Utah

Hiking Bryce and Zion National Parks

Program No. 7735RJ
Nothing says Utah like rock spires and hoodoos. Come learn about these geological wonders from experts as you hike the stunning landscapes of Bryce and Zion National Parks.

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DATES & starting prices
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Apr 29 - May 5, 2024
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2,799
May 6 - May 12, 2024
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May 13 - May 19, 2024
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May 20 - May 26, 2024
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Sep 9 - Sep 15, 2024
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Sep 16 - Sep 22, 2024
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Sep 23 - Sep 29, 2024
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Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2024
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Oct 7 - Oct 13, 2024
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Oct 14 - Oct 20, 2024
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Oct 21 - Oct 27, 2024
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Mar 31 - Apr 6, 2025
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Apr 7 - Apr 13, 2025
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Apr 14 - Apr 20, 2025
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Apr 21 - Apr 27, 2025
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Apr 28 - May 4, 2025
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May 5 - May 11, 2025
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May 12 - May 18, 2025
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May 19 - May 25, 2025
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Sep 8 - Sep 14, 2025
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Sep 15 - Sep 21, 2025
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Sep 22 - Sep 28, 2025
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Sep 29 - Oct 5, 2025
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Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2025
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Oct 13 - Oct 19, 2025
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Oct 20 - Oct 26, 2025
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DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Apr 29 - May 5, 2024
Starting at
3,359
May 6 - May 12, 2024
Starting at
3,359
May 13 - May 19, 2024
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3,359
May 20 - May 26, 2024
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3,359
Sep 9 - Sep 15, 2024
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3,359
Sep 16 - Sep 22, 2024
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3,359
Sep 23 - Sep 29, 2024
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3,359
Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2024
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3,359
Oct 7 - Oct 13, 2024
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3,359
Oct 14 - Oct 20, 2024
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3,359
Oct 21 - Oct 27, 2024
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3,359
Mar 31 - Apr 6, 2025
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3,359
Apr 7 - Apr 13, 2025
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3,359
Apr 14 - Apr 20, 2025
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3,359
Apr 21 - Apr 27, 2025
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3,359
Apr 28 - May 4, 2025
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3,359
May 5 - May 11, 2025
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3,359
May 12 - May 18, 2025
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3,359
May 19 - May 25, 2025
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3,359
Sep 8 - Sep 14, 2025
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3,359
Sep 15 - Sep 21, 2025
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3,359
Sep 22 - Sep 28, 2025
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3,359
Sep 29 - Oct 5, 2025
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3,359
Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2025
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3,359
Oct 13 - Oct 19, 2025
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3,359
Oct 20 - Oct 26, 2025
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3,359

At a Glance

With red rock spires, chimneys and hoodoos, the landscape of Zion and Bryce National Parks create a showcase of geology that beckons to be discovered! Lace up your hiking shoes and venture into an environment a million years in the making and ideal for exploring on foot.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Hiking up to seven miles daily on mostly groomed trails, some uneven terrain. Elevations of 2,880-8,300 feet.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Enjoy field excursions in Zion National Park to hike a variety of trails from Emerald Pools to the Virgin River trail.
  • Learn how the power of wind and water erosion works to create spectacular scenery in both Zion and Bryce.
  • Experience hiking among Bryce Canyon's spires, fins, arches & blazing colors.
Featured Expert
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Martin Tyner
At the age of 19, Martin Tyner was hired as curator of birds of prey at Busch Gardens, Calif., and was soon working in the movie industry as a trainer of big cats, elephants, primates, sea mammals and raptors. He is the founder of the Southwest Wildlife Foundation, a non-profit wildlife rescue and environmental education organization. With the help of his Golden Eagle, Bud, they received a donation of 22.6 acres of property for the development of a permanent wildlife rescue facility in Utah.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Martin Tyner View biography
At the age of 19, Martin Tyner was hired as curator of birds of prey at Busch Gardens, Calif., and was soon working in the movie industry as a trainer of big cats, elephants, primates, sea mammals and raptors. He is the founder of the Southwest Wildlife Foundation, a non-profit wildlife rescue and environmental education organization. With the help of his Golden Eagle, Bud, they received a donation of 22.6 acres of property for the development of a permanent wildlife rescue facility in Utah.
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Sherry Breitenbach View biography
Sherry Breitenbach moved to the St. George area in 2006 and quickly became a hiking enthusiast. Following her passion for the outdoors and exploring, she signed on as a hiking instructor for two local businesses. Sherry now shares her passion of this part of the country with Road Scholar programs through Dixie State University. Before moving to St. George, Sherry worked in the field of laboratory testing for 26 years, and managed a now-consolidated branch laboratory of 14 employees.
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