Utah's Bryce & Zion Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Casual Hotels
Utah's Bryce & Zion Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Casual Hotels
2025: May-Jun, Aug-Sep
National Park Red-Rock Wonders
Test your mettle. Tackle ascents through epic canyons. Ride thrilling downhills beside grand rock formations. You'll marvel at how wind and water can produce such beautiful scenes in these two famed national parks. But most of all, just enjoy it. And when you return home, the challenge becomes finding routes that can live up to these.
Highlights
- Ascend through subalpine life zones to remarkable views of the Claron Formation, found in Cedar Breaks and Bryce Canyon National Parks
- Spin past intriguing Checkerboard Mesa, sculpted and etched by eons of weathering and erosion, as you enter famous Zion National Park
- Pedal through jaw-dropping Red Canyon, surrounded by monoliths with vibrant shades of red and pink
- Hike in Bryce Canyon amid the otherworldly hoodoos and spires of Queen's Garden and Inspiration Point
Start/EndSt. George
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
At the heart of the Colorado Plateau lies Utah's spectacular canyon country • Pedal through a landscape of orange and white Navajo sandstone cliffs, a place the early Mormon pioneers called Snow Canyon.
Night 1
A modern boutique hotel in the heart of historic downtown, The Advenire celebrates the area's Western heritage with its pioneer chic decor and features a rooftop terrace with amazing views and a hot tub.
Days 2-3
Experience awe-inspiring Cedar Breaks National Monument, a lesser-known gem with stone towers, canyons, columns and arches • Descend into meadows ringed by quaking aspen and ponderosa pine • Spin across the high desert to Bryce Canyon, where visibility on a clear day exceeds 100 miles • Explore an otherworldly wonderland during a ride to Rainbow Point • Hike on aptly named trails such as Sunrise, Inspiration and Queen's Garden for a new perspective amid the area's famous hoodoos • Grab your camera and a seat on the canyon rim for a panoramic view.
Nights 2-3
Providing modern comforts and amenities, this full-service hotel is situated just outside Bryce Canyon National Park. (pool)
Days 4-6
Witness extraordinary rock formations en route to Zion as you pedal through Red Canyon, brimming with crimson-colored pinnacles, spires and more hoodoos • Watch for the impressive white-sandstone Elkhart Cliffs and geometric Checkerboard Mesa • Cool off with a dip in the pool or relax in a steaming hot tub at our hotel near the Virgin River • Picturesque routes abound in this hiker's paradise from easy walks past moss-filled rocky crags to unforgettable climbs providing panoramas of Zion's soaring sandstone • Enjoy a quiet morning ride through stunning Zion Canyon to end your biking adventure.
Nights 4-5
Situated just steps from the park's south entrance, this lodge offers panoramic views of Zion's cliffs and private access to the Virgin River. (pool)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
While the Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel reflects the natural surroundings of the national park and provides unparalleled access to the best activities in the area, it is simpler than is typical of Backroads lodging. Overall, the service standards can seem slow and casual when compared with the hospitality found on other Backroads trips. Please note that internet and cell phone service are extremely limited throughout the parks.
The properties we use on this trip are chosen for their character and ideal location—they are not known for their food. Meals can be simple and menu options tend to lack variety. Please be aware that options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and low-carb meals will be especially limited and substitutions are rarely available.
While Backroads strives to find roadways that are quiet and off the beaten track, some routes on this trip follow heavily trafficked roads. On Day 4 everyone shuttles to avoid a busier section of our route.
Hotels
Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Night 1
Casual Hotel
A modern boutique hotel in the heart of historic downtown, The Advenire celebrates the area's Western heritage with its pioneer chic decor and features a rooftop terrace with amazing views and a hot tub.
Nights 2-3
Casual Hotel
Providing modern comforts and amenities, this full-service hotel is situated just outside Bryce Canyon National Park. (pool)
Nights 4-5
Casual Hotel
Situated just steps from the park's south entrance, this lodge offers panoramic views of Zion's cliffs and private access to the Virgin River. (pool)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
- $400 rental fee
- Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
- Custom upgraded wheelset
- Best for riders with some tandem experience.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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