6 days
Salt Lake City, Moab, Glenwood Springs, Denver
Discover the American frontier spirit through some of our country’s most iconic panoramas and pastimes. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, traverse vast canyons, capture breathtaking vistas, and enjoy uniquely U.S. experiences like a cowboy-style dinner and an amusement park. (It’s the only mountaintop amusement park in America!) From the dramatic rock formations of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks to the alpine meadows of the Rocky Mountains, this tour gives students the chance to connect with nature at its most majestic.
  • Day 1: Salt Lake City • Moab

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Make a photo stop at Temple Square and Olympic Cauldron Park 

    Travel to Moab 

  • Day 2: Moab • Canyonlands National Park

    Visit Canyonlands National Park

    • Walk to the iconic Mesa Arch and snap photos of the canyon below and La Sal Mountains in the distance 
    • Hike the Grandview Overlook or White Rim trails for spectacular canyon views 

    Enjoy a Cowboy-style Dutch oven dinner 

    Take a ride on a flat-bottomed boat on the Colorado river for a nighttime sound and light show 

  • Day 3: Moab • Arches National Park

    Visit Arches National Park

    • Hike through the sand to find hidden arches wedged between sandstone walls
    • Snap photos of iconic arches including Landscape Arch, Delicate Arch, and the Window Arches 
  • Day 4: Moab • Glenwood Springs • Denver

    Travel to Glenwood Springs 

    Visit Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, the only mountaintop amusement park in America

    • Ride the gondola up the mountain to the park entrance
    • Go on a guided tour of the historic Fairy or Kings Row caves
    • Enjoy the park’s many thrilling roller coasters 

     Travel to Denver 

    Visit the Meow Wolf immersive art museum and get transported into a fantastical world  

  • Day 5: Denver • Rocky Mountain National Park • Boulder

     Visit Rocky Mountain National Park

    • Drive Trail Ridge Road (seasonal) or the Bear Lake Corridor
    • Stop for photos of the scenic alpine landscapes
    • Look out for native wildlife on walks in the forest 

    Enjoy dinner and time to explore Boulder 

  • Day 6: Denver

    Enjoy time to explore Denver 

    Depart for home

Interested in getting a price for this tour?
  • Day 1: Salt Lake City • Moab

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Make a photo stop at Temple Square and Olympic Cauldron Park 

    Travel to Moab 

  • Day 2: Moab • Canyonlands National Park

    Visit Canyonlands National Park

    • Walk to the iconic Mesa Arch and snap photos of the canyon below and La Sal Mountains in the distance 
    • Hike the Grandview Overlook or White Rim trails for spectacular canyon views 

    Enjoy a Cowboy-style Dutch oven dinner 

    Take a ride on a flat-bottomed boat on the Colorado river for a nighttime sound and light show 

  • Day 3: Moab • Arches National Park

    Visit Arches National Park

    • Hike through the sand to find hidden arches wedged between sandstone walls
    • Snap photos of iconic arches including Landscape Arch, Delicate Arch, and the Window Arches 
  • Day 4: Moab • Glenwood Springs • Denver

    Travel to Glenwood Springs 

    Visit Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, the only mountaintop amusement park in America

    • Ride the gondola up the mountain to the park entrance
    • Go on a guided tour of the historic Fairy or Kings Row caves
    • Enjoy the park’s many thrilling roller coasters 

     Travel to Denver 

    Visit the Meow Wolf immersive art museum and get transported into a fantastical world  

  • Day 5: Denver • Rocky Mountain National Park • Boulder

     Visit Rocky Mountain National Park

    • Drive Trail Ridge Road (seasonal) or the Bear Lake Corridor
    • Stop for photos of the scenic alpine landscapes
    • Look out for native wildlife on walks in the forest 

    Enjoy dinner and time to explore Boulder 

  • Day 6: Denver

    Enjoy time to explore Denver 

    Depart for home

Interested in getting a price for this tour?

Lead this tour at the lowest price

Reviews

We’re proud to work with Trustpilot to provide reviews that are live, unedited, and independent—real stories from travelers like you.

Your experience includes

This all-inclusive experience gives students the chance to discover the life-changing power of travel—at the guaranteed lowest price.
  • Round-trip Transportation

    Round-trip transportation on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach throughout the tour.

  • Hotel Accommodations

    5 overnight stays in safe, quality hotels.

  • Overnight Security

    Security guards on watch nightly.

  • Meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch can also be included.

  • All Gratuities

    Tips included for your Tour Director, bus driver, licensed guides, restaurant and hotel staff.

  • Guided Tours and Activities

    Sightseeing tours led by expert and licensed local guides; tickets to all activities.

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your Tour Director stays with your group 24/7, providing local insight and knowledge, while handling every on-tour detail.

  • Training and Support

    We prepare new Group Leaders on a free Training Tour and provide personal support every step of the way.

  • Traveler Resources

    We offer travelers flexible payment options as well as a dedicated support team to manage finances and answer tour questions.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team while on tour.

  • Expert Tour Planning

    Your dedicated EF team provides expertise every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Illness and Accident Coverage

    Rest easier knowing your travelers are covered on tour with EF's comprehensive coverage plan.

  • $50 Million Liability Policy

    Group Leaders and schools are protected while on tour.

Start planning this tour

We'll help you every step of the way.