TRAVEL WITH YMCA of East Tennessee
Discover Painted Canyons of the West
featuring Utah’s Five National Parks
Dates
Sep 8 – 16, 2026
Activity Level
2 - Moderate
Price Per Person
From $4,499
Contact
Pam Williams
About This Tour
Duration:
9 days
Meals:
11
Travel Style:
Classic
Trek across the Southwest as you take in the sienna-colored canyons, towering spires, and desert landscapes found in Utah’s five national parks. Explore the kaleidoscope of colors found in America’s rocky western landscapes.
Essential Experiences
Meet the owners of a family-owned vineyard in Grand Junction.
Climb aboard Zion's open-air tram and learn about the Native Americans who existed here from an expert guide.
Highlights
Colorado National Monument
Moab
Arches National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Dead Horse Point State Park
Capitol Reef National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Zion National Park
Las Vegas
Activity Level
Level 2
Moderate
You like a balanced approach to travel. Walking two to three miles over the course of a day is no problem for you. You can partake in a two-hour leisurely walking tour, covering up to two miles (with included breaks). You can handle a variety of terrains, from cobblestone streets to moderate hills with relative ease and without assistance. You can climb two flights of stairs with ease. There may be 1 to 2 days on this tour when walking tours can cover 3 to 4 miles over uneven terrain. You can handle altitudes up to 6,000 feet.