Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon tour from Kanab: Small group, fewer crowds

Wander peaceful, photo-ready slot canyon walls where ancient footprints await

Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon tour from Kanab is a guided small group trip through narrow canyon passages carved into Navajo Sandstone, 45 minutes from Zion National Park. You ride in a 4WD vehicle driven by an experienced guide, then freely explore the canyon's layered red, brown and orange walls, learning about the area's history and geology as you go. Bottled water is included. Children from age 1 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon

• Travel by 4WD vehicle to canyon
• Learn about canyon history and geology
• Explore slender canyon passages
• Enjoy photography and sightseeing

The experience

Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon sits close enough to Kanab that you can fit it into a morning or afternoon without losing the rest of your day. The 4WD vehicle handles the drive, so you arrive at the canyon entrance ready to walk instead of tired from navigating dirt roads yourself. Once there, you and your guide enter the slot canyon and move through its narrow passages at whatever pace works for you: stopping to photograph the dusty reds and burnt orange layers in the sandstone, or to look for fossils and footprints the Native people of the area left behind. The guide talks through the geology and history as you explore, so the canyon's structure and age become part of what you see instead of just a backdrop.

The canyon draws fewer visitors than Antelope Canyon, which means you can actually stand still and frame a shot without someone else stepping into it. The passages are slender enough that the light filters through in ways that change as you move, and the guide knows where the best angles are and when the sun hits them. Bring a camera if you have one. The layered walls are what people come for, and the guide will point out the details that make the difference between a snapshot and a photograph worth keeping.

The whole tour runs about 90 minutes from start to finish, so it works as a standalone outing or as part of a larger day. You'll want sturdy shoes with good grip, since the canyon floor is uneven and sometimes narrow. Bottled water comes with the tour, and the guide drives, so you can focus on what you're looking at instead of the road.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• 4WD vehicle with an experienced guide driving.
• access to explore the canyon passages at your own pace.
• guide commentary on the geology and history of the area.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs Monday to Saturday at 14:00, from US$ 59 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 14:00Another day? ›

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

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

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (4 to 17 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Kanab Tour Company

Is this one for you?Small groups keep the canyon from feeling crowded, which is the whole point. You get the slot canyon experience without the line of people waiting for the same photograph. If you want to move slowly through narrow passages and actually see the details in the sandstone without feeling rushed, this tour's size and pace make that possible.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 17 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

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.

What is Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon like compared to Antelope Canyon?

Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon has the same kind of narrow passages and layered Navajo Sandstone walls as Antelope Canyon, but draws far fewer visitors. That means you have room to move, stand, and photograph without crowds pressing around you.

How long does the Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon tour take?

The tour runs about 90 minutes total, including the 4WD drive to the canyon and the time you spend exploring inside it.

Do I drive myself or does someone else handle the vehicle?

An experienced guide drives the 4WD vehicle, so you sit as a passenger and arrive at the canyon ready to explore on foot instead of managing the dirt road yourself.

What should I bring or wear for this tour?

Wear sturdy shoes with good grip, since the canyon floor is uneven and the passages are narrow. Bottled water is included with the tour, so you don't need to carry your own.

How far is Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon from Zion National Park?

Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon is 45 minutes from Zion National Park, making it an easy add-on if you're visiting the area.