Zion National Park Balanced schedule Tours &amp; Trips

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They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Arizona, Bryce Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Zion National Park

Highlights

Witness the awe-inspiring scenery at zion np
Check out 2000-year-old rock art and 250-million-year-old fossils
Explore antelope canyon with a navajo guide
Spend the day with an expert from the grand canyon association field institute

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Photography in Utah’s National Parks: Zion, Bryce, Arches and More

By Road Scholar

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Moab, Monument Valley, Zion National Park

Highlights

Learn to use basic camera functions to create outstanding compositions and experiment with new techniques
Class discussions, photo shoots, photo reviews and talks with our instructors contribute to your improvement as a photographer
Take home treasured images of the world’s greatest scenic rock formations!

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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10 days From$2,249

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Exploring America's National Parks

By Cosmos

none

4/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Extreme

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Arches National Park, Arizona, Bryce Canyon National Park, Colorado, Denver, Jackson, Las Vegas, Moab, Monument Valley, Utah, Yellowstone National Park, Zion National Park

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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15 days From$3,279

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Highlights of Route 66

By Cosmos

none

4/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Extreme

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Albuquerque, Arizona, Bryce Canyon National Park, California, Chicago, Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Monument Valley, St. Louis, Texas, Utah, Zion National Park

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

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16 days From$3,069

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Highlights of the Canyonlands

By Cosmos

none

4/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Arizona, Bryce Canyon National Park, Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Monument Valley, Utah, Zion National Park

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

By National Geographic Expeditions

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7 days From$1,669

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Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion National Parks Family Adventure

preferred

3.5/5 Great

30 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bryce National Park, Grand Canyon, Zion National Park

Highlights

Hike or ride a mule along the Grand Canyon’s rim and peer into its mile-deep chasm.
Marvel at the rainbow colors of the high desert.
Splash through the Narrows of the Virgin River beneath Zion’s sheer red cliffs.
Learn about the incredible formations called hoodoos, and go on a scavenger hunt at Bryce Canyon.

Themes

Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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8 days From$4,095

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Zion New Year's Adventure

By REI Adventures

none

4.9/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bryce Canyon National Park, Las Vegas, Zion National Park

Highlights

Welcome the New Year on some of America’s most spectacular trails
Savor the crowd-free solitude of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks in winter
Stay at Zion Lodge, a historic inn nestled at the base of the park’s towering walls
Look out across the sunset-colored amphitheatres of Bryce Canyon
Hike and snowshoe amongst hoodoos, rock spires, emerald pools accented with “hanging gardens,” and heavenly canyon overlooks

Themes

Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Skiing / Snowboarding

What travelers are saying

"The entire trip was well researched, conceived and executed. The schedule, order of activities, pace, and diversity yielded a quality mix of physical activity, Alaska education and "bucket list" days. The guides are passionate, fun educators with the patience and intuition to pamper anyone. If you want the quintessential Alaska orientation, this is your trip. All 3 REI trips (Peru, Galapagos) have exceeded expectations. One caveat for the avid (strong, fast) hiker, you will be governed by the group pace and safe bear practices - the group is anchored by the slowest hiker. Why did you choose this trip? The itinerary worked for my wife and me. What would your advice be to potential travelers? Be prepared for rain, but it simply adds seasoning to the experience. Go in shape to hike everyday. Invest in quality engagements with your traveling companions. Stretch yourself - that is what quality travel should do. What was the highlight of your trip? Tough to pick one - the Harding Icefield, Talkeetna and the Denali Overlook Inn, the K2 flight around Denali, the Seward boat trip and Aliak Glacier, the Denali bus trip, the laughs with the group. # About Me Avid Adventurer ✔ Yes, I recommend this trip."

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6 days From$3,499

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Zion Hiking Weekend

By REI Adventures

none

4.9/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Las Vegas, Zion National Park

Highlights

Discover the sights and beauty of Zion National Park on a weekend hiking trip
Stay at REI's private Signature Campsite, complete with amenities and camp host
Hike to Angels Landing, Echo Canyon, Virgin Narrows, and more

Themes

Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

One Week in Zion National Park

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3 days From$1,449

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Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon

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Highlights Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon. Disappointing hot...

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An interesting trip to an outstandingly beautiful area.