Zion Details and Information

Tips and Information for a successful trip!

Summer is winding down and before we know it, we will be gathering in the breath-taking Zion National Park.

We wanted to put all of the important and useful information you may need for your adventure in one, convenient place:

If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to download WhatsApp. This is how we will be communicating with our retreat group prior to and during our adventure.

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Travel Arrangments

Hopefully you have made your travel arrangements in/out of Saint George Municipal Airport or Las Vegas McCarran International Airport.

If you still need to make ground transportation arrangements:

Shuttle Transportation 

If you are flying in to Saint George and need transportation to Springdale: 

Red Rock Shuttle: 435.635.9104

If you are flying in to Las Vegas and need transportation to Springdale: 

Saint George Shuttle: http://www.stgshuttle.com/

Saint George Express: https://saltlakeexpress.com/

Rental Car Parking

There is ample parking at NamaStay Vacation & Retreat Village should you wish to rent a car from the airport you chose.

Nama-Stay is less than half a mile from the Zion National Park main entrance and 500 feet from the nearest Free Shuttle stop. It is also five minutes by foot to several different restaurants, a grocery store, gifts shops, and more.

Please note, check in is at 4:00pm. As a boutique retreat center, they are not able to provide early check in.

Packing List + Itinerary (Save These!)

Sunday Adventure + Narrows Hike

Book your Sunday Adventure Today!

As you can see from the itinerary, most of Sunday is for exploring! After breakfast, the day is yours until our yoga workshop at 5pm.

We highly, HIGHLY recommend you try Canyoneering on Sunday.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime way to explore Zion in an unforgettable way. Canyoneering consists of a few different components, including rappelling, hiking, down-climbing, and navigating through the water-carved slot canyons that is unique to the Zion area. No experience is necessary - really!  

$135+tax (total: $144.12) for this 4 hour excursion *Cost not included in the price of retreat

Singing up is easy - Click here to access the Rock Odysseys client portal. Complete an electronic waiver for our October 27th adventure. Then select the “Make Payment” button. Enter $144.12 as the amount. For questions or issues registering, call Rock Odysseys at 435-767-7147.

Additional Sunday Options:

Based on experience, we anticipate that most of our group will try canyoneering on Sunday. If that’s not your style, let’s find something that is! May we suggest renting an e-bike from Zion Guru and taking a ride through the National Park. There are several, well marked trails and audible guides you can download to your phone. We recommend reserving your e-bike in advance by clicking here.

If a relaxing spa day sounds nice, we recommend:

  • The Five Petal Spa at Cliffrose Lodge: www.fivepetalspa.com. Visit their website to view thier full spa services menu. To book, please call and let them know you are with the Ignite Your Spark Retreat for 20% off your service.

  • For a holistic massage experience, you can book a service at Massage Zion by clicking here or calling 435-669-4469.

Zion Narrows Hike on Monday

The Zion Narrows hike is an amazing adventure into a river system cradled by 1500 foot tall sandstone walls. Unlike any other hike in the world, the Narrows hike requires hiking in and crossing through the Virgin River as it cuts through Zion National Park. 

We have reserved specialized footwear, dry gear, walking sticks for each of you from Zion Guru.

Your gear can be picked up Sunday between 2:00pm-7:30pm. We will provide details and instructions on obtaining your park pass upon arrival.

 As noted on the packing list, we recommend bringing a small backpack for your lunch, water bottle and other supplies for the hike. 

Want to research this hike and the Zion national park? Click here. Looking for a good guide book to read up about Zion National Park? We recommend 'Lonely Planet Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks 5' (National Parks Guide). 

We absolutely can not wait to share this special place with you.

From your travel to your yoga classes and all the adventures in between, we want your retreat to be an escape from your everyday life and into a world of adventure and beauty.

If you have any questions, please reach out! Send us a quick note on the WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.

See you in Zion soon - Janette & Haley