Welcome to the dawn of a journey that will unlock both the skies above and the landscapes below. Your journey begins with us picking you up at the Salt Lake City Airport or your hotel and orienting you to the “City of Saints” by taking you on a fascinating three-hour circular walking tour to explore its historic and iconic landmarks.

Witness the grandeur of the Utah State Capitol, delve into the city’s rich Mormon heritage at Temple Square, and stroll through the charming streets of City Creek Center.

Experience the serenity of Memory Grove Park, marvel at the architectural splendor of the Cathedral of Madeleine, and immerse yourself in local art and culture at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. This immersive tour promises a perfect blend of history, architecture, and art, an enriching exploration of Salt Lake City’s cultural treasures.

Itinerary

• Featured Activities: Enjoy a walking tour of Salt Lake City
• Lodging: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City (4-star)
• Welcome Dinner: The Copper Onion (Modern American cuisine)

Today, we enter a realm where nature’s palette is illuminated by both the sun’s touch and the stars’ embrace – Arches National Park.

A short 15-minute drive from Moab brings us to this awe-inspiring sanctuary. We begin with the iconic Delicate Arch hike, a journey that captures the day’s colors and the night sky’s promise.

The Windows Section unveils treasures like Double Arch, painted in hues that dance with the sun’s fading light. As twilight descends, we return to Moab, where the stars and colors of Arches inspire dreams.

Itinerary

• Featured Activities: Enjoy moderate hikes to Delicate Arch Trail (3 miles) and Devil’s Garden Trail (up to 7 miles).
• Lodging: Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa (4-star).
• Dinner: The Moab Brewery (Casual pub fare).

Morning whispers of wonders beyond measure as we journey to Canyonlands National Park.

A 40-minute drive to the Island in the Sky unveils a panorama that connects the earthly and the celestial. As the sunrise bathes Mesa Arch in golden light, you’ll stand beneath a natural gateway to the heavens.

Grand View Point and its companions offer vistas stretching beyond the horizon. By afternoon, a drive of about 2 hours leads us to Capitol Reef National Park, where history and the cosmos converge.

Itinerary

• Featured Activities: Enjoy moderate hikes to Mesa Arch Trail (0.5 miles) and Grand View Point Trail (2 miles). Visit Dead Horse Point State Park for scenic views.
• Lodging: Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa (4-star).
• Dinner: Sunset Grill (American cuisine with panoramic views).

A new day dawns in Capitol Reef National Park, where the landscapes tell tales of eons past, and the skies hold stories of infinite possibility.

Hickman Bridge beckons – a trail that carries you beneath the arch of nature’s wonders and the arc of the stars.

Capitol Gorge is a passage through time and space along the Scenic Drive. Later, a journey of around 3 hours unveils Bryce Canyon National Park, where the starlit night becomes your ceiling.

Itinerary

• Featured Activities: Enjoy moderate hikes to Hickman Bridge Trail (1.8 miles) and Cassidy Arch Trail (3.4 miles). Optional visit to Goblin Valley State Park.
• Lodging: Broken Spur Inn (2.5-star).
• Dinner: Broken Spur Steakhouse (American Western cuisine).

Sunrise over Bryce Canyon National Park paints the hoodoos in ethereal colors, and as the sun sets, the stars emerge like celestial gems.

The Queens Garden – Navajo Loop hike guides you among the ancient sculptures of rock and into a world where stargazing is as much a part of the landscape as the terrain itself.

In the afternoon, the Rim Trail becomes your conduit to the skies, where stars wink through the gaps in the rock. Twilight transforms Bryce Canyon into a dreamscape.

Itinerary

• Featured Activities: Enjoy moderate hikes to Queen’s Garden and Navajo Loop Trail (2.9 miles) or Fairyland Loop Trail (8 miles).
• Lodging: Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel (4-star).
• Dinner: Stone Hearth Grille (steak, seafood, and vegetarian options).

We’re bound for Zion National Park, where the tapestry of the sky rivals the splendor of the land.

A drive of about 1.5 hours transports us to this celestial haven.

Today, Angel’s Landing beckons – a challenge that rewards you not only with earthly panoramas but with the promise of stargazing that stretches beyond imagination.

Itinerary

• Featured Activities: Enjoy a strenuous hike to Scout Lookout (3.6 miles) or Angel’s Landing (5.4 miles).
• Lodging: Cliffrose Lodge & Gardens, Curio Collection by Hilton (4-star).
• Dinner: Switchback Grille (Southwestern and American cuisine).

Itinerary
After breakfast at the Cliffrose Lodge, we’ll depart Zion and begin the drive north toward Salt Lake City. If conditions and timing allow, we’ll enjoy two final featured stops—Kolob Canyons for wide-open red-rock views along a scenic drive, and Cedar Breaks National Monument for high-elevation overlooks into a dramatic natural amphitheater. We’ll then continue to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) for your flight home.

Highlights

• Breakfast at the Cliffrose Lodge
• Kolob Canyons – quieter, crimson Zion landscapes and panoramic viewpoints
• Cedar Breaks National Monument – sweeping high-country amphitheater overlooks (seasonal access)
• Group transfer + airport drop-off at SLC

Dining: Cliffrose Lodge (breakfast)