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TRAVEL WITH Sunrise Recreation and Park District

Discover Painted Canyons of the West

featuring Utah’s Five National Parks
Dates
Sep 20 – 28, 2026
Activity Level
2 - Moderate
Price Per Person
From $3,999
Group Leader
Tori Thorpe
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Painted Canyons of the West
About This Tour
Duration:

9 days

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.