Your host will meet you at Salt Lake City Airport where you'll jump in the van and hit the road over to Moab, the base for your adventure in the Utah desert. After a quick stop in town for lunch, you'll check in to your yurt. Later, you will then meet the group to head out on a sunset warm-up hike to get your first taste of Moab!

In the evening, you'll have dinner with the group while your guide gives you a heads-up on the big day tomorrow. Don't forget to check out the stars before bed!

Alarm clocks will be ringing early this morning as you wake up before the sun to head straight out into Arches National Park- named for the more than 2000 natural stone arches scattered throughout the park. Today you'll take a series of short hikes along different trails to see a selection of these incredible formations including Delicate Arch: the iconic arch which adorns Utah's license plates. Your hikes are set against a constant backdrop of bright red rock against the deep blue sky – an iconic southwestern sight.

After enjoying lunch in the park- you'll head out on a whitewater rafting tour on the Colorado River! Experience the cooling splashes from the rapids (I & II class) in Utah's hot desert and serene stretches with swim time.

After breakfast, you'll head over to Canyonlands National Park in the Needles District. You'll watch the sun rise over the canyon before tackling one of the park's most beautiful and diverse trails – the Cheslers Peak trail.

The hike is challenging but you'll be rewarded with amazing big-sky views across the vast openness of Canyonlands. The trail progresses from grasslands to sand dunes to slickrock and slot canyons! Epic! End the night with a sunset at Dead Horse Point!

Enjoy breakfast and a leisurely morning, before a tour of short hikes & overlooks in a new district of Canyonlands National Park- the Island in the Sky!

After lunch and a stop in town, your host will drive to your next destination- Capitol Reef! Upon arrival the group will set-up camp, enjoy dinner, and settle in for the evening of camping in tents beneath the dark sky.

Gear up for a thrilling adventure today- off-roading in a Jeep! After enjoying breakfast, you'll ride on four wheels in one of the more remote regions of Capitol Reef National Park: the Cathedra Valley district. You'll visit: Temple of the Sun, Moon & Stars, Upper Cathedral Valley, Bentonite Hills, Jailhouse Rock, Walls of Jericho, Glass Mountain.

Enjoy lunch in the park before heading out on an afternoon hike in the waterpocket fold district!

In the evening you'll have dinner with the group and enjoy mores next to the campfire and your guide will give you the next day's plans!

After packing up camp and enjoying a delicious breakfast, you'll take one more hike in Capitol Reef! Soak in the landscape before taking the 2 hour drive to your next destination: Bryce Canyon! Sitting at 9,000 feet- Bryce Canyon National Park takes you to a different dimension.

Upon arrival you'll set-up camp for the night and enjoy dinner! Take some time to relax before a telescope tour in the darkest sky in the lower 48!

Today you'll head into Bryce Canyon National Park for a full day of hiking amongst the fascinating red rock formations- hoodoos! Take in sweeping views anyway that you turn. Be surprised to know that the other half of Bryce Canyon is a dense pine forest- be on the lookout for wildlife such as deer, elk, prairie dogs and more!

You'll enjoy lunch in the park either on trail or near an overlook. After a long day of hiking, enjoy dinner, and a campfire as you listen to the next day plans!

This morning you'll wake before dawn to enjoy the sunrise over the canyon- just a short walk from your campsite. After leisurely packing up camping and enjoying a delicious hot breakfast your guides will transfer you to your next destination- Zion National Park.

Upon arrival you'll get ready for an epic adventure- canyoneering! Spend the afternoon day hiking, rappelling, down-climbing, stemming, and in some cases wading or swimming near Zion National Park.

After a day's worth of adventure, settle into your luxury camping or hotel experience!

Spend the last full day of the trip in Zion National Park! Expect to do 3 or 4 short hikes with ample opportunities to learn and appreciate why this place has been so special to so many generations of park visitors, pioneers and indigenous Americans. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch in the park!

Enjoy dinner in town as you reminisce with the group about the past week!

After breakfast, a leisurely morning, your host will drive you back through the desert to Salt Lake City in time for your departing flight