Welcome to Utah’s Mighty 5 Tour
Get ready for the trip of a lifetime in Utah’s famous Mighty Five national parks! This bundle of self-guided tours includes everything you need for the best Utah experience. Witness gravity-defying bridges at Arches, strange and alien stone pillars in Bryce Canyon, dramatic fissures in the earth at Canyonlands, petroglyphs and pioneer settlements at Capitol Reef, and the sheer majesty of Mother Nature at Zion. Experience the must-see attractions of this great state and learn about their history along the way! We also have a Utah Bundle with two extra tours – Monument Valley & Grand Staircase for just $3 more!
About the Tour
This bundle includes self-guided tours of Utah’s “Mighty Five” national parks: Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion. These stunning parks, conveniently lined up in a row in southern Utah, make for the perfect road trip. Wherever you choose to start, you’re bound to end your journey with a new appreciation for the natural beauty of the American West.
Arches National Park
At Arches, you’ll begin your journey with excellent views of the towering Three Penguins, Three Gossips, and Courthouse Towers. These immense rock formations welcome visitors to the one-of-a-kind scenery they can expect to find in this park. As you continue across the scorched landscape, you’ll hear about the Ute and Paiute tribes who called this place home. After seeing the impossibly-suspended Balanced Rock, you’ll get your first glimpse at the formations for which the park is named. First up: Windows Arches and Double Arch (featured in Indiana Jones!), followed by the much-photographed Delicate Arch, which stands proudly without any form of support.
Bryce Canyon National Park
In Bryce Canyon, you’ll have ample opportunities to see the hoodoos for which this park is famous. These strange, looming pillars lend the whole landscape an otherworldly appearance. As you visit a series of stunning overlooks, including the gorgeous Sunrise Point and Inspiration Point, you’ll hear about the tribes who once lived here, as well as other historical tidbits like Butch Cassidy’s relation to the area! Later, you’ll have the opportunity to hike into the canyon itself for some of the most incredible natural scenery anywhere.
Canyonlands National Park
Continuing to Canyonlands, you’ll find some of the most striking, classically Western landscapes you’ve ever seen. As you drive through shocking shades of red rock and attention-grabbing mesas, you’ll learn all about how erosion sculpted these wonders. Don’t forget your camera when you reach Plateau Viewpoint! Here you’ll find some of the best views in the whole park. On your way to the next big attraction, Dead Horse Point State Park (and no, that’s not a typo!), you’ll uncover this park’s secret, radioactive history! Of course, with so many hiking trails and overlooks, you might have trouble focusing on the past when the present is so compelling!
Capitol Reef National Park
Then there’s Capitol Reef, home to remnants of one of America’s oldest and most remote pioneer towns. Nestled within the red rocks and deceptively complex walls displaying hundreds of millions of years of geologic history, you’ll find Fruita. Several buildings give visitors a sense of what life was like in this isolated little community, and you can even visit a functioning orchard while there!
Zion National Park
Last but certainly not least is Zion. You’ve probably already heard of this park, and for a good reason. Zion features enormous rocky fortresses, lush river valleys, death-defying hikes along windswept cliffs, and much, much more. Whether you’re looking for a desert oasis, some surprising history, or just some unforgettable views, Zion has you covered.
2022 Updates (Arches)
A new ticketed entry system has been implemented in Arches from 3 April to 3 October. Each private vehicle entering the park will need a Timed Entry Ticket for each day the vehicle will be in the park between 6 am and 5 pm.Â
The Timed Entry Ticket includes a $2.00 non-refundable reservation fee which is separate from the park entrance fee.Â
We recommended reserving your tickets well in advance at recreation.gov.
Please note the following:
- Entry tickets to Arches are valid for 1 day for entry
- Entry is possible only during the reserved period of one hour, on the day of entry.
- Post park entry within the one hour window, you are allowed to exist and re-enter anytime during the rest of the day
- A limited number of entry tickets are available and bookable three months in advance.
Park timings
- April – September: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- October – early November: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- November: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- December – February: 9:00am – 4:00 p.m.
Zion
As of April 1st, 2022, all hikers heading to Angels Landing will need a permit. This permit can either be seasonal or through the day-before lottery system which can be applied on recreation.gov. It costs $6 to apply for a permit. The fee covers an application for up to 6 people.
Starting Point:Â Arches National Park Visitor Center, Arches Entrance Rd, Moab, UT 84532
What You'll See
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Arches Visitor Center
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Three Penguins
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Moab Fault
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Spanish, Mormons, and Park Avenue
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La Sal Mountains Viewpoint
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Three Gossips
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Courthouse Viewpoint
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Petrified Dunes
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Balanced Rock
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Garden of Eden
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The Windows
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Double Arch and the Cove of Caves
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National Park Status & Panorama Point
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Cache Valley & Flash Floods
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Salt Valley
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Conclusion
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Merrimac and Monitor
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Big Mesa Viewpoint
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Plateau Viewpoint
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White Rim
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Basin Overlook Parking
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Dead Horse Point State Park
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Island in the Sky Visitor Center
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Shafer Canyon Overlook & The Neck
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The Neck
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Lathrop Trailhead
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Mesa Arch Trailhead
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Green River Overlook
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Orange Cliffs Overlook
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Grand View Point
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Welcome to Capitol Reef
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Twin Rocks
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Chimney Rock
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Goosenecks Overlook
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The Fluted Wall
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The Castle
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Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center
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Historic District
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The Mail Tree
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Danish Hill
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Behunin Cabin
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Welcome to Bryce Canyon
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Fairyland Point
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Sunrise Point
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Sunset Point
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Inspiration Point
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Bryce Point
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Paria View
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Swamp Canyon Overlook
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Farview Point
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Natural Bridge
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Ponderosa Canyon
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Black Birch Canyon
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Rainbow Point and Yovimpa Point
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Welcome: Springdale Visitor Center
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Shuttle Stop 1: Zion Visitor Center
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Shuttle Stop 2: Zion Human History Museum
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Shuttle Stop 3: Canyon Junction & the Watchman
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Shuttle Stop 4: Court of the Patriarchs Vista Point
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Shuttle Stop 5: Zion National Park Lodge
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Emerald Pools Trailhead Ahead
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Angel's Landing
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Shuttle Stop 6: The Grotto Picnic Area
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Shuttle Stop 7: Weeping Rock
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Shuttle Stop 8: Big Bend
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Shuttle Stop 9: Temple of Sinawava
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East Temple
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Zion Scenic Viewpoint 2
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The Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
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Canyon Overlook Trail
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Bringing a Forest Down to Zion
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Checkerboard Mesa
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Conclusion: East Entrance Ranger Station
How It Works
Additional Information
What do we do?
Simply put, Action Tour Guide is an audio guide, map, and tour book – all in one app! We are a GPS-enabled app-based tour that narrates information based on your location right on your phone. You can experience our driving and walking tours at your own pace and literally at any time of the day!Â
Lifetime Validity
​Changing travel date? No worries! All individual tours come with lifetime validity.Â
No Network Needed
The tour works offline which means you do not need your phone network to enjoy the tour. However, we do suggest you download the tour at your home, hotel, visitor center, etc before you head out for a completely immersive experience.
Not an Entry Ticket
This is not an entry ticket.