28 Sep—3 Oct '25
Cycle Zion 2025
An epic Utah cycling adventure through the Red Rocks Region
6 Days / 5 Nights
This isn’t any old bike ride, it’s our inaugural LA to Zion cycling adventure, and it’s got Virgin Adventures magic written all over it. Over six unforgettable days, you’ll spin past hoodoos, roll beneath sandstone cliffs, and trade handlebars for hiking boots in Zion.
We start our trip in style, party like a rockstar at our adventure welcome party at the fabulous Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Expect good vibes, music, and a chance to get to know your fellow adventurers. The next morning? A ceremonial ride down the Strip (yes, really) before we swap neon for nature and head into Utah’s red rock wonderland.
Over four glorious days, we’ll tackle Utah’s famed Highway 12 Scenic Byway, ride alongside the otherworldly hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, and roll straight into the heart of Zion. Each day brings bold climbs, sweeping views, and that unbeatable team spirit that makes every mile fly by.
On our final day, there's an option to trade pedals for hiking boots and explore Zion’s iconic trails, the kind of landscapes that remind you why adventure is always worth it.
Evenings mean comfort and connection: cosy cabins, local hotels, hearty meals, and plenty of laughs with your fellow adventurers. By the end, you’ll have sore legs, a full heart, and we be ready to plan your next adventure with your new cycle buddies.
Adventure highlights
1.Cycle the Las Vegas strip
Enjoy the city of Las Vegas, including a ride down the famous Las Vegas strip, then on to Utahʼs stunning national parks.
2.Pedal Scenic Utah
An epic USA road bike ride, surrounded by natural wonders in one of its most geologically dramatic states.
3.Inaugural Adventure
Be part of the first-ever cycle adventure in Utah. Fundraise for the charity of your choice.
Trip itinerary
Sun 28th Sep '25
Day 1: Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, NV
Meet in Las Vegas, Party Like A (Sensible) Rockstar.
Meet the group at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas (please arrive by noon or earlier). After arriving at the hotel and getting settled in our tour staff will help fit you to your rental bike. If you arrive early, or donʼt plan to stay after, you may wish to take some time to explore Las Vegas on your own.
Tonight, we have a welcome meeting followed by our first group dinner nearby. If you are brave enough, you may wish to go out & enjoy Vegas after dinner, but please pace yourself.
Mon 29th Sep '25
Day 2: Bryce Canyon Inn or Bryce Pioneer Village in Tropic, UT
Ceremonial ride in Vegas, transport to Utah.
Shuttle to Cedar Breaks, Ride to Tropic, UT. After breakfast, we shuttle you 3h30m to Brian Head where you saddle up and ride past the stunning cliffs at Cedar Breaks National Monument followed by a 30-mile descent down a rural highway lined with beautiful forests of quaking aspen. After a stop in the town of Panguitch, where you can grab a coffee, join up with Utahʼs Highway 12 also known as “A Journey Through Timeˮ Scenic Byway ending the ride in the tiny town of Tropic where your rustic cabin awaits.
60 miles cycled today
Elevation gain: +2000 feet, Elevation loss: -6000feet
Tue 30th Sep '25
Day 3: Canyon Country Lodge or Circle of Destination Motel in Escalante, UT
Ride Tropic to Boulder via Singing Canyon.
Today we continue on Scenic Byway 12 as the beauty of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument surrounds us. Feel free to stop in Boulder for a coffee before pedalling a lightly-travelled road through Long Canyon to a slot canyon where you can take a few minutes to explore it on foot. As always, you are free to ride as much or as little as you like knowing a support van is there for you. After our ride, we shuttle 40 minutes back to Escalante.
88 miles cycled today
Elevation gain: +7100 feet, Elevation loss: -6800 feet
Wed 1st Oct '25
Day 4: Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge in Mount Carmel, UT
Ride Escalante to Bryce Canyon National Park.
This morning, we head toward Bryce Canyon National Park where you can enjoy the panoramic vistas of stunning, brightly-coloured and bizarrely-eroded “hoodooˮ rock columns on your way to the highest elevation of the day, Rainbow Point. Then after a return, and mostly downhill ride, we shuttle 1h15m to Mount Carmel where, after another group dinner, sleep will undoubtedly come easy.
85 miles cycled today
Elevation gain: +7000 feet, Elevation loss: -4800feet
Thu 2nd Oct '25
Day 5: Bumbleberry Inn, Springfield, UT
Ride Zion National Park, Optional Virgin Extension.
Our rides today take us through the east entrance of Zion where you may see wild bighorn sheep and enjoy breathtaking views of otherworldly geological formations as you descend into the valley. After a 1-mile tunnel we shuttle through, a second ride brings us along the scenic Floor of the Valley Road. If you want to do a few more miles feel free to ride on to the tiny town of Virgin, or just relax poolside surrounded by the red cliffs of Zion before a final group dinner and adventure party.
36 miles cycled today
Elevation gain: a mostly flat and scenic ride along the Zion valley to finish the ride.
Fri 3rd Oct '25
Day 6: Return to Las Vegas
Optional Hike Zion National Park, Return to Las Vegas.
This morning you can either sleep in or enter Zion by shuttle bus to hoof one of two iconic hikes: Scouts Lookout or The Narrows. Each is amazing in their own way. Scouts Lookout takes you up for panoramic views of the Navajo Sandstone cliffs. The Narrows brings you hiking through the Virgin River beneath the soaring cliffs (you can rent water shoes in town if you need them). Lunch is own your own today to give you flexibility.
We then shuttle 2h45m back to Las Vegas arriving around 5:00 pm.
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Good to know
What to expect
An exhilarating cycling adventure through Kenya's most iconic landscape, The Great Rift. This cycle takes you through incredible geological landscapes, you could easily imagine being on another planet. You need a good level of cycle fitness for this trip but it is fully supported. We always prefer enjoyment over exhaustion.
Meeting point
Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas.
Nearest airport
Las Vegas
Flights
Not included. We meet at the destination. See meeting point for details.
Airport transfers
Not Included
What are the sleeping arrangements?
Our adventures take us far and wide; we see the world with new friends and take on challenges that take us out of our comfort zones. Part of the experience comes from living simply, honouring local culture, and embracing new environments. This can mean sleeping in (very) close quarters, from a tent under the stars, a boat cabin on the water, a hammock in the trees, or occasionally a very nice hotel. Shared spaces help foster connections; through shared laughs and whispered secrets, we form incredible friendships.
Accommodation type
Shared rooms in lodges and hotels.
Sharing rooms with your fellow adventures is part of the adventure. Each room usually sleeps 2, sometimes more. Couples together. Friends together. Solo travellers will share on the basis of same gender. We will accommodate twins where possible for solo travellers, occasionally you may share a double bed with your buddy.
On occasions single supplements are available (at cost) on request.
How we will get around
The cycle days are on bikes. Transfers are by bus.
What’s included
- Six-day trip with four days of riding and one day of optional hiking some of our favourite routes in the region through some iconic US park lands.
- Bike routes are self-guided using the RidewithGPS app and rubber strap to mount your phone on your handlebars or download to your Garmin or similar GPS device
- Five nights lodging as described above
- All five breakfasts, fours lunches & five dinners
- Ride-friendly snacks & non-alcoholic beverages
- All biking and park admissions as mentioned in the itinerary
- Services of one to three support drivers (depending on group size)
- Ground transport and van support during the trip
What’s not included
- Pre and post tour travel. Flights to and from Las Vegas.
- Airport transfers
- Alcoholic beverages
- Rental bicycle – available for the following supplement:
- Alloy road bike: $199
- Carbon road bike: $299
- E-bike with spare battery: $399
- Trip insurance – highly recommended
- Other travel related items not specifically noted in the Trip Prices Includes section
Do I need any specific experience?
Itʼs not an extreme road bike ride. Very well supported giving lots of options. However road biking experience is recommend, this is a cycle of climbs and drops. Minibus pick up is available at frequent, but not all, points. Cyclists should have completed at least some day on day road rides. Moderate level.
What to pack
Comfortable cycle clothing, layers, sunscreen, a warm layer for the evening.
Expected weather conditions
Warm-hot in the day, cool at night. Temperatures are not extreme with temperatures ranging from 20 degrees to a low of 4 degrees in the morning.
Travel essentials
Travel essentials are not included in your package, please make sure you check local requirements before travelling.
- Travel insurance covering adventure activities
- Any required vaccinations
- Valid passport
- Visa
- Entry fees
Are there any restrictions of who can join this adventure
You must be 18+ at the time of the adventure and medically fit for the challenge.
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