Bryce Canyon & Zion Family Vacation
Bryce Canyon & Zion Family Vacation
6 Days Starting and ending in St. George, UT, USA
Visiting: St. George, Snow Canyon State Park, Quail Creek State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Rim Trail, Queens Garden Trail, Peek-A-Boo Loop Trail, Dixie National Forest, Zion National Park
Tour operator:
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 18
Age range:
6-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$3699
$3533
Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$166
NB: Prices correct on 21-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Explore nature’s playground of desert canyons, windswept rock terrain, and sandcastles on this Bryce Canyon and Zion family vacation. 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!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Hike And Bike Snow Canyon State Park
Location: St. George, Snow Canyon State Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Abbey Inn
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner,
This morning your guides will pick you up at your hotel in St. George and drive to Snow Canyon State Park for your first hike of the trip amid lava flows and sandstone. The State Park canyon is carved from the red and white Navajo sandstone in the Red Mountains and the lava rock we’ll see along this trail is a result of cinder cones that erupted anywhere between 1.4 million and 27,000 years ago! After lunch, your afternoon adventure will start with a short bike talk by our informative guides before we hop on bikes to ride under towering red sandstone cliffs and black lava rock, eventually ending up at our first night’s accommodation. The Best Western Plus Abbey Inn is conveniently located in Saint George, Utah, and it offers luxurious accommodations with an outdoor heated swimming pool and spa.Hiking:5 miles (8 kilometers)Biking:14 miles (22 kilometers)
Day 2 : Kayaking In Quail Creek State Park, Hiking Bryce Canyon National Park
Location: Quail Creek State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Rim Trail
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bryce Canyon Grand
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
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 which you’ll encounter in the coming days.Kayaking:2 hoursHiking:2.5 miles (4 kilometers)
Day 3 : Hike Peek-A-Boo And Queens Garden Trails
Location: Queens Garden Trail, Peek-A-Boo Loop Trail
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bryce Canyon Grand
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
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.Hiking:Up to 8 miles (13 kilometers)
Day 4 : Bike Bryce Canyon, Hike Zion National Park
Location: Dixie National Forest, Zion National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Springhill Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch,
We’ll depart Bryce Canyon National Park on our bikes this morning and take a relaxed, beautiful bike ride through Dixie National Forest’s Red Canyon under towering red cliffs and scattered pine forests. After our morning bike, 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 then yours to explore and enjoy on your own.Biking:12 miles (20 kilometers)Hiking:3 miles (4.8 kilometers)
Day 5 : Canyoneering Slot Canyon Adventure
Location: Zion National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Springhill Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Challenge yourself on 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.Canyoning:4-5 hours
Day 6 : Explore Zion, Farewell!
Location: Zion National Park, St. George
Meals Included: Breakfast,
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.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation throughout your trip.
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Meals
All meals as listed in itinerary.
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Guide
Professional guides.
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6:1 guest-to-guide ratio
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Our ‘Red Carpet’ pre-trip customer care service available to answer questions
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Travel Wallet: a resource for everything you need to know about your trip in one secure space!
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Picnic lunches, unlimited snack baskets & unique destination snacks
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Specially curated tour ‘Wow’ moments throughout your trip
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All activities described in the itinerary
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All necessary equipment (well-maintained and safe) for activities
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
Gratuities to Austin Adventures guides not included.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Transportation (air and land) to and from start/end points not included.
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Insurance
Travel insurance not included.
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Optional
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Alcoholic beverages
Trip Notes
Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in itinerary.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfers are not included.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Activity Level 2: On the Move, Sure, I own some hiking boots, they're even worn in, but they don't go on long trips. I like my creature comforts and I like to give a range of activities a go.Walking: 2-4 hours per day on gentle to moderate gradient trails. No multi-day hikes. Biking: 1-3 hours, cruisy rides achievable by anyone, even first-timers. Kayaking: 1-3 hours, entry-level sea kayaking with specialist guides and stable boats. Other activities (i.e. snorkeling): Always optional and very little exertion required. A highlight for many!
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
All park and other entry fees are included.
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What is the tipping policy?
You will have 2-3 guides on your Austin Adventure (depending on group size). We recommend USD$20 per day, per guest, per guide. Typically, gratuities are offered by check or cash in local currency on the final morning of the trip and can either be given to each guide individually or to one guide to be equally distributed. Most of our guides these days also accept gratuities via Venmo (please note this app does not work in Canada). All dining, housekeeping and activity tips are included in your trip price.
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What is the maximum group size?
The max group size is 18 peoples.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, Local English speaking guide on this tour.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You are covered by our Active Adventures Assurance policy.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1996
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our trips attract a wide range of people from all different backgrounds, countries and ages, which makes our small group adventures all the more interesting and fun. All our people tend to enjoy active lifestyles, great food, good company and new experiences. If this sounds like you, then you’ll be in good company
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We send online booking information via our club page you’ll gain access to your trip notes, destination information, a detailed gear list and all the information you need for your trip. There are a few things to fill in – medical and dietary information, extra accommodation requests, gear hire requests etc. – to ensure you are well prepared for your adventure vacation.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Travellers Against Plastic
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes,
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
When it comes to the safety of our guests, it has always been our number one priority. We’ve introduced strict protocols to adhere to current Covid safety guidelines that are relative to the destination, country and location of your adventure – these are dependent on the current rules and restrictions that are in place at the time of your trip.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Health and safety are just as important as the amazing places in the most stunning parts of the world we travel. Another focus of ours is having a good place to rest and rejuvenate at the end of a busy day, and to make sure we are fully charged for the next day’s activities, so you’ll always find yourself in a clean, comfortable room.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
No
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Free Date Changes
Active Adventures allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 90 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Active Adventures allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform active adventures, 90 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Active Adventures requires a minimum deposit of 500 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of active adventures charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination or Testing For trips in the United States:?Vaccination is not required. All guests must adhere to the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regulations and guidelines.
For all International trips (all destinations except the United States):?All guests aged 13 years and above must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least fourteen (14) days prior to the commencement of travel.?
We accept vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Adults who cannot be vaccinated due to valid medical exemptions will need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result (official paper or official electronic record) showing the test was carried out no later than 72 hours before the trip starts. Testing must be performed by an approved entity.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or negative test (where applicable) must be provided prior to the start of your trip (only official vaccination card or electronic record will be accepted).
Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test must include identifying information (full name), as well as the vaccination or the test dates.
Proof of Vaccination must demonstrate the final dose of the vaccine was administered at least fourteen (14) days prior to the commencement of your trip.
You will be required to upload Proof of Vaccination into your Travel Wallet prior to departure.
If Proof of Vaccination or a Negative Test is not produced at the commencement of travel with us, you will not be allowed to travel. You will not be eligible to receive a refund of any sums paid to us if this occurs.??
Guests must comply with any additional vaccination or testing requirements and/or additional health and safety measures that are required to travel in their chosen destination. We recommend using?CIBT for up-to-date requirements.?
We do not grant any exceptions to this vaccination and testing policy.?
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