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Hell's Revenge UTV Tour Moab: Drive slickrock yourselfHell's Revenge UTV Tour in Moab is a three-hour off-road driving experience where you take the wheel of a Kawasaki KRX 1000 across steep climbs, dramatic descents and slickrock terrain on one of the world's most iconic trails. Small groups of 23 or fewer, expert local guides, safety instruction and all equipment are included; drivers must be 21+ with a valid license and comfortable with heights and steep slopes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to drive the trail yourself rather than watch from a passenger seat—the Kawasaki handles the steep terrain and you control the pace, which is what makes Hell's Revenge feel like your own adventure instead of a guided one. The morning and sunset departures suit different schedules and light preferences, so pick the time that fits your Moab itinerary.
Moab: Arches 4x4 Tour with Dinosaur Tracks & Tower Arch HikeYou’ll ride a 4x4 from Moab into Arches’ wild backcountry with a local guide—spotting real dinosaur tracks, bumping past Balanced Rock and Marching Men, hiking to Tower Arch if you want, and cooling off with lemonade before heading back through Courthouse Towers. It’s dusty, vivid, and full of surprises you’ll remember long after.
Moab: Hell's Revenge UTV Tour & Dinosaur Tracks AdventureYou’ll drive your own UTV across Moab’s Hell’s Revenge trail with a local guide leading the way—expect steep climbs, real dinosaur tracks under your boots, laughter at every tricky turn, and those wild desert views that stick with you long after you’ve washed off the dust.
Salt Lake City Bus Tour: 2.5-Hour Route with Expert GuideA fully guided 2.5-hour bus tour of Salt Lake City's most iconic landmarks—Temple Square, the Utah State Capitol, the Cathedral of the Madeleine, and historic pioneer monuments—led by a local expert who gets off the coach at every stop. The 10 AM departure includes entry to hear the world-famous Tabernacle organ recital, a unique experience unavailable on other times. The tour covers a carefully designed 20-mile route through downtown, historic neighborhoods, and viewpoints overlooking the Wasatch Mountains and Salt Lake Valley.Is it for me?The English-speaking guide steps off the coach at every stop, so you get real context standing in front of each landmark rather than listening from your seat—this works best if you want to understand the stories behind Salt Lake City's most iconic sites rather than just see them pass by. If you're visiting for the first time or have a free afternoon, the 10 AM departure is the only one that includes the Tabernacle organ recital, making it worth choosing if that experience appeals to you.
Monument Valley: Navajo Backcountry Tour & Flute CeremonyYou’ll travel deep into Monument Valley with a Navajo guide, walk beneath towering spires and arches, listen to live flute music echoing off red stone, and hear stories that stick with you long after you leave. Includes bottled water and moments you won’t find on your own.
Monument Valley 4x4 Tour: Stand at John Ford's PointYou ride in an open-air 4x4 through Monument Valley's backcountry for 2.5 hours, stopping at seven major viewpoints including Mitten View and John Ford's Point, then deeper into terrain with Anasazi petroglyphs and a hogan demonstration. Bottled water and native music are included. Depart on the hour from The View Hotel loading area, 15 minutes early arrival required.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see beyond the main overlooks and don't mind rough terrain or open-air vehicles—the backcountry access and petroglyphs are what set this apart from the standard scenic drive, and the fixed 2.5-hour window fits between other activities without eating a full day.
UTV Slot Canyon Riding: Upper and Lower Red CaveA two-hour UTV tour through Upper and Lower Red Cave Slot Canyons where you ride in a Can Am Defender with a guide, stopping to hike roughly a quarter mile total and photograph the canyon walls. The tour includes private transportation and bottled water; guides speak English and children from age 4 are welcome. Departures run multiple times daily on Mountain Time, so arriving on time is essential — more than 15 minutes late and the tour leaves without you.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit two slot canyons in a half-day window—you'll spend most time in a UTV with a guide driving, then hike a quarter-mile to each canyon for photography.
Hell's Revenge UTV Trail, Moab: Drive Your Own 4x4A guided UTV adventure in Moab where you drive your own two-seat vehicle across the Hell's Revenge trail for two and a half hours, climbing petrified sand dunes and passing Echo Canyon and a Colorado River overlook. The ticket covers one UTV and two guests; a live English-speaking guide leads the way. Morning and sunset departures are available, and licensed 16- and 17-year-olds can drive with a parent as passenger. Helmet, goggles, bottled water and a light snack are included.Is it for me?The two and a half hour drive demands moderate fitness and comfort with steep terrain and loose sand, so it suits someone who came to Moab for the off-road experience itself, not for a scenic ride. You're driving, not being driven, which is the whole point—and it's what separates this from a guided tour where you sit as a passenger.
Kanab Peekaboo Slot Canyon: UTV Ride & Guided HikeYou’ll ride out from Kanab on a guided UTV adventure across wild backcountry trails before stepping into the winding silence of Peekaboo Slot Canyon. Expect laughter with your local guide, cool stone walls brushing your fingers, and sunlight slicing down between towering red rock walls — plus bottled water to keep you going.
ATV riding at Coral Pink Sand Dunes: UTV and sandboardingATV riding at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park puts you behind the wheel of a UTV to navigate the dunes, visit Coral Pink Slot Canyon (known as "Bigfoot's Hideout"), and sandboard down Star Dune. The activity runs 2 hours with a live guide, UTV rental, bottled water and sandboards included. You must be 21+ with a valid driver's license to operate the UTV; solo riders share a vehicle with the guide.Is it for me?The pace is fast—you move through three stops in 2 hours with minimal downtime—so this suits riders who want to cover ground and try multiple things rather than linger in one place. The UTV driving requires a valid license and comfort operating the vehicle, but the sandboarding and slot canyon walk are open to most ages and abilities.
ATV Riding & Slot Canyon Hike near OrdervilleThis activity combines an off-road UTV ride through private Utah backcountry with a guided hike into a narrow slot canyon near Orderville. You depart from Orderville in a customized vehicle, traverse rugged terrain to the canyon entrance, then hike inside sandstone walls up to 8–10 feet tall, where you'll see ancient Native American writings. A licensed guide leads both the drive and the hike, manages safety over boulder sections, and explains how the canyon formed. The experience takes around two hours and requires moderate physical fitness.Is it for me?If you're staying in or near Orderville without a car, the activity departs from town and returns there, so you don't need to arrange separate transport to the trailhead. The two-hour timeframe fits a free afternoon or a break between other plans, and the guide handles both the driving and the route-finding, so you show up ready to ride and hike.
Bryce Canyon scenic tour: 3-hour mini bus with local guideA 3-hour scenic tour of Bryce Canyon National Park on a mini bus with a live English-speaking guide and interpretive commentary on the park's geology, flora, fauna and history. The tour is designed and operated by locals who navigate the park's trails and manage timing around congestion and closures, so more of your visit goes to actually seeing the landscape instead of logistics.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want someone local to navigate Bryce's parking and closures for you—the three hours go to the actual canyon instead of the logistics of getting there.
Canyonlands: 4x4 White Rim Tour with Island in the Sky ViewsYou’ll ride with a local guide from Moab into Canyonlands by 4x4, tracing ancient petroglyphs along Byway 279 before bouncing along White Rim Road to Musselman Arch. Climb the Shafer Trail’s wild switchbacks and watch the Colorado River snake far below—all with ice water on hand and stories you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Zion: Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon UTV Tour & SandboardingYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Salt Lake City: Great Salt Lake 45-Minute Boat TourYou board a slow motorized pontoon at the state park marina and spend 45 minutes on the Great Salt Lake, staying within a mile of shore while the captain shares the lake's history and stories. You get bottled water, a mesh hat for the bugs, and views of the Salt Lake Valley and mountains from the water. The pace is deliberate—designed for commentary and photos, not speed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience the Great Salt Lake from the water without arranging your own boat—the fixed 45-minute window and included bug protection mean you show up and float, no logistics to manage.
Moab: Hell's Revenge U-Drive 4x4 Tour with Local GuideYou’ll drive your own UTV across Moab’s famous Hell’s Revenge Trail with a local guide leading the way—feeling every bump and laugh along slickrock climbs, pausing high above the Colorado River to take in those impossible views. Small group size means you get to ask questions or just soak up the moment—and yeah, you’ll remember that feeling long after.
Sunset Tour of Monument Valley: Navajo guide, back country accessA three-hour sunset tour of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park with a certified Navajo guide, pickup and dropoff at View Hotel or KOA campground, and access to back country areas closed to independent travelers. The guide leads stops at West and East Mitten, John Ford's Point, a traditional Navajo Hogan where you watch rug weaving, Moccasin Arch, petroglyphs and ruins, and the Totem Pole, with five to ten minutes at each to photograph and explore. You'll hear the history and traditions of Monument Valley and see a live performance by the guide as the sun sets.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see restricted backcountry areas and watch Navajo rug weaving in a traditional hogan—your guide handles navigation while you stay mostly in the vehicle with brief stops at each location.
East Zion: Slot Canyon Canyoneering & UTV Tour AdventureYou’ll ride a UTV into East Zion’s wild backcountry with a local guide before hiking up to Coal Hollow Slot Canyon for six or seven guided rappels. Feel sandstone under your hands, laugh with your group as you descend each drop, and catch glimpses of Sugar Knoll along the way. This is an adventure where nerves turn into pride—and you might just surprise yourself.
Monument Valley Backcountry Tour: 11 Stops with Navajo GuideThe Monument Valley Extended Backcountry Tour is a 3.5-hour 4x4 tour through Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park with a certified Navajo guide, hotel pickup, and 11 stops including the Mittens, John Ford's Point, a Navajo Hogan visit with rug weaving demonstration, and remote arches and ruins. The tour covers 28 miles of backcountry terrain and includes stops not on the standard route. Tribal Park admission ($8 per person) is separate.Is it for me?Book this one if you land in Monument Valley with a morning or afternoon free and want to move past the scenic overlooks into the backcountry stories — the extended route and the Hogan visit are what separate this from the shorter tour, and the guide's storytelling is what makes the remote stops worth the extra time.
Moab: Hell's Revenge UTV Tour & Fins N Things DriveYou’ll drive your own UTV across Moab’s famous Hell’s Revenge trail, following a local guide through steep climbs and slickrock ridges. Expect sweaty palms, epic views toward Arches, and plenty of laughs (sometimes at yourself). Water’s included—and so are those moments when you realize you’re braver than you thought.
