5 Day Trip to Utahs 5 National Parks

Depart Las Vegas early in the morning for the drive to Zion National Park (3 hours). Along the way, you’ll pass through the northern region of the Mojave Desert, with its expansive vistas dotted with the iconic Joshua Tree, drive through the Virgin Gorge where the Interstate passes through a narrow gorge resulting in an engineering masterpiece, then pass through the red rock country of St. George, Utah. Before noon, you’ll be exploring Zion Canyon inside Zion National Park.

From roughly March until end of Thanksgiving, access to Zion Canyon is using a hop-on, hop-off, first-come, first-serve, shuttle bus. Other times of the year we can drive into the canyon. Whether on bus or our own vehicle, we’ll see the absolute awe and magnificence of Zion Canyon. We’ll decide on which of the five stops to stop at, get out and look around.

Whether you prefer to spend your time hiking or riding the bus to check out all of the stops, we can help you plan your day’s activities. Hiking opportunities include climbing up to Scouts Lookout with jaw-dropping views of Angels Landing above and Zion Canyon far below, a longer hike through Zion Canyon Narrows or, for those that prefer easy walking while still enjoying the towering cliffs of Zion, try the flat Pa’rus Trail. Easier hikes include the Emerald Pools Trail or the Riverside Walk, each taking around two hours to complete.

Our stay in Zion Canyon is subject to available time and weather. Depending on the time of year (length of day), in the late afternoon we’ll travel to the Kolob Canyons section of Zion National Park for a walk to the Timber Creek Overlook to enjoy this different side of Zion.

Meals: Breakfast