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Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake 45-Minute Boat Tour★ 4.75 (1,025) · 45m
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Great Salt Lake 2-Hour Guided Minibus Tour from Salt Lake City★ 4.30 (206) · 2h
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Antelope Island Wildlife Tour: Bison & Great Salt Lake★ 4.87 (209) · 5h–6h
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Great Salt Lake Flying Tour: 40-Minute Scenic FlightA 40-minute scenic flight over the Great Salt Lake in Utah takes you over Antelope Island State Park and the surrounding landscape, with views that would take a full day to see by car. You'll spot buffalo, antelope, deer, coyote and eagles from the plane. Aviation headsets are provided for all passengers, and a live English-speaking guide narrates the flight. Infants sit on an adult's lap; service animals are allowed.Is it for me?This tour works for anyone who wants to see the scale of the Great Salt Lake without spending a full day driving around it—the 40-minute flight compresses what would take hours on the ground into one continuous pass over the landscape and wildlife.
Antelope Island Sunset Tour: Wildlife & Bison ViewingThis 5- to 6-hour wildlife tour from Salt Lake City takes you to Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake, where you'll see bison herds, antelope, deer and hundreds of bird species in their natural habitat. The tour includes a visit to Fielding Garr Ranch, Utah's oldest preserved building; an easy 25-minute hike to Buffalo Point with panoramic views; and a professional guide, hotel pickup, binoculars and bottled water. You can choose the standard sunset expedition or the Friday afternoon option.Is it for me?The easy hike to Buffalo Point is what makes a full inland experience possible without requiring serious fitness — you get the panoramic views and the sunset moment without committing to a strenuous climb. Small-group travel capped at 13 guests means the wildlife sightings feel less crowded and the guide can spend time on the stories and ecology that make the island worth the drive.
Great Salt Lake Birding Tour: Antelope Island & WaterbirdsA guided birding tour of the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island State Park with private transportation, a spotting scope and a live English-speaking guide. The lake hosts millions of breeding waterbirds year-round and attracts 50 to 60 migrating species in spring and fall. Hotel pickup is included, and children from age one can join.Is it for me?The private vehicle picks you up from your hotel, which means you don't need a car or have to navigate to Antelope Island yourself—the guide handles the route and timing, and you arrive ready to watch birds instead of managing logistics.
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake & Antelope Island HikeYou're driven to Antelope Island State Park for a half-day that includes a 1-mile hike to Buffalo Point, wildlife viewing at a historic ranch, and a guide who explains both what you're seeing and the conservation work happening around the lake. Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don't arrange transport yourself, and the small-group format keeps the pace manageable and the experience personal.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Great Salt Lake and its wildlife without arranging your own transport or figuring out the island's layout—the guide and small-group format mean you learn what's actually happening on the lake while someone else handles the driving.
Great Salt Lake Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 7 bookable options for Great Salt Lake Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 39. The average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 1,859 traveler reviews.
7 of the 7 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Great Salt Lake Tours cost?
Prices start at US$ 39. There are 7 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 7 of the 7 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake 45-Minute Boat Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.8 out of 5 across 1,025 reviews.
