Located just one mile from downtown Moab and five miles from Arches National Park, Hyatt Place Moab is the perfect basecamp for adventure. The hotel features spacious, comfortable rooms all with flat screen TVs, a coffee maker and mini refrigerator and blackout curtains. The hotel also offers a business center, fitness center, outdoor pool, complimentary WiFi, complimentary breakfast and an onsite bar featuring regionally inspired bar bites.

Located just one mile from the National Park, Capitol Reef Resort is surrounded by natural wonders including natural bridges, sandstone cliffs, magnificent canyons, and domes. The comfortable accommodations feature stunning views of the red-rock cliffs. After a day of adventures, relax in the heated outdoor pool or hot tub. The Pioneer Kitchen offers delicious comfort food and a casual atmosphere.

MT Sobek has been exploring US National Parks for more than 50 years, placing a strong emphasis on responsible travel practices that support local communities and protect the natural environment.

We deliver this grand-slam adventure in just eight days — the perfect real-deal hiking trip for the short-on-time traveler. Explore the parks then unwind at comfortable lodges and resorts.

Our Southwest base is in Utah! Explore with our expert local guides, experience the region's incredible geology and diverse flora and fauna as you go deep into Utah's Mighty Five National Parks.

Personally tailored adventures, hand-picked with your desired activity level in mind. Each activity is designed and operated to our highest standards.

A variety of comfortable and ideally located accommodations carefully selected for a seamless adventure.

Expect warm, sunny days and cool evenings; weather is variable depending on elevation. Daytime highs can range from 60° to 100°F and evening lows from 40° to 60°F.

The best training is hiking. Work up to hiking similar distances with your daypack loaded with the same weight you will be carrying on your day hikes.

Wildlife commonly seen includes: Mule Deer, Utah Prairie Dogs, Chipmunks, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels, Pronghorn (antelope), Gray Fox, Ravens, Steller's Jays, Clark's Nutcrackers, Red-tailed Hawks, Turkeys, and Mountain Short-horned Lizards. Black Bear, Elk, and Mountain Lions are rarely seen.

MTS provides trekking poles, a dry bag for valuables (carried by the guide), and garbage bags for wet shoes/clothing. After the guides teach techniques and safety, we work as a team to navigate up the canyon, with the goal of reaching Orderville Canyon (a tributary). The hiking is about 65+% on land and 40-% in water. The first mile is 100% dry, though there is one long wading section immediately following the first mile. Guests should bring old tennis shoes or sturdy walking sandals like Chacos or Teva. Sneakers you can get wet often work best, those wearing sandals should wear socks under them to prevent rub marks due to sand getting under the straps. Neoprene socks are a bonus, but not required. Guides will advise if a change of shorts will be a good idea based on current water levels and temperatures. If the water is very high or cold, we walk along the riverbank for 1-mile, enter the water (optional), and only go a short distance up canyon to Mystery Canyon side waterfall. We then add another hike to the day, such as Emerald Pools.

The canyons of the Southwest are wonderful destinations from late April through mid-October.

Guests should arrive in Grand Junction, Colorado the day before the trip starts. We recommend staying at the Courtyard Marriott Grand Junction and LaQuinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Grand Junction for the pickup transfer that will happen on Day 1.