About this Tour
This small-group tour is perfect for visitors who would like to experience Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, and Grand Staircase-Escalante without the stress of planning. Relax in Utah’s hot springs partway through the trip, and let us handle the hotel accommodations, transport, and tour guides while you enjoy the beauty of the national parks.
4CanGo Small Group Program
Our 4CanGo departures are confirmed to operate as soon as four guests are booked, with a maximum of ten travelers per departure. Once the minimum is met, your trip goes ahead, so you can plan with confidence and enjoy the attentive pace that only a small group allows.
Online booking is set up for parties of four or more. If you are traveling solo or with a group of three or fewer, please contact us and we will arrange your booking directly. We are glad to build flexible arrangements around your preferred dates, group size, and travel style.
Quality of service is our priority. Every Horizon itinerary is planned by a team led by a founder with more than 20 years in the travel industry, specializing in both U.S. national park tours and international travel. We are committed to delivering a personalized and memorable journey.
Operating Season: Year-round
About Zion National Park
Zion National Park is one of the most iconic landscapes in the American Southwest, known for its towering sandstone cliffs, narrow canyons, and striking red-and-cream rock formations. Scenic routes such as the Zion–Mount Carmel Highway reveal some of the park’s most dramatic views and provide a memorable introduction to southern Utah’s red-rock country.
Moments from this Tour
What’s Included
- Ground Transportation from Arrival to Departure
- Snacks and Bottled Water
- All National and State Park Entrance Fees
- 3 Breakfasts and 3 Nights of Hotel Accommodations
- All Activities Included on Itinerary
What’s Excluded
- Expenses from Activities and Meals not denoted in the Itinerary
- Tour Guide Gratuities (recommended 10%)
- Trip and Cancellation Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Flight Tickets
Itinerary
Day 1: Salt Lake City – Mystic Hot Springs – Zion National Park – Kanab
Mystic Hot Springs
Depart Salt Lake City and travel south through Utah’s changing high-desert landscapes. Along the way, stop at Mystic Hot Springs for a relaxing soak in naturally heated mineral waters surrounded by the open scenery of central Utah.
Zion National Park
Continue south to Zion National Park, where towering sandstone cliffs, narrow canyons, and striking rock formations create one of the most dramatic landscapes in the American Southwest. Depending on park conditions and available time, explore scenic highlights such as Checkerboard Mesa, viewpoints along the Zion–Mount Carmel Highway, and other accessible areas of the park.
Kanab
After exploring Zion, continue through southern Utah to Kanab. Surrounded by red-rock cliffs and desert landscapes, this small Western town has long served as a gateway to some of the region’s most remote natural areas.
Accommodations: Hotel in Kanab area
Meals included: None
Day 2: Kanab – Grand Staircase-Escalante Area – Page, Arizona – Kanab
Grand Staircase-Escalante Area
Set out from Kanab for a day exploring the remarkable landscapes of the Grand Staircase-Escalante region. This vast area is known for colorful sandstone formations, sculpted cliffs, desert trails, and remote backcountry scenery. Your day’s exploration will be selected according to road, weather, and operating conditions, allowing the itinerary to take advantage of the best accessible experiences in the area.
Page, Arizona
Continue to Page, Arizona, a desert community surrounded by some of the Southwest’s most recognizable landscapes. Depending on the day’s arrangements and operating conditions, there will be time to experience the Page area before returning to Kanab.
Kanab
Return to Kanab in the late afternoon or evening for an additional night.
Accommodations: Hotel in Kanab area
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3: Kanab – Bryce Canyon National Park – Scenic Highway 12 – Escalante – Torrey
Bryce Canyon National Park
Travel north to Bryce Canyon National Park, famous for its extraordinary concentration of colorful hoodoos rising from a series of natural amphitheaters. Explore selected viewpoints overlooking the canyon, with opportunities for short walks or additional exploration depending on weather, trail conditions, and the group’s pace.
Scenic Highway 12 & Escalante
Continue east along Scenic Highway 12, one of southern Utah’s signature scenic drives. The route connects Bryce Canyon with the landscapes around Grand Staircase-Escalante and Capitol Reef, passing through changing elevations, sandstone country, forested plateaus, and broad desert vistas.
Travel through the Escalante area and enjoy scenic stops along the route as time and conditions allow.
Torrey
Arrive in Torrey, the gateway community to Capitol Reef National Park, and settle in for the evening.
Accommodations: Hotel in or near Torrey area
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4: Torrey – Capitol Reef National Park – Goblin Valley State Park – Salt Lake City
Capitol Reef National Park
Begin the day in Capitol Reef National Park, known for its dramatic cliffs, canyons, domes, and the Waterpocket Fold—a remarkable geologic feature stretching across southern Utah. Explore selected areas of the park and discover traces of the region’s human history around the historic Fruita district.
Goblin Valley State Park
Continue to Goblin Valley State Park, where thousands of unusual sandstone formations—often called “goblins”—create an otherworldly desert landscape. Enjoy time to walk among the formations and photograph this distinctive Utah scenery.
Salt Lake City
After the visit, continue north to Salt Lake City, where the tour concludes with drop-off at Salt Lake City International Airport or a designated local hotel.
Accommodations: None
Meals included: Breakfast
Age Requirements
Travelers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or authorized adult responsible for their supervision and well-being throughout the tour. All travelers should be able to safely and comfortably participate in the itinerary.