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Coral Pink Sand Dunes: UTV Sunset Tour, S'mores & StargazingYou’ll race across Coral Pink Sand Dunes in a UTV as sunset colors shift around you, try your luck at sand sledding (expect some laughs), then settle in for gooey s’mores by a campfire as stars fill the sky overhead. There’s something quietly magical about sharing stories with new friends under all those constellations.
Antelope Island Safari Tour: Bison, Antelope & Great Salt LakeA 4.5-hour wildlife and landscape tour of Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake, led by a Utah local and former African safari guide who tailors the experience to your interests—wildlife, birding or photography. The tour includes entrance to the island, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and stops at scenic overlooks like Buffalo Point; pickup is included, and children from age 6 are welcome. Small group sizes keep the experience intimate, and flexible start times fit your schedule.Is it for me?Choose this if you're without a car—pickup is included—and want a guide who adjusts the route for wildlife, birds, or landscapes based on what matters to you.
Moab Half-Day Rafting: Fisher Towers & WhitewaterYou get picked up in Moab, driven to the river, and spend three to four hours rafting the Colorado past the Fisher Towers with a professional guide handling the boat and the route. All gear — life jacket, paddles, dry bags — is provided, and the guide knows which sections move fast and which ones let you breathe. You're back in town by early afternoon, which is why this works if your schedule is tight.Is it for me?Right for families or travelers short on time who want to see the Fisher Towers from the water without committing to a full day. Expect to get wet and plan for moderate physical effort — that's what makes the trip possible on a half-day schedule.
Cathedral Valley: Private 4x4 Tour, Temples of Sun & MoonYou’ll ride through Capitol Reef’s wild Cathedral Valley in a private 4x4 with a local guide—crossing rivers, walking Bentonite Hills’ painted earth, standing beneath the Temples of Sun & Moon. Expect quiet moments you’ll want to stay in forever—and plenty of space to breathe.
Bryce Canyon E-bike Tour: Scenic Ride & Local GuideYou meet your guide at the office, get fitted on an e-bike, and spend 10–15 minutes learning how to ride it. Then you follow the bike path through Fairyland and Bryce's main amphitheater, stopping at two favorite viewpoints where your guide explains the geology, flora, fauna, and history. Water and snacks come with you. You skip the parking lot entirely and see the park from a path most visitors never find.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Bryce Canyon without the parking-lot stress and prefer a guided route that hits the quieter, less-crowded amphitheaters — the e-bike and the local knowledge are what make both possible in one morning.
You-Drive Jeep Tour Moab: Hell's Revenge TrailA 3.5-hour guided jeep tour in Moab where you drive your own custom Jeep Wrangler Rubicon or Ford Bronco on Hell's Revenge and Fins N Things trails, following an experienced guide in a separate vehicle. You must be 21 with a valid US driver's license and proof of insurance. The Jeeps are equipped with 37″ tires, 3.5″ lifts and lockers, built to handle steep climbs and descents while you navigate the terrain yourself.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to drive the terrain yourself rather than watch from a passenger seat—the guide leads in their own Jeep, so you're steering through steep climbs and descents with instruction and safety, not navigating alone. Small groups keep the experience focused and the pace manageable for drivers of varying confidence.
Bonneville Salt Flats: 6-Hour Adventure from Salt Lake CityYou spend three hours walking and photographing the Bonneville Salt Flats, stop at Great Salt Lake State Park and the Tree of Utah sculpture, and travel in a small group with a licensed guide. The six-hour round-trip from Salt Lake City includes bottled water and air-conditioned transport, with morning and afternoon options to fit your schedule.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see the Bonneville Salt Flats without renting a car or planning the route yourself — the guide handles the drive, timing, and the stops that make the day make sense, leaving you free to walk and photograph.
Huntress Slot Canyon: Guided hiking and 4 rappels near KanabThe Huntress Slot Canyon Adventure is a guided hiking and rappelling activity near Kanab where you hike into a slot canyon, make four rappels of increasing size through sandstone walls, and hike back out—all in about five hours with no experience required. Canyoneering equipment is provided. The first rappel is small, designed to let newcomers learn the technique before the canyon drops into larger intermediate rappels. Guides are professionally trained and speak English, Spanish, or Portuguese.Is it for me?This activity requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness and is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health—the repeated rappels and five-hour day demand stamina and a healthy back. If you're comfortable with physical exertion and want to learn rappelling in a real canyon rather than on a practice wall, the progression from small to intermediate drops makes it accessible for first-timers.
Peekaboo Slot Canyon: Private Sunset Sandboarding & UTV TourYou’ll ride with a local guide by UTV to Peekaboo Slot Canyon, wander through its quiet curves, then play on sunlit sand dunes at sunset—with sandboarding if you’re up for it. This private tour includes bottled water and all driving handled for you. Expect laughter, dusty shoes, and a few moments you’ll want to keep long after you leave.
Moab: Colorado River Rafting at Fisher Towers Half-DayYou float the Colorado River through Fisher Towers on a calm afternoon with a guide doing the rowing, stopping for lunch and taking in the red rock scenery that's been a backdrop for Hollywood films. Hotel pickup is included at select properties, and the whole outing takes about four hours from Moab.Is it for me?Right for travelers in Moab who want a scenic float without paddling effort, with lunch and transport handled. Plan for a four-hour outing, including the drive out and back on one of America's top scenic highways.
Moab: Hurrah Pass 4x4 Trail Tour & Ancient PetroglyphsYou’ll take the wheel of a 4x4 UTV for a hands-on drive from Moab along Hurrah Pass Trail, guided by a local who brings geology and history alive. Pause to see ancient petroglyphs up close, wind through canyons with river views, and climb to an overlook near Canyonlands—moments that linger long after you’re back in town.
Moab: Colorado River Rafting at Fisher Towers Half-DayYou float the Colorado River through red-rock canyons with a guide doing the rowing, Class 1–2 rapids, and the same landscape where John Wayne and recent Hollywood films were shot. The half-day format means you're back by early afternoon. Professional guide, water, and taxes are included; bring your own water bottles and call to confirm the day before.Is it for me?A good fit if you have a morning free and want to see the Colorado River landscape without arranging your own boat or guide. The guide handles the rowing, so you just sit back and watch the canyon; the half-day timing means you're done by early afternoon and have the rest of your day open.
Moab Canyoneering: Two Rappels in Water-Carved CanyonsA 4-hour canyoneering activity in Moab where you hike to two free-hanging rappels (90 and 120 feet) through water-carved sandstone, with a professional guide backing every descent on a separate safety system. The route includes a scramble through a narrow slot and a downhill exit along a cool stream. Children from age 8 can participate with moderate fitness.Is it for me?If you have a free afternoon in Moab and want to see the canyons most hikers can't reach, this one puts you on rope with a guide who handles the technical setup—no canyoneering experience required, just a willingness to rappel.
Zion Cliffs Sunset Jeep Tour: East Zion 4x4 Scenic ViewsYou’ll ride a rugged 4x4 Jeep through East Zion’s wild trails, stopping at two hidden viewpoints just as sunset paints the cliffs. Expect cold air on your face, stories from your local guide, snacks with strangers who might become friends—and a silence at dusk you’ll remember long after.
Salt Lake City Ghost Tour: Haunted downtown walkingA walking ghost tour through downtown Salt Lake City led by a local guide, covering a mile of haunted sites including the Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse, Capitol Theater, Hotel Plandome, and Whiskey Street. The tour lasts about an hour and explores the city's darker history and paranormal legends without entering private buildings. All fees and taxes are included.Is it for me?The tour starts in downtown Salt Lake City and covers a mile on foot, so it works well if you're staying nearby or using public transportation—no car needed to reach the haunted sites or to move between stops.
Sand Hollow Zion: ATV Tour Red Rock Desert & Gear IncludedYou’ll ride ATVs across Sand Hollow’s wild red landscape with a local guide leading the way. Expect dusty hands, plenty of laughs, cold water breaks, and real desert silence between bursts of engine noise. All gear is provided—you just show up ready for four hours of adventure outside Zion and leave with more grit (literally) than you arrived with.
Kanab: Peekaboo Slot Canyon & Great Chamber UTV TourYou’ll ride a UTV through Kanab’s wild backcountry with a local guide, explore the winding beauty of Peekaboo Slot Canyon, and hike up shifting sand into the Great Chamber’s massive arch. Expect laughter, red dust everywhere, and moments of real quiet that stick with you long after.
Moab: Canyoneering Half-Day Adventure with RappellingYou’ll test your nerves rappelling into Moab’s wild red canyons with an experienced guide by your side. Expect teamwork, laughter echoing off stone walls, hands-on technical skills, and moments of real quiet between bursts of adrenaline. It’s not just about climbing—it’s about surprising yourself.
Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon: Private Jeep Tour & Ancient SitesYou’ll ride across wild coral pink dunes in a 4x4 Jeep Rubicon before walking into Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon’s glowing walls with a local guide who knows every story and fossil here. Touch ancient moki steps, spot petroglyphs, breathe in desert air — and maybe laugh at yourself trying to say “Kanab.”
Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon: Private UTV & hiking tourPeek-A-Boo slot canyon is a private, guided UTV tour in southern Utah where an experienced driver handles all the off-road riding while you relax and take in the scenery, then hike an easy, family-friendly route through the canyon with one short ladder. The tour runs about two hours and includes bottled water; minimum two guests per booking, and children from age two are welcome.Is it for me?Because the guide handles all the off-road driving, this tour suits families and anyone who wants to see the red rock trails and slot canyon without managing a vehicle themselves. If you prefer to drive your own UTV, look for a self-guided option instead.
