22 days in Utah Itinerary

Created using Klarna Trips Utah vacation builder
©
Make it your trip
Fly
1
Moab
— 5 nights
Drive
2
Canyonlands National Park
— 2 nights
Drive
3
Blanding
— 2 nights
Drive
4
Escalante
— 2 nights
Drive
5
Bryce Canyon National Park
— 4 nights
Drive
6
Zion National Park
— 6 nights
Fly

S M T W T F S
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6

Moab — 5 nights

Red Desert

Visiting Windows and Devils Garden Trailhead will get you outdoors. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Double Arch and Potash Road. Venture out of the city with trips to Arches National Park (Landscape Arch & Fiery Furnace). There's much more to do: head outdoors with Deep Desert Expeditions, take in the dramatic natural features at Wilson's Arch, take a memorable drive along Arches National Park Scenic Drive, and see Off-Road Tours.

To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our Moab road trip planner.

Montreal, Canada to Moab is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and car. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Montreal to Moab due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Montreal in April, you will find days in Moab are somewhat warmer (22°C), and nights are about the same (3°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Canyonlands National Park.
more
Outdoors · Parks · Trails · Nature
Side Trip
Find places to stay Apr 9 — 14:
Find places to stay with best proximity to your trip

Canyonlands National Park — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): take in the dramatic natural features at Upheaval Dome, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Island in the Sky, and then explore the striking landscape at Mesa Arch. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Shafer Trail, then get great views at Grand View Point Overlook, and then trek along White Rim Trail.

For where to stay, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Canyonlands National Park route planner.

Traveling by car from Moab to Canyonlands National Park takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, daytime highs in Canyonlands National Park are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Blanding.
more
Parks · Nature · Outdoors · Trails
Find places to stay Apr 14 — 16:
Find places to stay with best proximity to your trip

Blanding — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): explore the striking landscape at Natural Bridges National Monument. Here are some ideas for day two: cruise along Moki Dugway, immerse yourself in nature at Goosenecks State Park, and then immerse yourself in nature at The Edge of the Cedars State Park.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Blanding trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Canyonlands National Park to Blanding in 2.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Escalante.
more
Parks · Nature · Outdoors · Scenic Drive
Side Trip
Find places to stay Apr 16 — 18:
Find places to stay with best proximity to your trip

Escalante — 2 nights

On the 19th (Wed), take in the dramatic natural features at Peekaboo Gulch, then take in the dramatic natural features at Spooky Gulch, and then take a memorable drive along Hole In The Rock Road. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Thu): admire the sheer force of Calf Creek Falls Recreation Area, then get engrossed in the history at Escalante Heritage Center, then cruise along Scenic Byway 12, and finally cruise along Highway 12 Scenic Byway.

To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Escalante tour itinerary builder.

Getting from Blanding to Escalante by car takes about 5 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Blanding in April: high temperatures in Escalante hover around 15°C and lows are around -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.
more
Parks · Nature · Outdoors · Scenic Drive
Side Trip
Find places to stay Apr 18 — 20:
Find places to stay with best proximity to your trip

Bryce Canyon National Park — 4 nights

Step off the beaten path and head to Kodachrome Basin State Park and Peek-A-Boo Loop. Escape the urban bustle at Natural Bridge and Red Canyon Trail Rides. Take a break from Bryce Canyon National Park with a short trip to Willis Creek in Cannonville, about 50 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: hike along Rim Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Navajo Loop Trail, take in breathtaking views at Sunset Point, and look for all kinds of wild species at Bryce Amphitheatre.

To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Bryce Canyon National Park trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Escalante to Bryce Canyon National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in April, and nighttime lows around -4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Zion National Park.
more
Parks · Outdoors · Nature · Trails
Side Trips
Find places to stay Apr 20 — 24:
Find places to stay with best proximity to your trip

Zion National Park — 6 nights

Get in touch with nature at Zion National Park and Watchman Trail. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Kolob Canyons and Pa'rus Trail. Step out of Zion National Park with an excursion to Kanarra Falls in Kanarraville--about 1h 15 min away. There's lots more to do: trek along Temple of Sinawava Trail, take a memorable drive along Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel, tour the pleasant surroundings at Kayenta Trail, and take in breathtaking views at Hidden Canyon.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, go to the Zion National Park travel planner.

Getting from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in April, expect Zion National Park to be somewhat warmer, temps between 24°C and 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.
more
Parks · Outdoors · Nature · Trails
Side Trip
Find places to stay Apr 24 — 30:
Find places to stay with best proximity to your trip

Utah travel guide

4.8
The Beehive State
A huge but sparsely populated land, Utah remains a major holiday destination offering plenty of year-round outdoor vacation ideas, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, boating, horseback riding, and camping. The rugged terrain, defined by towering mountain peaks, deep canyons, and vast deserts, seems custom-made for adventurous nature lovers. With five national parks, the state has no shortage of pristine wilderness areas, causing many tourists to overlook the cultural attractions of its towns. Salt Lake City, the state's capital, features the headquarters of the Mormon Church, and draws over 5 million annual visitors. Utah also hosts several major film festivals each year, attracting young movie buffs from around the world.
more