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

Experience

Backpacking in the Tushars

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Backpacking in Utah

5 days 4 nights

This 5-day, 4-night backpacking adventure will take you deep into the rugged beauty of the Tushar Mountains, where glacier lakes, towering peaks, and star-filled skies await. Each day, we’ll hike to breathtaking new locations—climbing above 12,000 feet with heavy packs on our backs—and each night, we’ll gather around the fire to reflect, laugh, and connect with God.

This is one of the most physically demanding trips we offer, and it’s designed for those who are ready to push their limits. You’ll need to be in great shape, but the reward is worth every step. Through challenge comes clarity, confidence, and connection—with nature, with yourself, and with your Creator.

We’ll end the week with an unforgettable day of rock climbing, testing your strength one final time before heading home stronger than you came.

*For this adventure you will need to bring your own backpack and sleeping gear (backpack, pad, sleeping bag, tarp/tent)


July 27-31st (2026)

5 day 4 night

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

The
Adventure

Get ready for one of the most challenging and rewarding adventures YWE offers—five unforgettable days backpacking through the breathtaking Tushar Mountains. We’ll meet in Beaver, Utah, and caravan to the trailhead before disappearing into the wilderness, where each day will be packed with hiking through alpine meadows, discovering hidden glacier lakes, summiting peaks over 12,000 feet tall, and camping under some of the clearest night skies you’ll ever see. Along the way, we’ll pause for scripture study on mountain ridges, firesides by the fire, and games that will leave you laughing with new friends. There will be moments of stillness—solo time to connect with God—and moments of grit, as you push yourself further than you thought possible. And on the final day, we’ll finish strong with a rock climbing challenge to test your courage and celebrate your growth. This trip will stretch you physically, spiritually, and emotionally—but you’ll return with confidence, clarity, and a fire inside that only the mountains can spark.

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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Welcome to camp!

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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Day of adventure!

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

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ziplining

Rappelling off waterfalls

Tubing

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White water rafting

It’s time for the ultimate adventure – white water rafting down the river. Prepare to get wet and have a blast! After rafting will get our packs on and set off on our backpacking adventure!

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white water rafting

Backpacking in the Tushars

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Backpacking the Tushars

Days 4-6 we will put all of our gear and food on our backs and head out into the Wilderness. Even though it will be hard you will be rewarded with some of the most beautiful vistas in all of the world!

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Backpacking

sleeping under the stars

campfires

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.

Rock Climbing

Rock climbing pushes your body and mind, building strength, confidence, and courage. Every climb reminds you that you’re capable of more than you think.
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Camping at a Glacier lake

Camping at a glacial lake in the Tushars is pure magic—crystal-clear water, towering peaks, and stars that light up the night. It’s a peaceful, powerful place to connect with nature and with God.
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Backpacking the Tushars

Challenge yourself and test your limits as we put on our backpacks and start our trek into the Tushar mountains. This will be the hardest part of the trip but you’ll be rewarded by some of the most beautiful views Utah has to offer!

    Utah Backpacking Expedition

    YWE Pricing

    995
    /per person

    Backpacking in the Tushars

    Inclusions

    Lodging Included

    Food Included

    Adventures Included


    Details

    • Age 15-19
    • Good physical condition

    *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 â–« Bryce Canyon NP â–« Capitol Reef NP â–« Arches NP â–« Canyonlands NP â–« Antelope Canyon â–« Lake Powell â–« Horseshoe Bend â–« Monument Valley â–« Mesa Verde NP â–« Durango Colorado â–« 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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