ATV riding near Salt Lake City: Private Side-by-Side UTV

You operate the machine yourself, not a passenger watching the guide drive.

Ride a private Can-Am Side-by-Side UTV through Utah desert and mountain trails near Salt Lake City, with your choice of 3-hour or 5-hour tours. You drive the machine yourself. Drivers must be 18+ with a valid license, and passengers of any age ride along. The 5-hour option goes deeper into the backcountry and includes the historic mining town of Eureka, with extra time for photo stops and scenic overlooks. A live English-speaking guide leads the ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

Off-road UTV adventure in desert

• Ride around the west desert
• Visit trails near Little Moab

The experience

The terrain around Salt Lake City splits between wide-open desert and rugged mountain trails, and you pick which one suits your mood, or do both on the 5-hour run. The 3-hour tour is built for high-energy riding through varied ground without eating your whole day. It focuses on the Little Moab area in the west desert. If you want to go deeper, the 5-hour option pushes into the backcountry, visits the old mining town of Eureka, and leaves room for photo stops and scenic overlooks along the way.

You drive a Can-Am Side-by-Side UTV yourself, which means you control the pace and the line through the terrain. A live guide in English leads the ride and handles navigation. If you'd rather not drive, you can book the same tour and have the guide operate the machine while you ride as a passenger. Just pick that option at checkout. Drivers need to be 18 or older with a valid license. Passengers can be any age.

The ride covers trails and open desert, so expect dust, rocks, and uneven ground. Bring water, wear layers you don't mind getting dirty, and sunscreen. The operator notes this activity is not recommended for people with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Otherwise it suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Use of a Can-Am Side-by-Side UTV.
• a live English-speaking guide leading the route.

Options for this experience

2 options

Up to 2 per booking · Guide in English09:00, 13:00 and 17:00

Up to 4 per booking · Guide in English09:00, 13:00 and 17:00

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 13:00 and 17:00

Book up to9h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Mountain Slayerz

Is this one for you?Choose the 3-hour ride if you want a high-energy morning or afternoon without committing your whole day. Pick the 5-hour option if you want to explore the backcountry and visit Eureka. You drive the machine yourself unless you select the passenger option at checkout, so decide whether you want to operate the UTV or ride along before you book.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I ride as a passenger if I don't want to drive the UTV myself?

Yes. You can book the same tour and choose the option to have the guide drive while you ride along. Either way, you're on the same route with the same guide.

What's the difference between the 3-hour and 5-hour rides?

The 3-hour tour covers the Little Moab area in the west desert with high-energy riding through varied terrain. The 5-hour tour goes deeper into the backcountry, includes a stop at the historic mining town of Eureka, and adds extra time for photo stops and scenic overlooks.

Do I need a driver's license to operate the UTV?

Yes. Drivers must be 18 years old or older and carry a valid license. Passengers can be any age.

What's included in the ride?

Use of a Can-Am Side-by-Side UTV and a live English-speaking guide who leads the route and handles navigation.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear layers you don't mind getting dirty, bring sunscreen and water, and expect dust and uneven terrain. The ride covers desert and mountain trails with rocks and open ground.