Full-Day Salt Lake City & Great Salt Lake Historic Tour

Enjoy a full-day small group tour from Salt Lake City to explore the stunning landscapes of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, with scenic drives, key viewpoints, and plenty of photo opportunities in a comfortable, family-friendly setting.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Virgin River Gorge

   Travel through the spectacular Virgin River Gorge, a stunning canyon carved by the Virgin River over millions of years.Situated between the Colorado Plateau and the Mojave Desert, this scenic stretch of northwestern Arizona features towering cliffs, colorful rock formations, and breathtaking desert vistas, making it one of the most memorable drives in the American Southwest.

2. Zion Canyon Visitor Center

   After enjoying the spectacular scenery of the Virgin River Gorge, continue to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, located in the heart of Zion National Park. Surrounded by towering sandstone cliffs and dramatic canyon landscapes, this stop offers a closer look at the natural beauty that makes Zion one of the most visited national parks in the United States. Take in the breathtaking views, capture memorable photos, and learn about the park's fascinating geology, wildlife, and history before exploring more of Zion's iconic scenery.

3. Zion National Park

   Discover the natural grandeur of Zion National Park as you take in soaring plateaus and a maze of narrow, deep sandstone canyons carved over millions of years. Marvel at dramatic rock formations, towering cliffs, and stunning desert landscapes that define this iconic destination. In the broader Zion region, including the Kolob Canyons area, you’ll also find remarkable natural wonders such as Kolob Arch—one of the world’s largest natural arches.

4. Bryce Canyon Scenic Drive

   Bryce Canyon showcases the stunning geology of southern Utah, a red-rock wonderland created by wind, water, and snow.Among the nation’s most beloved (and photographed) parks, the park is less than 40 miles as the crow flies from another natural gem: Zion National Park.It’s a natural amphitheater carved into the eastern flank of the Paunsaugunt Plateau by millions of years of wind and water erosion.By far the park’s most popular activity is walking all, or part, of the 11-mile Rim Trail between Fairyland Point and Bryce Point. Offering panoramic views of the kaleidoscopic topography, the trail can be accessed from several places along the rim, including Sunrise Point and Sunset Point.

5. Rainbow Point,

   Visit Rainbow Point, the highest viewpoint in Bryce Canyon National Park, offering breathtaking panoramic views over the park’s vast amphitheaters and iconic hoodoo formations. From this spectacular overlook, take in sweeping vistas of colorful rock layers, dramatic cliffs, and the surrounding Paunsaugunt Plateau stretching into the distance.

   This peaceful southernmost point of the park provides a perfect opportunity to pause and appreciate the scale and natural beauty of Bryce Canyon. It’s also an ideal spot for memorable photos and a quiet moment surrounded by one of Utah’s most striking landscapes.

6. Salt Lake City

   As the day comes to an end, we will journey back to Salt Lake City, taking with us incredible photos and cherished memories of Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park, bringing this unforgettable tour to a close.

Know before you go

• Infant seats available
• Public transportation is nearby

Pickup, meeting point & start times