Essentials

Tour Info

Summary of nights

11 days including return travel, 10 nights: Denver 2, Glenwood Springs 1, Moab 3, Salt Lake City 2, Zion National Park 2.

Transport

Rental car of your choosing for the duration of your trip in the USA.

Accommodation

The accommodation on this holiday consists of 3-star lodges and modern 3-star hotels.

Trip suitability

This is an active outdoor journey. The holiday includes hikes in rocky and hilly terrain so you will need to have a moderate level of fitness and preferably have some walking experience too. If you have a disability, special requirements or plan on travelling with children, please call us and we will be able to advise accordingly.

Guides

Certain tours and guided experiences are included with this holiday. Please see Included Excursions. Recommended excursions can be done independently or speak to your consultant to arrange optional guided experiences where possible.

Clothing & special equipment

Bring practical, comfortable clothing and a light-weight jumper or jacket. For the hiking, light and supportive walking boots with good grip are essential. Shorts and T-shirts are also a must when travelling in late spring, summer or early autumn, as are a sun hat and sunglasses. Protective clothing such as a fleece and/or waterproof outer shell are advisable at any time of the year, and if you plan on hiking throughout the duration of your trip then hiking poles are also an asset.

Please get in touch before departure if you have any doubts as we can advise appropriately.

Weather

Utah and much of the West have a dry, semi-arid climate with endless desert landscapes. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit as the weather will be pleasantly warm for outdoor exploration with temperatures between 19°C and 27°C from March to May and September to November. The summer months are less than ideal as temperatures can be hot with daytime highs regularly hitting the 30s, and winters can be equally challenging with colder temperatures and snowfall.