Women’s Southern Utah Small Group Trip

Join me for a women’s Southern Utah small group trip that offers a unique blend of adventure, camaraderie, and FUN against the stunning backdrop of Utah’s red rock landscapes. This is a chance to connect deeply with like-minded women, sharing experiences that range from exhilarating hikes through slot canyons to peaceful moments of reflection under star-filled skies.

The area around St. George and Kanab has to be one of the most surreal and gorgeous spots on the planet. While we will be active and outdoors, there will be downtime, too, to truly soak in the place and the people. You’ll come back refreshed and restored!

Don’t miss out on this captivating trip!

September 2025 Women’s Adventure

• September 13-17, 2025 (1 spot left!)

Use the contact form below to save your space, ask questions, or get on the waiting list.

Trip Details

When: September 13-17, 2025

Who: Women 21+ years old who crave adventure and unique experiences in beautiful destinations and want to make new friends with like-minded women while exploring the red rocks, slot canyons, and hoodoos of the Kanab, Utah area. 

What: An adventurous and relaxing exploration of southern Utah around St. George and Kanab. Activities include hiking on spectacular red rocks, canyoneering (rappelling and hiking) down a real-life board game of Chutes and Ladders, winding through slot canyons, walking among surreal hoodoos, stargazing Kanab’s dark skies, and bonding and sharing stories around food, games, and puzzles. You do not need to have any specific skills – I am here for that (and we have professional guides to get us through the technical stuff!)

Cost: $1850 if paying via Venmo or check ($1905 credit card or PayPal). Price includes accommodations, ALL meals, drivers and guides, activities and gear. Flights excluded. Payment plans are available (2 payments of $925). 50% due at registration, 50% due August 1, 2025. Contact me to discuss payment options.

Accommodations, Transportation, and Food

Lodging: We will spend the first night in St. George in a hotel and then move to “The Hacienda” in Kanab for the rest of our stay. Inspired by a historic Hacienda in Mexico, the Hacienda is a 9,000-square-foot home sitting privately on five acres. This wonderful home boasts seven bedrooms and 6 1/2 baths. The main floor has a Great Room, kitchen, dining room, library, Billiard room, and laundry room. There is even a theater in the basement!

Transportation:

FROM ST GEORGE: Arrive any time on Saturday and Uber/Lyft to the hotel. (Depending on your arrival time, I may pick you up from the SGU airport. Book your departure tickets for after 12 pm on Wednesday (I will drop you off at the airport).

We’ll be traveling in a 15-passenger van during the trip.

If you’d like to add a day or two to either end of your trip, I am happy to help you figure out lodging and things to do.

Food: We will eat some catered meals at our accommodations and at one or two restaurants. Lunches are packed lunches. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are available every morning (or anytime you want). We will have tons of food and snacks! You will have opportunities to purchase wine, beer, cocktail ingredients, etc. Let me know if you have special food needs. 

Southern Utah Trip Itinerary

Because the weather, road conditions, and closures can’t be predicted, we will need to be flexible and willing to go with the flow. Some of these activities may change, but the trip will be a blast. You can’t go wrong in Kanab Country!

Day 1 (Saturday) Arrive in St. George, Utah

Arrive any time on Saturday and Uber/Lyft to the hotel. We’ll catch the sunset on a short hike through the red rocks and have dinner together.

Day 2-4 (Sunday – Tues) Adventuring in the Red Rocks

Activities include: 

Hiking. There is no better way to experience Utah’s spectacular red rocks than on foot! We’ll wander through slot canyons, among surreal hoodoos, and over petrified sand dunes. None of the hikes are difficult, but we will be outside most of the day.

Canyoneering. We will don harnesses and helmets to climb and rappel down a real-life board game of Chutes and Ladders. Professional climbing guides will make sure we are safe and fully instruct us on the process. No experience needed.

Stargazing. Kanab’s dark skies cannot be missed, so one night we’ll meet up with an astronomer and gaze at the night sky through telescopes, binoculars, and our naked eyes. We’ll learn about the science and stories of the night sky.

Puzzles and Games. We will gather around the great room to piece together puzzles and play games. 

Comraderie: Sharing moments of awe and excitement creates lasting memories. There’s no doubt that this women’s group trip will be a transformative experience woven with friendship, shared laughter, and the thrill of discovering the world in unison.

Day 5 (Wednesday) Departure

Catch the sunrise over the Coral Pink Sand Dunes on our way to St. George. Book your departure tickets for after 12 pm on Wednesday. I will drop you off at the airport by 10 am. If you want to get a ride with me back to SLC, I will get to the airport about 4 pm.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

For cancellations before June 1, there is a 50% refund. After that, there will be no refunds for cancellations, even for illness or COVID-19. However, if unforeseen circumstances arise and we need to cancel the trip, we will either refund you or reschedule for an agreed-upon time in 2026 or 2027.

Travel insurance is highly recommended. This way if you need to cancel your trip, you will be reimbursed. Here’s my review of various travel insurance options.

What’s Included (and Not Included)

Contact me to discuss payment options, introduce yourself, or ask questions.

I am happy to chat on the phone or via Zoom to answer any questions and get to know each other.

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Packing List

I will send a packing list before the trip. 

Average temperatures in Kanab in mid-September are days in the low 80s and nights in the high 40s. 

Join the Southern Utah Women’s Trip!

Send me a message through the contact form, and I will answer any questions and send payment details.

Your Guide to Southern Utah

Melynda (Mel) is an avid traveler, travel blogger, content creator, and former guide. Mel has spent nearly two years living abroad, mostly in Europe. She has guided trips throughout the Yellowstone region and Montana. She’s spent a lot of time in southern Utah and can’t get enough of that red rock! Mel writes about travel at TravelingMel.com, YellowstoneTrips.com, and for many freelance outlets.

She lives in the Original Gateway to Yellowstone with her husband, their two teenagers, and a feisty cat.