Zion National Park Tours & Vacations

Zion is located near Springdale in southwest Utah. It's relatively close to Salt Lake City (a 4.5-hour drive away) and Las Vegas (3 hours away).

The best time for a visit to Zion National Park is between spring and fall, with the summer months of July and August having the hottest weather. If you prefer milder weather and fewer people to share the trails with, consider the spring months of April and May or the fall months of September and November.

Zion National Park is a 2.5 hour drive from Las Vegas, 4 hours from Salt Lake City and 7 hours from Los Angeles.

If you’re traveling from further afield, the best option is to fly directly into St. George Airport (the closest airport to Zion NP) or to McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas where you can then transfer to St. George Airport or rent a car and drive to the park. 

You’ll likely be doing lots of hiking and outdoor activities, so make sure you bring a decent pair of hiking boots or reliable sneakers.

You'll also need hiking pants or sportswear, t-shirts, a fleece, a waterproof/windproof jacket, a sunhat, sunglasses, plenty of sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.

If you visit during winter, bring a warm jacket, a woolly hat and gloves as it can get quite chilly. 

Zion is home to over 290 species of birds, 37 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 8 species of fish. It's also home to 78 species of mammals including bighorn sheep, rock squirrels, mule deer, bats and foxes.

There are so many incredible outdoor adventure activities to experience in Zion National Park that it can be hard to fit them all in. Hiking is one of the most common ways to spend a day at Zion, however, rock climbing, river tubing, canyoneering and more are also fun ways to enjoy the park.

Two or three days is usually enough to see the park's highlights. However, Zion is a pretty large place, so you could easily spend weeks exploring its hiking trails and natural wonders. 

Zion is one of the most spectacular national parks in the US, but Outforia also ranked it as one of the most dangerous.

Steep cliffs, drop-offs, rapid weather changes and flash flooding are some of the biggest risks.

That being said, if you're aware of the risks, take time to plan your trip or join one of our trips led by an expert local leader, you can enjoy all Zion has to offer. 

We believe travel should be accessible to everyone. Although some destinations and itineraries may be more accessible than others, we'll do our best to accommodate your needs, make reasonable adjustments where possible or guide you toward the most suitable trips. Get in touch with our friendly adventure consultants to chat about your options.

Our Tailor-Made team can also help you plan a customized trip just for you.