18 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Salt Lake City: All Together Playground (in Orem) and Provo (Provo City Center Temple & Provo Canyon). There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple Square, ponder the world of politics at Utah State Capitol, buy something for everyone on your list at City Creek Center, and take in the exciting artwork at Art at the Main Gallery.

To see ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Salt Lake City online travel planner.

Zurich, Switzerland to Salt Lake City is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -8 hour difference. Traveling from Zurich in May, expect nights in Salt Lake City to be about the same, around 12°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can catch the flight 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 4th (Sat) exploring nature at Peek-A-Boo Loop. There's lots more to do: take some stellar pictures from Inspiration Point, tour the pleasant surroundings at Navajo/Queens Garden Loop, identify plant and animal life at Bryce Amphitheatre, and trek along Fairyland Loop Trail.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Bryce Canyon National Park itinerary builder tool.

Fly from Salt Lake City to Bryce Canyon National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Salt Lake City in May, expect nights in Bryce Canyon National Park to be cooler, around 0°C, while days are slightly colder, around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to 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 7th (Tue) exploring nature at Zion National Park. The adventure continues: scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, see exotic creatures in open habitats at Zion Jeep Tours, take in the exciting artwork at LaFave Gallery, and don't miss a visit to Observation Point.

To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Springdale holiday builder app.

Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Springdale takes 2 hours. Traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in May, things will get somewhat warmer in Springdale: highs are around 28°C and lows about 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to drive to Kanab.

Kanab is a city in and the county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Fri): admire the majestic nature at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, then identify plant and animal life at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, then take an in-depth tour of Kanab Heritage House Museum, and finally skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour. Keep things going the next day: hike along Wire Pass Trail (Buckskin Gulch Access) and then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.

For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Kanab vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Springdale to Kanab takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. In May in Kanab, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to 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. Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities and then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour. On the 13th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park.

For photos, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Monument Valley trip website.

Traveling by car from Kanab to Monument Valley takes 4 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Moab.

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

Make the 15th (Wed) a memorable day with a climbing tour. The adventure continues: get outside with Outdoor Activities, explore the landscape on two wheels at Bike Fiend, scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour.

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You can drive from Monument Valley to Moab in 3 hours. In May, daytime highs in Moab are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.