UTV Offroad Riding at Zion National Park: Sand Hollow

A UTV guide shows you what the vehicle can actually do.

UTV offroad riding at Zion National Park puts you behind the wheel of a Polaris side-by-side for three to four hours, driven by a licensed guide fluent in English or German. You'll navigate Sand Hollow North Rim and landscapes beyond the standard tourist routes, with water, helmet, glasses and insurance included. No prior driving experience needed, only a valid license.

Step-by-step itinerary

UTV offroad adventure and sightseeing

• Take over Side by Side ES vehicle
• Receive briefing from tour guide
• Drive to Sand Hollow North Rim
• Experience offroad landscapes of Southern Utah
• Visit dinosaur tracks
• Visit remains of Fort Pearce in Warner Valley

The experience

What does a UTV really do off-road? Most renters use maybe 10% of what these vehicles can handle, which is why this ride pairs you with a guide who knows the terrain and the machine. After a briefing and handover of your Polaris, you head straight to Sand Hollow North Rim: the kind of country that doesn't show up on the standard park loop. You're driving, not watching. The guide rides alongside to show you the lines, the angles and the capability you'd miss on your own. Minimum two people per vehicle, so you're either bringing a partner or joining one.

The route takes you through Southern Utah backcountry that ordinary tourists never see. You might pass dinosaur tracks in Warner Valley or the remains of Fort Pearce, but the real point is the driving itself: the terrain, the rock, the way the landscape changes when you're moving through it instead of looking at it from a pullout. The guide handles the commentary in English or German, depending on which works for your group. Drinking water is provided. You bring a valid driver's license and the willingness to actually steer.

Insurance is included with a maximum deductible of $1,500 if something goes wrong. The whole outing runs three to four hours, which is long enough to get past the initial nerves and into the rhythm of the terrain. No prior off-road experience is required. Just a normal driving license and comfort sitting in a vehicle that moves differently than a car.

What’s included

• Polaris UTV (minimum two people per vehicle).
• licensed tour guide in English or German.
• helmet and glasses.
• drinking water.
• insurance with a maximum $1,500 deductible.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (5 to 90 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and German

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 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 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

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Is this one for you?Book this if you speak English or German and want to actually drive the terrain instead of watching from a passenger seat: the guide rides with you and shows you what the UTV can do, which is the only way most people learn to use one.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

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.

What's the difference between driving a UTV myself and riding along with a guide?

You're behind the wheel the whole time, not a passenger. The guide rides in the vehicle with you and shows you how to use the terrain and the machine's capability: the lines, the angles, the things you wouldn't know to try on your own. Most people use only a fraction of what a UTV can do. The guide is there so you actually use it.

Can I do this if I've never driven off-road before?

Yes. No prior off-road experience is required, only a valid driver's license. The guide handles the briefing and rides with you the whole time, so you learn as you go.

What happens if I damage the UTV?

Insurance is included with the ride. Your maximum deductible is $1,500 if damage occurs.

What are dinosaur tracks and Fort Pearce, and will I see them?

Dinosaur tracks are fossilized footprints left in the rock in Warner Valley. Fort Pearce is the remains of a historic fort in the same area. The route may include either or both depending on conditions and the guide's choice of terrain that day.

Is this tour suitable for someone with health concerns?

The ride is not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with poor cardiovascular health. It is suitable for all other fitness levels, though the vehicle is not suitable for children under 4 years old.