Utah: Zion & Bryce Multisport Adventure

Arrive in Utah
Welcome to Zion Ponderosa! Your outdoor playground for the week is located on the eastern side of Zion National Park. This 4,000-acre retreat is the perfect home base for exciting outdoor activities and stunning natural beauty.

During your Zion and Bryce adventure, you’ll get to know your Utah-based guide, who will help you discover this incredible natural area of the southwest.

Arrive at the St. George, Utah Airport (SGU) today by 2:30pm. You can also fly to Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS) and take a shuttle to the St. George Airport.

You will be picked up at 3:00pm from the St. George Airport and transferred to Zion Ponderosa. The drive lasts approximately 2 hours. Check into your room and relax before dinner.

Enjoy a lively welcome dinner in one of the houses your group is staying in as you get to know your fellow travelers this evening. Share stories and learn about why each woman in your trip is excited to explore Utah!

Dinner

Overnight: Zion Ponderosa

Zion National Park

After breakfast, walk right out of your vacation home and take in the beautiful vantage point of the east side of Zion National Park. This hike, which is just under 3 miles, shows off all the vastness of Zion and beyond.

After hiking, head back to your room to quickly change before driving through Zion National Park. Today we won’t stop in the park, but you’ll hear stories about the history of how it became Zion National Park.

We will have a mid-morning/afternoon to explore the town of Springdale. Lunch is on your own today.

Meet back up with the group to pick up our rental equipment for the Narrows in Springdale before heading back to the ranch.

Have dinner as a group this evening.

After dinner, we will have the option of seeing the stars in the beautiful night sky. In 2021, Zion National Park became certified as an International Dark Sky Park in recognition of the exceptional quality of the park’s night skies.

Hiking Information: 1 hour, 2.9 miles, 300 ft elevation gain

Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight: Zion Ponderosa

Zion National Park

This morning, there will be a choice between two great hiking options: The first option is to hike Emerald Pools which has lower, middle and upper pools. All hikes lead to sparkling waterfalls and glistening pools. Majestic sights can be seen all along the trails and our guides will point all of those out. It’s an easy 1.2 mile round trip to lower pools, 2 mile trip to middle pools, and 3 miles strenuous trip to the upper pools. The second option is to hike a portion of Angel’s Landing (starting in 2022, permits are required to climb from Scout Lookout to the top using chains). You can still enjoy the beautiful views as we start from the bottom of the canyon and hike to Scout Lookout while avoiding the permitted section.

After the morning hike, hop back on the shuttle and head to the furthest stop in the canyon to the Temple of Sinawava where we will hike the one-mile paved path to the Narrows. If weather permits, put on water shoes and hike through the water up to 1.5 miles. We will have a bag lunch to eat along the way.

Stop and return our Narrows rental equipment on the way back to the ranch where we will have dinner as a group.

Relax and get ready for an extra dose of charm as a local female chef from Orderville will come to us to cook dinner. You will be able to chat with her about the meal, get tips and tricks for delicious food preparation and hear more about her story and how she ended up living in Orderville.

Hiking Information: Emerald Pools: 1.5 hours, 3 miles, 700 ft elevation gain
Scout Lookout: 2 hours, 4.4 miles, 1600 ft elevation gain
Narrows: 2.5-3.5 hours, 5 miles, 500 ft elevation gain

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Zion Ponderosa

Zion National Park

Today we will head into the park very early to Canyon Overlook to see the sunrise. Watching the sun creep up behind you and see how the colors change on Zion in front of you is something you won’t forget.

Enjoy a little down time at the ranch before lunch.

This afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy horseback riding on the premises. Additionally, you’ll get to experience a new adventure with an exhilarating Utility Terrain (UTV) ride. These vehicles have 4 wheels, allow 2 individuals to sit side-by-side, and are a cross between a motorcycle and an ATV. They promise an adrenaline-filled experience (make sure you bring your Driver’s License along so you can drive the UTV)!

Enjoy dinner as a group.

After a long day, kick up your feet around the campfire with s’mores!

Hiking Information: less than an hour, 1 mile, 300 ft elevation gain

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Zion Ponderosa

Zion and Bryce National Parks
Set out from the ranch with a boxed lunch for a day in Bryce Canyon National Park. Hike into the hoodoos via the Navajo Loop from Sunset Point. This beautiful trail gives you an up-close look at the National Park. Take some time to absorb your unique surroundings.

Our jeep tour will take you to the tippity top of Zion Ponderosa for 360 views to see the sunset on the western horizon. It’s a bumpy ride but with our expert drivers you can sit back and enjoy laughing and making memories with your new friends as you see Zion from above.

Hiking Information: 1.5 hours, 3.5 miles, 700 ft elevation gain

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Zion National Park
Saving the very best for last, harness up to join your friends and professional guides for the heart-pumping thrill of canyoneering! Whether you’ve never tried it before or you’re an “old hand,” this activity is suitable for everyone. Feed out the ropes as you descend step by step along steep red sandstone walls to land safely far down below. It might seem scary before you step out over the cliff, but by the time you reach the canyon floor, canyoneering might be your favorite sport!

Zion National Park and the surrounding area is one of the premiere places in the country for canyoneering. Your expert guides will help you make the most of your guided canyoneering adventure. This guided canyoneering adventure is suitable for beginners and even more advanced levels, and your guides are trained to assist you and ensure your safety. Enjoy lunch at a local coffee shop along the way.

Have a farewell dinner with your new AdventureWomen friends. Reminisce over all the memories you have made and celebrate the end of an amazing journey through this truly spectacular area.

Hiking Information: 3 hours, 2 miles

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Zion Ponderosa

Depart Utah
Bid farewell to your new friends and journey home. Transfer to the airport to catch your flight (you can book your flight any time after 1pm)

Breakfast

Please note: AdventureWomen will attempt to adhere to the itinerary as much as possible. However, certain conditions (political, climatic, environmental, and cultural) may necessitate changes in the itinerary. AdventureWomen reserves the right to alter any itinerary at any time, if necessary. We will attempt to notify participants of changes as far in advance as possible. Costs incurred by such changes will be the responsibility of the participants.