30 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Salt Lake City: Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (in Brighton), Kamas (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway & Provo River Falls) and Park City (Guardsman Pass Scenic Backway & Fishing Charters & Tours). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple Square, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, ponder the world of politics at Utah State Capitol, and identify plant and animal life at North Forty Escapes.

To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Salt Lake City trip planner.

Marseille, France to Salt Lake City is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from Marseille to Salt Lake City. In September, daily temperatures in Salt Lake City can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to 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 9th (Sat), spend a relaxing day on the river with a rafting and tubing tour. Make the 10th (Sun) a memorable day with a climbing tour. Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape at Arches National Park, scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Canyonlands National Park, and take a memorable drive along Arches National Park Scenic Drive.

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Moab sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Salt Lake City to Moab takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of train and car. In September, daily temperatures in Moab can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can go by car 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. Explore Monument Valley's surroundings by going to Muley Point Overlook (in Mexican Hat) and Bluff Fort Historic Site (in Bluff). And it doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, see Off-Road Tours, and cruise along Moki Dugway.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Monument Valley travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Moab to Monument Valley takes 3 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can drive to Kanab.

Kanab is a city in and the county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States. Venture out of the city with trips to Red Canyon (in Panguitch), Brian Head Peak Observation (in Brian Head) and Aspen Mirror Lake (in Duck Creek Village). Next up on the itinerary: see Off-Road Tours, look for all kinds of wild species at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, cruise along Highway 12 Scenic Byway, and take in the dramatic natural features at Coyote Buttes.

To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Kanab trip maker tool.

Traveling by car from Monument Valley to Kanab takes 4 hours. In September in Kanab, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can go by car to Springdale.

Located just outside Zion National Park, Springdale's 600 residents welcome thousands of visitors a year to their tiny town.

Spend the 21st (Thu) exploring nature at The Narrows. Spend the 22nd (Fri) exploring nature at Zion National Park. The adventure continues: scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, take an exotic tour of Zion Jeep Tours, tour the pleasant surroundings at Angel's Landing, and get great views at Observation Point.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Springdale visit planner.

You can drive from Kanab to Springdale in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in September, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

Spend the 26th (Tue) exploring nature at Peek-A-Boo Loop. The adventure continues: trek along Navajo/Queens Garden Loop, explore the striking landscape at Wall Street, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bryce Amphitheatre, and explore the stunning scenery at Sunset Point.

To find ratings and other tourist information, read Bryce Canyon National Park trip tool.

You can drive from Springdale to Bryce Canyon National Park in 2 hours. In September, Bryce Canyon National Park is slightly colder than Springdale - with highs of 24°C and lows of 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can travel back home.