Arizona & Utah Hiking with Premier Lodging Tour

Our exclusive collection of premier lodging travel experiences blends active days on the trail and the comfort of elevated accommodations at night. It's the ultimate balance of adventure and relaxation.

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            [Description] => Monument Valley Arizona
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            [Description] => Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase
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            [Description] => Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
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            [Description] => Pa'rus Trail
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            [Description] => ULUM
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Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Luke E.

Luke hails from New York where he guided through the lush forests and rugged peaks of the Adirondak Mountains. He fell in love with outdoor adventure—the thrill of whitewater rafting, climbing, and hiking—while pursuing his degree in outdoor education. Since 2018 he’s been sharing that passion, guiding challenging hiking routes and rapid-filled rivers and looks forward to adventures together with you. Even when he’s not guiding, you’ll find him paddling, exploring the mountains, or building ice castles.

Alisa L.

Growing up in Montana and New Mexico instilled an early love of the outdoors in Alisa. Following her childhood dreams, she spent nine adventurous summers working in and exploring magnificent Glacier National Park. Her winters were dedicated to skiing in Big Sky, Montana, and in between she explored other outdoor adventures around the country. While rafting the Grand Canyon in 2016, she realized she wanted to become a guide and has since led river and hiking trips in 14 national parks. She lives the life she loves and loves the life she lives, as the saying goes!

Shawn R.

A southern California native, Shawn grew up with the forest at his back door. After some outdoor exploration around the country, he found his home in northern Idaho, where he could hike, bike, and raft to his heart's content. Since 2021 he has been guiding hiking trips in the national parks of the Southwest and canoe trips on the Upper Missouri River in Montana. He feels lucky to share his favorite places and discover new ones together with you.

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                    [ItinBlock] => Depart Las Vegas on a scenic drive through the picturesque landscapes of Southern Utah. Arriving at the trailhead for lesser-known Water Canyon, enjoy a picnic and trip orientation before lacing up your hiking boots for a journey through this hidden gem, where towering sandstone cliffs and lush vegetation create a verdant oasis in the desert. Traverse winding trails and scramble over ancient rocks, keeping an eye out for native wildlife and hidden waterfalls. After this challenging hike, enter the surreal landscape of Zion National Park for an easy and educational stroll. Hike the Pa\'rus Trail one way from the Visitors Center to the Human History Museum. \"Pa\'rus\" is Paiute for “bubbling water” and this trail follows the Virgin River and has incredible views of the Watchman and up the main canyon. Celebrate the day with a gourmet dinner looking out over your lodge\'s resident herd of bison before retiring to your private cabin.
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Accommodations

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Glamping in tented suites with ensuite baths and private porches in beautiful locations. Wooden cabins on a buffalo ranch and a modern hotel nestled between sandstone bluffs.

Zion Mountain Ranch

Comfortable Hotel

Located in the mountains just east of Zion National Park, Zion Mountain Ranch is an authentic western resort, home to a unique roaming herd of buffalo. The Ranch features comfortable private cabins and spacious homes with a variety of unique layouts. All accommodations feature cozy, rustic decor and sweeping views. The on-property Cordwood restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and features an ever changing menu based on the local harvest.

Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase

Luxury Camp

Under Canvas Lake Powell offers a true glamping experience perched on the Canyon Rim Plateau with views extending for miles across expansive lake and across to Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument. Here you are just a 10-minute drive to Lone Rock Beach on Lake Powell. The camp seamlessly blends into the surrounding desert landscape. The luxury canvas-walled tents feature the comforts of home, including stately beds with luxurious linens. In the evening relax around the campfire with s'mores and take in the twinkling stars.

ULUM Moab

Luxury Camp

Surrounded by breathtaking desert landscapes, ULUM Moab offers upscale glamping accommodations tucked into an expansive, secluded desert setting south of Moab, Utah. With views across Canyonlands National Park and just steps away from Looking Glass Arch, immerse yourself in the outdoors with world-class exploration just beyond your tent.

Bluff Dwellings Resort & Spa

Luxury Hotel

Bluff Dwellings Resort & Spa is nestled among the majesty and solitude of hundred-million-year-old sandstone cliffs located in historic Bluff, Utah. The property features a spa, outdoor swimming pool, as well as a fitness center and a hot tub. The hotel provides both free WiFi and has a restaurant on site.

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