Things to do in Zion National Park
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Peekaboo Slot Canyon 4WD Tour from Kanab with SnacksYou’ll ride out from Kanab in a 4WD with a local guide who knows every twist of sand and stone on this Peekaboo Slot Canyon tour. Walk where ancient footsteps are still visible in Moqui steps, taste snacks with red dust on your fingers, and feel what it’s like to pause inside glowing canyon walls. This is for anyone who wants more than just a photo stop.
Southern Utah: Peekaboo Slot Canyon & Great Chamber UTV TourYou’ll ride a Can-Am UTV with local guides across Southern Utah’s wild desert to explore Peekaboo Slot Canyon’s sculpted walls and climb into The Great Chamber’s sand-filled alcove. Expect real stories from locals, plenty of red dust, bottled water included—and maybe even silence that lingers after you leave.
Peekaboo Slot Canyon ATV riding with sandboarding optionThis private UTV tour takes small groups to Peekaboo Slot Canyon on a guided off-road ride through sand and bumpy terrain, followed by a hike through the dry slot canyon's narrow sections. The tour includes sandboarding as an optional activity on the dunes, bottled water, and a guide who handles all the driving—no guest operation of the vehicles. The hike is not difficult and includes one small ladder near the start; children from age 2 are welcome, and the pace is set by the group.Is it for me?Book this if your group is small and you want to skip the driving yourself—the guide handles the UTV while you ride and take in the terrain, which works well for families with kids and anyone who prefers to be a passenger on rough trails.
Zion Horseback Ride: Sunset Trail & Checkerboard CliffsYou arrive twenty minutes early to meet your horse and get sadded up, then ride for an hour through East Zion as the Checkerboard Cliffs turn orange and red in the sunset light. A certified guide leads a small group at a steady pace, stopping where the view is widest. You're back before dark, having seen the one thing that makes this time of day worth planning around.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Zion's Cliffs at their most dramatic moment without arranging your own horse, timing the light, or navigating the trail alone—the guide handles all three, which is what makes catching the sunset possible in a single hour.
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.
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.
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.
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.
East Zion Slot Canyon Canyoneering: Rappel Private CanyonsEast Zion Ultimate Slot Canyon Canyoneering is a six-hour activity where you rappel into slot canyons on private land near East Zion, traveling by off-road UTV with a small group and an experienced guide. Harnesses, helmets, gloves, ropes and belaying devices are provided; you bring your own lunch and snacks. Children from age 4 are welcome, though the activity requires moderate physical fitness and a weight under 300 lbs.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and leads groups of up to six, so you'll hear every instruction clearly and move at a pace small enough to manage. This works well if you want to rappel without the noise and wait of crowded canyon sites, and if you're comfortable with moderate physical exertion over a full morning or afternoon.
Peekaboo Slot Canyon Jeep Tour near KanabPeekaboo Slot Canyon near Kanab is a half-mile walk through narrow red sandstone walls 50 feet high, reached by a 15–20 minute Jeep ride north of town. The tour includes bottled water and a live English-speaking guide who explains how Native Americans carved Moqui steps into the cliff faces to reach high areas. Arrive on time; departures run throughout the day and late arrivals are left behind.Is it for me?The 90-minute total duration—including the Jeep ride and the half-mile walk—fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming your entire day, leaving time to explore Kanab or other nearby canyons. Moderate fitness is needed for the walk on uneven canyon floor, and the tour is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.
Zion Canyon Hot Springs: Day Pass & Mineral PoolsYou arrive anytime during operating hours and choose between family-friendly Select pools or the 21+ Premier side with cocktails. Spend your day moving between 32 mineral pools, saunas, cold plunges, and WorldSprings-inspired soaks at your own pace, with firepits and café food in between. Your RFID wristband unlocks your locker, and you can leave and return the same day. Towel rental and luxury shower amenities are included.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to soak without a schedule — families, couples, or solo travelers who'd rather move between pools at their own pace than follow a group. The split between Select and Premier means you're not compromising on atmosphere, and same-day re-entry lets you fit it around exploring Zion itself.
ATV Riding at Coral Pink Sand Dunes: UTV & SandboardingATV riding at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park pairs UTV operation through the park's iconic dunes with a walk through Coral Pink Slot Canyon and sandboarding down Star Dune. The activity lasts around two hours and includes a live guide, UTVs, sandboards and bottled water. Riders must be 21 or older with a valid license; solo travelers ride with the guide. The experience suits most ages and fitness levels, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries.Is it for me?Book this if you want to operate the vehicle yourself rather than ride as a passenger, and if you're comfortable with a mixed activity that combines driving, walking and sandboarding all in one morning. The two-hour window works well for travelers who want adventure without committing a full day.
Sand Hollow ATV Tour: Red Sand Dunes off-road drivingThis is a two-hour off-road ATV tour at Sand Hollow State Park near the Zion area, where you drive red sand dunes and trails with a licensed guide who coaches you through different terrain. The tour includes the vehicle, helmet, goggles, water and a damage waiver; children from age 4 are welcome, and the guide teaches technique as you go.Is it for me?Two hours leaves room for another activity the same day—a morning drive followed by lunch or a visit to Quail Creek State Park nearby. If you want a full-day immersion in the dunes, this is the core experience; if you're fitting it between other stops, the length works.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes: UTV Ride, Rappel & Cave Climb TourYou’ll blast across Coral Pink Sand Dunes by UTV, scramble up to Coral Cave with a local guide, and try rappelling down dramatic cliffs—all gear included. Expect sandy shoes, shaky knees (in a good way), and views you might replay in your head long after you’ve left Utah.
Zion Canyoneering: Rappel 100-Foot Slot CanyonsEast Zion's Stone Hollow canyoneering adventure combines climbing, hiking and rappelling through slot canyons in Zion National Park, led by a trained guide who handles all safety precautions and equipment. The full-day activity runs 7.5 hours and includes helmets, ropes and canyoneering gear. Children from age 10 are welcome; moderate physical fitness is required.Is it for me?The day runs 7.5 hours of continuous climbing, hiking and rappelling, so you need moderate fitness and comfort with physical exertion over a long stretch. If you want to move through a canyon under your own power—using your hands and legs to climb and rappel—rather than walk a trail, this is the activity that does it.
Zion: Private Guided Hike & Picnic with Custom TrailsYou’ll walk Zion’s iconic trails at your own pace with a private guide who knows every turn—pausing for stories, wildflowers, and canyon views—then settle down for a generous picnic at the Grotto. Expect real conversation and space to breathe; it’s less about conquering miles and more about feeling part of this place for an afternoon.
Kanab: Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon 4WD Small Group TourYou’ll ride out from Kanab in a 4WD with a local guide toward Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon’s quiet curves and layered sandstone colors. Walk through slender passages where fossils hide in plain sight and learn stories about ancient people who left their marks here. Expect fewer crowds, time for photos, and moments of real stillness you might not expect—plus bottled water included for the journey.
Zion: Narrows Small Group Hike & Canyon Legends TourYou’ll wade through Zion’s Narrows with a small group, guided by someone who knows every canyon legend by heart. Expect riverside hikes, local stories at Temple of Sinawava, easy gear rental options, snacks along the way—and plenty of moments where you just have to stop and look up.
