Sample itineraries
The hardest part about visiting the Sanctuary is trying to fit in all the fun activities. We've created a few sample itineraries to help you make the most of your visit. Enjoy!
Monday
8 a.m. - Volunteer orientation at the Hamlet
9 a.m. - Horse Haven and Piggy Paradise tours
10:15 a.m. - Wild Friends tour
11 a.m. - Parrot Garden tour
11:45 a.m. - Lunch at Angel Village café
1:15 p.m. - Check in at Dogtown headquarters for volunteer shift.
3:30 p.m. - Pick up a dog for a sleepover.
Tuesday
8 a.m. - Return dog to Dogtown
8:15 a.m. - Check in at the Welcome Center for 8:30 a.m. Dogtown tour.
10 a.m. - Grand Sanctuary tour
11:45 a.m. - Lunch at Angel Village café
1:15 p.m. - Check in at Cat World headquarters for volunteer shift.
3:30 p.m. - Pick up cat for sleepover
Wednesday
8 a.m. - Return cat to Cat World.
8:15 a.m. - Check in at Marshall's Piggy Paradise for volunteer shift.
11:45 a.m. - Lunch at Angel Village café
12:45 p.m. - Check in at the welcome center for the 1 p.m. Cat World headquarters tour.
3 p.m. - Hike to Hidden Lake
4 p.m. - Walk around Angels Rest
One-day itinerary
8:30 a.m. - Grand Sanctuary tour
10:15 a.m. - Wild Friends tour
10 a.m. - Parrot Garden tour
Noon - Lunch at Angel Village café
1:30 p.m. - Piggy Social at Horse Haven
3 p.m. - Visit the Best Friends Mercantile in town.
Two-day itinerary
Day 1
8:30 a.m. - Grand Sanctuary tour
10:15 a.m. - Wild Friends tour
11 a.m. - Parrot Garden tour
Noon - Lunch at Angel Village café
1:30 p.m. - Piggy Social at Horse Haven
3 p.m. - Visit the Best Friends Mercantile in town.
Day 2
8:15 a.m. - Check in at the welcome center for 8:30 a.m. Dogtown tour.
10:30 a.m. - Horsemanship demo at Horse Haven
Noon - Lunch at Angel Village café
12:45 p.m. - Check in at the welcome center for the 1 p.m. Cat World headquarters tour.
3 p.m. - Visit Angels Overlook.
Five-day Itinerary
This itinerary is for people who want to see Best Friends but also want to see some of the sights nearby.
Sunday
8:30 a.m. - Grand Sanctuary tour
10:15 a.m. - Wild Friends tour
11 a.m. - Parrot Garden tour
Noon - Lunch at Angel Village café
Afternoon at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Monday
Visit Bryce Canyon National Park or North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
Tuesday
8:15 a.m. - Check in at the welcome center for 8:30 a.m. Dogtown tour
10:30 a.m. - Horsemanship demo at Horse Haven
Noon - Grab a quick bite to eat in town.
12:30 p.m. - Visit Lake Powell/Glen Canyon (one hour each way from Kanab).
Wednesday
9 a.m. - Horses and pigs tour at Horse Haven
10 a.m. - Shop the Sanctuary Store and visit Roxy's Room.
11:45 a.m. - Lunch at Angel Village café
12:45 p.m. - Check in at the welcome center for the 1 p.m. Cat World headquarters tour.
3:30 p.m. - Visit Moqui Cave.
Thursday
Visit to Zion National Park (one hour each way from Kanab). Shuttles into the park begin running at 7 a.m. Try to leave early to avoid long wait times.
Seven-day Itinerary
This itinerary is for people who want to see Best Friends but also planned enough time to visit the national parks. This itinerary features mostly sightseeing and doesn't include volunteering.
Sunday
8:30 a.m. - Grand Sanctuary tour
10:15 a.m. - Wild Friends tour
11 a.m. - Parrot Garden tour
Noon - Lunch at Angel Village café
Afternoon at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Monday
Visit to Zion National Park (60 minutes each way from Kanab). Shuttles into the park begin running at 7 a.m. Try to leave early to avoid long wait times.
Tuesday
8:15 a.m. - Check in at the welcome center for 8:30 a.m. Dogtown tour.
10:30 a.m. - Horsemanship demo at Horse Haven
Noon - Grab a quick bite to eat in town.
12:30 p.m. - Visit Lake Powell/Glen Canyon (one hour each way from Kanab).
Wednesday
9 a.m. - Horses and pigs tour at Horse Haven
10 a.m. - Shop the Sanctuary Store and visit Roxy's Room.
11:45 a.m. - Lunch at Angel Village café
12:45 p.m. - Check in at the welcome center for the 1 p.m. Cat World headquarters tour.
3:30 p.m. - Visit Moqui Cave.
Thursday
Visit to Bryce Canyon National Park (1.5 hours each way from Kanab).
Friday
North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park (1.5 hours minutes each way from Kanab)
Saturday
9:30 a.m. - Visit the Best Friends Mercantile in town.
11:45 a.m. - Lunch at Angel Village café
1 p.m. - Visit Angels Overlook
2 p.m. - Bunny House tour