HONEYMOON ITINERARY

Las Vegas • Zion • Bryce Canyon • Moab  |  May 9 – 18, 2026

Umang & Lara

Day 1 — Fri, May 9   Arrive Las Vegas

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Day 1 — Friday, May 9

Arrive in Las Vegas

CHO → IAD → LAS  |  Check into The Venetian
FlightsCHO 10:50a → IAD 11:44a  |  IAD 1:05p → LAS 3:27p (local) Booked
Rental CarPick up Alamo at LAS Airport upon landing Booked
HotelThe Venetian Resort — 2 nights (checkout May 11) Booked
DriveLAS Airport → Venetian (~10 min) — Open in Apple Maps
EveningExplore the Strip, check in, casual dinner at one of the Venetian restaurants

Day 2 — Sat, May 10   Las Vegas

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Day 2 — Saturday, May 10

Las Vegas: Omega Mart & Fine Dining

AREA15  |  Venetian Pool  |  Michelin Dinner
✓ Omega Mart at AREA15
Time11:00 AM entry (~2–3 hours)
DriveVenetian → AREA15 (~10 min) — Open in Apple Maps
AfternoonVenetian pool, Grand Canal Shoppes, relax
EveningWing Lei at Wynn — 8:00 PM Booked
Open in Apple Maps

Day 3 — Sun, May 11   Vegas → Zion

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Day 3 — Sunday, May 11

Las Vegas → Red Cliffs Lodge (Zion Area)

~2.5 hr drive to Zion
MorningCheck out Venetian
DriveVenetian → Red Cliffs Lodge (~2.5 hrs, 160 mi via I-15 N) — Apple Maps
HotelRed Cliffs Lodge — 2 nights (checkout May 13) Booked
AfternoonExplore Springdale, easy walk on Pa'rus Trail (3.5 mi, flat)
💡 Tip: Early dinner in Springdale, lay out Angels Landing gear, lights out by 9 PM.

Day 4 — Mon, May 12   Angels Landing EARLY START

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Day 4 — Monday, May 12

Angels Landing — Permit Day

5:00 AM departure  |  5.4 mi RT, 1,488 ft gain
⚠️ Leave Red Cliffs Lodge by 5:00 AM — arrive Zion Visitor Center by 5:30 AM → 6:00 AM first shuttle → Grotto trailhead by ~6:25 AM
DriveRed Cliffs → Zion Visitor Center (~20 min) — Apple Maps
HikeAngels Landing — 5.4 mi RT, ~5 hrs, 1,488 ft gain Permit Secured
Open in Apple Maps
GearHeadlamp, gloves for chains section, 2L water, snacks, sturdy boots
AfternoonRecover at lodge, optional easy hike:
Emerald Pools (1.2 mi)  |  The Narrows Riverside Walk (2.2 mi)

Day 5 — Tue, May 13   Zion → Bryce Canyon

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Day 5 — Tuesday, May 13

Red Cliffs Lodge → Bryce Canyon

~1.5 hr drive  |  Full afternoon at Bryce
MorningCheck out Red Cliffs Lodge, depart ~8 AM
DriveRed Cliffs → Bryce Canyon (~1.5 hrs, 85 mi) — Apple Maps
HikeNavajo Loop + Queen's Garden combo trail (~3 mi, 2 hrs), Sunset Point overlook
Open in Apple Maps
EveningSunset at Bryce Point, dinner at Clear Sky Resorts
HotelClear Sky Resorts Bryce Canyon — 1 night (checkout May 14) Booked

Day 6 — Wed, May 14   Bryce → Moab

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Day 6 — Wednesday, May 14

Bryce Canyon → Moab

Late checkout Bryce  |  ~4.5 hr drive  |  Check into Gravity Haus
MorningLate checkout Clear Sky Resorts, enjoy Bryce one more time
DriveBryce → Moab (~4.5 hrs, 270 mi via US-89 S / I-70 E) — Apple Maps
HotelGravity Haus Moab — 2 nights (checkout May 16) Booked
AfternoonArrive ~12:30 PM, check in, lunch in Moab, explore town

Day 7 — Thu, May 15   NAVTEC Canyonlands Tour

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Day 7 — Thursday, May 15

NAVTEC Canyonlands Needles — Full Day Tour

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM  |  All-day guided 4x4  |  Gravity Haus
✓ NAVTEC Canyonlands Needles Full-Day 4x4 Tour
Schedule8:00 AM – 6:00 PM IncludesElephant Hill, Joint Trail, Chesler Park; lunch included DirectionsOpen in Apple Maps
EveningDinner in Moab — Desert Bistro or Singular Restaurant

Day 8 — Fri, May 16   Arches + Hell's Revenge → ULUM 🌑 NEW MOON

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Day 8 — Friday, May 16

Arches NP + Hell's Revenge UTV → Check into ULUM

Morning hike  |  5:15 PM UTV  |  🌑 New Moon stargazing at ULUM
MorningCheck out Gravity Haus → Arches NP — Delicate Arch hike (3 mi RT, ~2–3 hrs) — Apple Maps

No timed entry required. America the Beautiful pass covers entrance.

Trails Delicate Arch (3.0 mi)  |  Landscape Arch (1.6 mi)
AfternoonLunch in Moab, rest before UTV
✓ Hell's Revenge — Pro R Ultimate Experience
Time5:15 PM DirectionsOpen in Apple Maps
EveningDrive to ULUM (~20 min) — Apple Maps
✓ ULUM Moab — 2 Nights
DatesMay 16–17 (checkout May 18) RoomSuite tent — king bed, heated mattress, rain shower, private deck IncludedYoga, s'mores, stargazing, fire pits, wellness activities
Late NightULUM Milky Way stargazing (bring camera + tripod!), hot tub under the stars

Day 9 — Sat, May 17   ULUM Relaxation

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Day 9 — Saturday, May 17

ULUM — Relaxation & Flex Day

Spa, pool, hiking on property
MorningULUM sunrise, yoga, spa, relax on property
DriveLa Sal Mountain Loop — scenic drive through alpine meadows, aspen groves, and panoramic views of Moab valley (~2.5 hrs, 60 mi loop) — Apple Maps

Paved road, passenger-car friendly. Best in afternoon light. Peaks over 12,000 ft — bring a layer.

EveningFinal night stargazing at ULUM, pack for departure

Day 10 — Sun, May 18   ULUM → SLC → Home

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Day 10 — Sunday, May 18

ULUM → Salt Lake City → Home

~3.5 hr drive  |  Return flights via ORD
MorningCheck out ULUM, begin drive to SLC
DriveULUM → SLC Airport (~3.5 hrs, 230 mi via I-70 W / I-15 N) — Apple Maps
Car ReturnDrop off Alamo at SLC Airport by 2:30 PM
FlightsSLC 4:26p → ORD 8:50p  |  ORD 9:35p → CHO 12:38a+1
💳 Centurion Lounge at ORD Terminal 3 during layover — hot food, showers, full bar.

🗺️ Driving Directions — Apple Maps Quick Links

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Tap any link on your iPhone/iPad to open directions instantly.

DayRouteEst. TimeApple Maps
1LAS Airport → Venetian~10 minOpen
2Venetian → AREA15 (Omega Mart)~10 minOpen
3Venetian → Red Cliffs Lodge (Zion)~2.5 hrsOpen
4Red Cliffs → Zion Visitor Center~20 minOpen
5Red Cliffs → Bryce Canyon~1.5 hrsOpen
6Bryce Canyon → Moab~4.5 hrsOpen
7Moab → NAVTEC~5 minOpen
8Moab → Arches NP~10 minOpen
8Moab → Hell's Revenge~15 minOpen
8Moab → ULUM~20 minOpen
9La Sal Mountain Loop~2.5 hrsOpen
10ULUM → SLC Airport~3.5 hrsOpen

🥾 Trail Links — Apple Maps

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Zion trails accessed via shuttle from Visitor Center.

ParkTrailDistanceApple Maps
ZionAngels Landing5.4 mi RTOpen
ZionThe Narrows (Riverside Walk)2.2 mi RTOpen
ZionObservation Point8.0 mi RTOpen
ZionLower Emerald Pools1.2 mi RTOpen
Bryce CanyonNavajo Loop + Queen's Garden2.9 mi RTOpen
ArchesDelicate Arch3.0 mi RTOpen
ArchesLandscape Arch1.6 mi RTOpen
CanyonlandsMesa Arch0.7 mi RTOpen

🍽️ Restaurant Recommendations

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Las Vegas — Michelin Dining

RestaurantCuisinePrice/ppNotes
Joël RobuchonFrench tasting menu$250–5003 Michelin stars, MGM Grand
PicassoFrench-Spanish$150–3002 stars, Bellagio, lake view — most romantic
Wing Lei ✓Chinese fine dining$100–2001 star, Wynn — Booked May 10, 8 PM
Bazaar MeatSteakhouse$100–200José Andrés, SLS

Book Michelin restaurants 4–6 weeks in advance.

Las Vegas — Asian

RestaurantCuisinePriceNotes
Lotus of SiamNorthern Thai$$–$$$Legendary; arguably best Thai in the US
WakudaJapanese Omakase$$$$2-star chef; world-class sushi; at The Venetian
Mott 32Modern Chinese$$$Peking duck, dim sum; at The Venetian
Din Tai FungTaiwanese$$Famous soup dumplings; Aria
MomofukuAsian Fusion$$$David Chang; Cosmopolitan

Springdale / Zion

RestaurantCuisinePriceNotes
Thai SapaThai / Vietnamese$$Best Asian near Zion
Spotted Dog CaféUpscale American$$$Great brunch & dinner
King's Landing BistroAmerican / SW$$$Romantic patio, craft cocktails
Oscar's CaféAmerican / Mexican$–$$Huge portions; pre-hike fuel

Moab

RestaurantCuisinePriceNotes
Thai BellaThai$$#1 Thai in Moab; 4.7★ (618 reviews)
Singha ThaiThai$$Family-owned; amazing pad thai, mango sticky rice
Desert BistroFine Dining$$$$Best special-occasion spot in Moab
Singular RestaurantModern American$$$Farm-to-table; honeymoon dinner
Antica FormaNeapolitan pizza$$Wood-fired pizza; casual
Jailhouse CaféBreakfast$–$$Famous huevos rancheros; arrive early