Zion Bryce Escalante Basecamp

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See the best of Zion, Bryce and Escalante, Utah's most celebrated parklands, on our 6-day basecamp hiking tour! Our daily hikes will take you to the must-see highlights of these breathtaking parks. Experience Utah's spring-fed creeks, deep canyons, diversity of colors, and its array of sandstone sculptures - spires, arches, and towers. In the evenings you can...

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy classic hikes in Zion and Bryce - 2 of Utah's best national parks!
    • Then move on to the Grand Staircase-Escalante wilderness for wonderful solitude and breathtaking scenery
    • See out-of-this-world views, slot canyons, wildlife, waterfalls, arches, spires, oases, natural bridges, and more!
    • Enjoy two different basecamps with showers, comfortable camping, and evening campfires
    • Enjoy our delicious outdoor cuisine and expert guides
    • Learn about the phenomenal geology of Southern Utah
    • Discover the rich cultural history of Utah's Canyon Country

What's this trip about?

    See the best of Zion, Bryce and Escalante, Utah's most celebrated parklands, on our 6-day basecamp hiking tour! Our daily hikes will take you to the must-see highlights of these breathtaking parks. Experience Utah's spring-fed creeks, deep canyons, diversity of colors, and its array of sandstone sculptures - spires, arches, and towers. In the evenings you can relax, enjoy our fantastic outdoor cuisine, and have access to showers in beautiful, comfortable basecamps. Our first stop is at Zion National Park, where you'll experience two days of desert rivers, box canyons, ominous towers, and 8 layers of sandstone carved away by millions of years of intense weather. Then it's on to Bryce Canyon National Park, where we'll spend a day exploring its famous "hoodoos" (rock spires) and incredible diversity. And finally we end up in Escalante, where for 2 days we'll explore hidden canyons, oases, arches, and waterfalls in one of Utah's - and even America's - best kept secrets.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityUtah
End CityUtah

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Bryce Canyon National Park
  • Zion National Park

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Top-of-the-line tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and day pack
    • Use of trekking poles
    • All meals are included from breakfast the first day through lunch on the last day
    • A professional, knowledgeable, certified Utah hiking guide
    • Roundtrip transportation from your hotel in St. George, Utah
    • National park entrance fees
    • Emergency equipment including a company-issued first-aid kit and satellite phone
    • You will receive a Lifetime Hiking Membership entitling you, your spouse and kids to a lifetime discount of 10% off any Wildland Trekking hiking trip after your first one!

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1:

Shuttle to trailhead: 1.5-hour drive from St. George, Utah

Hiking Mileage: 5 miles

Difficulty: easy to moderate

Campground: Watchman Campground in Zion

This Utah hiking tour starts in St. George, Utah where we make our way to Zion National ...

Please Note
: in the event of high water, the Virgin River Narrows hike will be rerouted to a different trail in Zion. The Park is full of unforgettable hiking and scenery, so it's easy to find an excellent substitute.

Day 2:

Hiking Mileage: 8 miles

Difficulty: moderate to strenuous

Campground: Watchman Campground in Zion

Day 2 features a hike you'll never forget! We'll hike up a mountainside to one of the best viewpoints offered in Zion. This challenging, thrilling tr...

Day 3:

Shuttle to Bryce NP: 3-hour drive from Zion

Hiking Mileage: 5.5 miles

Difficulty: moderate to strenuous

Campground: Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

On Day 3 we'll break camp and make our way to the Escalante country, visiting Bryce Can...

Day 4:

Hiking Mileage: 6 miles

Difficulty: easy to moderate

Campground: Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

Our first hike in the Escalante country will take us to the spectacular Calf Creek Falls. This is a beautiful hike along a flat,

sandy canyo...

Day 5:

Hiking Mileage: 7-10 miles

Difficulty: moderate

Campground: Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

This day takes through one of the most physically fun hikes in all of southern Utah. Driving down historic Hole-in-the-Rock Road, we’ll hike out to th...

Day 6:

Hiking Mileage: 2.2 miles

Difficulty: moderate

Shuttle Time: 4.5 hours

On our last morning we’ll eat breakfast, breakdown camp, and head west toward the starting point of our trip, St. George, Utah. But the trip isn't over yet! We'll stop at Bryce...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,630
Price per day$272
Last Updated: 12/21/2021

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Clothes, raingear, and footwear
    • Sunscreen, toiletries and personal items
    • Water bottles and a headlamp or flashlight
    • Guide gratuity (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost)
    • See the Packing Lists page for more information.
Cancellation policy

The Wildland Trekking Company reserves the right to cancel trips. The Wildland Trekking Company is not responsible for additional expenses incurred by preparing for the trip (for example: non-refundable advance purchase air tickets, clothing, equipment, visa fees, medical expenses, etc.).

If you cancel or leave a multi-day trip for any reason:

More than 60 days prior to the trip start date, we will grant you a full refund less a $50 per person administrative fee.

Between 59 and 30 days prior to the trip start date, we will retain 25 percent of the trip cost.

Between 29 and 15 days prior to the trip start date, we will retain 75 percent of the trip cost.

Less than 15 days prior to the trip start date, or once the trip has begun, there will be no refund.

Our Inca Trail trip in Peru has a minimum $150 per person cancellation fee - all other terms and conditions apply as usual.

Day Hike Cancellation Policy: 50% refund with 48 hours notice; no refund within 48 hours

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We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Meals: What To Expect

All of our hiking and backpacking tours include a diversity of tasty meals packed full of critical carbohydrates, proteins and fats. We carry foods that travel well in the outdoors – rice, pastas, lentils, beans, couscous, packaged meats, nuts, breads, oatmeal, granola, and more.

For optimal taste and energy, we supplement all our meals with spices, herbs, oils, cheeses, butter, sugar, and fruits and vegetables (fresh and dried). In addition, we provide you with with an assortment of trail mix, snacks, and dried fruits to eat at your own discretion.

We regularly accommodate vegan, vegetarian, kosher and non-gluten diets and will make adjustments for food allergies. These and other special dietary requests may require an additional fee.

 

Gear We Provide

We provide all group gear which includes the following:

Deuter or Osprey backpacks

Sierra Designs, Kelty or Big Agnes tents

Sierra Designs, Kelty, Big Agnes and Mountain Hardware sleeping bags

Thermarest or Big Agnes sleeping pads

Leki or Black Diamond trekking poles

Cooking stoves and cookware

Company-issued first-aid kit

Satellite phone

 

What Gear To Bring

We ask that you supply a couple of gear items on your hiking tour. These items are two 1-liter water bottles per person and either a headlamp or flashlight per person. Basic items like sunscreen, bug repellent (where and when applicable), lip balm, and toiletries are also important. All of these items are available online at Wildland Trekking Outfitters.

 

What Clothes To Bring

Please refer to the trip packet for a recommended clothing list (we email you a detailed trip packet when you inquire and when you register). All trips require a sturdy pair of hiking shoes or hiking boots (reliable brands include Montrail, Lowa, Merrell, Vasque, and Salomon), rain gear, and non-cotton and cotton clothing layers. A minimum of three pairs of wool or synthetic hiking socks are also required, and we recommend Neoprene socks and water shoes for this trip. All of these items are available online at Wildland Trekking Outfitters.

Note: See the Packing Lists page for more detailed information on what clothes and gear to bring on your hiking tour. The trip packet you receive when you contact us will have the most accurate clothing and gear list for the tour you're interested in.

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