Southwest Hidden Canyons 5-Day Tour
Lodge-Based Hiking & Culture Tour
$1899.00
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Duration: 5-days
Meeting Place: Salt Lake City, Utah
DESCRIPTION:
Embark on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Southern Utah and Northern Arizona, where each day blends exploration, connection, and comfort. Your home base is a large communal house complete with a hot tub, fireplace, and plenty of space to unwind after full days of adventure. We’ll dive into lesser-visited trails near Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, giving you a more intimate experience with the region’s red-rock beauty. A highlight of the trip includes a guided tour of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary—with the option to volunteer and connect with the animals they care for—followed by iconic stops at Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Guests can also opt into thrilling experiences like canyoneering or UTV riding in the Pink Sand Dunes State Park. With homemade meals shared at the house, relaxed evenings with games and conversation, and a thoughtfully paced itinerary, this trip offers a meaningful balance of adventure, community, and rejuvenation.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Transportation from Salt Lake City, Utah
Lodging at a beautiful Home in Southern Utah
Either a King or Bunkbed Bedroom (Double occ) with Private Bathroom
Hiking tours throughout Southern Utah and Northern Arizona
Volunteering Opportunity/Tour of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Antelope Canyon Tour
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
Guide Gratuities
Lunch on Day 1
Drinks other than Water/Coffee/Tea
OPTIONAL ADD ONS:
UTV Tour in Pink Sand Dunes State Park ($150/pp)
Canyoneering Half-Day Tour ($75/pp)
Volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (Free)
PACKING LIST:
**Please keep luggage to standard Carry-on rules (one Carry-on Size and one Personal Item)**
Clothing/Layers for weather varying from 10-70 degrees fahrenheit.
Closed-Toe Shoes for Hiking
Camera
Water Bottles to carry 1-2 liters of water
Backpack
Sun Protection
Clothes that can be torn (If Canyoneering)
Swim Suit
Towel
Toiletries
Medications
Drive time: 4.5 hours
Places: Salt Lake City, Fillmore Lava Tubes, Orderville
Activities: Hiking
Hiking/Walking: 1-2 Miles
Meet in Salt lake City, UT @ Red Rock Roasting Company
Arrive no later than 11am.
Depart for Orderville, Utah (4-5 hour drive)
Stop at Fillmore Lava Tubes along the way
Dinner and freetime at the house in Orderville.
Drive time: 1.5 Hours
Places: Best Friends, Kanab, Coral Pink Sand Dunes
Activities: Hiking, Guided Van Tour, UTV (Optional)
Hiking/Walking: 1-2 Miles
Start today with a 1.5 hr tour of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary!
Follow the tour with a short hike within the Sanctuary.
Optional Activity: Volunteer for 3 hrs instead of tour/hike (Free)
Have an included lunch at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
Explore the town of Kanab.
Visit Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park!
Optional Activity: UTV Ride and Sand Boarding ($150/pp)
Enjoy the sunset at the dunes before returning to our Home.
Drive time: 3 Hours
Places: Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, Vermillion Cliffs
Activities: Hiking
Hiking/Walking: 3-5 Miles
Today we head to Page, Arizona!
Explore the beautiful view of Horseshoe Bend.
Eat lunch by the Glen Canyon Dam next to Lake Powell.
Take a Navajo Guided tour of Antelope Canyon (1.5hrs).
Return to Utah with a short hike in the Vermillion Cliffs!
Enjoy the evening by the fire or playing games with new friends.
Drive time: 2 Hours
Places: Zion National Parks Surrounding Areas
Activities: Hiking, Canyoneering (optional)
Hiking/Walking: 4-8 Miles
Time to explore the beauty around close to our home!
Enjoy a relaxed morning in or go Canyoneering.
Optional Activity: Half-Day of Canyoneering ($75/pp).
After lunch, take a drive toward Zion for a beautful hike with views!
Return to our house this evening for our final dinner together.
Drive time: 5.5 Hours
Places: Bryce Canyon National Park
Activities: Hiking
Hiking/Walking: 3-5 Miles
As it is our last day, we make it a great one!
Wake up early today and depart for Bryce to see the Sunrise!
We will take breakfast and warm drinks on the go.
After watching the beautiful Sunrise over the hoodoos, we hike!
Take a 3-5 mile hike into the canyon and through the hoodoos.
Depart Bryce and head back to Salt Lake City - Arrive by 4pm.
**Do not book a flight out of SLC earlier than 7pm this evening**
