Zion: Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon UTV Tour & Sandboarding

Skip the Zion crowds: reach a slot canyon by UTV instead of hiking

You ride in a UTV driven by an experienced guide over sand dunes and desert trails to reach Peek-A-Boo slot canyon, a quieter alternative to crowded Zion trails. The hike through the canyon is easy, with an optional sandboarding stop along the way. Water is provided, and the small-group format means your family sets the pace inside the canyon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided UTV tour to Peek-A-Boo Canyon

• Meet guide and board UTV
• Drive over sandy trails
• Enjoy sand dunes and scenery
• Arrive at Peek-A-Boo slot canyon
• Hike through canyon at own pace
• Optional sandboarding activity
• Return from canyon by UTV

The experience

You're not driving. That's the thing that changes everything about this day. The guide handles the UTV over sand dunes and rocky trails while you sit back, take in the landscape, and don't have to worry about off-road technique or permits. It's a private tour (groups stay small, usually just your party), so the whole experience moves at a pace that works for kids, older travelers, or anyone who wants to move without rushing.

The ride itself is half the draw. Sand dunes roll past, scenery shifts from red rock to open desert, and the UTV does what a regular car can't. Once you reach Peek-A-Boo slot canyon, the hike in is short and straightforward. There's a ladder to climb, but nothing steep or technical. The canyon itself sits away from the main Zion crowds, which means you get the narrow walls and quiet without the bottleneck of the popular trails. Kids can sandboard on the dunes nearby if they want to, free of charge, or just walk through and explore at their own pace.

Bottled water is included, and the whole thing is designed so families don't have to coordinate transport, parking, or timing on their own. The guide does the driving, you do the looking around. Minimum two guests per booking keeps it intimate.

What’s included

Your day includes a private UTV ride driven by your guide over sand dunes and desert trails, entry to Peek-A-Boo slot canyon, a guided hike through the canyon, optional sandboarding on the dunes, and bottled water.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs Monday to Saturday at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, from US$ 139 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00Another day? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (2 to 17 years)

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 effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Razors Edge Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a slot canyon experience near Zion without the crowds or the logistics of driving yourself to a remote trailhead: the guide-driven UTV and small-group format handle both.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 17 years).

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. The guide does all the driving. You don't need an off-road license or training. You just ride and enjoy the scenery.

Is Peek-A-Boo slot canyon inside Zion National Park?

It's near Zion but outside the main park boundaries, which is why it stays less crowded than the popular Zion trails.

What's included in the tour?

The UTV ride, guide, entry to the canyon, and bottled water. Sandboarding is optional and free.

How many people can book together?

Minimum two guests per booking. Groups are kept small and usually not combined with other parties.

Is there a ladder in the canyon?

Yes, there's a short ladder to climb, but the hike overall is not difficult.

Who shouldn't do this tour?

It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health due to the UTV ride and canyon hike.