8 days in Utah Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Utah trip itinerary planner
Start: Cedar Rapids
Fly to Cedar City Regional Airport, Drive to Zion National Park
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Zion National Park
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Monument Valley
— 1 night
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Moab
— 3 nights
Drive
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Hanksville
— 1 night
Drive to Canyonlands Field, Fly to Cedar Rapids
End: Cedar Rapids
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Zion National Park — 2 nights
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Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): take a memorable drive along Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway. On the 21st (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: cruise along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, hike along Angel's Landing, and then take some stellar pictures from Observation Point.
To find photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Zion National Park visit planner.
Cedar Rapids to Zion National Park is an approximately 11-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cedar Rapids to Zion National Park due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Cedar Rapids in April: highs in Zion National Park hover around 69°F, while lows dip to 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Monument Valley.
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Monument Valley — 1 night
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 23rd (Sun): see Off-Road Tours and then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.
To see ratings, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Monument Valley road trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Zion National Park to Monument Valley takes 5.5 hours. In April in Monument Valley, expect temperatures between 67°F during the day and 37°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can go by car to Moab.
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To see ratings, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Monument Valley road trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Zion National Park to Monument Valley takes 5.5 hours. In April in Monument Valley, expect temperatures between 67°F during the day and 37°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can go by car to Moab.
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Moab — 3 nights
Red Desert
The gateway to Utah's popular canyon country, Moab sits engulfed in the middle of desert wilderness.Make the 26th (Wed) a memorable day with a climbing tour. The adventure continues: scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, stroll through Bike Fiend, see Off-Road Tours, and take in the dramatic natural features at Double Arch.
To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Moab trip maker.
Drive from Monument Valley to Moab in 3 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 67°F, and evening lows to 38°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can go by car to Hanksville.
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Hanksville — 1 night
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Hanksville is a small town in Wayne County, Utah, United States, at the junction of State Routes 24 and 95. Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): explore the stunning scenery at Little Wild Horse Canyon.
To find reviews, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Hanksville day trip site.
Drive from Moab to Hanksville in 2 hours. In April, daytime highs in Hanksville are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 38°F. On the 27th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.
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To find reviews, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Hanksville day trip site.
Drive from Moab to Hanksville in 2 hours. In April, daytime highs in Hanksville are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 38°F. On the 27th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.
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Utah travel guide
The Beehive State
A huge but sparsely populated land, Utah remains a major holiday destination offering plenty of year-round outdoor vacation ideas, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, boating, horseback riding, and camping. The rugged terrain, defined by towering mountain peaks, deep canyons, and vast deserts, seems custom-made for adventurous nature lovers. With five national parks, the state has no shortage of pristine wilderness areas, causing many tourists to overlook the cultural attractions of its towns. Salt Lake City, the state's capital, features the headquarters of the Mormon Church, and draws over 5 million annual visitors. Utah also hosts several major film festivals each year, attracting young movie buffs from around the world.
