The Adventure Mighty Five - Utah Scenic Tours

The Adventure
Mighty Five

an experience of a lifetime awaits you in Utah
Booking Details

The Adventure Mighty Five - Utah Scenic Tours

The Adventure
Mighty Five

an experience of a lifetime awaits you in Utah
Booking Details

The Adventure Mighty Five - Utah Scenic Tours

The Adventure
Mighty Five

an experience of a lifetime awaits you in Utah
Booking Details

The Adventure Mighty Five - Utah Scenic Tours

The Adventure
Mighty Five

an experience of a lifetime awaits you in Utah
Booking Details

The Adventure Mighty Five - Utah Scenic Tours

The Adventure
Mighty Five

an experience of a lifetime awaits you in Utah
Booking Details
Moab
Zion
Bryce
Arches
Goblin Valley

Experience

Experience Overview

The Adventure Mighty Five - Utah Scenic Tours

Looking for something a bit more adventurous?  Try our Adventure Mighty 5.  Hike the *Narrows, Enjoy sunrise at Bryce, explore a slot canyon, and take a hummer tour in Moab!

Five of the countries most beautiful national parks are all located in a small geographical area in Utah.  And yet each one is so different from its neighbors.  Born of the Colorado plateau uplift these parks offer some of the most unique landscape and rock formations you will find anywhere in the world.  In addition to the National parks, we have state parks, national forests, and unique and interesting canyons throughout this part of the West.

We look forward to touring with you,

The SUST staff, experienced tour specialists

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Areas Visited

Zion NP ▫ Bryce Canyon NP ▫ Capitol Reef NP ▫ Arches NP ▫ Canyonlands NP ▫ Escalante-Grand Staircase National Monument ▫ Goblin Valley State Park ▫  Deadhorse Point State Park

Our groups are small with a maximum of ten passengers group size. We use comfortable Mercedes Sprinter vans for our full-size groups and a Suburban or similar vehicle for smaller groups.

We begin the tour in Las Vegas and end in Salt Lake City. Our guides are the best in the area. They usually are natives of Southern Utah and have a lifetime of stories and insights to draw upon. There is no substitute for experience. They provide a comprehensive overview of the history, geology, plant life, and culture of the West.

This tour is a soft adventure tour that requires a higher level of fitness than our average tour. We will be taking 3 trails that will be approximately 5 miles of hiking each on moderate to strenuous rated trails.. Although we will be taking out time, you must be capable of hiking this distance without assistance to be able to fully enjoy the activities and hikes on this tour. Please take this into account when considering booking this tour.

We look forward to touring with you,

The SUST staff, are experienced tour specialists.

*The Narrows may not be available for hiking in the event of inclement weather due to flash flood danger.

Our guides are the best in the area. They usually are natives of Southern Utah and have a lifetime of stories and insights to draw upon. There is no substitute for experience. They provide a comprehensive overview of the history, geology, plant life, and culture of the West.

The
Itinerary

Whether you are an individual traveler, or small or large group, as the premier destination management company in Southern Utah, we provide you with a wide range of tour options and activities and can customize tours to meet your needs.

Our tours include activities or points of interest that are not included in many other tours. We strive to provide variety and fresh experiences.

why choose us:

  • First class feel

    We offer first class receptive services including designing itineraries, booking flights, reserving lodging and meals, and arranging local entertainment and specialized activities.
  • Customized tours

    Creating customized tours for large and small groups is our specialty.
  • Local guides

    Our guides have extensive knowledge of the history, geology, culture, and points of interest on our tours. We often partner with various Native American guides whose knowledge and experience enrich the tour experience.
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Arrival Day:

Las Vegas, and St George

After you arrive in Las Vegas and collect your luggage you will connect with a shuttle which will then transport you to St George, UT for your overnight stay. Get settled in, and enjoy the beauty of the city of St George. And get ready for your tour that starts first thing the next morning.

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Day One:

Zion National Park

We begin our Mighty 5 tour with a 7:00 AM departure from your hotel in St George UT. We will be heading for one of the most beautiful hikes in Zion, The Narrows. But first, we will get geared up with the equipment needed to make the hike. After we are outfitted we will head directly into the park to begin our hike.

The Narrows is formed where the Virgin River has carved out a narrow canyon with 2,000-foot cliffs on each side. We will make our way into the Narrows as far as the Orderville Canyon split before turning to make our way back out. After we exit we will go get some lunch before visiting the upper East side of Zion National Park.

Later that evening, we enjoy a welcome dinner and lodging in nearby Springdale, Utah. (Dinner)

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Hike The Narrows

Visit East Side of Zion

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Day Two:

Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon is a short, two-hour drive from our hotel in Springdale. We will make our way there with just a brief stop in Red Canyon where we get our first taste of the hoodoos up close.

There is no other place on earth like Bryce Canyon. Made famous for its pink and white uniquely shaped hoodoos, Bryce Canyon is a place that must be experienced. We will spend the day exploring the views from the rim and descending into the depths of the canyon.

For those that want to experience the canyon in a different manner, you can take the optional descent into the canyon by horseback led by the local wranglers.

Lodging and dinner will be in Bryce, Utah. (Breakfast)

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See Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon

Horseback Ride into Canyon

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Day Three:

Capitol Reef National Park

For those who would like to see Bryce at sunrise, we offer the opportunity to view the canyon as the sun breaks over the horizon. The beautiful pink cliffs are lit by the first rays as the sun peaks over the horizon. It is an experience that should not be missed.

After we return to the hotel and get breakfast we will load up the vehicle and begin our journey to Capitol Reef National Park by making our way over the famous Highway 12, truly one of America’s most scenic highways. It will take us into the depths of some of the most remote parts of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. No other place in the Lower 48 is as remote and undiscovered as this part of Utah. See why “Car and Driver” magazine and others have called Highway 12 one of America’s most beautiful drives.

Capital Reef is Utah’s least visited national park so don’t expect large crowds of people. We have an afternoon scenic drive in Capital Reef’sWater Pocket fold. We visit an ancient Petroglyph panel. Seasonal fruit can be picked in the old pioneer orchards and small pies and ice cream are available in the nearby Gifford House Museum.

We will take an afternoon hike in one of our favorite hikes before retiring to our hotel for the evening.

An Optional star gazing activity can be booked, weather dependent.

Lodging and dinner will be in Torrey, UT.

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Sunrise at Bryce Canyon Point

Famous Highway 12

Drive Through Water Pocket Fold

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Day Four:

Goblin Valley, Slot Canyon Exploration

In the morning we head for Utah’s most unusual State Park, Goblin Valley. The rock formations here are unique and have an unearthly and strange look about them. We will spend some time exploring the park before making our way out and on to our next adventure.

After we have finished our time in Goblin Valley it is time to explore a new element of the West. We will make our way to a nearby slot canyon. Slot Canyon’s dot the Southwest and are defined by their narrow passages with high walls. We will spend our time weaving our way through the narrow walls of the canyon and getting some great photo opportunities.

Afterward, we will make our way to Green River Utah to get a late lunch. We will then make our way to Moab, Utah. We will make our way down the Colorado River Corridor to view some fantastic Petroglyphs up close before getting checked into our hotel for the evening. We will want to get to bed relatively early as we have an early morning ahead of us.

Dinner and Lodging will be in Moab, Utah, that evening. (Breakfast)

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Visit Goblin Valley

Hike a Slot Canyon

Petroglyphs Along Colorado River

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Day Five:

Arches and Hummer Tour

We will be getting an early morning start to be able to get up to the most famous arch in Utah, Delicate Arch. The views from the Arch offer fantastic opportunities for photos and the unique trail offers an adventure like no other. Within the park, we will visit the additional sites which include the Windows, Balanced Rock, Park Avenue, and more!

We will spend the majority of the day in the park and have a picnic lunch to maximize our time visiting the spectacular features of the Arches.

That evening we will take a hummer tour into the red rock surrounding the town of Moab. The Hummer gives us the opportunity to enter areas not normally open to the average visitor and allows us to experience some of what brings so many thousands of Jeep enthusiasts to Moab every year.

Dinner will be on us.

Overnight Moab, UT (Breakfast, Dinner)

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Hummer Tour of Moab

Delicate Arch

Windows in Arches

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Day Six:

Canyonlands, Deadhorse Point State Park, and Salt Lake City

After Breakfast, we take in Utah’s most beautiful State Park, Dead Horse Point. Here, a fantastic view of the canyons of the Colorado River is offered from a towering mesa, hundreds of feet above the canyon.

We will then make our way to the Island in the Sky section of Canyonlands National Park. Here we will take a walk to Mesa Arch and spend some time at the Grand Viewpoint.

From there we will begin our Journey to Salt Lake City UT. We should arrive in Salt Lake City between 6 and 7 pm.

Lodging and dinner in Salt Lake City, UT

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View from Deadhorse Point

Mesa Arch in Canyonlands

Grand Viewpoint

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Departure Day

Salt Lake City Airport

As your adventure wraps up your guide will provide a morning transfer to the airport. If your flight departs later, or you’d like to squeeze in a bit more exploration of the vibrant downtown, the hotel’s convenient shuttle service runs throughout the day, giving you the freedom to enjoy every last moment of your trip!

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Departure Flight for Home

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The Itinerary
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This was a fabulous trip through the beautiful landscape of the Mighty Five and wonderful additions in Arizona, Colorado and Utah. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and we entered all the Parks without any of the publicized traffic delays. The tour was comfortable and the group size (9) perfect Tom rallied our group early every day and he knew all the 'secret' back roads within the Parks to maximize our adventure. Antelope Canyon was magnificent, as was: Zion, Bryce, and Scenic Highway 12 in Utah. I highly recommend this tour company for your Utah National Park travel experience.
Pat O —
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My wife and I chose the self guided option of the Mighty 5 plus Dead Horse and Goblin Valley State Parks with Southern Utah Scenic Tours. One word for the entire process and trip: SPECTACULAR! Will and Jaime gave us the most incredible 9 day itinerary that took us from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City. Every day was wonderfully outlined in the travel package and we felt like we had plenty of time to see every attraction. The lodging was outstanding and always close to the parks we were visiting. The restaurant recommendations were spot on every time! The local knowledge they provided in the travel package was invaluable for the entire trip and provided us with tips to sights, hikes and scenery that we would have never found on our own. We feel like we have truly experienced the beauty of southern Utah! Thanks for a wonderful trip!! Everything was perfect!
Splash —
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We just returned home from the Utah Mighty 5 National Parks tour. Our roomy and comfortable van held 10 people plus our guide. The tour was well planned out, our guide Kiley Bice was knowledgeable and fun, and the hotels were all great. Due to rain, one day’s plans had to be changed on the fly. Kiley had alternative activities and sights planned without disappointments or regrets. The only negative was the van had a water leak from the air unit on the roof that dripped into the van after a hard rain. Kiley informed the main office and they immediately remedied the issue by driving a replacement van to us the next day. We felt confident that the company valued our experience and supported their employees to the fullest. We would definitely tour with Utah Southern Tours again and recommend them to all our friends.
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    Capitol Gorge - Capitol Reef National Park

    We take a spectacular drive into Capitol Gorge where soaring cliffs offer a unique perspective.
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    Goblins of Goblin Valley

    Often referred to as a "Disneyland" of rocks - this amazing state park is a highlight for everyone.
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      Pricing

      Tour

      The Adventure Mighty Five

      The Mighty Five is fast becoming one of our most popular tours. Five of the countries most beautiful national parks in 5 days.
      $

      3445

      per person

      Optional Horseback Ride $105 per rider, restrictions apply!

      A minimum of 4 guests is required for the tour to run.

      Details

      • Guests need to be able to walk on uneven terrain for a minimum of 5 miles at a time with a daily average of 6-8 miles of walking/hiking.  Elevation gains range between 50 ft (15 m) and 700 ft (213 m) over the course of the hikes.
      • Must be able to board and deboard van at each viewpoint.  A step or step stool will be available at each location.
      • Elevations on the tour will range between 1,500 ft (460 m) and 10,000 ft (3,050 m) with sleeping accommodations as high as 7,000 ft (2130 m).
      • Please let us know if you have any physical/health limitations or other requirements.  Private tours can be customized to guests’ abilities.