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Zion Long Weekend Bike Tour
EXPLORER | 4 DAYS, 3 NIGHTS
TREKTRAVEL.COM | 866-464-8735
ZION LONG WEEKEND BIKE
TOUR
A DESERT CYCLING WONDERLAND
From
Tucked deep in the southwest corner of Utah, Snow Canyon State Park $2099
and Zion National Park are desert wonderlands of vivid red rocks, sheer
Rider Type
soaring cliffs, and cool flowing waters. From the stunning views of the Leisure
Court of the Patriarchs and the Great Arch of Zion to the depths of the
Hotel Style
Virgin River Narrows, this region's surreal landscape can't be found
Explorer
anywhere else on earth. Trek Travel's Zion National Park bike tour allows
you to experience the best of this magnificent area by biking and hiking Duration
4 days | 3 nights
through its canyons and over its mesas, where each day plays its own
unique concert of light and color over the iconic red rock formations. Book Start | End
your trip with confidence » St. George, Utah
Dates
2021/Apr/May/Oct/Nov
TRIP WOWS
Explore the paved trails and sandstone canyons of Snow Canyon State Park
Refuel with locally-sourced Southwestern cuisine, including farm-fresh meats served with hearty combinations of
corn, rice, and beans spiced with chili peppers
Descend past the Checkerboard Mesa into a sea of petrified dunes at Zion's eastern edge
Explore the desert town of Springdale with its galleries and unique shops
Experience the incredible slot canyon of the Virgin River Narrows or the views from Angels Landing or Observation
PointDAILY ITINERARY
2021
TODAY'S RIDE:
Day Snow Cany on State Park Loop
Approximately 17 miles with 1,400
feet of climbing
1
DESCRIPTION:
Once everyone has gathered, your group will shuttle 15 minutes to Snow Canyon State Park. Here you will enjoy a picnic
lunch prepared by your Trek Travel guides. They will then lead a short round of introductions before discussing bike safety
and offering some specific cycling tips for riding during your Zion National Park bike tour. Your guides will ensure you a
comfortable fit to your bike and familiarize you with some of its features. Then, the road awaits! Pedal past red sandstone
canyons that were once home to the Anasazi and Paiute Indians, and were the set for classic movies such as Butch
Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. After your ride, your group will shuttle one hour to our hotel, Flanigan’s Inn. This evening,
you and your new travel companions will meet for a drink by the Virgin River before sitting down to a delicious dinner in the
lively desert town of Springdale. Take in the incredible surroundings as the sun sets over the canyon rim.
HOTEL:
Flanigan’s Inn INCLUDED MEALS:
VISIT WEBSITE Lunch | Social Hour | DinnerTODAY'S ACTIVITY:
Day Hike in or around Zion National
Park
Virgin River Narrows, or a variety of
other options
2 DESCRIPTION:
Hiking offers an intimate way to enjoy Zion through its diverse and expansive trail system, and today is your opportunity to
hike the fabled Virgin River Narrows (water level permitting). If you elect to hike the Narrows, Trek Travel will provide a
rental package that includes specially designed water shoes and information for your hike. This afternoon, opt to explore
more of the park on one of many breathtaking trails that await, such as Watchman Trail, Lower and Upper Emerald Pools,
or Sandbench Trail. Whatever you decide, the choice is yours and your guides will be on-hand to help you plan how to best
spend your day and to provide lunch on the trail. This evening, Springdale’s restaurants are yours to explore for dinner.
HOTEL:
Flanigan’s Inn INCLUDED MEALS:
VISIT WEBSITE Breakfast | Lunch
TODAY'S RIDE:
Day Zion Tunnel to Zion Mountain
R anch R eturn, with Zion Tunnel
SHORT OPTION:
Zion Tunnel to Zion Mountain
Descent R anch R eturn
Approximately 24 miles with 1,330 Approximately 19 miles with 1,215
3
feet of climbing feet of climbing
DESCRIPTION:
An early start this morning will ensure you have the best views of the sunrise over Zion’s mesa landscapes. You will begin
today's journey pedaling east from the famous mile-long Zion Tunnel. Ride along a red ribbon of road that traces the path
of ancient rock formations, underneath piñon and ponderosa pines, in and out of petrified sand dunes, and past the
Checkerboard Mesa. You will leave the park for a short while to enjoy a delicious farm-to-table breakfast at Cordwood.
Once you’ve explored the farm a bit, you’ll hop back on your bike and ride towards Zion Tunnel once more. Choose to add
on a few miles after a short shuttle and descend sweeping switchbacks to the floor of Zion Canyon on your way to the
hotel. This afternoon, you may choose to get back into the park on foot by taking advantage of one of the many hiking
options. If you aren’t afraid of heights, we recommend the iconic Angel’s Landing, one of the most dramatic hikes you will
ever do. Or you may decide to spend your time in the many art galleries and shops of Springdale or simply relax poolside.
You’ll spend your final evening together reminiscing over the weekend’s adventures at the Bit and Spur restaurant.
Challenge your guides to a game of pool over margaritas before a great Mexican dinner at this Springdale mainstay and
local's favorite.
HOTEL:
Flanigan's Inn INCLUDED MEALS:
VISIT WEBSITE Breakfast | Social Hour | Dinner
TODAY'S RIDE:
Day Spring dale to Temple of
Sinawava R eturn
AVID OPTION:
Spring dale to Zion Tunnel R eturn
Approximately 17 miles with 1,050 Approximately 11 miles with 1,330
feet of climbing feet of climbing
4 DESCRIPTION:
On your last morning, you can rise early for a final spin beneath Zion's unforgettable towering cliffs. Take advantage of the
quiet early morning road to reflect upon your adventurous weekend. Ride along the Pa'rus bike path and up to the western
entrance of the Zion Tunnel. As you head back towards the Inn, down the six sweeping switchbacks you just rode up, you
will be treated to fantastic views of the canyon and the Great Arch of Zion, The West Temple, The Sundial, and the Altar of
Sacrifice all bathed in spectacular morning light. Or, take the morning to sleep in and indulge in some much-deserved rest
before check-out.
INCLUDED MEALS:
Breakfast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
For us, the details matter most
Every moment of a Trek Travel bike trip has more than you could have ever dreamed. More romance. More scenery. More choice.It's the little additions to every Trek Travel cycling vacation that make it truly special. And that's how we help you create more
memories.
What's Included
• Three nights of accommodation at handpicked hotels
• Two experienced guides to provide local knowledge, support, and camaraderie
• Daily route support with both guides and our support van
• Daily breakfast, two lunches and two dinners
• Two social hours of drinks and hors d'oeuvres
• Ride a Trek Domane SL 7 disc or a Trek Verve+ Electric-Assist hybrid bike
• Up to three daily route options on riding days
• Snacks and drinks for each day's ride
• Trek Travel Bontrager cycling jersey to keep
• Trek Travel water bottles to keep
• Cinch sack day bag to keep
• Each bike is equipped with a Garmin Edge 1030 GPS computer, flat pack, front and rear Bontrager Flare R lights, a Bontrager
saddle, and pedals (Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mountain pedals, caged, or flat pedals)
• Bontrager WaveCel helmets
• All gratuities for drivers, local experts, and hospitality staff
• All luggage transfers and transportation during your trip
• A personalized digital photobook of your trip
• Entrance fees for all activities, private tours, and events
Gear
• Trek Domane SL 7 disc carbon road bike with Shimano Di2 electronic shifting or Trek Electric-Assist Verve+, available in a limited
quantity
• Trek Travel Bontrager cycling jersey to keep
• Trek Travel water bottles to keep
• Shimano clipless road pedals, Shimano clipless mountain pedals, caged, or flat pedals
• Bontrager WaveCel helmet
• Bontrager men's and women's specific saddles
• Bontrager front and rear Flare R lights and a flat pack
• Garmin Edge 1030 GPS computer
• Cinch sack day bag to keep
• Upgrade your bike to include carbon wheels (+$200)
• Coupon valued up to $500 off a new Trek Bicycle. Your coupon will be delivered via email.
• For the most comfortable ride, you may choose to bring your own pedals, saddle, and helmet on the trip. Your guides will install
your gear on the first day during your bike fit.
THANK YOUR GUIDES, BY TIPPING
Gratuities for your Trek Travel guides are not included in your trip price. We recommend tipping 7.5-10% of your trip price for the
guide team. Local currency is preferred and unless you want to tip separately, guides will divide tips amongst themselves. Please
tip your guides at your discretion, based on their level of professionalism, guest care, and service.
What’s Not Included
• Airfare and transportation to and from the trip pick-up/drop-off locations
• Lodging before and after the trip
• Personal items purchased during the trip
• Optional activities not scheduled by Trek Travel
• On select trips some meals are not included. On these trips, Trek Travel invites you to explore the local cuisine at your leisure.
HOTELS
FLANIGAN'S INN
SPRINGDALE, UTAH
This modern, sophisticated inn juststeps from the Zion National Park
entrance boasts a full-service spa
with hot-stone, sports recovery, and
deep-tissue massages, as well as
one of the locals' favorite bistros:
The Spotted Dog. Everything here is
locally-sourced when possible and at
the height of freshness. Choose to sit
back with a coffee and enjoy the
view. Here, relaxation is your only
job.
MEETING &
DEPARTING
How To Get There Meeting Time And Location
We suggest that you arrive at least Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Best Western Abbey Inn (1129 S Bluff
one day prior to the trip start, which Street, St. George, UT 84770) at 10:00 AM on the first day of your Zion National
will enable you to adjust to the time Park bike tour. Once the luggage has been loaded, you will shuttle 15 minutes to
zone and minimize the risk of Snow Canyon State Park. Please arrive dressed in your cycling clothing and have
missing the trip start due to flight- your first day’s riding gear separate from your other luggage to facilitate the bike
related delays. We recommend fitting and ride.
staying at the Best Western Abbey
Inn (435-652-1234) the night before If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform
your trip. Please be advised that a 2- your guides. You will receive an email a week before the trip start with their names
night minimum reservation may be and contact details. If you cannot reach them, please call your first hotel and
required due to seasonal demand in leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details. We strongly
the area. recommend that you make the scheduled pick-up time, as there are few transport
options to the first hotel. However, if this is not possible and you do need to
We recommend that you fly into St. arrange private transportation, we suggest you try the St. George Shuttle (800 933
George, Utah (SGU). You can contact 8320, www.StGShuttle.com) to arrange transportation at your own expense.
the St. George Shuttle (800-933-8320,
www.StGShuttle.com) to schedule a
taxi ride from the airport to
downtown St. George for Departing Time And Location
approximately $25, one way. Or you
can call for a taxi upon arrival at the You will say farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM at Flanigan's Inn. You’ll then
airport and should expect to pay a travel by shuttle to the St. George Airport (SGU), arriving at approximately 12:00
similar amount. However, taxis are PM. Please allow adequate connection time for any ongoing travel to
not necessarily waiting at this small accommodate possible traffic delays. If needed, you can alternatively be dropped
airport so we encourage you to off at the Abbey Inn or Temple View RV in downtown St. George after the airport
arrange transportation ahead of time drop-offs have been made.
for the transfer between the airport
and your accommodations.
Alternatively, you may fly into Las
Vegas, Nevada (LAS) and shuttle
approximately 2 hours to St. George.
The St. George Shuttle (800 933
8320, www.StGShuttle.com) cost
$19-$49 per person depending on the
shuttle type: Economy, Standard,
Executive. Please visit
https://www.stgshuttle.com/shuttle/fleet
to discover the differences between
their fleet vehicles. The shuttle will
drop you off at their office in
downtown St. George, and you can
take a taxi to your pre-trip
accommodations. A different shuttle
company, St. George Express, offers
door-to-door service from the Las
Vegas Airport (435-652-1100,
www.stgeorgeexpress.com). Pricesvary by the pickup time of the
shuttle. When making travel plans
from Las Vegas, please note that St.
George, Utah is on Mountain
Standard Time.
For guests driving to the trip start,
please note that you may not leave
your vehicle at the Best Western
Abbey Inn during your trip. Instead,
you may contact Temple View RV
(800-776-6410) to determine
availability for the duration of your
stay as their lot is first-come, first-
served. The cost of parking is
$10/day or $50 for 5+ days.
Alternatively, guests may park at the
St. George Airport.
AMIRA RESORT & SPA
Before: St. George, Utah Amira is a jewel in the desert and boasts some of the only four-diamond
accommodations in southern Utah. This recently renovated 46-room property was
While in St. George, take advantage formerly the Green Valley Resort & Spa and features two pools, a fitness center,
of the spa treatments at the Amira and an on-site restaurant.
Spa or enjoy a round of golf at one www.amiraresort.com
of the local courses. There are also a
range of beautiful hiking options in
the region close to St. George that THE INN AT ENTRADA
are well worth exploring, and we’d
recommend a visit to Snow Canyon, The Inn at Entrada is located about 15 minutes from downtown St. George, on the
a state park located 11 miles way to Snow Canyon State Park. This small luxury resort is inside a gated golf
northwest of town, in addition to community and offers luxury casitas, a fitness center, spa, golf, and on-site
Zion National Park. St. George is not restaurants. An outdoor theater and outdoor pool are among the many amenities
a very walkable town, so if you plan at this beautiful property.
to spend time here we recommend
that you rent a car to get around. We www.innatentrada.com
recommend the following
accommodations for your pre-trip BEST WESTERN PLUS ABBEY INN
hotel:
Conveniently located near downtown St. George, the Inn features a full breakfast,
outdoor heated pool, exercise room, and high speed internet. It is also the pick up
point on the first day of your Utah cycling vacation. When booking, mention that
you are traveling with Trek Travel to receive a special rate the night before your
trip begins (please note this discount may not be available on certain dates).
www.BWAbbeyInn.com
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LAS VEGAS
After: Las Vegas, Nevada The guest rooms at this impeccable hotel are located on floors 35 though 39,
giving you a bird’s-eye view of all the glitz and action that is the Las Vegas Strip
For another kind of vacation fun, we through floor to ceiling windows. Guests also enjoy direct access to the adjacent
recommend spending some extra Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino as well as a fitness facility, pool, on-site spa, and
time in Las Vegas at the beginning or recently renovated art deco-inspired rooms.
end of your trip to enjoy this iconic www.FourSeasons.com | ~$395
city of American decadence. It is
approximately a two hour drive from
our trip start and finish in St. George, SIGNATURE AT MGM GRAND
Utah to Las Vegas. There are
numerous lodging options in Las These non-smoking and non-gaming suites are a secluded retreat from the Vegas
Vegas from five-star resorts to small casinos. Upscale linens, pillow-top beds, swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness
casinos. We recommend the center, and 24-hour concierge denote the level of luxury and service.
following accommodations for your
post-trip hotel: www.SignatureMGMGrand. com | ~$225
VDARA HOTEL
The Vdara Hotel in Las Vegas captures the sophistication and cosmo qualities
that has made this resort city famous, but with a touch of class that's more than
what you might expect. As an Aria hotel, it's smack-dab in the heat of the action,and there will be plenty of options for entertainment, dining, nightlife, and gaming.
And with an award-winning spa, you'll also have all the options you need for
downtime, pampering, and rejuvenation.
www.vdara.com | ~$275
* Hotels listed above are local properties we love. We do not have special rates available.
FAQS
What Are The Daily Rides What are the options for a non-rider travel companion?
Like?
On most Trek Travel trips, we offer non-riding options for riders who want to take
• Rider Type | 1 - Leisure the afternoon off, or travel companions who want to spend little or no time in the
saddle. Some of these options may need to be scheduled before your trip–please
• Average Daily Mileage | 19
contact one of our Trip Consultants for more information. Expenses and/or
• Terrain | Hilly related transportation to these activities may not be included in the trip price.
• Average Daily Elevation | 1,310 feet Some non-riding options on our Zion bike tour are:
• Total Miles | 58
• Total Elevation | 3,935 feet • Numerous hiking options in the staggering beauty of Zion National Park
• Shop in Springdale
Averages and totals are calculated • Relax poolside with a view of red rock cliffs
from our Today’s Ride options. • Schedule a spa treatment at the Deep Canyon Spa
The terrain is varied, from relatively
level riding along the floor of Zion
Canyon to sustained climbing in Trip Changes
potentially windy conditions on the
east side of the park. The splendid See itinerary for specific daily ride distances and elevation options. On all of our
views make the subtle climbs vacations, Trek Travel seeks to find quiet, paved secondary roads or bike paths to
worthwhile. More advanced riders experience a region; busy roads are avoided as much as possible. Our itineraries
may enjoy the punchy climbs in are an approximation of our trips. Trek Travel strives to offer every guest a
Snow Canyon State Park, however, vacation of a lifetime on every trip. At times routes, hotels, activities, etc. listed
the shuttle will be available for those here may change at the discretion of the trip designer or guides to improve the trip
looking for a boost. Our weekend experience.
Zion National Park bike tour is best
suited for our Level 1 or Level 2
riders. Due to the geographical
location of the canyon, there are
limited options for additional
mileage or climbing.You can also read
