Utah Mighty 5 National Parks: Small Group 7-Day Tour
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About This Tour in Salt Lake City
Why Visit Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Salt Lake City provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Salt Lake City
You can reach Salt Lake City, USA by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.
What's Included
- 4x4 Navajo Jeep ride tour in Monument Valley
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 6 Days Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary accommodation, all hotels offer standard rooms
- Coyote Buttes Lottery for the Wave permit (transportation vehicle with a permitted guide included)
- USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum Entry fees
- Park entrance coordination (*Only For residents of the United States)
- 7 Days unlimited snacks and bottled water.
What's Not Included
- Souvenirs
- Any additional at your own expense activities, excursions, or entertainment
- Trip cancellation insurance or any other Travel Insurance
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and Salt Lake City airport
- All personal miscellaneous expenses, such as laundry, drinks, alcohol and other private expenses
- Guide gratuities (8-10% of tour price recommended)
- Lunch, dinners and alcoholic beverages are not included.
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only)
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The travel agent is not responsible for any injuries, damages, or losses caused to any traveler as a result of any unforeseen circumstances outside of the travel agent’s control. This could include but is not limited to: disease, weather conditions, criminal acts, social unrest, or mechanical failures. Guests are encouraged to purchase travel insurance.
- Itineraries may change due to unforeseen issues such as flight arrival and departure times and road and weather conditions.
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
- Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) Pick-up - Guests are requested to arrive at the airport before 09:00 AM. Later arrivals may require changes to the itinerary and additional fees.
- At least two people are required to schedule a tour.
- Booking early is highly recommended as availability is limited.
- Children five years or younger may not be able to participate in all of the activities listed on the itinerary. If you have children who are five years or younger, please let us know so we can make adjustments.
- If cancellation occurs 30 days prior to the start date of the tour, the cost of the tour will be rolled over into a credit that must be used within six months of the original tour date. Alternatively, we could refund 50% of the total tour cost back to the card. This credit can be used towards the cost of any tour offered by Nomad Unlimited Adventures. If cancellation occurs within 30 days of the start date of the tour, 50% of the total cost of the tour will be rolled over into a credit that must be used within six months of the original tour date. This credit can be used towards the cost of any tour offered by Nomad Unlimited Adventures. For any additional questions, please reach out to us directly.
- Check in Villa/Chalet without breakfast and no refund.
- Beginning January 1st, 2026, Non-US Citizens will be required to purchase either The "America First" park pass ($250) or pay $100 per person, per park, to enter Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion National Parks.
- Please note that new National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination, not when you book.
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 5 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park and Moab
If Salt Lake City is chosen as the... 1 hour
If Salt Lake City is chosen as the pick-up location, we will start the tour at the USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum. At this museum, you can discover what life was like thousands to millions of years ago in Southern Utah. This museum contains over 700,000 archaeological artifacts, ranging from complete sets of dinosaur bones to pictographs left by the Fremont people more than 2,000 years ago. No matter your interests, you are bound to find something you enjoy.
Located only a few miles from Canyonlands National... 45 minutes
Located only a few miles from Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park offers a unique view of the Colorado River 2,000 feet below. While driving around, your tour guide will tell you the unusual story of how this park got its name.
Canyonlands National Park is made up of three... 2 hours 30 minutes
Canyonlands National Park is made up of three distinct regions: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, and the Maze. We will be touring the Island in the Sky region which is situated far above the Colorado River. From this vantage point, we will see deep into the virtually untouched canyons below, giving us a glimpse into the region's ancient past.
Located between Arches National Park and Canyonlands National... 45 minutes
Located between Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, Moab is seen as the gateway to many of Utah’s greatest natural landscapes. You’ll love your stay here just as much as the parks themselves!
Arches National Park, Potash Road and Adventure in Moab
With more than 2,000 arches, Arches National Park... 4 hours
With more than 2,000 arches, Arches National Park has the densest concentration of natural sandstone arches in the world! With only a short hike, many world famous arches can be seen up close, including landscape arch, delicate arch, and double arch. This is a national park you won’t want to miss!
Choose your own adventure 4 hours
Choose your own adventure! After returning to Moab from Arches, you'll have the opportunity to choose between activities like river rafting, speed boating, riding in a helicopter, etc... (included in the price of your tour). Afterwards, if time remains, you'll be able to walk around the town, go hiking, or enjoy other activities.
Located right outside of Moab, Potash road winds... 1 hour
Located right outside of Moab, Potash road winds along the Colorado river with water on one side, and a huge rock cliff on the other. Along this road, your tour guide will show you ancient petroglyphs and dinosaur tracks, as well as additional arches that can be accessed by foot.
Monument Valley,Mexican Hat and Goosenecks State Park,Page
Composed of vast buttes that tower over 1,000... 2 hours
Composed of vast buttes that tower over 1,000 feet in the sky, Monument Valley is the perfect place to stretch your legs from the long car ride and take some pictures. These buttes have made appearances in many movies, the most famous of which being the running scene in Forrest Gump.
Gooseneck State Park offers stunning views of a... 45 minutes
Gooseneck State Park offers stunning views of a river that cuts deep into the landscape, creating a canyon full of tight turns. You’ll also be able to see Mexican Hat, an incredible sombrero-shaped rock.
Monument Valley Safari 4 x4 Jeep Tours, Indian... 3 hours
Monument Valley Safari 4 x4 Jeep Tours, Indian Route 42, Kayenta, Az Discover Monument Valley through the eyes of the Navajo with this family-friendly, Navajo-owned tour company. Perfect for cultural explorers and photographers alike, these tours take you beyond the public routes to sacred sites, ancient petroglyphs, and dramatic sandstone arches. Led by expert Navajo guides, you’ll hear stories of history, tradition, and personal experience that bring the landscape to life. Families will love the drumming and singing inside the arches—an unforgettable moment for kids and adults. Photographers will enjoy exclusive access to stunning, lesser-seeing locations bathed in golden sunset light. Highly recommended: the 3-hour sunset tour, with time for photos, shopping, and meaningful cultural connection.
A Scenic Desert Stop Explore Mexican Hat, a small... 30 minutes
A Scenic Desert Stop Explore Mexican Hat, a small town in southeastern Utah named after a striking sombrero-shaped rock formation. This unique 60-foot-wide red sandstone rock balances dramatically on a pedestal and is easily accessible via a short hike or dirt road. Located along U.S. Route 163 near the San Juan River, it’s a perfect photo stop, especially at sunrise or sunset. Nearby attractions include cultural experiences and local trading posts within the Navajo Nation, as well as scenic destinations such as Valley of the Gods, Goosenecks State Park, and Monument Valley. Ideal for road trippers, photographers, and geology enthusiasts, Mexican Hat is a memorable highlight of the American Southwest.
Goblin Valley State Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Highway 12 and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
The “goblins” in Goblin Valley get their name... 2 hours
The “goblins” in Goblin Valley get their name from the thousands of unique hoodoos, or columns of weathered stone, that dot its surface. In this State Park, there are no official paths, allowing you to walk up close to the hoodoos and take pictures. If time permits, your tour guide will take you on a hike to Goblins Lair, an incredibly tall cave.
Capitol Reef National Park has a rich history and a unique geology 2 hours
Capitol Reef National Park has a rich history and a unique geology. Over 1,000 years ago, the Fremont people lived in this region, making pictographs on the cliffs that can still be seen today. We’ll also explore the remnants of Fruita, a small town established in the 1880s.
Route 12 is known as one of the most scenic roads in the US 1 hour
Route 12 is known as one of the most scenic roads in the US. This 124-mile highway cuts through steep sandstone canyons and narrow winding roads, offering incredible views that are a must see amongst visitors. In addition, multiple national and state parks dot this road, including Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Grand Staircase-Escalante.
The 1 1 hour
The 1.88 million acres of land that make up Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is considered some of the most remote in the US. Although we won’t be stopping, you’ll appreciate the vastness and beauty of this region.
Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park and Kanab
From its beautiful pink and white cliffs to... 4 hours
From its beautiful pink and white cliffs to its thousands of hoodoos, Bryce Canyon National Park is sure to leave a powerful impression on you. This park features many incredible, easily accessible viewpoints that provide excellent locations to take photographs. For the more adventurous, your tour guide will take you down into the canyon along the Navajo-Queen’s Garden Trail, passing through breathtaking rock formations that took thousands of years to shape.
Zion National Park offers gorgeous wind-sculpted canyons and... 4 hours
Zion National Park offers gorgeous wind-sculpted canyons and hikes along incredible trails. This park has something for everyone: for those who would rather stay in the car, you will love the intricate patterns found on Checkerboard Mesa and Weeping Rock. For amateur hikers, you’ll enjoy the stunning views from the Canyon Overlook Trail and the Riverside Walk. For experienced hikers, you’ll have the choice to hike to either through the Narrows, or up to Angel's Landing.
The small town of Kanab is a common... 1 hour 30 minutes
The small town of Kanab is a common stopping point for visitors to Southwest Utah. Home to destinations such as The Wave and Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, this is the perfect place to stop after a long day's journey.
Wave Canyon, Horseshoe Bend and Moqui Sand Caves and Museum
The Wave is the ultimate dreamland for photographers and travelers alike 2 hours
The Wave is the ultimate dreamland for photographers and travelers alike. This canyon is composed of many colorful layers, carved out over thousands of years of natural erosion. In order to protect this delicate environment from increased erosion, only 20 people are permitted to visit each day. These individuals are selected using an in-person lottery system. To maximize your chances of entry, we will make Kanab our home base for a few days as we explore the region. If unable to obtain tickets, we have alternate activities that are just as amazing!
Horseshoe Bend is a U-shaped turn of the... 1 hour
Horseshoe Bend is a U-shaped turn of the Colorado River located near Page, Arizona. With only a 0.6 mile hike, you’ll reach a vista overlooking a 1000 foot drop, offering incredible views of this world-famous attraction.
Located outside of Kanab, Moqui Sand Caves are an exciting place to explore 1 hour
Located outside of Kanab, Moqui Sand Caves are an exciting place to explore! These caves, formed naturally through erosion, can be explored after a brief hike to reach them. Additionally, one of the caves has been converted into a natural history museum, containing items such as Native American artifacts, dinosaur tracks, and various rocks and minerals.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, Mystic Hot Springs and Salt Lake City/Las Vegas
Due to its spectacular red sandstone cliffs and... 1 hour 30 minutes
Due to its spectacular red sandstone cliffs and unique plants, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park has been used as the set of many famous Hollywood shows and movies, including the Lone Ranger, Planet of the Apes, and Arabian Nights. You'll fall in love with these unique landscapes
If you choose to depart from Salt Lake... 1 hour
If you choose to depart from Salt Lake City and time permits, you'll have the chance to soak in the relaxing Mystic Hot Springs at Monroe, Utah.
If you choose to depart from Salt Lake... 30 minutes
If you choose to depart from Salt Lake City, your tour guide will drop you off either at the airport or a hotel of your choosing. Settled in 1847 by a group of pioneering Mormons, Salt Lake City has blossomed into the vibrant capital of Utah and gateway to the west. If time permits, your tour guide will take you to see the twin hearts of this city: Temple Square and the Capitol Building.
If you choose to depart from Las Vegas,...
If you choose to depart from Las Vegas, unfortunately, you may miss the opportunity to visit Mystic Hot Springs. Your tour guide will drop you off at either the airport or a hotel in Las Vegas around noon. Afterward, your tour guide will drive 6 to 7 hours back to Salt Lake City.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
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