Bike and hike over 8 days to discover the majestic sights of Bryce Canyon and Zion
Discover the incredible geological formations of Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park on this 8-day guided hiking and biking holiday. This part of Utah boasts some of the most special scenery in the United States. You’re bound to feel like you’re exploring another planet at times! After pedaling across hoodoos and around the base of mountains, you’ll use your own two feet to explore even further. Hike up Angel’s Landing? Yes, please!
As you ride through canyons the color of sunsets and climb towering rocky spires, you’ll quickly realize that this special reserve is like nowhere on earth. You’ll have two nights in the parks of both Bryce Canyon and Zion, both magical places to spend a night. You’ll never forget the once-in-a-lifetime sights on this exciting tour of Utah’s famous national parks. Book the Bryce Canyon and Zion Biking and Hiking Adventure today!
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Bryce Canyon and Zion Biking and Hiking Adventure Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival
Meet your shuttle at the Las Vegas airport to begin your tour. You’ll be driven to Cedar City, where you’ll have time to get your bike prepared and join the group for a welcome and orientation dinner.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Cedar City
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Cedar Breaks Bike Ride
For the first ride of your trip, you’ll be biking the spectacular Cedar Canyon. Take in the incredible colored stone as you ride the climb up to the Cedar Breaks summit. Enjoy exploring the various viewpoints from 3100 meters above sea level before you zip back down into the Brian Head Ski Village for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Brian Head
Distance: 36mi biking
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 3 Cycle to Bryce Canyon
Today you’ll have a beautiful bike ride through the sandstone landscape of the Red Canyon and across the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Once you arrive in Bryce Canyon you’ll be settling in for the next two nights.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Bryce Canyon
Distance: 56mi biking
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 4 Hike the Canyon and Fairyland Loop
Spend the day discovering the amazing geological formations of the canyon. The group will hike the Fairyland Loop where you’ll wander through the hoodoos and spires, and then visit the canyon’s amphitheater and labyrinths.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Bryce Canyon
Distance: 8mi hiking
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 5 Ride to Mount Carmel
Leaving the Bryce Canyon behind, today you’ll ride through the Red Canyon into the Sevier River Valley. Take in the amazing scenery all the way to Mount Carmel, where you’ll be spending the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mt Carmel
Distance: 60mi biking
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 6 Cycle to Zion National Park
Your ride today is a shorter one, but it finishes with the shuttle into Zion Canyon. Spend the afternoon hiking and exploring the incredible geological wonders that surround you. You may want to visit the notorious Angel’s Landing or head up the Virgin River into the amazing cliffs of The Narrows.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Zion National Park
Distance: 40mi biking and 5mi hiking
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 7 Explore the Wonders of Zion
Today is yours to explore this incredible park. Your guide will assist you in planning what hikes to take or where to visit depending on the day’s weather and trail conditions. Zion protects its dark sky, so make sure to check out the incredible stars tonight.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Zion National Park
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 8 Final Ride through the River Valley
On your ride through the Virgin River Valley, you’ll see green popping up again in the landscapes. Then you’ll ride across the desert to St George where the shuttle will meet you to take you back to Vegas. What an adventure!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 43mi biking
Meals: Breakfast
Bryce Canyon and Zion Biking and Hiking Adventure Price and Dates
This guided tour of Zion and Bryce Canyon is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group.
Prices below are per person (min 2 travelers):
Accommodation on the Bryce Canyon and Zion Biking and Hiking Adventure
This tour is based in 3 and 4-star hotels and lodges. The hotels offer comfortable rooms in unique locations. In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
You can pay a supplement of $720 USD to have a private room where possible.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel in Cedar City
Spend the night in a comfortable 3 or 4-star hotel in Cedar City before you embark on your adventure.
Cedar Breaks Lodge in Brian Head ★★★★
Stay at this cozy hotel in the ski village of Brian Head. Relax in the beautiful indoor pool or explore the trails at your doorstep!
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon in Bryce Canyon National Park ★★★★
You'll love the log buildings and stone chimneys at the only lodge within walking distance of all the Bryce Canyon trails.
Thunderbird Resort in Mount Carmel ★★★
This hotel features a vintage retro feel reminiscent of a classic American road trip. Don't miss out on their famous pies!
Zion Park Lodge in Zion National Park ★★★★
This is the only lodge situated within Zion National Park, making it the perfect place to start your explorations of Zion. The rooms are cozy and rustic.
What’s Included in the Bryce Canyon and Zion Biking and Hiking Adventure?
Meals
7 breakfasts and 7 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for you, your luggage, and your bike are included as outlined in the itinerary.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide
- Support van
- Tour maps
- Park entrance fees
Not included
- Bike rental
- Travel insurance
- Flights to and from Las Vegas
- Lunches and dinners or drinks and snacks not previously mentioned
- Alcoholic beverages with dinner
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as included
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, servers, or hotel staff
Optional Extras
- Various bicycle rentals are available and each includes touring saddles, odometers, pumps, tire irons, and patch kits. You may choose to combine your rental with your own saddle and pedals. Pricing and options available upon request
- Solo traveler supplements
- Any additional nights before or after the tour in Las Vegas
Frequently Asked Questions about Bryce Canyon and Zion Biking and Hiking Adventure
Timberline Adventures specializes in fully supported cycling, hiking, and multisport adventure tours in the United States and Canada.
Over the last 38 years, our adventure experts have crafted unique itineraries consisting of only the best routes and trails. We are all about striking the perfect balance of challenge, discovery, and tons of fun! Our epic tours include visits to 35 different national parks, and we take great pride in introducing our guests to some of the wildest and most beautiful areas in North America, like Glacier, Yosemite, Acadia, Big Bend, and so much more!
We share in the joy, exhilaration, and sense of accomplishment that is a part of every single tour, and the quality of your experience is how we measure our growing success.
Map of Bryce Canyon and Zion Biking and Hiking Adventure
Map of Bryce Canyon and Zion Biking and Hiking Adventure
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