6 days/5 nights

Departure Dates 2015:

• June 7, 2015
• Aug 15, 2015

Nowhere else in the world will you find as concentrated a collection of wind-swept rock formations, river-carved slot canyons and scenic sandstone switchbacks than in Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park.

Three great reasons to go! The scenery: a high-desert spectacle of rock formations and river-carved canyons, Southern Utah is a photographer’s dream.The star gazing: due to altitude and lack of air and light pollution, star gazing in Bryce and Zion is considered the finest in the Continental U.S.The colors: there’s an ever-changing orange, amber and red sandstone glow that dazzles from sunrise to sunset.

Explore nature’s playground of desert canyons and sand castles on this six-day family-friendly adventure through the spectacular wind-swept rock terrain of Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park.

• Hike past waterfalls, natural springs, and hanging gardens in Zion’s Virgin River Narrows, ranked one of America’s best adventures by National Geographic
• Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by cinder cones, natural rock bridges, and basalt ridges in Valley of Fire State Park
• Explore sculpted rock gardens of brilliantly colored spires, cliffs, and natural amphitheaters and take in eye-popping views from Rainbow Point
• Hike the magical hoodoo rock formations of Bryce’s Peek-a-Boo and Queens Garden trails

DEPARTURE

• Please plan on arriving at least one day prior to your departure.
• Day1 of your itinerary starts at 7:00 am or 7:15 am, depending on which Las Vegas hotel you are staying at.
• Your trip ends with a drop-off at the Las Vegas airport (2:00 pm) or your hotel (2:30 pm).
• Please note, there is a 1 hour time difference between Las Vegas, NV (PST) and St. George, UT (MST).

ACTIVITIES

• Hiking: 2 to 6 miles per hike, easy to strenuous terrain.
• Biking: 10 to 30 miles per ride, easy to moderate terrain.

MEALS
The hallmark your  vacation is exceptional dining. All meals: breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners, refreshments and receptions – except one dinner on your own – are included as indicated by itinerary. (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner). Alcoholic beverages and related gratuities are not included in the trip price.

INCLUDED IN TRIP PRICE

• Double occupancy rooms with private baths.
• All meals: breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners – except one dinner on own your own – refreshments and receptions .
• Fully trained, first-aid certified professional guides and knowledgeable local partners.
• Bikes, helmets and other necessary equipment – all safe and well maintained.
• Vehicle support and land transportation during the trip.
• Austin Adventures T-shirt, water bottle, luggage tags and luggage service.
• Pre-departure and packing information.
• Incidental expenses such as taxes, dining and housekeeping gratuities, local partner and expert gratuities and national park entrance and permit fees.

From $2,398/per person –  double occupancy ($580 single supplement) Children: $1,918 to $2,158  – Tour Code: LA