Compare Zion Bryce Grand Canyon Tour by Wildland Trekking vs Bahamas Cruise 3D/2N (from Miami) by Bamba

Day 1

Shuttle to Zion: 1.5-hour drive from St. George

Hiking Mileage: 8 miles

Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous

Accommodations: Zion Mountain Ranch

On this Southwest hiking tour we begin our tour departing from St George, Utah and make our way to Zion National Park. Today's hike is a challenging, thrilling trek in Zion complete with dizzying drop offs and awe-inspiring views down into Zion Canyon. Our route - on a maintained trail - switchbacks its way up through red Navajo Sandstone before cutting into Echo Canyon, a picturesque gorge filled with sandstone pockets. Beyond Echo Canyon the walls drop sharply, allowing amazingly breathtaking views.

Finally at the top of our hike, we look down into Zion Canyon at a spectacular landscape of stone sculptures, towering cliffs, riparian bottomlands, all contrasted by striking blue skies. You will very likely feel your hard work has never been this richly rewarded!

After our hike we’ll load up and head to our lodging for the evening, check in to our accommodations and enjoy dinner at our lodge's award-winning restaurant!

Day 2

Shuttle to trailhead: 1.5 hours

Hiking Mileage: 5 miles

Difficulty: Easy to moderate

Accommodations: Zion Mountain Ranch

This morning we will wake up to a hearty breakfast, then head straight to our day hike. Starting at the Temple of Sinawava, we hike up the Riverside Walk Trail then continue hiking up the river to see some of the best ‘narrows’ sections of the North Fork of the Virgin River. We'll come prepared to get wet, as the hike up the Narrows is entirely in the water. Your afternoon will be filled with the towering walls of Zion, crystal clear spring water, brilliant red sandstone and rocks polished by tens of thousands of years of flowing water.

After our hike we’ll return to our cabins at Zion Mountain Ranch and settle down for a delicious dinner, possible evening hike and peaceful night's rest.

Day 3

Shuttle to the trailhead: 1.5-hour drive

Hiking Mileage: 6 miles

Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous

Accommodations: Bryce Canyon Lodge

Today we depart our Zion accommodations and transition to Bryce Canyon National Park. Our first hike is, intentionally, on a lesser-traveled trail in Bryce, but one that offers some of the most impressive scenery in the Park. We’ll enjoy superb vistas of Boat Mesa, the Shrinking Ship formation, Tower Bridge, China Wall, Fairyland Canyon and other remarkable rock formations.

After our hike we will enjoy a gourmet dinner at a hand-picked local restaurant, then make our way to our charming historic lodge accommodations.

Day 4

Shuttle trailhead: 1.5-hour drive

Hiking Mileage: 6 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Accommodations: Grand Canyon Lodge

After a hearty breakfast, we will pack up our belongings and begin our drive back to Bryce National Park for another classic hike through its famous hoodoos and spectacular vistas. Our hike takes us down from the rim, through the stunning corridors of Wall Street and past the Silent City, before bringing us back to the rim of the famous amphitheater. We’ll enjoy lunch on the rim while gazing into the maze of Wall Street and the other-worldly splendor of Bryce.

After lunch we will begin our drive to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon where we will check into our accommodations (a short walk from the edge of the Canyon), clean up and head to dinner. Our dinner tonight is at Grand Canyon Lodge, which is perched literally on the edge of the North Rim, in a restaurant with towering picture windows looking out into the depths of the Grand Canyon. Some visitors travel for days just to sit in one of these rooms, gaze into the Canyon, and contemplate life.

Day 5

Hiking Mileage: 2.5 miles

Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous

Accommodations: Grand Canyon Lodge

After meeting for a hot breakfast we will enjoy a short hike to Bright Angel Point, one of the most impressive views on the North Rim. We'll have a relaxing, light lunch, then hike down the famous North Kaibab Trail to Coconino Overlook, another one of the most impressive overlooks in the Canyon with potential to travel farther along the trail if the group is up for it. The North Rim gets less than 10% of the visitation of the South Rim and allows us to enjoy this world-famous national park with a surprising amount of solitude. The North Rim also sits at an altitude of 8,000 feet which makes for a beautifully cool climate in the pine and spruce forests of the higher elevations of Arizona and Utah.

Once our hike is complete, we’ll remain near the rim and enjoy an outdoor, sunset dinner prepared by your guide(s) at an awe-inspiring viewpoint. This sunset dinner, and indeed the entire day, is a guest favorite and an experience you’ll not likely forget anytime soon!

Day 6

Hiking Mileage: 7+ miles

Difficulty: easy to moderate

Shuttle to St. George: 3.5 hours

Today is a special day and in many ways the high point of our time at the Grand Canyon. We’ll enjoy another relaxing breakfast before heading out to a remote, lightly traveled trail. Our hike takes us along the rim through pine forests to a phenomenally breathtaking spot. Our destination is a peninsula of rock that sticks out over the edge of the Canyon allowing stunning views in all directions. What’s better is this spot is hardly known and we’ll like have the day mostly, or even completely, to ourselves. If the group is feeling ambitious we can continue on for another mile or two into the Canyon.

Following a picnic lunch in a spectacular setting we’ll load up and head back to St. George. As the Canyon Country we’ve been getting to know so well drifts by out the window, it’s time for reflection of the past week but also for dreaming of our next adventure!

Day 1: West Palm Beach, United States

Board Cruise Ship, safety drill and activities onboard (L/D)
Board your cruise ship in time for a Welcome Aboard celebration at noon and a buffet lunch
After lunch, enjoy optional activities like a pool party or a ship tour
You will have an orientation meeting as the ship leaves port to brief you on the trip and all of the amazing services available on the ship and a quick safety drill
Spend the rest of your day and evening relaxing in your cabin or enjoying some of the many incredible activities on board, from live music to themed happy hours
Enjoy a buffet dinner and get a good rest for your big day ahead!
NOTE: The schedule of the activities will be provided to the passengers day by day.
The ships sail on a two-night itinerary currently from the Port of Palm Beach, Florida to Grand Bahama Island
Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice
The vessels depart as per our scheduled itinerary with check-in required by 4:00pm
Passengers may check-in beginning at 11:00am the day of sailing and board as soon as the ship has been cleared for embarkation.

Day 2: Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas

Bahamas Stopover (B/L/D)
You will arrive at Grand Bahama Island at 8:00 when local officials will take a moment to inspect and clear the boat for arrival
After they’ve given the signal, you may disembark and say hello to a tropical paradise! One of the last Bahaman Islands to be developed, Grand Bahama is now a popular destination and playground in paradise
Spend the day exploring, laying on the pristine beaches, discovering one of the world’s largest underwater cave systems, or partaking in optional activities like jet skiing! Enjoy an included lunch buffet onboard the ship or treat yourself to Caribbean Cuisine ashore.
Return to the boat no later than 18:00 for departure to West Palm Beach
Enjoy another evening of endless entertainment on board, with several different performances, events, and a swimming pool at your disposal.

Day 3: Miami, United States

Transfer from West Palm Beach to Miami
Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus.