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Utah Tours & Holidays
Say hello to the iconic national parks of the Wild West
Utah might not be as big as its neighbouring states, but it packs a punch. Home to five national parks – including the iconic Zion, Canyonlands and Bryce Canyon – Utah boasts an incredible range of landscapes from snow-capped peaks to sprawling red-rock mesas and colourful canyons. Join us on an unforgettable adventure to explore this rugged state with an expert local leader. Whether you fancy camping under the starry desert skies, wading through the emerald green water of the Virgin River Narrows or learning about the stories of Monument Valley with a Navajo guide, Utah is the perfect playground for lovers of the great outdoors.
With giant rock domes, staggering red cliffs and skinny slot canyons, Zion is an adventurer’s oasis. With a range of trails for hikers of all abilities and more epic views than you’ll know what to do with, Zion National Park offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the best landscapes in the United States.
Providing the backdrop for many Western movies, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park must be seen to be believed. Join a local Navajo guide to learn about the park's Indigenous culture and history as you admire towering sandstone formations that reach heights of up to 300 metres. Then, spend the night in a hogan, a traditional Navajo hut made of logs and earth.
Often described as a ‘forest of stone’ and a ‘cave without a roof’, Bryce Canyon's ‘hoodoos’ are nothing short of spectacular. Sure, Turkey's Cappadocia region and Australia’s Pinnacles Desert have hoodoos, but they're nothing like this. These towering red spindles have been sculpted by millions of years of erosion, and each one is unique in shape, texture and colour — ranging from bright orange to rose pink.
Utah | United States of America | Watch the sunset at Delicate Arch
There's sunset... then there's an Arches National Park sunset. Hike up to Delicate Arch — an iconic 16-metre-tall, freestanding rock formation — and watch Mother Nature paint the sky with streaks of purple, pink and orange as the sun dips below the horizon. Yes, it's busy, and yes, it’s one of the most photographed places in the park, but that's because it's breathtaking.
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Western USA National Parks Loop
Barbara · Traveled April 2024
This National Parks trip is a can't miss! The agenda is jam-packed in the best way, visiting Zion, Bryce, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, and Grand Canyon in the span of 5 days. Indy, our guide, was experienced, knowledgeable, and highly enthusiastic leading our group of 9 women. Certainly time well spent with a group I enjoyed getting to know. Some advice for those considering: it can get cold in the spring, so watch the weather. Bring snacks-- you'll work up an appetite staying active. If you can, do Antelope Canyon-- words don't do it justice.
Review submitted 13 Apr 2024
Western USA National Parks Loop
Catherine · Traveled April 2024
Superb trip packed with interesting and fascinating destinations ; great accomodation and an amazing , friendly and knowledgeable guide. Five days really well spent with a fun group of travellers.
Review submitted 13 Apr 2024
Western USA Family Holiday
Claire · Traveled March 2024
Our holiday to Western America was nothing short of amazing! We travelled as a multi generation family, ranging from 67 to 13. We saw some of the best scenery ever, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, and the Grand Canyon just to name a little of what we saw. Our tour guide Indy was brilliant, his knowledge of the area was absolutely incredible. We would 100% book an Intrepid trip again, we are already looking at where to go next.
Everything about our trip was just amazing! We've seen some of the best scenery Western America has to offer. Our tour guide Indy was just the best, super organised, and very knowledgeable. We would 100% recommend an Intrepid Trip to everyone :-)
Review submitted 08 Apr 2024
Western USA Family Holiday
Richard · Traveled March 2024
Review submitted 06 Apr 2024
Western USA National Parks Loop
Sylvia · Traveled March 2024
The western national parks tour is an incredible adventure. It is unbelievable how much we saw in 5 days and yet I never felt rushed. Our guide was excellent and incredibly organized. Everything was so well planned and felt completely taken care of. It was literally stress free allowing me to focus on the incredible experiences and sights.
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Utah is a landlocked state in the Western United States. Its neighbouring states include Wyoming to the north, Arizona to the south, Colorado to the east and Nevada to the west.
The easiest way to get to Utah is to fly to Salt Lake City or Provo. Once you're in the state, you'll need a car if you're not joining us on a trip. Public transport is available between Salt Lake City, Ogden and Provo, but you'll struggle to travel to the state's many moments and national parks without a vehicle.
If you were to drive from California to Utah, it would take you roughly 12 hours. If you'd prefer to fly, it'll take you just under 2 hours from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City.
While Utah also has a good bus and train system between Salt Lake City, Ogden and Provo, you'll struggle to get around if you want to venture further.
Joining a tour or driving is the way to go as you'll be able to see way more. Driving around Utah is fairly straightforward as major highways are easy to navigate and well-maintained.
Utah has a dry, semi-arid and desert climate. This means summers are very hot (although it's a dry heat as humidity is very low) and winters are cold. In fact, Utah is one of the driest states in the USA. Despite the desert-like climate, Utah still experiences four distinct seasons with heavy snowfall in the north.
What to pack for Utah depends on what time of the year you're travelling in. Regardless of the season, there are some items you should always pack.
Some of these items include sensible and comfortable walking shoes (most likely, you'll be doing a lot of hiking during your time in Utah), a sun hat or cap, and some sunscreen (especially in summer).
If you're travelling in winter, pack trousers, sweaters, waterproof jackets, and thick coats to keep yourself warm.
The best time to visit Utah is generally in May, September or October as you'll avoid large crowds and extreme temperatures. However, with four distinct seasons and lots of activities on offer, it really depends on the type of trip you want to have.
Utah has a dry, semi-arid and desert climate with sizzling summers that often exceed 38°C and freezing winters — particularly in northern Utah which gets an average of 13 metres of snow per year. However, as one of the driest states due to low humidity, the heat and cold are more palatable than other states.
Most of Utah's national parks have reception areas or tourist hubs where wi-fi access is available. However, if you're hiking through the parks or you've stopped at a high-altitude viewpoint, you probably won't be able to get mobile data coverage.
Yes, all Intrepid trips support the Intrepid Foundation. Trips to this country directly support our global Intrepid Foundation partners Eden Reforestation Projects and World Bicycle Relief. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
Eden Reforestation Projects
Eden Reforestation Projects are helping to mitigate climate change by restoring forests worldwide; they also hire locally and create job opportunities within vulnerable communities. Donations from our trips support restoration across planting sites in 10 countries around the globe.
World Bicycle Relief provides people in low-income communities with bicycles to mobilise school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas – giving them access to vital education, healthcare, and income. Donations help provide Buffalo Bicycles – specifically designed to withstand the rugged terrain and harsh environment of rural regions – to those who need them most.