Southern Utah Adventure Pricing

This retreat to Southern Utah is perfect for you if you are an active person ready to get out for an amazing yoga adventure with like-minded people. We will experience most places by hiking in a desert and canyon environment and you can expect daily yoga practices in the morning and/or evening.

We have planned the days to include plenty of downtime to relax enjoy the surroundings and hotel amenities. You don’t need any yoga, hiking, rappelling, or canyoneering experience, just an open mind, open heart, and a reasonably good fitness level.

You must be able to hike up to 8 miles in a day on uneven terrain with steep inclines and in water to participate in most activities. The Via Ferrata is like climbing a ladder for up to 700 feet and rappelling back down 220 feet. Rappelling has a max. weight limit of 265 pounds. You will not be able to participate in the Via Ferrata if you exceed that limit because rappelling is the only way back down.

This trip may not be right for you if you have conditions or injuries that limit your ability to participate in these kinds of activities as many locations do not have alternate points of access. Please consult with your physician to make sure these activities are safe for your body. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs. 

Your trip, your time!  

While we have planned this adventure to provide a good balance of activity and downtime, we understand that you may wish to ‘sit this one out’ occasionally.  Maybe sleep-in instead of doing a sunrise meditation or spend time in the spa instead of on the trail.  That’s fine by us as long as you let your trip leaders know your plan so we can work with you.  

Most of our retreats are lodging based so you can easily stay and relax instead of participating in an activity and we work to make sure we have alternatives for anything on a trip that might be more difficult than the rest of the itinerary. However, on trips where we have a moving base, transition day activities may be required to get from one point to another in the journey.  

What’s Included:

• Transportation to and from Las Vegas International Airport and for all activities listed in the itinerary.
• 8 nights hotel accommodations
• 25 meals from lunch on the first day through lunch on the final day as listed.
• Non-Alcoholic beverages with meals
• All activities listed in the itinerary including astronomy night
• Gear rental for Via Ferrata and rappelling
• Gear rental for water hiking (water shoes and neoprene socks)
• Tips for hotel and restaurant staff and outside guide services
• Hiking Pole rental
•  Daily yoga and/or meditation practices
• Donation for day of service at Best Friends Sanctuary
• National and State Park entry fees
• A lasting sense of triumph and peace!

What’s NOT Included:

•  Round Trip Airfare to Las Vegas
• Excess baggage fees
• Trip Insurance
• Any covid or other testing requirements that may be in place at the time of the trip.
• Water, snacks, or personal items from the shops and markets
• Optional activity entry fees
• Meals not specifically included in the trip details and any pre or post trip meals
• Optional hotel services such as wifi, massage and other personal services not included in the package.
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Also not included are: items of a personal nature such as, gifts, toll calls, medical costs, the costs of hospitalization and evacuation from remote areas, and additional expenses arising from the delay or extension of a trip due to weather, sickness, failure of transportation, or other causes beyond our control. 
• Travel insurance

A 25% deposit is required at the time of registration. Deposit is refundable up to 120 days from the start of the retreat. Cancellations between 90 and 119 days of the retreat will result in a 25% loss of the full trip price. Cancellations made between 60 and 89 days of the start date of the retreat will result in a 50% loss of the total trip price.

Any cancellation made between 59 days and the date of departure will result in the total loss of funds. Reservations made within any time window above will immediately subject to the cancellation policy for that time period. We reserve the right to cancel the trip at any time and for any reason including force majeure and in such an event we will refund the full price of the retreat.

We always recommend that you purchase trip insurance whenever making travel plans and strongly suggest you consider trip insurance that includes covid coverage. You can use our suggested insurance provider and choose a policy option that is best for you.

Payment Due Dates: 

25% Deposit upon reservation unless reservation is made in a higher payment window.

50% of the balance due 90 days prior to the start date

100% of the balance due 60 days prior to start date

This trip is for adults only due to the nature of the activities involved.  Your friends, partner and adult children 18 years or older are welcome to participate. You do not need to be a member or even practice at Red Diamond Yoga to participate in our travel adventures.

If you are traveling solo and would like to book the lower double occupancy rate simply check the roommate request form.  We will make every effort to match you with a same gender roommate, if we are unable to find a match, you will not be charged for the single occupancy surcharge.  

We will meet at the Las Vegas International Airport.  For those not flying in from Los Angeles we will work to coordinate flight times and transportation, however we are not responsible for any cost associated with early or late arrival should we not be able to accommodate.  For example if you are flying in the night before and spending the night in Las Vegas you will need to coordinate to be at the meet up location at the designated time. 

Yes we will provide transportation from the Las Vegas airport to all of the activities on the itinerary .  We plan to leave by around noon.  If you are staying in Las Vegas prior to the departure date for this adventure please plan to make arrangements to meet at the designated location on Day 1. 

We make sure that every meal on every adventure is healthy and vegan friendly in keeping with our wellness adventure theme.  This ensures that vegetarians can be accommodated and of course those who eat meat will find options during most meals on our journeys unless specified in the itinerary as “vegan”.  Other dietary restrictions can usually be accommodated but we need to know these well in advance so that we can work with restaurants, chefs, and other providers to ensure we have can take care of your needs.  Please fill out the dietary restrictions section of the booking form at the time of booking and we will go to work to meet your requests.

Late fall is a beautiful time to visit Southern Utah with cooler temperatures for hiking.  On this adventure you can expect a broad range of weather conditions.  Daytime highs in Bryce will be in the mid to upper 50’s with lows in the low 30’s typically.  Overnight snow is not uncommon but accumulation is unlikely.  Still a morning dusting is a real treat to see.  In Zion and Kanab expect daytime temperatures in the mid to upper 60’s and nights to fall into the low 40’s.  It’s rare to see snow in either of those locations in October.  Come prepared for all weather conditions, the sun can be hot and intense so layers are key.

Packing List:

Clothing:  Pack layers for the desert and canyons.  

• Comfortable clothes for travel days
• Base layer (“Cold” means different things to different people and we will be out in the cooler night temperatures so pack what makes you personally most comfortable)
• Coat, Jacket and/or fleece
• Gloves (insulated gloves for colder evenings and work type gloves for Angels Landing, via ferrata and rappelling)
• Pants including one pair of quick dry pants for water hiking
• Hiking socks
• T-shirts and long-sleeved shirts
• Yoga Clothes
• Comfortable shoes/flip flops for hotel and pool
• Sturdy shoes for hiking (hiking boots are strongly recommended)
• Swimsuit
• Underwear and Socks
• Rain poncho (small emergency rain poncho is fine)

Note that this is a laid-back outdoor environment, you will not need to dress up. Even if you choose to eat at the most expensive restaurant in the area jeans and a shirt will be fine.

Gear:

• Day pack. A 20-30 liter day pack including water capacity should be sufficient, (Hydration pack is strongly recommended with a 3 liter reservoir)
• Containers for 3 liters of water (if you do not have a hydration pack)
• Hiking Poles (provided but you can also bring your own)
• Yoga Mat (foldable travel mat recommended)
• Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, protective clothing.
• Headlamp with red light option to protect your night vision
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera

Toiletries:  

• Toothbrush and Toothpaste
• Shampoo, conditioner, and soap
• Hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes for backpack
• Medicines 
• Deodorant
• Lotion
• Lip moisturizer
• Brush
• Travel first aid kit

Food:

• Snacks for hikes and road trips:  Nuts, dried fruit, energy bars, trail mix, etc.
• Electrolytes
• Food and snacks are available in the store and around the grounds at snack shops and restaurants but will probably be more expensive than what you bring from home. 

Other:

• We will carry navigational and emergency equipment, communication devices, and a group first aid kit for the back country adventures.
• Your guides will pack the essentials and safety equipment for the group.  If you are interested in building your own essential gear bag, check out our handy lists for recommended hiking, backpacking and travel gear.

Bryce:

• Lodging: Historic Ruby’s Inn
• Hiking: Fairyland Loop, Peek-a-boo loop, Navajo Loop, Queens Loop (figure 8)
• Activities: Yoga, Hiking, Stargazing
• 2 nights
• Meals: Opening dinner at Stone Hearth Grill, last Dinner at Bryce Canyon Lodge, Breakfasts at Ruby’s, Boxed lunches TBD
• Permits: National Park Pass

Kanab:

• Lodging: Parry Lodge or Canyon Hotel
• Hiking: The Wave or White Pocket, Buckskin Gulch, Wire Pass, Via Ferrata with Roam
• Photo sites: Belly of the Dragon, Sand Caves
• Best Friends Animal Sanctuary half day volunteer.
• Activities: Yoga, Meditation, Hiking, Animal Sanctuary, Via Ferrata 
• 3 nights
• Meals: Breakfast at Hotel, Lunch from Food Truck, Last lunch at Best Friends, opening dinner at Rocking V Café, Second dinner at Wild Thyme Café, last dinner at Sego 
• Gear: add gloves to list for repelling
• Permits: The Wave (Lottery) or White Pocket, Buckskin Gulch (BLM)

Zion

• Lodging: The Lodge in Zion
• Hiking: Walters Wiggles, Angel’s Landing or Rim Trail, the Narrows 
• Activities: Yoga, meditation, hiking, stream hiking 
• 3 nights
• Meals: Breakfast at Lodge, Lunch catered by lodge, first dinner at Zion Brewery in Springdale, Second Dinner at Bit and Spur, Closing Dinner at the Lodge and fire circle at the Lodge.
• Gear: Neoprene Hiking Socks and Water Shoes in addition to the list.
• Permits: National Park Pass

10-12

Where:  

Southern Utah’s Bryce Canyon, Kanab UT and Zion National Park.

When:

October 26^th-November 3^rd 2024

Arrival:  

Transport from the airport will leave at noon on October 26th so plan your flights accordingly.  We will coordinate individual specifics once you have booked your travel.

Departure: 

We will return to the airport in Las Vegas around 5:30pm so plan to book your flights no earlier than 6pm.  We will coordinate individual specifics once you have booked.

Activity Level: Moderate

Daily yoga will be adjusted to meet the needs of the group depending on the other activities for the day.  Daily hikes will range from 5-10 miles in total.  These hikes are ok for those new to hiking as there are no technical requirements on the planned routes; however, the Narrows will involve hiking in moving water and the option for angels landing does involve some climbing with the assistance of chains. The Via Ferrata will ascend 700 feet using metal steps like climbing a ladder and includes a 220 rappel to get back down, however no experience is required for either activity.  

We recommend that you spend some time hiking prior to the trip and maintain a regular yoga practice so that you will be fit to maximize your enjoyment of these magical places.

Difficulty Level:

Moderate (this is an active trip with a daily yoga practice and 5-10 miles of hiking/walking per day)

Places Visited:  

While the itinerary may change a bit depending on the weather, trail conditions and other factors when we arrive, we plan to visit the following sites in Southern Utah.

Bryce City UT

Bryce Canyon National Park

Kanab UT

Coyote Buttes

Pink Sands State Park

Sand Caves of Kanab

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Springdale UT

Zion National Park

Meals Included: 

Dinner on day’s 1-8 

Breakfast on days 2-9

Lunch on days 1-9 

Included activities:

Outdoor Yoga

Hiking

Canyoneering

Rappelling

Sunset Via Ferrata

Stargazing

Sunrise meditation

Volunteering at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Time to relax by the pool and enjoy the amenities at our hotels