Full Day Small Group Hike

Small group day hike through Bryce Canyon, 6 to 8 hours with a guide.

Overview

This is a full day of hiking with Good Trip Adventures, roughly 6 to 8 hours from the morning meeting point in Bryce Canyon City until the return. The group is capped at 8 hikers, and the day is built around walking rather than driving between photo stops. Expect up to 5 hours of actual walking and up to 6 miles across the day, on generally easy trails with some uneven surfaces and minor elevation changes.

The route covers the park's signature terrain. The Queen's Garden Trail gets 2 hours, the Peek-A-Boo Loop another 2, and shorter stretches go to Inspiration Point, Bryce Point and Sunset Point. A medically trained naturalist guide leads the way and talks through the geology, plants and animals as the day unfolds. Park entry fees are covered in the tour price.

It suits reasonably fit travellers who want a guided hike rather than a shuttle tour. There is no hotel pickup; everyone meets at the Bryce Canyon Shuttle stop just past the Sinclair Fuel Station at 165 S Main Street in Bryce Canyon City, parks there, and rides in the operator's tour van. The day ends back at the same stop, typically by mid afternoon. Snacks and drinks are provided, but lunch is not, so hikers bring their own for a scenic picnic along the way.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at the shuttle stopMeet at the Bryce Canyon Shuttle stop just past the Sinclair Fuel Station at 165 S Main St, Bryce Canyon City. Park your car here and board the tour van; the guide messages 1-2 days ahead to confirm details.
2. Queen's Garden TrailTwo hours of hiking on the trail, with park admission included.
3. Inspiration PointA one hour stop with admission included.
4. Bryce PointA one hour stop with admission included.
5. Peek-A-Boo LoopTwo hours of hiking on the loop, with admission included.
6. Sunset PointA one hour stop with admission included.
7. Return to meeting pointThe van returns to the same shuttle stop, generally by about 3-4 PM.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing help you prepare for a day like this.

• Fitness level. Participants should comfortably handle a moderate walk of up to 5 hours, up to 6 miles through the day. Trails are generally easy but include some uneven surfaces and minor elevation changes. Most travellers can participate according to the operator.
• Bring lunch. Snacks and a selection of beverages are provided, but lunch is not included. Pack a lunch to carry, and the guide picks a scenic spot for a picnic during the day.
• Group size. Groups are capped at 8 hikers, so the feel is a small guided walk rather than a coach tour. A naturalist guide who is medically trained leads the group.
• Getting there. There is no hotel pickup. You drive to the shuttle stop near the Sinclair Fuel Station in Bryce Canyon City, leave your vehicle there, and ride in the tour van for the day.
• Weather. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, travellers are offered a different date or a full refund.
• Entry fees. Park entry fees are included in the tour price. Non-US residents should note that an additional National Park entrance fee of US$100.00 per person may apply, collected in destination rather than at booking.

Common issues. The tour has no hotel pickup, so you must drive yourself to the meeting point in Bryce Canyon City. Lunch and guide gratuity are not included, and non-US residents may owe a US$100.00 per person entrance fee collected on site. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the day involves several hours of walking. If the minimum number of bookings is not met, participants are offered the option to make the tour private for an extra charge or to cancel for a full refund.

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