Walking the Western US National Parks and Eclipse (Vegas To Salt Lake)

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Las Vegas

   Las Vegas Show on map

   Optional Activities

   • Stroll along the Las Vegas Strip to view dancing fountains, pirate ship, erupting volcano, pyramid, and Eiffel Tower replica
   • Visit casinos and try your luck at slot machines
   • Explore multiple bars and restaurants

   Landmarks
   Las Vegas Strip

   

2. Day 2

   Las Vegas to Grand Canyon

   Las Vegas to Grand Canyon Show on map

   Meals

   Lunch (Lunch in Seligman)

   Included Activities

   • Tour Leader briefing after breakfast
   • Drive along Historic Route 66
   • Lunch in Seligman
   • Walk along Grand Canyon rim to Yavapai Point

   Landmarks
   Historic Route 66
   Seligman
   Grand Canyon National Park
   Yavapai Point

   

3. Day 3

   Grand Canyon

   Grand Canyon Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Full day access to Grand Canyon National Park trails and shuttle buses

   Optional Activities

   • Hike the rim trail (easy to moderate)
   • Hike the Bright Angel Trail (steeper descent)
   • Optional helicopter ride over the canyon
   • Visit local IMAX theatre

   Landmarks
   Grand Canyon National Park
   Rim Trail
   Bright Angel Trail

4. Day 4

   Grand Canyon to Zion National Park

   Grand Canyon to Zion National Park Show on map

   Meals

   Lunch (Lunch break in Page)

   Included Activities

   • Hike to Horseshoe Bend
   • Hike Watchman's Trail in Zion National Park

   Landmarks
   Lake Powell
   Horseshoe Bend
   Colorado River
   Zion National Park
   Zion Canyon
   Towers of the Virgin
   Altar of Sacrifice
   The Watchman

   

5. Day 5

   Zion National Park

   Zion National Park Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Full day hiking in Zion National Park
   • Shuttle bus to trailheads

   Optional Activities

   • Hike West Rim Trail to Scout Lookout (includes Walter's Wiggles switchbacks)
   • Hike to Emerald Pools (lower, middle, and upper pools)

   Landmarks
   Zion National Park
   West Rim Trail
   Scout Lookout
   Walter's Wiggles
   Emerald Pools

6. Day 6

   Zion to Bryce Canyon

   Zion to Bryce Canyon Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Hiking among Bryce Canyon hoodoos on assorted trails

   Landmarks
   Bryce Canyon National Park

   

7. Day 7

   Bryce Canyon to Grand Staircase Escalante to Capitol Reef

   Bryce Canyon to Grand Staircase Escalante to Capitol Reef Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Hike Lower Calf Creek Falls trail

   Optional Activities

   • Return to Bryce Canyon for sunrise walk

   Landmarks
   Bryce Canyon National Park
   Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
   Lower Calf Creek Falls

8. Day 8

   Annular Eclipse

   Annular Eclipse Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Annular eclipse viewing with eclipse glasses provided
   • Expert astronomer guidance during eclipse
   • Afternoon hike in Capitol Reef National Park

   Landmarks
   Capitol Reef National Park

   

9. Day 9

   Capitol Reef to Moab

   Capitol Reef to Moab Show on map

   Included Activities

   • Hike to Landscape Arch in Devil's Garden, Arches National Park

   Landmarks
   Arches National Park
   Devil's Garden
   Landscape Arch

   

10. Day 10

    Moab

    Moab Show on map

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Fisher Towers
    • Hike to Delicate Arch at sunset in Arches National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Moab townsite during midday free time
    • Lunch in Moab

    Landmarks
    Fisher Towers
    Arches National Park
    Delicate Arch

11. Day 11

    Moab to Salt Lake City

    Moab to Salt Lake City Show on map

    Meals

    Lunch (Picnic lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park
    • Hike to Grand View Point in Canyonlands National Park
    • Picnic lunch
    • Visit Temple Square and Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City

    Landmarks
    Canyonlands National Park
    Island in the Sky
    Mesa Arch
    Grand View Point
    Colorado River
    Great Salt Lake
    Wasatch Range
    Temple Square
    Salt Lake Temple
    Assembly Hall

    

12. Day 12

    Salt Lake City

    Salt Lake City Show on map

    Meals

    Breakfast