Commercial
Tours
Zion
Canyon Shuttle System
From early April through late October the Zion Canyon
Scenic Drive is accessible by National Park Service
shuttle bus only. Private and commercial vehicles
are not allowed. Free shuttles operate on two loops.
The town loop stops at six locations in Springdale
and the park loop stops at eight points of interest
along the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. The two loops
connect with a footbridge at the Zion Canyon Giant
Screen Theater at the north end of Springdale. All
other roads in the park are open to regulartraffic.
Motor
Coach Tours
The best way for your passengers to plan their time
in the park is to stop at the visitor center before
boarding a shuttle. The visitor center plaza has restrooms,
water, and shaded places to sit and relax.
•Outdoor
exhibits will help your passengers select short walks,
hikes, viewpoints, and other places of interest they
may wish to visit. The exhibits are set up based on
whether visitors have less than three hours or more
than three hours in the park. Exhibits also detail
how to use the shuttle system. A large aerial photograph
shows the points of interest in Zion Canyon that are
accessible by shuttle as well as other areas of the
park. Additional exhibits show how the Virgin River
has shaped the landscape, the diversity of life in
the park, and how humans have used and visited the
canyon. A large relief model of Zion Canyon illustrates
the impressive nature of the geology and identifies
features visible from the
shuttle.
•Descriptions
of Ranger-led talks, shuttle tours, hikes, and campfire
programs with times and locations are posted on bulletin
boards throughout the visitor center plaza.
•Exhibits
inside the building include a 4-minute video showing
scenes of the most popular short hiking trails in
the canyon and will aid passengers in choosing a hike.
A short animated program depicts the geologic processes
that created the scenery of today. Rangers staff an
information desk where additional questions can be
answered. Zion Lodge maintains a desk as well. Books,
maps, guides, videos, posters, and film are available
at the non-profit bookstore operated by the Zion Natural
History Association. Profits from sales are returned
to the park to enhance educational and interpretive
activities and fund research.
What
Your Passengers Will Receive
Each couple or family will receive a park brochure,
the Zion Map & Guide with information on planning
their visit, and a pocket map on how to use the shuttle
system. Encourage your passengers to take these helpful
publications with them on the shuttle.
Passenger
Options
After dropping your passengers off at the pedestrian
entrance and giving them each their reentry sticker,
they have several choices:
•Walk across the footbridge, use the visitor
center, and board a park shuttle.
•Take the town shuttle into Springdale and visit
the shops and restaurants.
Using
the Visitor Center
The best way for your passengers to plan their time
in the park is to stop at the visitor center before
boarding a shuttle. The visitor center plaza has restrooms,
water, and shaded places to sit and relax.
•Outdoor
exhibits will help your passengers select short walks,
hikes, viewpoints, and other places of interest they
may wish to visit. The exhibits are set up based on
whether visitors have less than three hours or more
than three hours in the park. Exhibits also detail
how to use the shuttle system. A large aerial photograph
shows the points of interest in Zion Canyon that are
accessible by shuttle as well as other areas of the
park. Additional exhibits show how the Virgin River
has shaped the landscape, the diversity of life in
the park, and how humans have used and visited the
canyon. A large relief model of Zion Canyon illustrates
the impressive nature of the geology and identifies
features visible from the shuttle.
•Descriptions
of Ranger-led talks, shuttle tours, hikes, and campfire
programs with times and locations are posted on bulletin
boards throughout the visitor center plaza.
•Exhibits
inside the building include a 4-minute video showing
scenes of the most popular short hiking trails in
the canyon and will aid passengers in choosing a hike.
A short animated program depicts the geologic processes
that created the scenery of today. Rangers staff an
information desk where additional questions can be
answered. Zion Lodge maintains a desk as well. Books,
maps, guides, videos, posters, and film are available
at the non-profit bookstore operated by the Zion Natural
History Association. Profits from sales are returned
to the park to enhance educational and interpretive
activities and fund research.
Using
the Park Shuttle
After planning the best use of their time, your passengers
can board a shuttle at the north end of the visitor
center plaza.
•The
shuttle is free.
•The buses and trailers are enclosed and have
large windows for viewing and clear roof vents for
ventilation.
•Shuttles operate from 5:30 a.m. until 11 p.m.
daily during the busy season.
•Shuttles run as often as every six or seven
minutes during the middle of the day. Check schedules
at shuttle stops.
•Round trip takes a minimum of 90 minutes.
•Passengers may get on and off the buses as often
as they like.
•Buses are fully accessible with lifts and ''kneeling''
capability.
•Picnic baskets, coolers, packs, and strollers
can be accommodated.
•Pets are not allowed.
•Bring water, walking shoes, hat, sunscreen,
sunglasses, camera, binoculars.
Zion
- Mt. Carmel Tunnel
The Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is the only road in the
park with the mandatory shuttle. All other roads remain
open to regular traffic. Large vehicle restrictions
remain in effect for motor coaches passing through
the Zion-Mt Carmel tunnel. Fees may be paid at entrance
stations or at the tunnel.
Commercial
Tour Rates
Commercial Tours Price varies according to seating
capacity of vehicle. Inquire upon arrival or call
(435) 772-0176 for current rates.
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