Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion Multisport

A 6-Day Backroads tour starting from $2,398

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Starting Price:	$2,398
Tour Length:	6 Days
Countries Visited:	United States

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Family Tours

Tour Category:

Family Tour

Tour Operator:

Backroads

Tour Code:

GCBZ-BACK

Cities Visited:
St George

Family Biking & Hiking in Utah & Arizona's National Parks

Hovering hoodoos. Walter's Wiggles. Spindly spires. Kids in giggles. Seems right out of Dr. Seuss. But this fantastical world exists. Right here. In the Southwest. You'll rub your eyes. Once. Maybe twice. To believe the whimsical rock formations. The spectacular views. The red and orange and yellow hues. And in this wonderland of slot canyons, pinnacles and bristlecone pine, your family gets to hike, bike, mule ride and rock climb. Watching the sun set at the surreal gorge's rim, you might just hear Dr. Seuss say: "Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one."

All meals except one dinner

2 nights at the Grand Canyon Lodge North Ro

2 nights at the Bryce Canyon Lodge

1 night at the Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens

Activites per itinerary

The Day-to-Day Itinerary

Days 1-2 Bryce Canyon's maze of spires, windows and pinnacles Hike through a slot canyon whose walls are only ten feet apart in places Discover a labyrinth of hoodoos and vivid rock formations sprouting from the floor of Queen's Garden Grown-ups spin to Red Canyon, where youngsters join them for a breezy ride What was that? Desert critters, like lizards and chipmunks, scamper across your path Journey through an arid landscape with the spectacular Kaibab Plateau rising ahead.

Day 3 Kids make like early pioneers, exploring the Grand Canyon's rim by mule Adults enjoy an up-close look at the beauty of the Grand Canyon during a hike Admire expansive high-desert views of the Grand Staircase en route to Zion, a hiker's paradise.

Day 4 Splash your way through the Narrows in Zion - it's an exhilarating river hike through one of the most renowned slot canyons in the world, with small waterfalls and hanging gardens cascading down the rock faces.

Days 5-6 The thrilling hike to Angels Landing, bringing you nearly 2,000 feet above the valley for a 360-degree panorama of soaring sandstone Opt for an easygoing walk past Emerald Pools if heights aren't your thing Experienced canyoneering instructors show kids the ropes Pedal a traffic-free route amid towering walls of sheer Navajo sandstone.



Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
6/3/2012 - 6/8/2012	$2,398
6/17/2012 - 6/22/2012	$2,398
6/24/2012 - 6/29/2012	$2,398
7/1/2012 - 7/6/2012	$2,398
7/15/2012 - 7/20/2012	$2,398
7/29/2012 - 8/3/2012	$2,398
8/12/2012 - 8/17/2012	$2,398
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.

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Astonishing and beautiful geologic formations

Kids make like early pioneers, exploring the Grand Canyon's rim by mule

Hike through an impressive slot canyon in Bryce, whose walls are only ten feet apart in places

Pedal among crimson rocks and desert wildflowers toward Red Canyon

Splash your way through The Narrows in Zion

Single supplement is $590

On Family Inn Trips when children share a room with two adults, and on all Family Camping Trips, youths receive the following tiered discount off the trip price:

75% off for children ages 1-2

40% off for ages 3-6

20% off for ages 7-10

10% off for ages 11-17

On Inn Trips when a child shares a room with one adult or two children share a room, a 10% discount applies to children 17 and younger. The third and fourth youths in a room will receive the tiered discounts described above. When one youth is in a separate room a 10% discount is applied to the trip price, but the full private room charge applies.

Activity Level 1:
Average time: 2 to 3 hours; Biking Average 10-20 miles; Walking Average 2-5 miles

Activity Level 2:
Average time: 2 to 4 hours; Biking average 21-30 miles; Walking average 5-7 miles

Activity Level 3:
Average time 3 to 5 hours; Biking average

Activity Level 4
Average time 4 to 6 hours; Biking 41-55 miles; Walking average 9-11 miles

Activity Level 5
Average time 5 to 7 hours; Biking average 56-75 miles; Walking average

Day 1

Level 1 1 Route Option Available Walking 1.5 miles 50 feet elevation gain

Day 2

Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available Hiking 2 - 10.2 miles 100 - 1500 feet elevation gain Mule Ride (Kids) 1 hour

Day 3

Level 1 3 Route Options Available Walking 1.4, 1.5, 3.7 miles 100 - 600 feet elevation gain

Day 4

Levels 1 to 3 4 Route Options Available Hiking 3.4, 7.2 miles 500 - 800 feet elevation gain Biking 16, 33 miles 550 - 1000+ feet elevation gain

Day 5

Levels 1 to 4 4 Route Options Available Biking 8, 16, 49 miles 100 - 900 feet elevation gain Hiking 5 miles 250 feet elevation gain

Day 6

Levels 1 to 2 4 Route Options Available Hiking (Adults) 2, 4, 5, 8.2 miles 500 - 2200 feet elevation gain Canyoneering (Kids) 5 hours

On this Family Trip, our routes follow gentle terrain with no significant gain or loss in elevation. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.

Grand Canyon Lodge-North Rim Grand Canyon (2 nights)
Perched above the grandeur of the North Rim, this rustic stone-and-wood lodge is conveniently located near numerous hiking trails.

Bryce Canyon Lodge Bryce Canyon (2 nights)
Listed on the National Historic Register, this simple park lodge is nestled in a pine forest just steps from the canyon rim.

Cliffrose Lodge & Gardens Zion (1 night)
A riverside oasis in the Southwest, featuring lush gardens, an inviting pool and hot tub, play areas and a riverside beach.

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