The Ultimate National Parks Vacation of Utah

Plans to protect the air and water, wilderness and wildlife are in fact plans to protect humankind. 

- Stuart Udall, Naturalist, Former Secretary of the Interior.

​10 DAYS, 9 NIGHTS | myXOadventures.com presents The Mighty Five. Satisfying your desire to travel doesn't always mean having to go very far. The formation of our National Park System can be looked at as one of our greatest accomplishments as a Nation. Without visionaries like John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, Stephen Mather and Charles Young, our incredibly preserved landscapes may have been lost forever. 

Nothing like the National Parks preserves our beauty and splendor of the country for our future generations. This is our second offering of the Mighty Five and we've added some significant enhancements. With many of the troubles of 2021 behind us, we focus on not just the amazing parks, but also Salt Lake City. 

Like most others, this is a custom created, small group experience. It provides for an intimate experience and flexibility to enjoy all we see. Using the myXOadventures.com passenger van, we're able to stop and enjoy just about anything we see.  Utah contains more National Parks per square mile than most others, and I'd like for you to experience it for yourself. 

XOXO
Daniel Milks

​Salt Lake City, Utah 
40.7608° N, 111.8910° W

Day 1: Welcome to Salt Lake!

Upon arrival, and after collecting your luggage, you'll be taken to your centrally located hotel. We're going to have 2 nights here, so we can experience the scene of Salt Lake City! 

THE CRYSTAL INN HOTEL & SUITES
No matter the time of your arrival, there's always a van shuttle available for you. Once you get settled into your hotel room, it's your choice to do as you please. We'll have a welcome meeting tonight before heading out for dinner. The Crystal Inn & Suites is located just blocks from the Temple Square, making it a perfect location for you to set out an explore. 

*Itinerary subject to change

Day 2: Discover SLC

• FRESH BREAKFAST at the Hotel
• Full Day Tour of Salt Lake City 
  We'll start off the day with a guided tour of Salt Lake City. Our guide, James, is the best guide in the area, with a great personality and knowledge like no other. We'll have fun visiting all the major sites this morning before we set off on our next adventures. 
• LUNCH in Salt Lake City  (Included)
  Lunch is on us today! There's so much to see and do that you'll work up an appetite that we'll satisfy with one of Salt Lake City's culinary delights. 
• Great Salt Lake, Cottonwood Canyon, and the Bonneville Salt Flats
  Just when you though that the tour couldn't get any better, it does. After lunch we'll hop into the van and set out to the most famous sites around Salt Lake City. Our guide James will be coming along with us and provide an entertaining and educational experience throughout. 
• Dinner ​
  ​After our day packed full of activities we can take you back to the hotel, or drop you downtown to enjoy a dinner at your leisure (not included). There'll be a lot to reflect on, and discussion of what's ahead!

 

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Day 3: Salt Lake City to Arches

• FRESH BREAKFAST at the Crystal Inn
• Salt Lake City to Arches National Park
  ​Why can't the journey be part of the adventure? That's what we're about to do. We'll leave Salt Lake City Early and head down Route 15 connecting to Route 6 with a stop at the Tie Fork Rest Area, followed by the Tamarisk Restaurant, where you'll enjoy your included lunch, and fantastic views. 
  
  After, we'll have just a short 45 minute drive to Moab, where we'll explore Arches National Park. Check in at the beautiful Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn hotel should be a breeze. Once we're settled, we'll be met by our guide, Lisa! She'll step on board and take us into Arches National Park to show us the most amazing rock formations, hikes and a sunset at Dead Horse Point.  Take in the other worldly surroundings, rock formations and majestic colors on this first evening in the greatest collection of National Parks.
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• Dinner will be by your choice (not included), and we'll get some good rest before an exciting day ahead. 
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Day 4: Canyonlands National Park

• FRESH BREAKFAST at the Hotel (Included)
• Back Country UTV Tour of Canyonlands
  ​Today after breakfast, we'll set out to meet up with our guide once more. This time, we embark on a journey with a high performance UTV. We'll be off roading and able to see views, experience landscapes, and adventure in a way that no road tour can do. Hang on and enjoy the ride as we venture into the unseen of Canyonlands National Park surrounding areas. 
• LUNCH (Boxed Lunch Brought Along)
• After lunch we'll head back to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening. ​
• DINNER is on your own and your choice. (Not Included)

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Day 5: Moab to Capitol Reef 

•  FRESH BREAKFAST at the Hotel (Included)​
• Travel along the San Rafael Swell and Fremont River
  We'll depart Moab today with some great memories, but there's much more ahead. Today we connect into scenic route 24 and drive along the the San Rafael Swell, a geological feature that consists of giant dome shaped anticline of sandstone, shale and limestone that has been eroded by infrequent but powerful flash floods creating numerous valleys, canyons, gorges, mesas, buttes and badlands.  Take it all in and enjoy the audio guide along the way. 
• BONUS: Weather permitting, we'll be stopping at Goblin Valley State Park. Roam around the valley and find out why these interesting features are called goblins. This makes for a great stop along the way with other worldly photography abundant in this area. 
  
  
• LUNCH at Outlaws Roost (Included)
  
  
• CAPITOL REEF SCENIC DRIVE
  We'll backtrack just a few miles to get inside Capitol Reef National Park. Inside, we'll meander down the scenic route through Fruita, along Sulphur Creek. Here you'll see the groves and homes of settlers that decided to call this place home back in 1879. There are settlements, groves, graveyards and petroglyphs from the original Native American Inhabitants. If we have time for a a walk through the town, we'll be sure to take advantage of the time!
• DINNER at the Hotel (Included) 
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*Itinerary subject to change

Day 6:  Bryce Canyon National Park

• FRESH BREAKFAST at the Hotel (Included)​​
• Incredible Drive along Capitol Reef National Park
  Today after breakfast we'll set off to Bryce Canyon National Park. Our drive will take us past Capitol Reef, and if we have time, there's a few options to check out like Cassidy Arch, Cohab Canyon, Chimney Rock and more. Provided we have an early start this gives us a great opportunity to take a hike on a marked trail to one of these amazing places. We'll be driving scenic Route 12, one of the most beautiful highways in the country!
• Of course we stop at the entrance sign to the park so we can get all the goofy pictures we like. Afterward, we'll proceed on to the Visitors Center to check out an interpretive movie before we enter the park. 
• Inspiration Point is a must see, an there are plenty of marked trails to enjoy its outstanding view. 
• SCENIC DRIVE & HIKE
  Everywhere you look today is natural wonder. Take lot's of pictures to share with your friends. 
• LUNCH (Included) - Before entering Bryce Canyon National Park, we'll stop at a local sandwich shop to enjoy a tasty treat before exploring. 
• DINNER  (not included) 

*Itinerary subject to change

Day 7: Bryce Canyon to Zion 

• FRESH BREAKFAST at the Hotel (Included)
• Sunrise in Bryce Canyon
  Before our journey to Zion, we'll go straight to Sunrise Point for a spectacular view and a great way to say goodbye to this glorious park.  
• Travel from Bryce To Zion National Park
  As we get closer to the East Entrance of Zion the excitement builds. Our first stop will be Checkerboard Mesa. This is one of the most stunning geological formations in the entire park. Photo opportunities abound
• ELECTRIC BIKE RENTAL (Included)
  After meandering through Zion we arrive in Springdale, where an electric bike will be ready for you to explore the park. Take a ride to the scenic drive along the Virgin River and through the canyon. Explore all of your options along the way! 
  
• Lunch on your own in Springdale (not included) with time for shopping. 
• Check in to Hotel (La Quinta Inn & Suites Springdale or similar) 
• Dinner in Springdale at a restaurant of your choosing (not included)

*Itinerary subject to change

Day 8: Zion National Park

• FRESH BREAKFAST at the Hotel (Included)​​​
• Kolob Canyon
  A beautiful part of the park that's often overlooked, we'll take a drive to a variety of scenic overlooks and beautiful views. This of course, after sleeping in for a bit. 
• Visit Zion Outfitter If you're up for additional tours on your own. 
• Lunch and Dinner on your own in Springdale.
• Sunset Viewing this evening if you so desire! 

*Itinerary subject to change

Day 9: Zion to Salt Lake City 

• FRESH BREAKFAST at the Hotel (Included) 
• TRAVEL TO SALT LAKE CITY
  We've added a bonus just for you. On our return to Salt Lake City, we'll get one more view of Zion as we exit through the East, and make our way to Salt Lake City.
• LUNCH along the way is on us!
• CHECK IN at Crystal Inn & Suites Downtown Salt Lake City 
• FAREWELL DINNER (Included)

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Day 10: Salt Lake City to Home! 

• FRESH BREAKFAST at the Hotel (Included)​​​
• You've done It! You've traveled through one of the most amazing states in the country. I hope you've had a wonderful time, full of memories you'll be excited to share with you're friends and family! Until the next Adventure, have a safe trip home!!
• Transfers to the airport are provided by the hotel and included in your rate. 

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BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE

INCLUSIONS

• Small Group Experience
• Personally Escorted by myXOadventures.com Owner
• All Ground Transportation in Utah
• 9 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 2 Dinners
• UTV Ride in Moab
• Admissions to ALL Parks
• Guided Tours
• Professional Audio Guide While on the Road
• Bottled Water and Snacks
• Walkie Talkie Communication
• ​Top Quality Hotels Throughout

***Please note that itinerary is subject to change***