiking
Queens Garden Trail
Hiking
Bryce Canyon Rim Trail
Hiking
Our Trip Itinerary contains all the exciting details you can expect to do on our trips. Get a clear picture of the adventures on this trip.
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This morning your guides will pick you up in St. George and drive to Snow Canyon State Park for your first hike of the trip amid lava flows and sandstone. The canyon is carved from the red and white Navajo sandstone in the Red Mountains and the lava rock along the trail is a result of cinder cones that erupted anywhere between 1.4 million and 27,000 years ago! In the afternoon, wander amongst the petrified sand dunes as we explore another side of the park.
The kids will love checking out the outdoor heated swimming pool and spa back at our luxurious accommodations, at the conveniently located Best Western Plus Abbey Inn in Saint George.
Accommodation: Best Western Abbey Inn
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Hiking: 7 miles (11 kilometers)
Day 2
Before setting off for your kayaking adventure, enjoy breakfast to fuel up for the fun. You'll spend about 2 hours exploring the waters of Quail Creek State Park, discovering the diverse geology and history of the region.
After lunch, you’ll swap your paddle for boots to hike in Bryce Canyon National Park. The Bryce Canyon Rim Trail Hike takes you along the rim of the Bryce Canyon to Fairyland trailhead. Watch as the landscape shifts with hundreds of orange, yellow, and white hoodoos rising from the canyon floor.
Check into your home for the next two nights and relax before dinner. Our accommodation for the next two nights, the Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel, is surrounded by fantastic scenery, most notably the hoodoos that you’ll encounter in the coming days.
Accommodation: Bryce Canyon Grand
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kayaking: 2 hours
Hiking: 2.5 miles (4 kilometers)
Day 3
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll hike through the magical hoodoo rock formations of Bryce’s Queens Garden Trail. The trail drops down into the canyon and we’ll wander through natural sculpted rock gardens of brilliantly colored spires, cliffs, and natural amphitheaters with the trail looping up with the Peek-a-boo Trail, creating a figure eight.
You'll pass by the Wall of Windows, the Hindu temples, and finish with a walk up the famous Wall Street with its switchbacks leading back to the rim. After a full of day of hiking enjoy a bit of rest before enjoying dinner at the hotel.n Bryce Canyon Grand
Accommodation: Bryce Canyon Grand
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hiking: Up to 8 miles (13 kilometers)
Day 4
We'll depart Bryce this morning and head out for a short hike on the Birdseye Trail for another chance to get up close to the unique hoodoo formations in this region. After our morning hike, we’ll drive to Zion National Park, winding through the magnificent canyon walls and towering cliffs that make up this majestic park.
We will then explore Zion Canyon on a hike showcasing dramatic panoramas of towering canyon walls, picturesque views of the Virgin River, and lushly-vegetated trails. Later we’ll check into our accommodation for the next two nights, Springhill Suites, located only one mile from the park's entrance. The evening is yours to explore and enjoy on your own.
Accommodation: Springhill Suites Springdale
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hiking: 5 miles (8 kilometers)
Day 5
The whole family will love the challenge of this thrilling adventure where you can truly experience the land around you. Rappel down water-carved rocks in a sandstone slot canyon with professionals who will guide you every step of the way. You'll be fully equipped and supported as you jump into this adrenaline-inducing activity, perfect for beginners!
Take the afternoon to relax or explore a bit more Zion National Park on your own via the shuttle system.
Accommodation: Springhill Suites, Springdale
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Canyoning: 4-5 hours
Day 6
We'll spend our last morning exploring the Zion area before transferring back to St. George where you'll bid your farewells and head home or onto your next adventure.
Accommodation: Not applicable
Meals: Breakfast
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*Offer valid for new bookings made through April 30, 2024 (11:59 pm US PDT) for trips departing no later than June 30, 2025. A 50% discount applies to the full advertised adult trip price – not the discounted child concession price. Offer valid for up to two children 12 years and under who must be sharing rooms with at least one adult. To secure the booking and discount, a 50% deposit is due at time of booking. Your 50% deposit is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-changeable. If you change or cancel your trip, you will forfeit your 50% deposit, and no refunds will apply. Discount cannot be combined with any other offers. Other restrictions may apply. We highly recommend purchasing Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance. We recommend Redpoint Insurance – you can find details here.
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You’ll be inspired and exhilarated, enjoying mind-blowing scenery on foot, in a sea kayak, or by bike - all at your own pace.
We're proud of our New Zealand roots and you’ll love our professional and warm style of hosting. We’re always here to help with planning... even hiking boot recommendations!
We've got everything covered – top-notch meals, comfortable transport, superb accommodation, amazing guides and INCREDIBLE service.
With an average of 12 guests per departure and an industry-leading average 6:1 guest-to-guide ratio, you'll get to know your fellow travelers and have the flexibility to go at your own pace.
All our carefully selected guides are highly experienced and have deep personal connections to nature and culture. You’ll enjoy an authentic local experience.
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