Utah: National Parks & Canyons

Route: Salt Lake City→Moab→Monument Valley→Salt Lake City

1. 1Day 1Welcome to Utah!Overnight: Salt Lake City

   • Salt Lake City

     Our adventure begins in Salt Lake City. This is a day to know each other, explore the city and get ready for the days ahead. We can take a walk in the Downtown, discovering the oldest buildings and the Capitol, taste a relaxed dinner and toast to our trip!

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2. 2Day 2Moab!Overnight: Moab

   • Canyonlands & Dead Horse Point

     We leave the city behind and head toward Moab, gateway to Utah’s desert landscapes. Our first big stop is Canyonlands National Park (Island in the Sky district), where dramatic viewpoints like Mesa Arch and Grand View Point open up to vast canyon systems carved by the Colorado River. For sunset, we move to Dead Horse Point State Park, one of the most scenic overlooks in the Southwest!

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3. 3Day 3Arches National ParkOvernight: Moab

   • Arches and adrenaline!

     Morning dedicated to Arches National Park, home to some of the most famous rock formations in the U.S. We’ll explore highlights like Delicate Arch, the Windows Section, and Landscape Arch.

     In the afternoon, we switch pace completely with an adventure on the Colorado River: rafting through red rock canyons, a fun and refreshing way to experience the landscape from a different perspective. A perfect mix of iconic sights and active experience!

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4. 4Day 4Heading south to Monument ValleyOvernight: Monument Valley

   • Desert Icons

     We hit the road early and head south, passing through classic desert scenery and stopping around Mexican Hat for a true off-the-beaten-path vibe.

     By the afternoon we reach Monument Valley, one of the most recognizable landscapes in the world. Sunset here is unreal, and the atmosphere is something you don’t forget. We will spend the night in the area for a fully immersive desert experience, under a sky full of stars!

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5. 5Day 5The scenic drive to Salt Lake CityOvernight: Salt Lake City

   • Sunrise in the Monument Valley and the drive to SLC

     Early wake-up for sunrise in Monument Valley: a must-see moment of the trip that we will never forget. After exploring the Valley Drive, we begin the journey back north.

     The route itself is part of the experience: we drive alongside the waters of Glen Canyon, with desert views that stretch endlessly, before stopping at the surreal Goblin Valley State Park, where strange rock formations create an almost otherworldly landscape. Arrival toward Salt Lake City in the evening, ready to celebrate the end of our trip! 

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6. 6Day 6Goodbye Utah!

   • Goodbye Utah!

     These are our last moments in before departure. Depending on your flight time, there’s room for a relaxed breakfast, a final walk through downtown, or simply taking in the slower pace after days on the road. Then it’s time to return the car and head to the airport, leaving with the soul and the camera full of red rock landscapes, a real taste of the American Southwest and a lot of new friends!

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