Best Zion National Park Tours & Trips

I thought Antelope Canyon would be the star, but Zion completely caught me off guard. Standing at the canyon floor and looking up at those massive walls is something photos just can't show. Bryce was completely different – quieter and more peaceful, especially at sunset. No stop felt like a filler. Four days well spent.

Seven days, six hotels, and several parks—exhausting but exhilarating! The Grand Canyon at sunrise was worth every early wake-up. Our guide shared fascinating stories about each area. The Navajo-led Antelope Canyon tour added cultural depth.

As a solo traveler, I liked that the group was small (11 people). Everyone took turns washing dishes after dinner. The guide, Sarah, was a geology student. She explained how the hoodoos at Bryce formed. The hike into the Bryce Amphitheater was steep but she gave us trekking poles for free. The only hiccup was the van's check engine light came on in Moab. The guide got it fixed in 2 hours.

As a solo traveler, I appreciated having my own hotel room. No sharing with strangers. The group was small (only 6 people). The guide took us to Bryce Canyon on day 2. The hoodoos were stunning at sunrise. The only hiccup was the day 1 hotel key card stopped working. The front desk fixed it in 5 minutes.