National Parks (Multi Park) Planning Package
More parks. More adventure. Less time spent figuring out the logistics.
Our National Park Planning Package is designed for travelers planning a multi-park adventure, typically spanning one to two weeks. We'll help connect the dots between destinations and create a personalized itinerary that makes the most of your time without making your vacation feel rushed.
Whether you're exploring Utah's Mighty Five, connecting Yellowstone and Grand Teton, or building an unforgettable road trip through several national parks, we'll help turn your ideas into an organized adventure.
What's Included
Personalized Trip Consultation
We'll learn about your travel dates, trip length, budget, group size, starting and ending points, hiking experience, interests, preferred pace, and must-see destinations.
Multi-Park Route Planning
We'll recommend the most practical order for visiting your parks and create an overall route designed to balance drive time with time spent actually exploring.
Park-by-Park Time Recommendations
Not every national park requires the same amount of time. We'll recommend how many days to spend at each destination based on your interests and overall trip length.
Day-by-Day Trip Outline
Receive an organized daily itinerary showing which park or destination you'll visit, major activities to prioritize, travel days, and suggested overnight areas.
Must-See Park Highlights
We'll identify the can't-miss scenic drives, viewpoints, visitor areas, landmarks, and experiences at each park so you can prioritize your time.
Personalized Hiking Recommendations
Receive hiking suggestions based on your preferred difficulty, distance, available time, experience level, and the types of scenery or experiences you're looking for.
Scenic Drive & Viewpoint Recommendations
We'll highlight worthwhile scenic roads, overlooks, short walks, and roadside stops throughout your trip.
Lodging & Campground Area Recommendations
We'll recommend convenient areas to stay based on your itinerary, including gateway towns, in-park lodging areas, campgrounds, and other practical overnight locations.
Between-the-Parks Recommendations
The drive is part of the adventure. We'll suggest worthwhile stops, scenic areas, small towns, monuments, state parks, or other attractions that fit naturally along your route.
Park Entry & Reservation Overview
We'll identify major entrance requirements, timed-entry systems, permits, shuttle systems, campground considerations, and reservations you should be aware of for each park.
General Driving & Transportation Guidance
Receive guidance on estimated travel times between destinations, park access, parking considerations, shuttle systems, and other important transportation logistics.
Basic Packing Checklist
We'll provide a national park packing checklist covering road trip and outdoor essentials, with consideration for your destinations and planned activities.
Backup Activity Recommendations
Plans change. We'll include alternative activities or lower-commitment options that can be useful when weather, crowds, or other circumstances affect your original plans.
Personalized Digital National Park Guide
Your route, itinerary, park recommendations, hikes, important planning information, and trip notes will be organized into one easy-to-reference digital guide.
Up to Two Revisions
Your package includes up to two reasonable revisions to your initial itinerary.
Designed for Multi-Park Adventures
This package is best suited for approximately 7–14 days of travel and itineraries featuring multiple national parks or public-land destinations.
Examples include:
Utah's Mighty Five
Zion • Bryce Canyon • Capitol Reef • Arches • Canyonlands
Yellowstone & the Tetons
Yellowstone • Grand Teton • surrounding Wyoming and Montana destinations
Pacific Northwest
Olympic • Mount Rainier • North Cascades
California Parks
Yosemite • Sequoia • Kings Canyon • Death Valley
Southwest Adventure
Grand Canyon • Zion • Bryce Canyon • surrounding national monuments
Looking for More?
Want us to handle the finer details? Detailed hiking plans, campground and lodging research, permit assistance, hour-by-hour itineraries, custom gear lists, backcountry planning, and other services can be added to your National Park Planning Package.
Recommendations are based on information available at the time of planning. Park access, roads, trails, weather, wildfire conditions, permits, reservation systems, shuttle operations, and other conditions may change. Travelers are responsible for reviewing current National Park Service information and determining whether activities are appropriate for their abilities and experience.
Additional Services & Optional Upgrades
Looking for a little more detail? Customize your National Park adventure with additional planning services designed to take even more of the research and logistics off your plate.
Additional National Parks
$15–$20 per park
Your National Park Planning Package includes planning for up to five national parks. Visiting even more? Additional parks can easily be added to your itinerary.
Extended Trip Planning
$25+
The base package includes itineraries up to 14 days. Longer adventures can be accommodated with an additional planning fee based on trip length and complexity.
Detailed Hiking & Trail Planning
$30–$60
Want to make hiking a major part of your trip? We'll research specific trails based on your experience, desired mileage, difficulty, elevation, scenery, and available time, along with trailhead and parking considerations.
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
$50–$75
Upgrade your general daily itinerary to a more detailed schedule with suggested departure times, scenic stops, hikes, activities, drive times, meal breaks, and recommended timing throughout each day.
Lodging & Campground Research
$30–$60
We'll research specific lodging or campground options based on your route, budget, travel style, desired amenities, and proximity to park entrances and planned activities.
Reservation & Permit Assistance
$25–$50
National parks can involve timed-entry reservations, vehicle permits, hiking permits, shuttles, campground reservations, and other requirements. We'll help identify what your trip requires, important booking windows, and where and when reservations should be made.
Permit and reservation availability cannot be guaranteed.
Backcountry Planning
$50–$100
Planning an overnight wilderness adventure? We'll provide additional research into potential backcountry routes, mileage, elevation, established camping areas, access points, permit requirements, and other important planning considerations.
Personalized Gear & Packing List
$25–$40
Receive a customized gear and packing checklist based on the parks you're visiting, season, expected conditions, planned hikes, accommodations, and activities.
Sunrise, Sunset & Photography Planning
$20–$40
We'll recommend scenic locations for sunrises, sunsets, stargazing, and photography and help work them naturally into your itinerary.
Food, Fuel & Resupply Planning
$20–$40
Traveling through remote areas? We'll help identify practical fuel stops, grocery stores, food options, and resupply locations along your route.
Additional Major Revisions
$25 per revision
Your package includes up to two reasonable revisions. Major changes to parks, destinations, travel dates, route, or overall itinerary after planning has begun may require an additional revision fee.
Last-Minute National Park Planning
$50–$75
Trips beginning within 14 days may require an expedited planning fee depending on trip length, number of parks, and itinerary complexity.
Group Adventure Planning
Starting at $50
Traveling with multiple families, households, or vehicles? Additional planning is available for larger groups that require more coordination.
Build Your Perfect Park Adventure
Start with our National Park Planning Package — $100 and add only the extra planning support you need.
Whether you want help finding the perfect hikes, navigating reservation requirements, choosing where to stay, or building a highly detailed daily itinerary, we'll customize your planning experience around your adventure.
Additional service pricing may vary depending on trip length, number of parks, group size, destination, season, and planning complexity. All additional fees will be discussed and approved before services are provided.