Tour Highlights
- Explore the soaring sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park by bike and on foot
- Visit Snow Canyon State Park with its lesser-known landscape of ancient lava flows and petrified sand dunes
- Descend on foot into a valley of otherworldly hoodoo formations in Bryce Canyon National Park
- Glean indigenous wisdom during a fireside visit with a member of the Paiute tribe
- Ride on the smoothly paved Red Canyon Bicycle Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park
Eat
Simple Southwestern fare, Utah scones with honey butter
Drink
Selections from robust wine lists and local micro-brews
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Itinerary
Print Itinerary- Pre-tour
St. George Pre-Night
Make your own way from Las Vegas to St. George where you will spend a night at the Inn at Entrada, a resort offering a multitude of activities. Your guides will meet you at the Inn tomorrow morning as your cycling adventure beings. The amount listed is the starting price and subject to availability.
Inclusions: Hotel
Accommodations: Inn at Entrada
Price per person in double occupancy: $260
Price in single occupancy: $520To reserve call +1 888 396 5383 or email your Tour Coordinator
- Day 1
Welcome to the Southwest!
Your guides will meet you in St. George and transfer you to our first hotel for a warm welcome to the Southwest. Following a bike fitting and safety talk, we set off to Snow Canyon, a lesser-known state park that boasts perfectly paved roads and pristine views of the surrounding purple-red mountains. Hop off the bike to explore canyons carved from red and white Navajo sandstone and fascinating lava tubes and flows before finishing our loop. We’ll share our first dinner together as the sun sets over the Navajo sandstone cliffs.
Meals: Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: St. George, Snow Canyon
Accomplished: 44 miles / 70 km, elevation gain: 2,882 feet / 878 meters
Shorter Option: 30 miles / 48 km, elevation gain: 2,065 feet / 629 meters
Accommodations: Inn at Entrada - Day 2
Now Entering Bryce Canyon
Early this morning, we’ll take a two-hour shuttle to Bryce Canyon National Park. Just outside of Bryce, we’ll begin riding on the beautiful Red Canyon bike path that leads into the park. Pause at Sunrise Point for a picnic lunch with a side of gorgeous Bryce Canyon vistas. Afterwards, get in some extra riding with a challenging climb to Rainbow Point or hike along the Rim Trail to Inspiration Point. Tonight, we’ll dine together beneath the Southwest stars with Daniel, who joins us from the Kaibab Band of the Paiute tribe to share indigenous stories and wisdom, before we bed down at our elevated safari-style camp.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Cedar Breaks, Red Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Sunset Point
Accomplished: 15 miles / 24 km, elevation gain: 1,006 feet / 307 meters
Longer Option: 33 miles / 53 km, elevation gain: 2,598 feet / 792 meters
Accommodations: Under Canvas Bryce Canyon - Day 3
Early Jurassic Rocks and Relics
This morning we’ll explore the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon as they were meant to be experienced: on foot. The classic Queens Garden and Navajo loop leads us into the valley to get up close and personal with these staggering rock spires. After our hike, shuttle just over an hour across the plains toward Zion where one of the best restaurants in the region will serve us a lunch of local bison burgers. Later, it’s back to the bike for an epic ride that winds into Zion’s Checkerboard Mesa. We’ll pedal through Navajo Sandstone, a stunning formation built by nature over millions of years. When we hit the Zion-Mount Carmel tunnel, we’ll pack up the bikes and shuttle straight to our hotel, just outside the park entrance. Your guides can offer excellent suggestions for this evening’s dinner on your own in town.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
Destinations: Queens Garden and Navajo Loop, Checkerboard Mesa
Accomplished: 16 miles / 25 km, elevation gain: 279 feet / 85 meters; 3 miles / 5 km hiking
Longer Option: 33 miles / 53 km, elevation gain: 2,598 feet / 792 meters
Accommodations: Desert Pearl Inn - Day 4
Into Zion Valley
After breakfast, spend the morning exploring Zion National Park on foot. Your guides will review the day’s options: you may wish to hike the Narrows slot canyon and wade up the Virgin River where waters are sometimes waist-high, or take a less technical trail that rises above Zion Valley. Whatever you choose, we’ll reconvene for lunch in Springdale. After, rest your legs at the hotel, go for another hike, or cycle the Floor of the Valley Road: a virtually car-free artery that runs through the parks’ majestic cliffs with 360-degree views of the valley’s stunning breadth. This evening we meet at our favorite Springdale haunt and relive the day over dinner.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Zion National Park, Floor of the Valley Road
Accomplished: 18 miles / 29 km, elevation gain: 820 feet / 250 meters; hiking
Longer Option: 23 miles / 63 km, elevation gain: 2,027 feet / 618 meters
Accommodations: Desert Pearl Inn - Day 5
Final Morning in Zion
On our final morning, we’ll head out of Springdale and ride south towards Grafton. This pioneer ghost town was established right outside Zion National Park in the mid-1800s, and it vividly illustrates what life was like for early settlers in the American West. Loop back to Springdale in time for a farewell brunch, then transfer back to St. George for your travels home.
Meals: Breakfast
Destinations: Springdale, Grafton, St. George
Accomplished: 15 miles / 24 km, elevation gain: 819 feet / 240 meters
DuVine itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications.
Arrival Details
Airport City: St. George, Utah or Las Vegas, Nevada Pick-Up Location: St. George Airport or Inn at Entrada Pick-Up Time: 9:00 am MST (Please note, this is 8:00 am PST for those flying into Las Vegas)
Departure Details
Airport City: Las Vegas, Nevada or St. George, Utah Drop-Off Location: St. George, UT Drop-Off Time: 11:30 am MST (Please note, this is 10:30 am PST for those flying out of Las Vegas)
Arrival and departure details for alternate itineraries and future year departures may be subject to change.
Travelers Take Note
For training purposes and altitude sensitivity, note that the elevation on this tour can reach up to 8,000 feet (2,438 meters) above sea level.
The lodges and hotels on this tour are simpler and more rustic than typical DuVine accommodations, but were chosen for their location near national parks and access to excellent riding. Your guides will provide pre-walk briefings and directions.
To show you all our favorite parts of the Southwest, this tour includes longer transfers. We like to think of it as an opportunity to experience a greater breadth of scenery and cover as much ground as possible. In Zion National Park, the official park shuttle service must be used in order to access the Narrows hike. All shuttles are on a first-come, first-served basis and some wait time should be expected. The Narrows hike requires wading through running water. We highly recommend participating, but you may first wish to review NPS information about what to expect.
A very limited number of e-bikes are available on this tour. Requests will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.
For the hikes on this tour, we strongly recommend bringing hiking boots or trail shoes with good traction (not running shoes or sneakers). Moisture-wicking clothing or daypacks are also recommended, but not required.
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Accommodations
- Thoughtfully selected accommodations that reveal the true character of the region
- Luggage transfers
Meals
- Daily breakfasts, all lunches, nutritious snacks, and après velo cocktails
- 3 gourmet dinners at our favorite local restaurants and renowned culinary establishments
- Carefully selected local wine, beer, or spirits with every meal
Activities
- Wine tastings and activities as outlined in the tour itinerary
- Entrance fees to historic sites, museums, parks, and all other exclusive events
- Gratuities for baggage, porters, and hotel service
Gear
- Top-of-the-line bicycle selection
- Bike helmet
- Complimentary DuVine gear including a custom cycling jersey, DuVine t-shirt, water bottle, and drawstring bag
- GPS in most destinations
Support
- Expert bilingual guides with extensive local knowledge
- Support vehicle that follows the day’s route, distributes refreshments, and offers lifts
- Pick-up and drop-off before and after your tour from predetermined meeting points
- Daily bike maintenance to ensure optimal performance
