Uniquely Utah: Peaks, Canyons, Deserts & Salt Lake City

Program No. 25251RJ

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Northern Utah is a study in contrasts. Snow-capped mountains share the landscape with stunning canyons. Sprawling deserts give way to an abundance of rivers and the largest salt-water lake in the Western Hemisphere. Charming ski towns and bustling Salt Lake City seem worlds apart. Experience all of it as you take in the culture of the state capital, then venture into the Wasatch mountains to study the dazzling landscapes, diverse flora and fauna and unique microclimates. Hear the fascinating history of Park City, dubbed “the perfect mountain town.” Explore the Great Salt Lake!

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Explore vibrant downtown Salt Lake City, including the awe-inspiring, 222-foot-high Salt Lake Temple and Park City, “the perfect mountain town.”
Hike into Big Cottonwood Canyon as you study the unique flora, fauna and geology of the Wasatch range.
Stand on the shores of Great Salt Lake.

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Outdoor: No Sweat

Expect easy to moderate walks/hikes of up to four miles on sometimes rocky, uneven terrain. Elevations up to 11,000 feet.

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Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

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Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

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We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

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Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.