17 days in Utah Itinerary

Utah's capital and most populous city, Salt Lake City boasts a small-town feel, big-city amenities, and plenty of nature on its doorstep.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): take in breathtaking views at Big Cottonwood Canyon. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: ponder the world of politics at Utah State Capitol, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Salt Lake Temple, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple Square, and finally contemplate the long history of Assembly Hall.

To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Salt Lake City online travel planner.

Montreal, Canada to Salt Lake City is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and car. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 2 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Montreal in September: highs in Salt Lake City hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can fly to Bryce Canyon National Park.

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

Bryce Canyon National Park is known for trails, sightseeing, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: trek along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop, take in breathtaking views at Sunset Point, look for all kinds of wild species at Rim Trail, and take in panoramic vistas at Bryce Point.

For ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read Bryce Canyon National Park visit planner.

You can fly from Salt Lake City to Bryce Canyon National Park in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Salt Lake City in September, with highs in Bryce Canyon National Park at 24°C and lows at 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can drive to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

Spend the 8th (Fri) exploring nature at The Narrows. Spend the 9th (Sat) exploring nature at Zion National Park. There's much more to do: hike along Angel's Landing, cruise along Zion Shuttle, get great views at Observation Point, and take in the dramatic natural features at Emerald Pools.

To see other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Zion National Park trip itinerary planning tool.

You can drive from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in September, expect Zion National Park to be somewhat warmer, temps between 34°C and 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Monument Valley.

Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1000ft above the valley floor. Start off your visit on the 12th (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see Off-Road Tours and then see the top attractions with Sightseeing Tours.

For maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Monument Valley trip planning site.

You can drive from Zion National Park to Monument Valley in 5.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can drive to Moab.

The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.

Step out of Moab with an excursion to Delicate Arch in Arches National Park--about 38 minutes away. On the 17th (Sun), spend a relaxing day on the river with a rafting and tubing tour. There's much more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Arches National Park, see Off-Road Tours, tour the pleasant surroundings at Double Arch, and get a taste of the local shopping with Tom Till Gallery.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Moab trip planner.

You can drive from Monument Valley to Moab in 3 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Moab can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. You will leave for home on the 18th (Mon).