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Bryce Canyon self-guided audio tour: 60 miles, 30+ stopsA self-guided audio driving tour of Bryce Canyon National Park covers over 60 miles with more than 30 stops, from Fairyland Point to Rainbow Point, using GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically as you drive. Download the Action Tour Guide app, load the tour offline, and explore the hoodoos, overlooks and geology at your own pace in your own vehicle; one purchase covers everyone in the car. Park entrance fees are separate and not included.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to explore Bryce Canyon on your own schedule without joining a bus group or paying per person—the GPS audio plays automatically as you drive, so you can pause for hikes and photos without losing your place, and one purchase covers your whole car.
Whitewater Rafting Moab: 12 Class III & IV rapidsYou’ll paddle through Westwater Canyon’s wildest rapids with an expert local guide from Moab, spot eagles or maybe an otter if you’re lucky, and share riverside lunch with your group on a sandy bank. Expect cold splashes, canyon echoes, and stories that linger after you’ve dried off.
Southern Utah ATV Riding: Peek-A-Boo Canyon & Sand BoardingATV riding in Southern Utah takes you through Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon on a Can Am UTV you operate yourself, with 40 minutes walking and exploring inside the canyon and sand boarding on the return. A local guide leads the ride and shares information about the landscape. The experience runs 2.5 hours total, includes bottled water, and requires drivers to be 21+ with a valid license.Is it for me?You drive the UTV yourself, so you need a valid license and must be 21 or older—this is not a guided tour where someone else operates the vehicle. The guide travels with you and delivers commentary in English, so you get the stories and context without needing to navigate or research the place on your own.
One Hour ATV Ride: Bryce Canyon National Park GuidedA one-hour guided ATV ride through ponderosa pine forest to the rim of Bryce Canyon National Park, with a live guide in English. The price covers one ATV for a driver and one passenger. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Book this if you want an ATV ride to Bryce Canyon's rim rather than a hiking or scenic drive tour, and you're comfortable sharing one vehicle with a guide and one other person.
Sand Hollow: UTV rental with 4 seats from St GeorgeHop into a 4-person UTV and carve your own path through Sand Hollow’s wild dunes near St George. You’ll get local tips before heading out, pause for big views at Top of the World, and maybe cool off at Sand Hollow Reservoir — all with helmets and goggles included. It’s the kind of day you’ll remember long after you shake out the sand.
Canyonlands Backcountry Tour: Shafer Trail & PetroglyphsA half-day guided backcountry tour of Canyonlands National Park from Moab takes you off the pavement into the park's rugged interior on an exclusive National Park Service permit route. You travel in a private 4x4 vehicle with a professional guide, stop to examine petroglyphs carved by Ancestral Puebloans, cross the White Rim to Musselman Arch, and climb the Shafer Trail switchbacks to the Island in the Sky mesa. The tour includes private transportation, bottled water and light snacks; children from age 1 are welcome, and groups over 6 travel in separate vehicles.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to explore the canyon floor and mesa in a single morning—your private 4x4 vehicle and guide access roads that remain closed to regular park traffic.
Private Canyoneering in Moab: Rappel & SwimA private half-day canyoneering tour in Moab where you rappel, scramble and wade through a technical desert canyon that Desert Highlights' founder pioneered in the late 1990s. Your guide provides all gear, transportation from town and instruction—the tour runs 4 to 6 hours and includes a 15-foot rappel, an optional 90-foot rappel, and a swim through chilly water in the finale. Closed-toe shoes and moderate fitness required; bring water and food for the duration.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Moab without a car or don't know where the technical canyons are—the guide handles the drive and knows the route his founder created, so you skip the research and logistics and show up ready to descend.
Zion: 55-Mile Helicopter Tour with Canaan Cliffs ViewsYou’ll lift off near Springdale for a 55-mile helicopter tour around Zion’s wildest edges—Smith Mesa, Kolob Canyon, Red Butte Mountain—and sweep past Canaan’s sheer cliffs with your pilot sharing stories along the way. Expect moments of awe (and maybe some nerves), plus views you’ll remember every time you see red rock again.
Tallest Via Ferrata in Utah: Climb & Rappel 1,000 FeetThis 4.5-hour guided via ferrata and rappelling activity on private red and white rock cliffs near Zion National Park takes you up three pitches of custom-installed iron steps to a summit overlooking Orderville Valley. You climb over 1,000 feet, rappel down four separate lines including a 165-foot drop into a mini canyon, and scramble through Southern Utah terrain between descents. All canyoneering and rappelling gear is provided; the guide leads the whole route. Children from age 10 are welcome.Is it for me?This activity starts on private land near Zion, so you'll need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point — confirm the exact location when you book. The 4.5-hour commitment and high fitness requirement mean it suits climbers and fit hikers ready for sustained vertical work, not a casual half-day outing. If you're staying in the Zion area without a car, plan your transport in advance.
Peekaboo Slot Canyon UTV Hiking Tour: Private Off-Road AdventurePeekaboo Slot Canyon is a private UTV and hiking tour where an experienced guide handles all the off-road driving while you ride over sand dunes to a less-crowded slot canyon. The tour runs 2 hours and includes bottled water; a short ladder is part of the canyon hike. Children from age 2 are welcome, and the hike is not difficult—you set the pace through the canyon.Is it for me?The 2-hour time frame fits a free afternoon or a half-day break from other plans. If you want the off-road experience and the slot canyon in one outing without separate bookings, this combines both; if you need a full-day itinerary or have spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns, or are pregnant, this tour is not the right fit.
Salt Lake City Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour: Explore at your own paceA hop on hop off bus tour of Salt Lake City lets you ride a double-decker or open-top bus around the city's main landmarks—Temple Square, Utah State Capitol, Natural History Museum, Red Butte Garden, Hogle Zoo and more—and hop off at any stop to explore on your own time. A live English-speaking guide narrates the route; you control how long you stay at each site. Real-time bus tracking on an interactive map shows when the next bus arrives at your stop. Bottled water is included.Is it for me?The live English guide means you hear context for what you're seeing even if you stay on the bus the whole loop, which works well for a first visit or a language preference. If you speak another language or prefer to explore silently with a map, this tour may not suit you—look for a self-guided ticket option instead.
Canyonlands self-guided audio tour: Mesa Arch Island SkyA self-guided audio tour of Canyonlands National Park near Moab that plays automatically as you drive, covering over 62 miles with 37 stops including Mesa Arch, Dead Horse Point, and the Green River Overlook. Download the app to your phone, start at the designated point or anywhere along the route, and pause whenever you want to hike, photograph or rest. One purchase covers everyone in your car; the tour works offline with GPS guidance and stays yours for life.Is it for me?Start from your own car parked at Canyonlands—no bus pickup, no group schedule, no waiting for others. If you're staying in Moab without a rental, you'll need to arrange a car separately, but once you have one, this tour lets you explore at your own pace, pause for hikes or photos whenever you want, and keep the audio guide for future visits to the park.
Cathedral Valley off-road Jeep tour: Utah's remote heartAn off-road Jeep tour through Cathedral Valley in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, with hotel pickup and a guide who navigates the 60-mile loop to remote overlooks, rock formations and geological features inaccessible by standard vehicle. The tour runs half-day or full-day; both include bottled water and air-conditioned transport. Children from age 6 are welcome; the terrain is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.Is it for me?Book the full-day tour if you have a free afternoon and want to see the entire Cathedral Valley Loop and the sandstone towers that only 1% of Capitol Reef visitors reach; the half-day works if you're passing through and want the iconic formations without committing a full day. Either way, the guide handles the route and the river crossing, so you focus on the geology and the light instead of the driving.
Moab Off-Road Tour: Canyons, Petroglyphs & Arches ViewsYou’ll ride open-air through Moab’s canyons with a local guide, pause at ancient petroglyphs carved into rock faces, snack by the Colorado River, and spot hidden arches most folks drive right past. Expect laughter, dust on your shoes, and moments that stick with you long after.
Park City: Urban Art, Banksy & History E-Bike TourYou’ll ride e-bikes through Park City’s backstreets with a local guide who knows every mural and ghost story. Touch century-old barn wood, spot hidden Banksy art, hear how a mining town became a ski haven — all with snacks and water along the way. It’s not just sightseeing; it’s feeling the layers of Park City under your wheels.
Monument Valley: 1.5-Hour Jeep Tour & Navajo GuideYou drive the Monument Valley loop with a Navajo guide who stops at five key viewpoints: West and East Mittens, Three Sisters, and two additional formations. At each stop you walk, photograph, and hear the cultural and historical context from someone who knows the land. The 1.5-hour tour includes the vehicle, guide narration, and photo time; you arrange your own hotel pickup or meet at the park entrance.Is it for me?Book this if you have limited time but want more than a self-guided drive—the guide's cultural narration and the fixed five-stop route give you the core Monument Valley experience without eating up your whole day.
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.
Zion National Park: 35-Mile Helicopter Flight & Kolob ViewsYou board a helicopter minutes from Springdale, fly 35 miles north along Zion's perimeter seeing Kolob Canyons and Red Butte Mountain from the air, listen to your pilot explain the geology and history, and land back at the private heliport. The whole experience includes landing fees and runs with small groups of at least five passengers.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Zion's scale and geology from an angle impossible from the ground, and you're comfortable with small-group helicopter travel — the perimeter flight is what lets you take in the whole landscape at once without the park's flight restrictions getting in the way.
Moab: Hell's Revenge Hummer Safari & Arches OverlookYou climb red rock fins in a Hummer, weave through canyons, and reach an overlook of the Colorado River and Arches National Park. A professional guide explains the geology and history while you drive terrain that feels steep enough to question the physics. Water, snacks, and photo stops are built in, and the two-hour pace means you're back with time to spare.Is it for me?Book this if you want the adrenaline and the views without spending a full day or arranging your own off-road vehicle — two hours is enough to feel the terrain and see the landmarks, and the guide handles the route so you just experience it.
Zion East: Via Ferrata & Rappelling 700ft Private CliffsYou climb 700 feet up a private via ferrata with iron steps bolted into red rock, rappel down twice into a slot canyon, and scramble through white rock formations between descents. The guide handles all gear and safety; you bring fitness and a willingness to move vertically. The whole experience takes three hours on land the operator owns, so there's no park crowds or timing around other groups.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants a real climbing experience without needing prior rock skills — the fixed iron steps and guide support make 700 feet of vertical accessible, and the private land means you move at your own pace without waiting for other groups or park traffic.
