Zion Area: Peekaboo Slot Canyon & Great Chamber UTV Tour

Red rock slot canyons and desert alcoves by UTV near Kanab

You ride a Can-Am UTV through a private canyon with natural ponds and caves, then walk Peekaboo Slot Canyon and hike to The Great Chamber alcove. The guide photographs you, explains the geology and history, and handles all the driving between three main stops. The whole experience takes four hours and covers about a mile and a half on foot, with the rest by vehicle. Pickup is at Moqui Cave north of Kanab. Bring your valid ID.

Step-by-step itinerary

UTV tour to slot canyon and Great Chamber

• Meet at Moqui Cave north of Kanab
• Drive Can-Am UTV to Peekaboo Slot Canyon
• Walk through half-mile slot canyon
• Drive 10 miles to The Great Chamber
• Hike quarter-mile steep hill to Great Chamber
• Walk about 1.5 miles total on tour
• Return to Peekaboo Trailhead

The experience

The UTV pulls away from Moqui Cave just north of Kanab, dust rising behind you as the desert opens up. You're heading into Cave Lakes first: a private canyon where natural ponds sit tucked against rust-colored walls, and small caves dot the rock face like windows into something older. The engine noise fades into background once you're moving. Your guide points out the geology, the water sources, the way the light hits the stone differently depending on the hour. This is the kind of landscape you don't see from a highway, and you're not walking it. You're riding straight into it.

After Cave Lakes, the route turns toward Peekaboo Slot Canyon, one of the most photographed slot canyons in Southern Utah. You'll walk the half-mile through it on foot, walls narrowing as you go deeper, the slot canyon opening up in ways that feel impossible until you're standing inside them. The guide stops to take photos and explain what you're looking at: the layers of stone, how water carved this, why the color changes. It's not rushed. Then you drive another ten miles to The Great Chamber, a massive sand dune alcove carved into the mountainside. This one requires a steep quarter-mile hike uphill, but the view from the top (the alcove spreading out below, the desert stretching past it) makes the climb worth the effort. In total you'll walk about a mile and a half across the whole tour, which means you're covering ground without spending four hours on your feet.

The whole day is structured around the UTV ride itself. You're not waiting for a shuttle or following a group on a fixed pace. You're moving between stops in your own vehicle with a driver who knows the back roads and the timing. Bottled water is included, and the guide handles the logistics so you just show up at Moqui Cave ready to go. One thing to know: the tour runs multiple departures daily, so being on time matters. More than 15 minutes late and they leave without you. Also, you need to be 21 or older with a valid driver's license, and the terrain and pace aren't suitable for everyone, so check the fitness and health notes before booking.

What’s included

Your four-hour tour includes private UTV transportation between all three stops, bottled water throughout the day, and a guide who provides historical and geological information while photographing you at key points. You meet at Moqui Cave, five miles north of Kanab on Highway 89.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 08:30, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 54 years) · Senior (55 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 20

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.

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Good to know

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

Operated by ROAM - East Zion

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see multiple slot canyons and desert formations in one morning without renting your own vehicle or navigating the back roads yourself: the UTV and guide handle both, leaving you free to focus on the landscape and the stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

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.

Do I have to drive the UTV myself?

No. A guide drives. You ride as a passenger.

What's the difference between Peekaboo Slot Canyon and The Great Chamber?

Peekaboo is a narrow slot canyon you walk through for half a mile. The Great Chamber is a large sand dune alcove on a mountainside that requires a quarter-mile steep hike to reach the top.

How much walking is involved?

About one to one and a half miles total across the whole tour, split between the slot canyon walk and the hike to The Great Chamber.

What if I'm late to the meeting point?

If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, the tour departs without you. Being on time is important because multiple tours run daily.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation by UTV, bottled water, and a guide who provides information and takes photos.

Do I need a valid driver's license?

Yes. You must be 21 or older and carry a valid license, even though you won't be driving the UTV.

Is this tour suitable for pregnant travelers?

No. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers due to the UTV ride and hiking involved.

What's the time zone difference I should know about?

Kanab and Zion operate on Mountain Time, which is one hour ahead of Las Vegas and Arizona.