Utah's Mighty Five National Parks
Embrace the elements and discover the epic landscapes of Utah, from Zion National Park’s copper-hued canyons to soaring sandstone bows of Arches National Parks.
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Utah is the ultimate destination for adventurous travellers, offering a quintet of national parks to discover: Zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Canyonlands. A&K’s experts can create the ultimate journey through Utah’s five most spectacular national parks, tailoring the experiences to your every thrill-seeking whim. We pair you with knowledgeable guides who can explain the fascinating natural and human histories of these great wildernesses and show you the off-piste corners of national parks that few other travellers see. At the end of each adventure-filled day, hand-picked hotels in stunning locations await you.
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Highlights
Explore Zion National Park’s spectacular canyons and weather-warped rock formations
Step beneath the awe-inspiring sandstone arcs of Arches National Park
Picnic beneath the pines and drink in the views on a hike through Bryce Canyon National Park
Discover the eerie hoodoos of Capitol Reef National Park, Utah’s off-the-beaten-track natural wonderland
Make a splash with a day’s rafting on the Colorado River, steering through lazy meanders and full-throttle rapids
Surround yourself with millions of years of history in the vast, rocky wilds of Canyonlands National Park
Your Itinerary
Our experts have designed this gold-standard itinerary to inspire you, featuring our pick of the best hotels and experiences in every thrilling destination.
Immerse yourself in an otherworldly landscape
Epic, russet-tinged views wait around every riverbend in Bryce Canyon National Park; see the very best on a private hike, stopping for a delicious picnic lunch in a shady grove of 2,000-year-old bristlecone pine trees.
Your Hotels
Cliffrose Lodge
Your Experiences
Learn how to canyoneer
Guided hike and scenic picnic in Zion National Park
Kayak the Bellagio Peninsula
Horseback riding in the Chyulu Hills
Sundowner cruise in Chobe National Park
Photos coming soon
Nyerere National Park boat cruise
Fly camping in Nyerere National Park
Lion trekking in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Private boat tour of Lake Powell
The mysteries of Monument Valley
Hawaii Island's Kona coffee farms
Private manta ray night snorkel
Dive into the world of lucha libre
London through the ages
Churchill: the visionary
Ria Celestún Biosphere Reserve by boat
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve by boat
Wellness retreat in Costa Rica’s Blue Zone
Cheese tasting in Undredal Village
Private Floating Sauna in the Fjords
Dublin, the UNESCO City of Literature
Norway's alps by heritage train
Cork and the legendary Blarney Castle
Off-radar on the Beara Peninsula
The Legends of Montmartre
A Royal Tour of the Palace of Versailles
An Insider Tour of the Latin Quarter
The Louvre Curated: Art Expert Tour
An Insider Tour of Nice
An Insider Tour of Aix-en-Provence
An Insider Tour of Avignon
Meet the world's last two northern white rhinos
Meet the Himba tribe of Purros
Hot-air ballooning over Sossusvlei at sunrise
Cala Luna on foot and by boat
Hot springs and the world's largest flower
Malacca food tour by rickshaw
Sparkling wine en route to Lake Como
Islands of Lake Maggiore
Photos coming soon
Food and wine of Georgia
Lakes and rivers of the Julian Alps
Lake Bled by boat and hiking Vintgar Gorge
Scotland's photogenic west coast
Blair Castle and whisky tasting
A stroll through history in York
Castles and kings in the Yorkshire Dales
The Giant's Causeway and a whiskey tasting
Lake Windermere cruise
French impressions: Monet's house and Honfleur
Lugano, jewel of Lake Como
Athens: the heart of Ancient Greece
A feast of food and culture on Naxos
Greek beauty: picture-perfect Paros
Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon
Acropolis and Athens Riviera
Ancient Corinth and a family olive farm
Geothermal Iceland tour
A Journey to a Hazelnut Farm
Langhe: Hot Air Balloon Ride
Sunset Vintage Car Tour
Wine and Tapas Tasting in the Old Town
An Evening Walk Through Time
Hike the Peña Cortada Aqueduct
Stratonikeia, Lagina and Milas
Dive into Art and Ecology at the Blue Exile Project
An Off-road Quad-bike Safari in Bodrum’s Rugged Backcountry
Dar El Sadaka sidecar adventure
Soar over the gates of Marrakech by hot air balloon
Fly over Teotihuacán in a hot-air balloon
Riding through the Loisaba on horseback
Lemur spotting in Perinet
Meet the Antandroy Tribe
Game drive through Chobe
Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Hiking Adventure in Crater Lakes
Sundowner cruise to Murchison Falls
Sacred forest walk
Guided walk in the Isalo National Park
Photographers’ safari cruise in Chobe
Highlights of Malacca Old Town
Chimpanzee trekking
Birdwatching in the Galapagos
Snorkeling in the Galapagos
Water adventure in the Galapagos
Discover the stunning landscapes of Zion National Park
Lake Powell off-road adventure
Raft the Colorado River’s stunning Horseshoe Bend
A guided hike on the rim of the Grand Canyon
A starlit night drive
Scenic Sossuvlei drives
Hiking through Mantadia
Nocturnal Lemur Spotting
Monastery visit and traditional archery demonstration
Hiking the Gangtey Nature Trail
Evening meditation session at Shedra
Visit the Philae Temple
Temple of Kom Ombo
Morning visit to the Temple of Edfu
Journey to ancient Selsela
Esna Temple
Visit the Valley of the Kings
Hiking the Gokyo Valley
Nature lover’s journey through the Ahururi Valley
Explore Madagascar’s Tsingy de Namoroka National Park
The culture of Kochi
A Kathakali dance performance
Visit the spectacular dunes of Lac Anony
An afternoon guided forest walk
An e-biking adventure through the Namib Desert
A night walk in the forest of Zenavo
Walk in the Spiny Forest
Kayaking on the Paraná River
Embark on a boat tour of the Paraná River
Explore the marshlands of Laguna Valle
Fascinating fossils in Tsingy de Namoroka National Park
Kildare and the Irish National Stud
Moors and monasteries
Bordeaux’s grand châteaux and storied wines
Saint Emilion's wine region
Wine walk through Paris' Latin Quarter
Private boat tour along the Seine
Surf’s up
Hawaii: Epic land of volcanoes
Helicopter flightseeing over Kilauea volcano
Sunsets and stargazing on Mount Mauna Kea
Sea-kayaking in Channel Islands National Park
Prophitis Ilias and wine tasting
Visit the Island of Delos
Evening tour of Mykonos
Guided tour of the Acropolis
Botanical hike in Kinabalu
Kayaking on Lake Kivu
Explore the Scottish Borders
Ghosts of the moors
Loch Ness RIB ride
Visit Applecross
Explore the Isle of Eriska
Inveraray Castle
Godafoss, Husavik and the legend of Asbyrgi
Krafla and the landscapes of Lake Myvatn
Askja and the lava fields of Holuhraun
Skjalfandafljot's waterfalls and lava fields
Horseback riding in Paradise Valley
Hiking the rim of the Grand Canyon
Lake Powell powerboat tour
Art Deco in Condesa and Luis Barragán’s Casa Gilardi
A traditional boat ride through Xochimilco
Guided tour of Casa Azul
The flavors of Mexico City
Behind the scenes at the National Museum of Anthropology
French Basque: Bayonne to Espelette
Basque villages and pepper trails
Make sweet music at Abbey Road Studios
Design your own gin
Head off to the races
Fish in an angler’s paradise
Escape to the Greek Riviera
See the stars in a new light
Enjoy the Acropolis all to yourself
An evening of traditional revelry
Sculpt your own marble masterpiece
Summit the legendary Mount Zas
Discover Aegean gems by private boat
The wines of Naoussa
A taste of Greece through a local’s kitchen
See Santorini from your own private boat
Soak up the beach views with a traditional Greek picnic
Go horseback riding in Windsor Great Park
Enjoy a private tour of Scampston Hall
Explore Grizedale on a forest cycle
Indulge in a private whisky tasting and dinner
Dine in a Michelin-star chef’s apartment
Gourmet walking tour of Le Marais
Cooking lesson in Lake Como
See the wild west coast from the air
Cork foraging and fireside lunch
Take the Game of Thrones Studio Tour
Discover the music of Belfast
Taste the finest wines at a historic chateau
Picnic with the Navajo in Monument Valley
Design your own tartan or tweed
Enjoy a private Loch Ness cruise
Hike the epic Nevis Gorge
Swim with seals in a secluded lagoon
Get a taste of Glasgow’s food scene
Private tour of Fondation Louis Vuitton
Cooking class at Maison Dubreuil
Chef’s table at Restaurant le Meurice Alain Ducasse
The flavors of Provence
Meet the orphaned elephants of Reteti
Hot air balloon over the Masai Mara
Name a rhino with A&K’s insider access
Angling on the Nile
Off-roading through Azerbaijan
Learn to cook traditional Tanzanian dishes
See Sossusvlei from a hot-air balloon
Capitol Reef National Park, United States of America
Extraordinary landscapes in Utah’s hidden gem
Take in the eerie, otherworldly scenes of Goblin Valley State Park, where your guide will explain hoodoos, also known as goblins: a series of mushroom-shaped rock formations, so shaped through millennia of wind and rain.
Your Hotel
Cougar Ridge
Your Experiences
Fish in an angler’s paradise
Explore Cathedral Valley, Utah’s hidden gem
Moab, United States of America
Gateway to America’s most fantastical landscapes
Be dazzled by the epic stone arcs of Arches National Park on a private tour. Your driver-guide will explain how nature forged these dramatic sandstone sculptures, as well as share tales of the tribes who lived here over one thousand years ago.
Your Hotel
Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton
Your Experiences
White-water rafting through Westwater Canyon
Discover Moab, land of adventure
Rafting adventure on the Colorado River
Take to the skies over the Grand Canyon
Salt Lake City, United States of America
Laid-back living in the mountains
Navigate a secluded stretch on the Colorado River for a full, guided day of rafting. Drift along the serene waters of Westwater Canyon, admire the Martian beauty of Black Granite Gorge and swirl through the infamous currents of Skull Rapid, before shoring up for a picnic lunch.
Your Hotel
The Grand America Hotel
Your Experiences
Salt Lake City: Gateway to Utah’s Peaks and Parks
More Recommended Hotels
Choose your dream hotel in every destination from our curated list.
Cliffrose Lodge
Amangiri
Cougar Ridge
Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Grand America Hotel
Add-On Experiences
Switch up your adventure by adding more experiences that thrill you.
Learn how to canyoneer
Guided hike and scenic picnic in Zion National Park
Fish in an angler’s paradise
Explore Cathedral Valley, Utah’s hidden gem
White-water rafting through Westwater Canyon
Discover Moab, land of adventure
Rafting adventure on the Colorado River
Salt Lake City: Gateway to Utah’s Peaks and Parks
Kayak the Bellagio Peninsula
Horseback riding in the Chyulu Hills
Sundowner cruise in Chobe National Park
Photos coming soon
Nyerere National Park boat cruise
Fly camping in Nyerere National Park
Lion trekking in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Private boat tour of Lake Powell
The mysteries of Monument Valley
Hawaii Island's Kona coffee farms
Private manta ray night snorkel
Dive into the world of lucha libre
London through the ages
Churchill: the visionary
Ria Celestún Biosphere Reserve by boat
Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve by boat
Wellness retreat in Costa Rica’s Blue Zone
Cheese tasting in Undredal Village
Private Floating Sauna in the Fjords
Dublin, the UNESCO City of Literature
Norway's alps by heritage train
Cork and the legendary Blarney Castle
Off-radar on the Beara Peninsula
The Legends of Montmartre
A Royal Tour of the Palace of Versailles
An Insider Tour of the Latin Quarter
The Louvre Curated: Art Expert Tour
An Insider Tour of Nice
An Insider Tour of Aix-en-Provence
An Insider Tour of Avignon
Meet the world's last two northern white rhinos
Meet the Himba tribe of Purros
Hot-air ballooning over Sossusvlei at sunrise
Cala Luna on foot and by boat
Hot springs and the world's largest flower
Malacca food tour by rickshaw
Sparkling wine en route to Lake Como
Islands of Lake Maggiore
Photos coming soon
Food and wine of Georgia
Lakes and rivers of the Julian Alps
Lake Bled by boat and hiking Vintgar Gorge
Scotland's photogenic west coast
Blair Castle and whisky tasting
A stroll through history in York
Castles and kings in the Yorkshire Dales
The Giant's Causeway and a whiskey tasting
Lake Windermere cruise
French impressions: Monet's house and Honfleur
Lugano, jewel of Lake Como
Athens: the heart of Ancient Greece
A feast of food and culture on Naxos
Greek beauty: picture-perfect Paros
Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon
Acropolis and Athens Riviera
Ancient Corinth and a family olive farm
Geothermal Iceland tour
A Journey to a Hazelnut Farm
Langhe: Hot Air Balloon Ride
Sunset Vintage Car Tour
Wine and Tapas Tasting in the Old Town
An Evening Walk Through Time
Hike the Peña Cortada Aqueduct
Stratonikeia, Lagina and Milas
Dive into Art and Ecology at the Blue Exile Project
An Off-road Quad-bike Safari in Bodrum’s Rugged Backcountry
Dar El Sadaka sidecar adventure
Soar over the gates of Marrakech by hot air balloon
Fly over Teotihuacán in a hot-air balloon
Riding through the Loisaba on horseback
Lemur spotting in Perinet
Meet the Antandroy Tribe
Game drive through Chobe
Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Hiking Adventure in Crater Lakes
Sundowner cruise to Murchison Falls
Sacred forest walk
Guided walk in the Isalo National Park
Photographers’ safari cruise in Chobe
Highlights of Malacca Old Town
Chimpanzee trekking
Birdwatching in the Galapagos
Snorkeling in the Galapagos
Water adventure in the Galapagos
Discover the stunning landscapes of Zion National Park
Lake Powell off-road adventure
Raft the Colorado River’s stunning Horseshoe Bend
A guided hike on the rim of the Grand Canyon
A starlit night drive
Scenic Sossuvlei drives
Hiking through Mantadia
Nocturnal Lemur Spotting
Monastery visit and traditional archery demonstration
Hiking the Gangtey Nature Trail
Evening meditation session at Shedra
Visit the Philae Temple
Temple of Kom Ombo
Morning visit to the Temple of Edfu
Journey to ancient Selsela
Esna Temple
Visit the Valley of the Kings
Hiking the Gokyo Valley
Nature lover’s journey through the Ahururi Valley
Explore Madagascar’s Tsingy de Namoroka National Park
The culture of Kochi
A Kathakali dance performance
Visit the spectacular dunes of Lac Anony
An afternoon guided forest walk
An e-biking adventure through the Namib Desert
A night walk in the forest of Zenavo
Walk in the Spiny Forest
Kayaking on the Paraná River
Embark on a boat tour of the Paraná River
Explore the marshlands of Laguna Valle
Fascinating fossils in Tsingy de Namoroka National Park
Kildare and the Irish National Stud
Moors and monasteries
Bordeaux’s grand châteaux and storied wines
Saint Emilion's wine region
Wine walk through Paris' Latin Quarter
Private boat tour along the Seine
Surf’s up
Hawaii: Epic land of volcanoes
Helicopter flightseeing over Kilauea volcano
Sunsets and stargazing on Mount Mauna Kea
Sea-kayaking in Channel Islands National Park
Prophitis Ilias and wine tasting
Visit the Island of Delos
Evening tour of Mykonos
Guided tour of the Acropolis
Botanical hike in Kinabalu
Kayaking on Lake Kivu
Explore the Scottish Borders
Ghosts of the moors
Loch Ness RIB ride
Visit Applecross
Explore the Isle of Eriska
Inveraray Castle
Godafoss, Husavik and the legend of Asbyrgi
Krafla and the landscapes of Lake Myvatn
Askja and the lava fields of Holuhraun
Skjalfandafljot's waterfalls and lava fields
Horseback riding in Paradise Valley
Hiking the rim of the Grand Canyon
Lake Powell powerboat tour
Art Deco in Condesa and Luis Barragán’s Casa Gilardi
A traditional boat ride through Xochimilco
Guided tour of Casa Azul
The flavors of Mexico City
Behind the scenes at the National Museum of Anthropology
French Basque: Bayonne to Espelette
Basque villages and pepper trails
Make sweet music at Abbey Road Studios
Design your own gin
Head off to the races
Escape to the Greek Riviera
See the stars in a new light
Enjoy the Acropolis all to yourself
An evening of traditional revelry
Sculpt your own marble masterpiece
Summit the legendary Mount Zas
Discover Aegean gems by private boat
The wines of Naoussa
A taste of Greece through a local’s kitchen
See Santorini from your own private boat
Soak up the beach views with a traditional Greek picnic
Go horseback riding in Windsor Great Park
Enjoy a private tour of Scampston Hall
Explore Grizedale on a forest cycle
Indulge in a private whisky tasting and dinner
Dine in a Michelin-star chef’s apartment
Gourmet walking tour of Le Marais
Cooking lesson in Lake Como
See the wild west coast from the air
Cork foraging and fireside lunch
Take the Game of Thrones Studio Tour
Discover the music of Belfast
Taste the finest wines at a historic chateau
Picnic with the Navajo in Monument Valley
Design your own tartan or tweed
Enjoy a private Loch Ness cruise
Hike the epic Nevis Gorge
Swim with seals in a secluded lagoon
Get a taste of Glasgow’s food scene
Private tour of Fondation Louis Vuitton
Cooking class at Maison Dubreuil
Chef’s table at Restaurant le Meurice Alain Ducasse
The flavors of Provence
Meet the orphaned elephants of Reteti
Hot air balloon over the Masai Mara
Name a rhino with A&K’s insider access
Angling on the Nile
Off-roading through Azerbaijan
Learn to cook traditional Tanzanian dishes
See Sossusvlei from a hot-air balloon
