Rocky Mountain tour Salt Lake City: Private canyon drive

You choose the pickup time and place, then spend the day driving through canyons the locals know.

A private full-day tour through the Rocky Mountains east of Salt Lake City combines scenic drives through the Wasatch Mountains and the region's best canyons, with views of waterfalls, lakes, forests and mountain towns like Park City. You pick the pickup time and location. A live English-speaking guide leads the drive in a Tesla. The tour runs five to eight hours depending on which stops you choose, and operates year-round except November through May when some high-elevation areas close.

The experience

You decide when and where the driver picks you up: your hotel, an address across the city, wherever suits your schedule. From there, the tour combines two scenic routes: a drive through the Wasatch Mountains and a run through Salt Lake's best canyons. The route passes waterfalls, alpine lakes, dense forests and the mountain town of Park City, all within a few hours of the city. Because you're in a private vehicle with a guide who knows the area, stops can shift based on conditions and what interests you most on the day.

The drive itself is the experience. You're not hiking or climbing. You're moving through the landscape by car, stopping at viewpoints and pullouts where the guide can point out what's worth seeing. The Wasatch range rises sharply east of Salt Lake, and the canyons cut deep through it: the scenery changes fast as you climb. Waterfalls run year-round in some canyons. Others peak in spring and early summer when snowmelt feeds them. The forests shift from scrub oak and juniper at lower elevations to dense pine and aspen higher up.

Note that some high-elevation areas close from November through May, so the exact route available depends on when you book. A live guide in English narrates the drive and answers questions about what you're seeing. Children 12 and up are welcome. Younger children can ride along, and kids under 6 travel free.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a Tesla.
• pickup at your chosen time and location.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full drive.

Options for this experience

2 options

Rocky Mountain TourGuide in English · 08:00Includes pickup

Snowbird Tram additionGuide in English · 08:00Tram to 11,000 Feet, includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by BeUTAHful Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this for a private car and guide through the canyons and high country. You'll set the departure time, and it's unavailable November through May.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

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 pick my own pickup time for this tour?

Yes. Once you book, you choose the pickup time and location that works for your schedule: your hotel, a specific address, or another spot in Salt Lake City.

What are the Wasatch Mountains like in winter?

The Wasatch range stays beautiful in winter, but some higher-elevation areas of this tour close from November through May due to snow and road conditions. Lower canyons and foothills remain accessible year-round.

Is this tour just driving, or do we stop and walk around?

The tour is primarily a scenic drive through canyons and mountain passes, with stops at viewpoints and pullouts. You're not doing long hikes, but you'll get out of the car at scenic spots to see waterfalls, lakes and vistas up close.

How long does this tour actually take?

The tour runs between five and eight hours depending on which stops you visit and how much time you spend at each one. Your guide can adjust the pace and route based on your interests.

What is Park City like on this tour?

Park City is a mountain town included in the canyon drive route. The tour passes through it as part of the scenic loop, showing you the town and the surrounding mountain landscape.