Utah's National Parks

Zion National Park | Early August

• Cliffrose Springdale

Bryce Canyon | Early to mid-August

• Stone Canyon Inn

Moab | Mid-August

• Hoodoo Moab

If you need urgent assistance while traveling, or need to make changes, reservations, or cancellations during your time in Utah, you can contact the following local contacts:

• Local Contact Name: will be provided
  
• Local Contact Number: will be provided
  
• Your Curator: will be provided
  
• Scenset Emergency Line: 415 941 0027

Hotel Contacts:

• Cliffrose Springdale | (435) 772-3234 | 281 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, Utah 84737
  
• Stone Canyon Inn | (866) 489-4680 | 1380 W Stone Cyn Ln, Tropic, UT 84776
  
• Hoodoo Moab | (435) 355-0595 | 111 N 100 W, Moab, UT 84532

You can also contact us through the Scenset app for assistance.

Important: For immediate assistance, contact your local contact first, as they are in the same time zone.

August is peak season for visiting the national parks in Utah as families utilize their summer holidays to go visit this beautiful region of the Western United States. Daily high temperatures can exceed 90°F in some parts of Utah, although higher elevations around Bryce Canyon for example, will be a bit more comfortable around 73-79°F. It is a low humidity, dry heat and it is imperative that you stay hydrated during your time out and about!

Below is a suggested packing list for your time exploring the American West.

Clothing:

• Lightweight, moisture-wicking shirts: Short-sleeved and long-sleeved for sun protection.
  
• Lightweight, breathable pants and shorts: Convertible pants are a great option.
  
• For nice dinners or evenings out, things are quite casual, so a pair of slacks and maybe a linen dress shirt or jacket or blouse for women is required. Loafers are usually fine for footwear.
  
• Hiking socks: Moisture-wicking and quick-drying.
  
• Sturdy hiking boots or shoes: Preferably waterproof with good ankle support.
  
• Hat: Wide-brimmed for sun protection.
  
• Sunglasses: With UV protection.
  
• Light jacket or fleece: For cooler evenings.
  
• Rain jacket or poncho: Summer showers can be unpredictable.
  
• Swimsuit: If you plan to swim.

Gear:

• Daypack: With a hydration system or space for water bottles.
  
• Hydration system or water bottles: At least 2-3 liters capacity.
  
• Camera or smartphone: To capture the scenset.

Health and Safety:

• Sunscreen: SPF 30 or higher, broad-spectrum.
  
• Lip balm: With SPF.
  
• First aid kit: Including band-aids, antiseptic wipes, blister treatment, and any personal medications.
  
• Insect repellent: Especially if you plan to camp.
  
• Personal hygiene items: Toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap, hand sanitizer, etc.
  
• Wet wipes or face wipes: For quick clean-ups.
  
• Portable phone charger: For emergencies.

Transfers
Please note that gratuity has been included for the drivers on regular transfers.

Tours
Please note that, unless otherwise stated in this document, gratuity has not been included in your tour cost so that you can tip to the level of your satisfaction. Recommended tipping guidelines are as follows:

• per half-day private tour
  
• per full-day private tour
  
• per person per group tour
  
• per person per day for a private driver
  
• 15%-25% of total bill at a restaurant

Your driver will meet you in the Wynn hotel lobby and transport you in an SUV to your hotel in Springdale/Zion. Once you arrive, you'll check in and have time to relax before your adventure begins.

• Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
  
• Meeting Time: Afternoon
  
• Duration: Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours

If you have any issues locating your driver, please contact will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

The trip from Las Vegas to Zion offers some seriously stunning landscapes. It's about a 2.5 to 3-hour drive, depending on traffic.

Please note that you will experience a time change during this transfer. You will lose 1 hour.

Upon arrival in Springdale, Utah, your driver will make a quick stop at the tour company shop, so you can get fitted for gear for your next day tour.

You will then be dropped off at your hotel in the late afternoon.

Experience Cliffrose Springdale accommodations featuring modern décor, mini-refrigerator, private balcony and complimentary WiFi just outside of Zion National Park.

Your guide in Zion National Park will be providing you with your National Park Pass, which will be used for the duration of your trip.

Please keep this in a safe place as you will need to present it for entry to the other National Parks in your itinerary.

Booked by a scenset.

2x Riverside Rooms

• King Bed & 2 Queens with Sleeper Sofa

Confirmation Number: will be provided

Booked by Scenset.

In Springdale, your hotel offers complimentary rides around town. To use this service, please request a ride at least 10 minutes in advance at the concierge desk. They will provide you with a phone number to call when you are ready to be picked up after dining.

This evening, you have a dinner reservation at the hotel's restaurant, Anthera.

• Time: In the evening
  
• Address: On-property at Cliffrose Springdale
  
• Phone: (435) 772-3234

Payable direct

Reserved by scenset - to be paid locally.

Anthera at Cliffrose is open daily for breakfast, in addition to several other options that are walking distance from Cliffrose (5 min walk) such as:

• Spotted Dog Café (Breakfast & Dinner daily)
  
• Cafe Soleil (Breakfast & lunch Wed-Mon)

Early this morning, a driver/guide will pick you up from your hotel to lead you on a full day hike of The Narrows, one of Zion National Parks most unique and challenging trails set through the Virgin River!

It is recommended to be fitted for gear the night before your trip; otherwise, your tour start time will be adjusted to allow gear up in the morning prior to heading into the park. You will also need to wear quick drying/synthetic clothing, layer your gear as mornings in the canyon are cold and wear sun protection.

Your guide will drive you into the park where you will pick up the shuttle to ride to the trailhead. In addition to ensuring a safe passage through this unmarked canyon river trail, your guide will detail the geological history and human use of Zion, allowing plenty of opportunities for photographs and moments of reflection that the scenset inspires.

The Narrows is the narrowest section of Zion Canyon. This gorge, with walls a thousand feet tall and the river sometimes just twenty to thirty feet wide, is one of the most popular areas in Zion National Park. With your early start, you will be able to enjoy it with fewer hikers.

Midway through your day, your guide will pick out a nice dry spot in the sun to pause to enjoy a deli style lunch on the rocks before you conclude your hike back to the starting point. You will be dropped at the doorstep of your hotel at the end of this awe-inspiring adventure.

• Confirmation: will be provided
  
• Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
  
• Meeting Time: Early morning
  
• Duration: approx. 8 hours
  
• Inclusions: Lunch

This tour will end in the afternoon.

Please note that water levels of the river fluctuate during the season and may require participants to be comfortable wading in chest-high water at times. This tour does not include gratuity. Please see the tipping guidelines at the beginning of the itinerary.

If you have any issues locating your guide, please contact will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

This evening, you have a dinner reservation at Switchback Grille.

• Time: Early evening
  
• Address: 1149 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767
  
• Phone: (435) 772-3700

The restaurant is a short drive from your hotel. Payable direct

Reserved by Scenset - to be paid locally.

2x Riverside Rooms

• King Bed & 2 Queens with Sleeper Sofa

Confirmation Number: will be provided

Booked by someone.

This morning, a driver/guide will pick you up from your hotel at around 8am to explore areas around Zion National Park on a canyoneering tour. The tour will last 4 to 5 hours.

This adventure is suitable for participants as young as 5 years old and ranges in difficulty from easy to moderate. Dress comfortably for the weather, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring sun protection.

The driver/guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the trailhead. You'll gear up and take a short hike to a canyon, where you'll pass through narrow passages to reach a cave. The hike will showcase interesting geology and natural formations, away from the crowds.

At the canyon mouth, your guide will demonstrate rappelling techniques. You'll descend into the canyon and explore before hiking out of the cave and continuing to another canyon.

After the tour, your guide will return you to your hotel in time for lunch in Springdale.

• Confirmation: will be provided
  
• Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
  
• Meeting Time: Around 8am
  
• Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours

This tour does not include gratuity. Please see the tipping guidelines at the beginning of the itinerary.

If you have any issues locating your guide, please contact will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

This evening, you have a dinner reservation at Spotted Dog Café.

• Time: In the evening
  
• Address: 428 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767
  
• Phone: (435) 772-3244

The restaurant is a 5-minute walk from your hotel. Payable direct

Reserved by Scenset - to be paid locally.

2x Riverside Rooms

• King Bed & 2 Queens with Sleeper Sofa

Booked by someone.

This morning, you will check out of your hotel in preparation for today's journey.

This morning, your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and depart on a scenic full day adventure from Zion to Bryce with customized stops to suit your level of adventure.

Before you depart, let your guide know your interest in hiking or sightseeing to develop a plan for the day. Be sure to wear sun protection, sturdy shoes and comfortable clothing so that you are prepared for the adventure ahead. Then sit back and enjoy viewing the changing landscapes as your guide shares information on the geology and history of this incredible region.

• Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
  
• Meeting Time: Morning
  
• Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours

Booked by Scenset.

On your scenic transfer, your guide will stop to allow time to take in views as scenic vantage points and engage in a hike or two so that you can escape the main roads and surround yourself in nature.

Upon arriving at Bryce, your guide will find a suitable spot for a picnic lunch before setting out to explore this magnificent park. Bryce National Park is home to the largest collection of hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) in the world.

Here, your guide can take to a series of viewpoints that offer an opportunity to get a better look at these incredible formations.

Take a relaxed, accessible hike along the rim or trek to the canyon floor where you will be rewarded with a walk through a garden and have an opportunity to get a unique vantage point of these geological wonders.

Your guide will take to explore various highlights tailored to the level of interest for adventure or sightseeing before arriving at the Bryce hotel in the afternoon.

• Confirmation: will be provided
  
• Inclusions: Lunch

This tour does not include gratuity. Please see the tipping guidelines at the beginning of the itinerary.

Booked by Scenset.

2x Cottage Cabins

Each cabin sleeps up to 6 people. They include a bedroom with a King bed and private bathroom with a tub/shower, a second bedroom with a Queen bed and bathroom with a walk-in shower as well as a sofa sleeper in the spacious living area. The full kitchen has a refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker and is stocked with pots/pans/dishes. The cabin units also feature a private deck with a gas BBQ grill and hot tub!

Confirmation: will be provided

Booked by someone.

We recommend self-transferring for about 5 minutes to enjoy breakfast on your own in the town of Tropic.

Please consult the Front Desk for a list of taxi services that can take you to and from town.

• Bryce Canyon Coffee Co.: Offering espresso drinks, smoothies, plus baked goods & breakfast bites.
  
• Stage Stop: Don't be fooled by it's gas station/convenience store exterior as they serve up some delicious authentic Mexican food

After a lunch at your leisure, your driver will meet you at your hotel in the afternoon and transfer you to meet your wrangler guide at the stables. Enjoy a horseback riding adventure in Red Canyon National Park. This approximately 2-hour shared tour will take you through Red Canyon in Bryce Canyon Valley.

Red Canyon is locally known as Little Bryce Canyon as it features the same unique structures, from hoodoos to unique vermilion-colored rock, without the crowds. You will ride into the canyon and get a close look at these wonderful formations while learning about the history of Bryce Canyon.

After being matched with your horse, you'll saddle up and follow your guide on a trail through red rock formations and a variety of vegetation types including ponderosa pine, spruce, scattered bristlecone pine and other mixed conifer stands.

Pause to take in views of large vistas overlooking Red Canyon and the Sevier River before heading back to the stables. Your driver will then return you to your hotel.

Please note that this is a small group experience. Gratuity is not included. Please see the tipping guidelines at the beginning of this itinerary.

• Confirmation: will be provided
  
• Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
  
• Meeting Time: Afternoon
  
• Duration: Approximately 3 hours

If you have any issues locating your guide, please contact will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

This evening, you have a dinner reservation at Ebenezer's Barn & Grill.

• Time: Early evening
  
• Address: 110 Center St, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764
  
• Phone: will be provided

The restaurant is a short drive from your hotel. Please consult the Front Desk at Stone Canyon Inn for a list of taxi services that can take you to and from the restaurant.

Booked Independently.

2x Cottage Cabins

Confirmation: will be provided

Booked by someone.

This morning, your driver will pick you up in the morning and take you from the epic Bryce canyon to your next destination in Moab.

Today is your big drive day, but a trip out west is not complete with a leisurely day behind the wheel. With nothing to do but get to where you are going, make sure to make several pit stops along the way. With some excellent viewpoints, and quite possibly the best pies out west, a lunch break in the area of Capitol Reef National Park.

• Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
  
• Meeting Time: Morning

If you have any issues locating your driver, please contact will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

Get your own pie in Fruita just outside of Capitol Reef National Park at Gifford Homestead.

The Capitol Reef Natural History Association, in cooperation with the National Park Service, has renovated and refurnished the Gifford farmhouse as a cultural demonstration site to interpret the early Mormon settlement of the Fruita valley.

The former kitchen (a non-historic addition to the original house) has been converted into a Natural History Association sales outlet. Items for sale include reproductions of items used by Mormon pioneers in their daily tasks.

These unique handmade items are made by local artisans and craftsmen and include such things as locally baked fruit pies and homemade ice cream, are available.

Payable direct

After your lunch stop, your driver will then transfer you to a unique landscape that captures and bewilders the imagination, challenging you with its geologic whimsy.

The Gobbling Valley is covered with sandstone “goblins” and other fascinating formations, often compared to Mars.

Departing Gobbling Valley, your driver will continue to Moab, Utah, home to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.

Gratuity for touring today is not included. Please see the tipping guidelines at the beginning of this itinerary.

One-Bedroom Suite with 2 Queen beds & King Bedroom

Confirmation: will be provided

Booked by a user.

This evening, we suggest enjoying dinner at Sunset Grill.

Address: 900 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532
Phone: (435) 259-7146
Hours: Open 5pm - 10pm daily; Closed on Sundays

The restaurant is a 35-minute walk or a 4-minute drive from your hotel. The restaurant offers a shuttle and can pick you up from the hotel and bring you back at the end of dinner. You would need to call a number to set it up. No reservation is required and dinner is payable direct.

Recommendation only.

For breakfast during your stay at Hoodoo Moab, Josie Wyatt's Grille is open daily at the hotel in the morning.

This morning, a driver/guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning for a fun-filled, 6-hour rafting adventure on the Colorado River at Fisher Towers, including a private lunch!

Packing List: Wear your swimsuit under quick-dry layers. Bring sun protection, sandals with straps, and a reusable water bottle.

This trip is suitable for most, depending on water levels. Children must weigh 50lbs (23kg) or more to fit into life jackets.

Upon arrival, your guide will review water safety and provide instruction before you set out. Your guide will use oars, so you can relax and enjoy the views. Those who want more participation can paddle in an inflatable kayak or paddleboard.

Experience the majesty that has attracted early explorers and Hollywood filmmakers to the Colorado River. From tranquil areas to rapids, the river celebrates nature.

Your trip begins upstream from Moab near the stunning Fisher Towers. This section of the Colorado River offers classic western vistas and opportunities to swim on a hot day.

During your tour, your guide will share the history of the Colorado River and answer your questions. Between some rapids, there will be time for pictures and relaxation.

Enjoy a BBQ picnic lunch riverside, playing games and swimming. On a hot day, this is a great desert experience.

At the end, your driver/guide will return you to your hotel.

• Confirmation: will be provided
  
• Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
  
• Meeting Time: Morning
  
• Duration: 6 hours
  
• Inclusions: Lunch

This tour does not include gratuity. Please see the tipping guidelines at the beginning of the itinerary.

If you have any issues locating your driver, please contact will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

This evening, you have a dinner reservation at Antica Forma.

• Time: Dinner time
  
• Address: 267 N Main St, Moab, UT 84532, United States
  
• Phone: will be provided

The restaurant is a 7-minute walk from your hotel. Payable direct

Reserved by Scenset - to be paid locally.

One-Bedroom Suite with 2 Queen beds & King Bedroom

Confirmation: will be provided

Booked by scenset.

This morning, your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel for an exciting 4 to 5-hour introduction to Arches National Park where you will discover iconic landforms of contrasting colors and textures unlike any other in the world during your private half-day tour.

Make sure to wear sun protection, layered clothing, sturdy footwear and bring a reusable water bottle or pack.

Sit back and prepare to be awed as your guide navigate this incredible red rock wonderland featuring out-of-this-world sandstone formations. Follow your guide to far reaches of the park, enjoying the raw beauty of Arches unseen by many.

Based on your level of fitness, your guide will select a trail to give you a closer look at these natural wonders. Traverse a trail that climbs a steep but short rock wall, cuts across a valley and meanders through sandstone fins and dunes.

Along the way you will pass structures with names like the Marching Men, Tower Arch, and the Eye of the Whale.

Your guide will uncover old wagon wheel trails and even dinosaur tracks during your customized tour!

At the end of your tour, your guide will return you to your hotel to enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

• Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
  
• Meeting Time: Morning
  
• Duration: approx. 4-5 hours

This tour does not include gratuity. Please see the tipping guidelines at the beginning of the itinerary.

If you have any issues locating your guide, please contact will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

After touring today, we suggest lunch at Hidden Cuisine.

• Time: In the evening
  
• Address: 2740 S Hwy 191, Moab, UT 84532
  
• Phone: will be provided

The restaurant is a short walk from your hotel.

Recommendation only.

This evening, you have a dinner reservation at River Grill Restaurant.

• Time: In the evening
  
• Address: Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa, HC 64 UT-128, Moab, UT 84532
  
• Phone: (435) 259-4642

The restaurant is a 30-minute drive from your hotel. Please consult with the Front Desk for taxi options to get you to and from the restaurant. Payable direct

Reserved by Scenset - to be paid locally.

One-Bedroom Suite with 2 Queen beds & King Bedroom

Confirmation: will be provided

Booked by a scenset.

This morning, a driver/guide will pick you up from your hotel to take you on a private, 7.5 to 8-hour sightseeing tour through Canyonlands National Park with a calm water river cruise on the Colorado River!

Make sure to wear sun protection, layered clothing, sturdy footwear and bring a reusable water bottle and day pack. Your guide will bring along a deli-style lunch and water refills.

Your tour begins high atop the Island in the Sky mesa and descends via the steep switchbacks of the Shafer Trail. This trail offers incredible views of the Colorado River and surrounding natural landscapes. The ancient culture of the Ancestral Puebloeans left evidence of their lives in the canyons, providing modern-day visitors a stop to marvel at their mysterious and beautiful rock art. Your tour will be tailored to your level of interest and fitness to include opportunities to hike upon request.

After the park tour, your guide will transfer you to a raft for a calm water river trip. The Colorado River enters a vast sandstone wilderness as it flows south out of the Moab valley. Along this section of the river, there are no rapids, but the river runs slow and easy, deep within majestic canyons. Pause to enjoy a casual riverside picnic before setting out to explore Meander Canyon, Dead Horse Point, the Grotto and a petrified forest!

At the end of your tour, your guide will return you to your hotel to enjoy the rest of your evening at leisure.

• Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
  
• Meeting Time: Morning
  
• Duration: 7.5-8 hours

This tour does not include gratuity. Please see the tipping guidelines at the beginning of the itinerary.

If you have any issues locating your guide, please contact will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

This evening, you have a dinner reservation at Desert Bistro.

• Time: Early evening
  
• Address: 36 S 100 W, Moab, UT 84532
  
• Phone: (435) 259-0756

The restaurant is a short walk from your hotel. Payable direct

Reserved by Scenset - to be paid locally.

One-Bedroom Suite with 2 Queen beds & King Bedroom

Confirmation: will be provided

Booked by a user.

Today, your driver will pick you up from your hotel in the morning to transfer you in an SUV to the airport in Salt Lake City, approximate drive is 4-hours. We hope you enjoyed your trip with Scenset!

• Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
  
• Meeting Time: Morning
  
• Duration: 4 hrs

If you have any issues locating your driver, please contact will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

Depart on your flight out of Salt Lake City (SLC) in the late afternoon.

Booked Independently.

• Early August (3 nights) at Cliffrose in two Riverside Rooms (one king bed, two queen beds/sleeper sofa)
  
• Early August (2 nights) at Stone Canyon Inn in two Cottage Cabins
  
• Early August (4 nights) at Hoodoo Moab in one Bedroom Suite (two queen beds/sofa) and one King bedroom

• Aug. 1 Private transfer Las Vegas to Zion
  
• Aug. 2 Private Full Day Zion Narrows Hike
  
• Aug. 3 Private Half Day Zion Area Canyoneering
  
• Aug. 4 Sightseeing Transfer Day Zion to Bryce
  
• Aug. 5 Shared Bryce Area Horseback Ride (2 hours)
  
• Aug. 6 Private Transfer Bryce To Moab with stop in Capitol Reef NP
  
• Aug. 7 Private Full Day Colorado River Rafting
  
• Aug. 8 Private Half Day Arches National Park Tour
  
• Aug. 9 Private Full Day Colorado River Calm Water Boat Cruise & Canyonlands Park Tour
  
• Aug. 10 Private transfer Moab to Salt Lake City Airport

• Meals as outlined in the itinerary

• All associated taxes and entrance fees

During your trip, you will have 24-hour access to a support person for anything you might need.

Tips for your guides are included with your itinerary.