Scenic Byway 12 Driving Tour of Bryce Canyon to Capitol Reef
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
From US$13 per person
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- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
About this tour
Discover Utah's Scenic Byway 12 on our self-guided driving tour connecting Bryce Canyon to Capitol Reef. Experience breathtaking landscapes, from high alpine forests to vast canyons, while uncovering stories of ancient villages and pioneers. This immersive tour allows you to explore at your own pace, making stops at iconic sites like Calf Creek Falls and the Hogback ridge. Whether you're drawn to hidden waterfalls or rich history, this journey promises an unforgettable adventure in one of America's most diverse regions.
- Self-guided tour offers flexibility and storytelling via GPS
- Explore key attractions including Grand Staircase-Escalante and Boulder Mountain
- Ideal for travelers interested in nature, history, and adventure
- Tour duration ranges from 5–8 hours, allowing for leisurely exploration
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: The tour starts just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park at the Bryce Canyon Resort. Be sure to get the self guided tour before you go and download the tour. Then you'll be guided on the highway to Capitol Reef.,.
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Itinerary
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- 1
An easy hike leads to a manmade waterfall and a historic irrigation canal carved by hand in the 1800s.(pass by)
- 2
A tiny farming town that only exists thanks to one life-saving irrigation ditch.(pass by)
- 3
Scenic Byway 12 is one of the most breathtaking drives in the United States, stretching 122 miles through the heart of southern Utah. Designated an All-American Road, this route connects Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks while showcasing an incredible variety of landscapes—from towering pink cliffs and slot canyons to high alpine forests and sweeping desert vistas. Along the way, travelers experience iconic highlights like the narrow Hogback ridge, where the road runs along a spine with steep drop-offs on both sides, as well as quiet overlooks that reveal millions of years of geological history. More than just a scenic drive, Scenic Byway 12 tells the story of the American West, with deep roots in Native American history, pioneer settlements, and the rugged determination it took to carve a road through such remote and dramatic terrain.(3 hr)
- 4
A massive natural bowl carved from pink limestone, revealing millions of years of geology.(pass by)
- 5
Your last major stop for services before heading deeper into remote canyon country.(pass by)
- 6
A story of survival in one of the harshest farming environments in America.(pass by)
- 7
See ancient food storage structures built by Ancestral Puebloans over 800 years ago.(pass by)
- 8
Walk among fossilized trees that turned to stone over 50 million years.(pass by)
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Learn about the legendary Hole-in-the-Rock expedition, one of the toughest pioneer journeys ever attempted.(pass by)
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One of the best panoramic views of Utah’s canyon country.(pass by)
- 11
A dramatic canyon carved over millions of years—raw, remote, and unforgettable.(pass by)
- 12
Grab coffee with one of the most scenic views in the Southwest.(pass by)
- 13
Home to one of Utah’s most iconic hikes and waterfalls.(pass by)
- 14
A thrilling one-mile drive along a narrow ridge with steep drop-offs on both sides.(pass by)
- 15
Explore a reconstructed 1,000-year-old village and learn about early inhabitants.(pass by)
- 16
End your journey near one of Utah’s most underrated national parks.(pass by)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- Stories play as you drive automatically using GPS
- Starts outside Bryce Canyon Ends at Capitol Reef
- Self Guided Driving Tour of Scenic Byway 12
- Go at your own pace, stop and go anytime, the tour never expires
- Listen again anytime
Not included
- No Human Guide, this is all on the self guided GPS Audio Tour App
- No Entrance, this is a driving tour on byway 12
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
- Meeting point
- The tour starts just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park at the Bryce Canyon Resort. Be sure to get the self guided tour before you go and download the tour. Then you'll be guided on the highway to Capitol Reef.,
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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