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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for 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.

Traveler reviews

4.97★★★★★★★★★★

1,058 verified traveler reviews

5 ★1,034

4 ★19

3 ★2

2 ★1

1 ★2

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

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.

Can kids do this tour?

Yes. The hike through the canyon is easy, and sandboarding is optional and free. Families can go at their own pace inside the canyon.

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.