Utah's Mighty 5® National Parks - plus Denver
Stretching across southern and central Utah are five stunning National Parks. Called the Mighty 5, these parks contain some of the most thrilling hiking trails and iconic landscapes in the United States. Stand atop Angels Landing in Zion. Gaze across a wonderland of hoodoos at Bryce Canyon. Explore the Water Pocket Fold at Capitol Reef. Watch the sunrise at Mesa Arch in Canyonlands. And watch the sunset at Delicate Arch in Arches National Park. If you like rugged, desert landscapes, it is hard to beat the beauty of Utah. If you are a hiker, there are enough trails in these parks to keep you busy for weeks. But we will try to see it all in just five days (and still leave you time for a hike or two if you wish)!
Itinerary
Entirely optional, but we do hope you'll join us on these extensions to create a truly magical week in a magnificent part of the country. Pricing options detailed here.
B=Breakfast included. L=Lunch included. S= Snack included (train). D=Dinner included.
Wed, May 18, 2022 - Arrive Salt Lake City / Lemon Drop Welcome Reception & Dinner / overnight Kimpton Monaco (D)
Thu, May 19, 2022 - Full day private tour of Salt Lake City & Park City / overnight Kimpton Monaco (B)
Fri. May 20, 2022 - Executive coach to Zion National Park / overnight Cliffrose Lodge (B,L)
Sat., May 21, 2022 - Executive coach to Bryce Canyon National Park, overnight Capitol Reef Resort (B, L)
Sun. May 22, 2022 -Executive coach to Canyonlands and Capitol Reef / overnight Hoodoo Moab (B, L)
Mon. May 23, 2022 - Executive coach to Arches National Park. (B,L)
Mon. May 23 - Transfer to Rocky Mountaineer / Rocky Mountaineer Day One Details here.
Mon. May 23 - Overnight in Glenwood Springs. Luggage transfer included. (S, D) Details here.
Tue. May 24 - Rocky Mountaineer Day Two / arrive Denver (B, L) Details here.
Tue. May 24, 2022 - Arrive Denver / Farewell Dinner Event / overnight Crawford Hotel (D)
Wed. May 25, 2022 - Depart Denver - homebound (or other extension customized by Roger just for you) (B)
Entirely optional, but we do hope you'll join us on these extensions to create a truly magical week in a magnificent part of the country. Pricing options detailed here.
B=Breakfast included. L=Lunch included. S= Snack included (train). D=Dinner included.
Wed, May 18, 2022 - Arrive Salt Lake City / Lemon Drop Welcome Reception & Dinner / overnight Kimpton Monaco (D)
Thu, May 19, 2022 - Full day private tour of Salt Lake City & Park City / overnight Kimpton Monaco (B)
Fri. May 20, 2022 - Executive coach to Zion National Park / overnight Cliffrose Lodge (B,L)
Sat., May 21, 2022 - Executive coach to Bryce Canyon National Park, overnight Capitol Reef Resort (B, L)
Sun. May 22, 2022 -Executive coach to Canyonlands and Capitol Reef / overnight Hoodoo Moab (B, L)
Mon. May 23, 2022 - Executive coach to Arches National Park. (B,L)
Mon. May 23 - Transfer to Rocky Mountaineer / Rocky Mountaineer Day One Details here.
Mon. May 23 - Overnight in Glenwood Springs. Luggage transfer included. (S, D) Details here.
Tue. May 24 - Rocky Mountaineer Day Two / arrive Denver (B, L) Details here.
Tue. May 24, 2022 - Arrive Denver / Farewell Dinner Event / overnight Crawford Hotel (D)
Wed. May 25, 2022 - Depart Denver - homebound (or other extension customized by Roger just for you) (B)
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City
Check in 18MAY2022. Check out 20MAY2022 (two nights).
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City invites you to live life to the fullest in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. Our playful atmosphere is a favorite with business travelers and is a hotel that is perfect for a Utah ski vacation. We believe that life is meant to be fully lived with courageous gusto and no regrets; so we have provided a dramatic elegant and comfortable environment in which to do just that. Relax in our spirited guest rooms relish delicious flavors in our restaurant and bar and mingle in communal spaces that are emphatically eccentric and welcoming to all.
www.monaco-saltlakecity.com/
Check in 18MAY2022. Check out 20MAY2022 (two nights).
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City invites you to live life to the fullest in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. Our playful atmosphere is a favorite with business travelers and is a hotel that is perfect for a Utah ski vacation. We believe that life is meant to be fully lived with courageous gusto and no regrets; so we have provided a dramatic elegant and comfortable environment in which to do just that. Relax in our spirited guest rooms relish delicious flavors in our restaurant and bar and mingle in communal spaces that are emphatically eccentric and welcoming to all.
www.monaco-saltlakecity.com/
Lemon Drop Welcome Reception
May 18
Details are still very secret (meaning, undecided), but you know it will be fun.
Compliments of your hosts, Rog & Jim, you are invited to join us as our private group gathers
for drinks and dinner.
May 18
Details are still very secret (meaning, undecided), but you know it will be fun.
Compliments of your hosts, Rog & Jim, you are invited to join us as our private group gathers
for drinks and dinner.
Salt Lake City
Arrival May 18. Tour May 19. Depart May 20.
With an average of more than 220 days of sunshine each year, there are endless things to do in the Greater Salt Lake City area, as we'll discover on today's Guided Tour. An often -underrated destination, the city’s reputation is sometimes tied to the peculiarities of Mormon culture and Utah’s exacting liquor laws—but you’re missing out if you think that’s all there is to this place. From renowned restaurants to hidden speakeasies, salt flats to double-feature drive-ins, attractions abound in this mountain town.
Salt Lake City makes a great gateway for travelers making a trip to Utah's ski resorts or southward to Utah’s renowned red rock country. Frequently referred to as the "Crossroads of the West," its location is also ideal for longer road trips northward to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. Though as those who attempt to pass through often find, you'll frequently talk yourself into returning to stay longer than you expected.
www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/salt-lake-city
Arrival May 18. Tour May 19. Depart May 20.
With an average of more than 220 days of sunshine each year, there are endless things to do in the Greater Salt Lake City area, as we'll discover on today's Guided Tour. An often -underrated destination, the city’s reputation is sometimes tied to the peculiarities of Mormon culture and Utah’s exacting liquor laws—but you’re missing out if you think that’s all there is to this place. From renowned restaurants to hidden speakeasies, salt flats to double-feature drive-ins, attractions abound in this mountain town.
Salt Lake City makes a great gateway for travelers making a trip to Utah's ski resorts or southward to Utah’s renowned red rock country. Frequently referred to as the "Crossroads of the West," its location is also ideal for longer road trips northward to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. Though as those who attempt to pass through often find, you'll frequently talk yourself into returning to stay longer than you expected.
www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/salt-lake-city
Park City
Tour May 19
Our Guided Tour will continue up Parley's Canyon and over the summit to charming Park City. Stroll Main Street, with origins back to the mining-town era. Quaint shops and restaurants line the street where you'll have time to visit the Park City Museum, grab a bite to eat and shop a mix of local shops and outfitters. A visit will also be made to Park City's Utah Olympic Park, site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Bobsledding and Ski-Jumping venues. The museum offers plenty of history and memorabilia surrounding the '02 Olympics.
Park City could certainly stake a rightful claim of being the “perfect mountain town.” Combining its silver mining town heritage, an artistic vibe and a deep appreciation for the outdoors, Park City strikes a balance between luxury and comfort, all the while showing a deep appreciation for athletics, arts and community. The winter slopes were once featured in the Olympics, and in summer the mountains and nearby state parks and reservoirs transform into a hiking, mountain biking, fishing and camping mecca.
www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/park-city
Tour May 19
Our Guided Tour will continue up Parley's Canyon and over the summit to charming Park City. Stroll Main Street, with origins back to the mining-town era. Quaint shops and restaurants line the street where you'll have time to visit the Park City Museum, grab a bite to eat and shop a mix of local shops and outfitters. A visit will also be made to Park City's Utah Olympic Park, site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Bobsledding and Ski-Jumping venues. The museum offers plenty of history and memorabilia surrounding the '02 Olympics.
Park City could certainly stake a rightful claim of being the “perfect mountain town.” Combining its silver mining town heritage, an artistic vibe and a deep appreciation for the outdoors, Park City strikes a balance between luxury and comfort, all the while showing a deep appreciation for athletics, arts and community. The winter slopes were once featured in the Olympics, and in summer the mountains and nearby state parks and reservoirs transform into a hiking, mountain biking, fishing and camping mecca.
www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/park-city
Zion National Park
Tour May 20
After a morning drive south (approximately 5 hours) and stops en route, you arrive in Springdale, UT. Rugged gorges with sheer sandstone walls up to 2,000 feet high, waterfalls, hanging gardens and slot canyons combine to create the awe-inspiring Zion National Park. Park trails offer short hiking experiences for every level of activity. A picnic lunch can be provided to get the most out of our day inside the park. Alternatively, a sit-down lunch at one of the many restaurants around Springdale offers a lovely ambiance for the perfect day tour
A thousand-foot-deep red rock canyon, nested in dramatic surroundings. Whether you are trying to catch your breath while climbing the trail to Observation Point or watching the shadows constantly change the mood of the Court of the Patriarchs, Zion National Park is always ready to quench your appetite for outdoor wonder.
www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/parks-outdoors/zion
Tour May 20
After a morning drive south (approximately 5 hours) and stops en route, you arrive in Springdale, UT. Rugged gorges with sheer sandstone walls up to 2,000 feet high, waterfalls, hanging gardens and slot canyons combine to create the awe-inspiring Zion National Park. Park trails offer short hiking experiences for every level of activity. A picnic lunch can be provided to get the most out of our day inside the park. Alternatively, a sit-down lunch at one of the many restaurants around Springdale offers a lovely ambiance for the perfect day tour
A thousand-foot-deep red rock canyon, nested in dramatic surroundings. Whether you are trying to catch your breath while climbing the trail to Observation Point or watching the shadows constantly change the mood of the Court of the Patriarchs, Zion National Park is always ready to quench your appetite for outdoor wonder.
www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/parks-outdoors/zion
Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens
Check in 20MAY2022. Check out 21MAY2022.
The Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens is a truly unique riverside boutique resort with clean, comfortable, and relaxing rooms and suites. A riverside oasis setting that is truly serene and gives you the feeling of being in a really great backyard instead of just a place to spend the night. Ideally situated in the town of Springdale, enjoy your evening where restaurants and shopping are within walking distance of the Cliffrose.
cliffroselodge.com/
Check in 20MAY2022. Check out 21MAY2022.
The Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens is a truly unique riverside boutique resort with clean, comfortable, and relaxing rooms and suites. A riverside oasis setting that is truly serene and gives you the feeling of being in a really great backyard instead of just a place to spend the night. Ideally situated in the town of Springdale, enjoy your evening where restaurants and shopping are within walking distance of the Cliffrose.
cliffroselodge.com/
Bryce Canyon National Park
Tour May 21
We depart Zion for a 2.5 hour drive to Bryce Canyon. Discover a maze of spires, windows and pinnacles made of sandstone at Bryce Canyon National Park. Hike to the base of the amphitheater along the paved Navajo Loop trail through the Queen's Garden or enjoy the magnificent canyon from one of the many rim viewpoints.
An alpine forest with as many red rock hoodoos as trees. At dawn and dusk, mule deer graze the forested plateau along the road into Bryce Canyon. The alpine environment is home to dozens of species of mammals and birds, all acquainted with a spectacular truth: this is no ordinary forest. Water and wind over millions of years of freezes and thaws, have carved into the plateau endless fields of distinctive red rock pillars, called hoodoos, as well as into the park's series of natural amphitheaters. And because Bryce Canyon National Park is at an elevation of 8,000 to 9,000 feet, there are even opportunities for winter sports like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Following our visit to Bryce, the drive to Torrey, UT is approximately 2.5 hours, where we overnight.
www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/parks-outdoors/bryce-canyon
Tour May 21
We depart Zion for a 2.5 hour drive to Bryce Canyon. Discover a maze of spires, windows and pinnacles made of sandstone at Bryce Canyon National Park. Hike to the base of the amphitheater along the paved Navajo Loop trail through the Queen's Garden or enjoy the magnificent canyon from one of the many rim viewpoints.
An alpine forest with as many red rock hoodoos as trees. At dawn and dusk, mule deer graze the forested plateau along the road into Bryce Canyon. The alpine environment is home to dozens of species of mammals and birds, all acquainted with a spectacular truth: this is no ordinary forest. Water and wind over millions of years of freezes and thaws, have carved into the plateau endless fields of distinctive red rock pillars, called hoodoos, as well as into the park's series of natural amphitheaters. And because Bryce Canyon National Park is at an elevation of 8,000 to 9,000 feet, there are even opportunities for winter sports like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Following our visit to Bryce, the drive to Torrey, UT is approximately 2.5 hours, where we overnight.
www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/parks-outdoors/bryce-canyon
Capitol Reef Resort
Check in 21MAY2022. Check out 22MAY2022.
Located at the doorstep of Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef Resort offers an abundance of lodging options sure to satisfy. From guestrooms and luxury cabins to Conestoga wagons and teepees guests will find Capitol Reef Resort a unique and comfortable destination. Recently renovated accommodations offer crisp bed linens, flat screen TV s, Wi-Fi and a host of other modern conveniences. On-site hotel amenities include horseback riding excursions, complimentary Wi-Fi, seasonal outdoor heated pool and hot tub, and much more.
capitolreefresort.com/
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Located at the doorstep of Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef Resort offers an abundance of lodging options sure to satisfy. From guestrooms and luxury cabins to Conestoga wagons and teepees guests will find Capitol Reef Resort a unique and comfortable destination. Recently renovated accommodations offer crisp bed linens, flat screen TV s, Wi-Fi and a host of other modern conveniences. On-site hotel amenities include horseback riding excursions, complimentary Wi-Fi, seasonal outdoor heated pool and hot tub, and much more.
capitolreefresort.com/
Capitol Reef National Park
Tour May 22
This morning, it's a short drive to Capitol Reef National Park. Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles.
Even considering Utah’s many impressive national parks and monuments, it is difficult to rival Capitol Reef National Park’s sense of expansiveness, of broad, sweeping vistas, of a tortured, twisted, seemingly endless landscape, or of limitless sky and desert rock. While Bryce and Zion are like encapsulated little fantasy lands of colored stone and soaring cliffs, the less-visited Capitol Reef is almost like a planet unto itself. Here you get a real feel for what the earth might have been like before life appeared, when nothing existed but earth and sky.
https://www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/parks-outdoors/capitol-reef
Tour May 22
This morning, it's a short drive to Capitol Reef National Park. Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles.
Even considering Utah’s many impressive national parks and monuments, it is difficult to rival Capitol Reef National Park’s sense of expansiveness, of broad, sweeping vistas, of a tortured, twisted, seemingly endless landscape, or of limitless sky and desert rock. While Bryce and Zion are like encapsulated little fantasy lands of colored stone and soaring cliffs, the less-visited Capitol Reef is almost like a planet unto itself. Here you get a real feel for what the earth might have been like before life appeared, when nothing existed but earth and sky.
https://www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/parks-outdoors/capitol-reef
Canyonlands National Park
Tour May 22
The next stop on our tour of the Mighty 5 is Canyonlands National Park. Explore a wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by the Colorado River and its tributaries. Rivers divide the park into four districts: Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and the rivers themselves. The tour will take you along the Island in the Sky mesa overlooking the canyons and rivers. Stand 1,400 feet above the canyon from the Shafer Canyon Overlook viewpoint as well as the near endless views from Grand Viewpoint. Stretch your legs on the stunning .7-mile hike to Mesa Arch, a natural rock formation perched on the edge of a cliff.
www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/parks-outdoors/canyonlands
Tour May 22
The next stop on our tour of the Mighty 5 is Canyonlands National Park. Explore a wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by the Colorado River and its tributaries. Rivers divide the park into four districts: Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and the rivers themselves. The tour will take you along the Island in the Sky mesa overlooking the canyons and rivers. Stand 1,400 feet above the canyon from the Shafer Canyon Overlook viewpoint as well as the near endless views from Grand Viewpoint. Stretch your legs on the stunning .7-mile hike to Mesa Arch, a natural rock formation perched on the edge of a cliff.
www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/parks-outdoors/canyonlands
Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton
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We end the day in comfort and style at the Hoodoo Moab Curio Collection by Hilton, just minutes from Arches National Park and a block from Main Street. Modern luxury meets Western style at this new hotel in Moab Utah where you can enjoy a relaxing stay and outdoor adventure. Hoodoo Moab guest rooms blend upscale amenities with Western flair. Rest well in a comfortable bed and enjoy free WiFi a 55-inch HDTV mini-fridge luxury bath products and robes and slippers for two. Our beautiful outdoor pool is heated for year-round use and a fully equipped fitness center lets you work out while away. Relax with a massage or facial at our full-service day spa perfect for couples or personal pampering. This evening, you are free to walk into town and explore the many fine restaurants and local shops.
www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cnycuqq-hoodoo-moab/
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We end the day in comfort and style at the Hoodoo Moab Curio Collection by Hilton, just minutes from Arches National Park and a block from Main Street. Modern luxury meets Western style at this new hotel in Moab Utah where you can enjoy a relaxing stay and outdoor adventure. Hoodoo Moab guest rooms blend upscale amenities with Western flair. Rest well in a comfortable bed and enjoy free WiFi a 55-inch HDTV mini-fridge luxury bath products and robes and slippers for two. Our beautiful outdoor pool is heated for year-round use and a fully equipped fitness center lets you work out while away. Relax with a massage or facial at our full-service day spa perfect for couples or personal pampering. This evening, you are free to walk into town and explore the many fine restaurants and local shops.
www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cnycuqq-hoodoo-moab/
Arches National Park
Tour May 23
This morning it's a quick ride to Arches National Park. Visit Arches to discover a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms and textures unlike any other in the world. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive fins and giant balanced rocks. This red-rock wonderland will amaze you with its formations, refresh you with its trails, and inspire you with its sunsets.
It’s no surprise that Arches National Park is one of the top national parks in America: it’s a 73,234-acre wonderland of eroded sandstone fins, towers, ribs, gargoyles, hoodoos, balanced rocks, and, of course, arches northwest of Moab. The park protects an amazing landscape that includes the largest proliferation of arches in the world. Over 2,000 arches have been cataloged in Arches National Park. At sunrise, rays of light break over dramatic horizons. A new day in Arches begins.
www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/parks-outdoors/arches
Tour May 23
This morning it's a quick ride to Arches National Park. Visit Arches to discover a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms and textures unlike any other in the world. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive fins and giant balanced rocks. This red-rock wonderland will amaze you with its formations, refresh you with its trails, and inspire you with its sunsets.
It’s no surprise that Arches National Park is one of the top national parks in America: it’s a 73,234-acre wonderland of eroded sandstone fins, towers, ribs, gargoyles, hoodoos, balanced rocks, and, of course, arches northwest of Moab. The park protects an amazing landscape that includes the largest proliferation of arches in the world. Over 2,000 arches have been cataloged in Arches National Park. At sunrise, rays of light break over dramatic horizons. A new day in Arches begins.
www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/parks-outdoors/arches
Rocky Mountaineer
May 23-24, 2022 - for details click here.
Enjoy beautiful sightseeing aboard the Rocky Mountaineer today during your five-hour rail journey to Glenwood Springs, Colorado. We'll overnight at a local hotel selected by the Rocky Mountaineer. The next morning, we depart at 9AM to continue our train trip to Denver, arriving at approximately 5PM.
See Rocky Mountaineer trip details here.
May 23-24, 2022 - for details click here.
Enjoy beautiful sightseeing aboard the Rocky Mountaineer today during your five-hour rail journey to Glenwood Springs, Colorado. We'll overnight at a local hotel selected by the Rocky Mountaineer. The next morning, we depart at 9AM to continue our train trip to Denver, arriving at approximately 5PM.
See Rocky Mountaineer trip details here.
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Denver
Arrival May 24. Depart as desired. Denver is often associated with the Old West, but the New West has left a more visible mark. Modern Denver is the financial, business, administrative and transportation center of the Rocky Mountain region. The Denver area is a major livestock market and headquarters to mining companies. A skyline of gleaming glass graces downtown, and even the historic areas shine with fresh varnish. www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-attractions/ |
Farewell Dinner Reception
May 24
Details are still very secret (meaning, undecided), but you know it will be fun.
Compliments of your hosts, Rog & Jim, you are invited to join us as we spend our last evening together
over drinks and dinner.
May 24
Details are still very secret (meaning, undecided), but you know it will be fun.
Compliments of your hosts, Rog & Jim, you are invited to join us as we spend our last evening together
over drinks and dinner.
The Crawford Hotel, Denver
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Disembark the train for your overnight accommodations at the Crawford Hotel, located in Denver Union Station.
16th Street Mall entertainment, dining and shopping district is right outside your hotel. Enjoy a farewell reception and dinner with your hosts and fellow travelers. The Crawford Hotel is the newest among hotels in downtown Denver. Truly like nothing Colorado has seen before The Crawford effortlessly combines the historic elements of Union Stations past with the smart luxury guests crave today. From Union Station's eclectic restaurants and shops to Coors Field, home of The Colorado Rockies, just two blocks away, guests experience the essence of Denver all within steps. Keep up your wellness routine at The Oxford Club Spa and Salon or explore Denver's extensive biking and running paths.
Check in 244MAY2022. Check out 25MAY2022.
Disembark the train for your overnight accommodations at the Crawford Hotel, located in Denver Union Station.
16th Street Mall entertainment, dining and shopping district is right outside your hotel. Enjoy a farewell reception and dinner with your hosts and fellow travelers. The Crawford Hotel is the newest among hotels in downtown Denver. Truly like nothing Colorado has seen before The Crawford effortlessly combines the historic elements of Union Stations past with the smart luxury guests crave today. From Union Station's eclectic restaurants and shops to Coors Field, home of The Colorado Rockies, just two blocks away, guests experience the essence of Denver all within steps. Keep up your wellness routine at The Oxford Club Spa and Salon or explore Denver's extensive biking and running paths.