Utah Mighty 5 & Antelope Canyon: 6-Day Guided Tour from Salt Lake City
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers with reasonably good fitness able to manage several short-to-moderate hikes (1–6 miles) and multiple days in a vehicle.
Overview
Drive through red cliffs, hike to world-famous arches, and enter Antelope Canyon with Navajo guides on a compact six-day sweep of Utah’s Mighty 5 plus Horseshoe Bend. This guided tour balances big-picture panoramas with hands-on local experiences—ideal for travelers who want to move fast but see everything.
Utah Mighty 5 & Antelope Canyon: 6-Day Guided Tour from Salt Lake City
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The first morning light hits the van windshield and the red country unfurls like a map someone left out in a gust of wind. You’re not just driving through scenery — the road is a slow reveal: sandstone fins catching sun, cottonwoods clinging to narrow water, and plateaus that throw shadows like long hands. Over six days, this tour threads you through Utah’s Mighty 5 — Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce, Capitol Reef, and Zion — then drops you into the slot-canyon glow of Antelope and the cliff-side drama of Horseshoe Bend.
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Adventure Tips
Book Antelope in advance
Antelope Canyon requires a Navajo-guided tour and fills quickly—reserve your slot and request midday access for the best light.
Layer for altitude swings
Expect temperatures to vary widely between Bryce (~8,000 ft) and Page/Moab (~4,000 ft); pack a warm mid-layer for dawn and light layers for midday.
Footwear and footing
Trails range from paved overlooks to slick sandstone and loose gravel—sturdy hiking shoes with good traction are recommended.
Hydrate and sun-protect
Carry at least 2–3 liters of water per day, sunscreen, and a sun hat—shade is scarce on many viewpoints.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert bighorn sheep
- Pronghorn (antelope)
History
This region bears long human history: Fremont pictographs and Navajo cultural sites are found alongside 19th-century Mormon settler landmarks like Fruita in Capitol Reef.
Conservation
Many sites are fragile—stick to marked trails, follow Navajo Nation rules in Antelope, and pack out all trash; group tours help limit vehicle impact by consolidating travel.
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Recommended Gear
Sturdy hiking shoes
Good traction and ankle support handle slick sandstone, loose scree, and park trails.
Hydration pack (2–3L)
Keeps water accessible across long sun-exposed segments between services.
summer specific
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
Intense high-desert sun and reflected light in slot canyons increase UV exposure.
summer specific
Layered jacket
Light insulated or windproof layer for cool mornings and higher-elevation stops like Bryce.
fall specific