Scenic Tours of Utah

10 Day
Grand Circle
National
Parks Tour

an experience of a lifetime awaits you in Utah
Booking Details

Scenic Tours of Utah

10 Day
Grand Circle
National
Parks Tour

an experience of a lifetime awaits you in Utah
Booking Details

Scenic Tours of Utah

10 Day
Grand Circle
National
Parks Tour

an experience of a lifetime awaits you in Utah
Booking Details

Scenic Tours of Utah

10 Day
Grand Circle
National
Parks Tour

an experience of a lifetime awaits you in Utah
Booking Details

Scenic Tours of Utah

10 Day
Grand Circle
National
Parks Tour

an experience of a lifetime awaits you in Utah
Booking Details
Zion NP
Bryce Canyon NP
Capital Reef NP
Arches NP
Monument Valley

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Big Rock Candy Mountain

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Big Rock Candy Mountain

River Rafting, Rappelling, Biking, Zip Lining, Climbing and More!

If you love adventure then this is the YWE trip for you! We will spend the days river rafting, rappelling, biking, zip lining, climbing and soooo much more! In the mornings and night we will have the most amazing scripture studies and at night we will sit around the campfire and talk about how we discovered the Divine Creator that day through His creations. If you love God, the outdoors, adventure and meeting new people then you have come to the right place!June 10-14th is specifically for 12-13 year olds. This is our only trip that is available for this age group and is the perfect first trip for them!june 17-21 is for 14-19 year olds. We will have two different groups and campsites on this trip. One camp is for 14-15 year olds and one is for 16-19 year olds. Most activities will be done separately according to the age group but both group will eat meals together.

June 10th - 14th (age 12-13 2024 Trip)

5 Day Trip

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June 17th-21st (age 14-18 2024 Trip)

5 Day Trip

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Backpacking the Inca Trail Overview

Backpacking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Dreamed of going to Machu Picchu? Now's your chance! Join us on a weeklong backpacking trip on the Inca trail, led by experienced guides. This challenging adventure requires good physical shape and the ability to hike 50 miles over 7 days at high altitudes. We will have porters carrying gear, so you only need a day bag. Don't worry about food - our professional chefs will provide delicious meals. Before the backpacking trip, we'll spend 2 days in Cusco to acclimate to the altitude and explore the city. Throughout the journey, we'll visit ruins, villages, and interact with llamas. And of course, our final destination is Machu Picchu! Each day will be filled with scripture study, firesides, and personal growth. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to create lifelong friendships and strengthen your faith in Jesus Christ!

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Areas Visited

Zion NP ▫ Bryce Canyon NP ▫ Capitol Reef NP ▫ Arches NP ▫ Canyonlands NP ▫ Antelope Canyon ▫ Lake Powell ▫ Horseshoe Bend ▫ Monument Valley ▫ Mesa Verde NP ▫ Durango Colorado ▫ Escalante-Grand Staircase National Monument

We begin and end the tour in Las Vegas and visit the states of Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. We pass through three Native American reservations as well. Our guides are the best in the area. They usually are natives of Southern Utah and have a lifetime of stories and insights to draw upon. There is no substitute for experience. They provide a comprehensive overview of the history, geology, plant life, and culture of the West.

Our guides are the best in the area. They usually are natives of Southern Utah and have a lifetime of stories and insights to draw upon. There is no substitute for experience. They provide a comprehensive overview of the history, geology, plant life, and culture of the West.

(Temple Square has more visitors every year than most of the national parks in Utah, combined)

The
Adventure

We don not put the exact itinerary online for safety reasons. Below you will find the adventures we will be doing!

Embark on a thrilling journey at Camp Big Rock Candy Mountain! On Day 1, settle into your bunkhouse and bond with your fellow adventurers before tackling the ropes course, complete with an adventure swing and wall climb. Day 2 kicks off with scripture study, followed by heart-pounding rappelling off waterfalls and tubing down the river on inflatable tubes. Day 3 amps up the excitement with via ferrattas, zip lining through the trees, and even bridge jumping! Brace yourself for Day 4, where you'll conquer white water rafting down the river. Get ready to get wet and have a blast! Wrap up your unforgettable trip with food, a touching testimony meeting, and a serene hour alone with God on Day 5. Bid farewell to Camp Big Rock Candy Mountain, but carry the memories of this incredible adventure in your heart forever.

YWE EXPERIENCE:

  • Do Hard Things

    Learn that hard things are not only possible, but incredibly fulfilling and lead to some of the best experiences in life.

  • Get closer to God

    We will start out our day with scripture study and end with firesides. During the long days on the trail we will be looking for how God is in our everyday lives and in the world around us. At the end of the trip we will have made life-long friendships and grown stronger in the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
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Settling In and Conquering the Ropes

Welcome to Camp! Get to know your fellow adventurers as you settle into your bunkhouse. Then, it’s time to conquer the ropes course with an adventure swing, climb the wall, and cross the river.

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Adventure Swing

Climb the Wall

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Adrenaline-Filled Day

Rise and shine for scripture study, followed by an adrenaline-filled day of rappelling off waterfalls and tubing down the river on inter tubes.

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Rappelling Off Waterfalls

Tubing Down the River

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Conquer the Challenge

Get ready for a day filled with excitement as you conquer via ferrattas, zip lining through the trees, and even bridge jumping!

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Via Ferrattas

Zip Lining Through the Trees

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White Water Adventure

It’s time for the ultimate adventure – white water rafting down the river. Prepare to get wet and have a blast! End the night with food, a testimony meeting, and an hour alone with God.

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White Water Rafting

Testimony Meeting

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Farewell, Big Rock Candy Mountain

Say goodbye to camp as you wake up, pack up, and get picked up by your parents. Keep those memories of your Big Rock Candy Mountain adventure close to your heart!

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Wake Up and Pack Up

Pick Up by Parents

The Adventure

Popular
Sights/Events

Welcome to the popular sights and events section of our website! Here, you'll find some thrilling adventures that will get your heart racing and make your YWE trip an unforgettable one.

White Water Rafting at the Big Rock Candy Mountain

Get ready for a wild ride down the rapids at the Big Rock Candy Mountain! Hold on tight as you navigate through thrilling twists, turns, and surges of adrenaline. This is water rafting at its best!

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Rappelling off Bullion Falls Utah

Prepare for the ultimate adrenaline rush as you rappel down the majestic Bullion Falls in Utah. Feel the thrill of descending down this stunning natural wonder, getting a unique perspective of its beauty as you go.

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Ropes Course

Challenge yourself and test your limits at our exhilarating ropes course! Climb, swing, and zip your way through this high-flying adventure that will have you conquering your fears and feeling on top of the world.

    Big Rock Candy Mountain

    YWE Pricing

    750
    /per person

    River Rafting, Rappelling, Biking, Zip Lining, Climbing

    You'll spend 5 Days in Utah

    Lodging Included

    Food Included

    Adventures Included

    Book NOW! June 10th - 14th (age 12-13)
    Book NOW! June 17th-21st (age 14-18)

    Details

    *This trip has a very active itinerary. You can choose to participate in all or some of the activities, but please understand the physicality of this trip before you register.

    What to Expect

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    Areas Visited

    Zion NP ▫ Bryce Canyon NP ▫ Capitol Reef NP ▫ Arches NP ▫ Canyonlands NP ▫ Antelope Canyon ▫ Lake Powell ▫ Horseshoe Bend ▫ Monument Valley ▫ Mesa Verde NP ▫ Durango Colorado ▫ Escalante-Grand Staircase National Monument

    We begin and end the tour in Las Vegas and visit the states of Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. We pass through three Native American reservations as well. Our guides are the best in the area. They usually are natives of Southern Utah and have a lifetime of stories and insights to draw upon. There is no substitute for experience. They provide a comprehensive overview of the history, geology, plant life, and culture of the West.

    Our guides are the best in the area. They usually are natives of Southern Utah and have a lifetime of stories and insights to draw upon. There is no substitute for experience. They provide a comprehensive overview of the history, geology, plant life, and culture of the West.

    (Temple Square has more visitors every year than most of the national parks in Utah, combined)
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    This was a fabulous trip through the beautiful landscape of the Mighty Five and wonderful additions in Arizona, Colorado and Utah. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and we entered all the Parks without any of the publicized traffic delays. The tour was comfortable and the group size (9) perfect Tom rallied our group early every day and he knew all the 'secret' back roads within the Parks to maximize our adventure. Antelope Canyon was magnificent, as was: Zion, Bryce, and Scenic Highway 12 in Utah. I highly recommend this tour company for your Utah National Park travel experience.
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    My wife and I chose the self guided option of the Mighty 5 plus Dead Horse and Goblin Valley State Parks with Southern Utah Scenic Tours. One word for the entire process and trip: SPECTACULAR! Will and Jaime gave us the most incredible 9 day itinerary that took us from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City. Every day was wonderfully outlined in the travel package and we felt like we had plenty of time to see every attraction. The lodging was outstanding and always close to the parks we were visiting. The restaurant recommendations were spot on every time! The local knowledge they provided in the travel package was invaluable for the entire trip and provided us with tips to sights, hikes and scenery that we would have never found on our own. We feel like we have truly experienced the beauty of southern Utah! Thanks for a wonderful trip!! Everything was perfect!
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    We just returned home from the Utah Mighty 5 National Parks tour. Our roomy and comfortable van held 10 people plus our guide. The tour was well planned out, our guide Kiley Bice was knowledgeable and fun, and the hotels were all great. Due to rain, one day’s plans had to be changed on the fly. Kiley had alternative activities and sights planned without disappointments or regrets. The only negative was the van had a water leak from the air unit on the roof that dripped into the van after a hard rain. Kiley informed the main office and they immediately remedied the issue by driving a replacement van to us the next day. We felt confident that the company valued our experience and supported their employees to the fullest. We would definitely tour with Utah Southern Tours again and recommend them to all our friends.
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