What's the typical length of tours starting in Salt Lake City?

Salt Lake City tours range from 4 to 16 days with 8-day trips being the most common choice for visitors. The Mighty 5 tour is a good example spending 8 days at Utah's main national parks: Arches Canyonlands Capitol Reef Bryce Canyon and Zion. A TourRadar traveler noted "Everything was great. We enjoyed the pacing of our itinerary and covered so much beautiful terrain in just over a week."

What type of accommodations can I expect on tours starting in Salt Lake City?

Visitors stay in comfortable 3-star hotels and lodges throughout their journey. Common options include the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Salt Lake City Homewood Suites by Hilton in Moab and SpringHill Suites in Springdale. Some tours provide camping alternatives at designated sites. A TourRadar reviewer noted: "The hotels were beautiful especially the Courtyard Marriott in Salt Lake City and the SpringHill Suites near Zion - very clean and comfortable with great amenities."

What are the best months to take a tour starting from Salt Lake City?

The prime touring season runs from May through September when weather conditions are at their best. Peak crowds gather in July and August. Spring and fall (April-May and September-October) bring milder temperatures and fewer visitors. A TourRadar traveler shared: "We went in September and had perfect weather - not too hot for hiking and clear skies for amazing photography in the national parks."

What's included in meal plans for tours starting from Salt Lake City?

Tour packages generally cover daily breakfasts picnic or cafe lunches during day trips and select group dinners. The Mighty 5 tour offers 7 breakfasts 6 lunches and 2 dinners. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The food arrangements were excellent - we enjoyed picnic lunches at scenic spots and discovered great local restaurants in each town we visited."

What are the most common first-day activities when starting a tour in Salt Lake City?

First-day activities typically feature a city orientation covering downtown the State Capitol building Temple Square and the Botanical Gardens. Most tours start with a welcome dinner at places like the Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites or the Little America Hotel. A TourRadar traveler confirmed: "Our first day included an excellent city tour where our tour guide was wonderfully knowledgeable about Salt Lake City's history and landmarks."

What wildlife can you expect to see on tours departing from Salt Lake City?

The region's diverse wildlife includes buffalo elk grizzly bears wolves moose pronghorn antelope and numerous bird species. Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks offer particularly good wildlife viewing opportunities. A TourRadar traveler shared: "We were in bus 1 with Loretta and saw amazing wildlife including large herds of buffalo elk and even a grizzly bear in Yellowstone."

USA Tours from Salt Lake City

The USA has so many things to see and do, and Salt Lake City and the surrounding area is one of them. Ever seen Old Faithful erupt? How about Mount Rushmore, Snake River floating in Jackson, or visiting Wyoming ranches with horseback riding and cowboy cookouts? Spot Red Jammer buses in Glacier, vintage 1930s vehicles with roll-back canvas tops, and Mesa Arch in Canyonlands frames the sunrise perfectly. It’s off the beaten track and truly breathtaking.

10 best USA tour packages from Salt Lake City

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American Parks Trail (Classic, End Rapid City)
1.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Salt Lake City, Jackson, Yellowstone National Park,Grand Teton National Park,Rocky Mountains,Cody,Bighorn National Forest,Devils Tower,Oglala,Badlands National Park,Spearfish,Custer State Park,Mount Rushmore National Memorial,Rapid City,Denver+12 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Insight Vacations
From
US$4,695per person
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National Parks of the Northwest
3.8 (2 traveler reviews)
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Salt Lake City, Jackson, West Yellowstone, Helena,Missoula,Kalispell,Glacier National Park,Wallace,Spokane,Seattle+6 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Western USARocky Mountains+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Cosmos
9% Off
From $2,887
US$2,637per person
+$13 upfront costs
Price based on Private Double Room
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Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos (End Rapid City) (from Salt Lake City to Rapid City)
4.0 (4 traveler reviews)
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Salt Lake City, Montpelier, Jackson,Grand Teton National Park,West Yellowstone,Cody,Billings,Rapid City,Badlands National Park,Mount Rushmore National Memorial+7 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Western USA
Operated in
English
Operator
Trafalgar
10% Off
From $3,925
US$3,533per person
Price based on Private Double Room
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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American Parks Trail (Classic, End Denver)
1.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Salt Lake City, Jackson, Grand Teton National Park,Yellowstone National Park,Cody,Devils Tower,Spearfish,Badlands National Park,Custer State Park,Mount Rushmore National Memorial,Denver+8 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Insight Vacations
10% Off
From
US$4,695per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Bison, Cowboys and the Play of Colors in Yellowstone
Duration
16 days
Destinations
Salt Lake City, Antelope Island,Fossil Butte National Monument,Jackson,Yellowstone National Park,Cody,Sheridan,Deadwood,Mount Rushmore National Memorial,Badlands National Park,Oglala,Fort Laramie,Denver+11 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English, German
Operator
DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen
10% Off
From
US$8,223per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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National Parks of the Northwest with Calgary Stampede
3.8 (2 traveler reviews)
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Salt Lake City, Jackson, Grand Teton National Park,Yellowstone National Park,West Yellowstone,Helena,Missoula,Kalispell,Glacier National Park,Waterton Lakes National Park,Calgary+8 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Western USARocky Mountains+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Cosmos
10% Off
From
US$3,909per person
+$45 upfront costs
Price based on Private Double Room
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Hiking & Trekking
From Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Salt Lake City, Jackson, Mammoth, Glenwood Springs, Aspen,Silverton,Mesa Verde National Park,Durango,Cortez,Powell Lake,Monument Valley,Antelope Canyon,Grand Canyon National Park,Las Vegas+9 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Western USASouthwest USAFour CornersRocky Mountains+3 more
Operated in
Only: German
Operator
DERTOUR
10% Off
From
US$5,618per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Mighty 5 From Salt Lake City
4.8 (48 traveler reviews)
"The food included in the trip was plentiful and delicious."
Peggy, traveled in October
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Salt Lake City, Canyonlands National Park, Moab,Arches National Park,Capitol Reef National Park,Torrey,Boulder,Bryce Canyon National Park,Zion National Park+6 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Regions
Western USASouthwest USAFour CornersMighty 5Rocky MountainsUtah+5 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Southwest Adventure Tours
10% Off
From
US$3,499per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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$National Parks of America\'s West Tour$
$National Parks of America\'s West - 11 destinations$
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National Parks of America's West
4.6 (10 traveler reviews)
"Everything was very well organized and our Tour Director, Tyler and driver Clint were simply incredible."
Marth, traveled in June
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Salt Lake City, Jackson, Grand Teton National Park,Yellowstone National Park,Cody,Deadwood,Rapid City,Badlands National Park,Mount Rushmore National Memorial,Cheyenne,Denver+8 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Operated in
English
Operator
Tours of Distinction
10% Off
From
US$3,499per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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8 Day Grand Teton & Yellowstone Explorer
4.8 (18 traveler reviews)
"The areas we visited were full of interesting history and culture."
Peter, traveled in September
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Salt Lake City, Jackson, Grand Teton National Park,Yellowstone National Park+1 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Western USARocky MountainsYellowstone National Park+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Southwest Adventure Tours
10% Off
From
US$3,499per person
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4 day Yellowstone and Tetons in depth tour from Salt Lake City Small Groups Tour
4.9 (28 traveler reviews)
"Couldn't imagine of a better way to begin my journey in the USA!"
Lucas, traveled in August
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Salt Lake City, Grand Teton National Park,Yellowstone National Park+1 more
Age Range
Ages 7+
Regions
Western USARocky MountainsYellowstone National Park+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Bindlestiff Tours
10% Off
From
US$1,050per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Wild West, Cowboys and Buffalos (End Denver) (from Salt Lake City to Denver)
4.0 (4 traveler reviews)
"Fantastic group of people! Learned a lot, saw a lot and had a great time."
Douglas, traveled in September
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Salt Lake City, Montpelier, Jackson,Grand Teton National Park,West Yellowstone,Cody,Billings,Rapid City,Badlands National Park,Mount Rushmore National Memorial,Denver+8 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Trafalgar
10% Off
From $3,925
US$3,533per person
Price based on Private Double Room
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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Explorer
Wild Grand Teton & Yellowstone - 8 days
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Salt Lake City, Jackson, Grand Teton National Park,Yellowstone National Park+1 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Regions
Western USARocky MountainsGrand Teton National Park+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
10% Off
From
US$3,685per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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$Utah\'s Mighty Five From Salt Lake City - 8 days Tour$
$Utah\'s Mighty Five From Salt Lake City - 8 days - 12 destinations$
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Utah's Mighty Five From Salt Lake City - 8 days
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Salt Lake City, Canyonlands National Park, Moab,Arches National Park,Capitol Reef National Park,Torrey,Bryce Canyon National Park,Zion National Park,Springdale+6 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Western USASouthwest USAFour CornersMighty 5Rocky MountainsUtah+5 more
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
10% Off
From
US$3,455per person
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Hiking & Trekking
Arches & Canyonlands Hiking & Glamping
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Salt Lake City, Arches National Park,Canyonlands National Park+1 more
Age Range
Ages 18+
Regions
Western USASouthwest USAFour CornersMighty 5Rocky MountainsUtah+5 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Good Trip Adventures
10% Off
From
US$1,850per person
Price based on Shared Room
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