Things to do in Zion National Park
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Kanab: Peekaboo Slot Canyon & Great Chamber Small Group HikeYou’ll climb sandy hills to reach the glowing Great Chamber near Kanab and squeeze through shifting light in Peekaboo Slot Canyon with a local guide by your side. Expect laughter, quiet moments, and plenty of photo stops—with water and snacks included so you can focus on soaking it all in.
Zion Kolob Terrace: Private Half-Day Tour & Canyon ViewsYou’ll leave Zion’s crowds behind as you ride up Kolob Terrace with a local guide—cooler air, wide-open views, even a stop at Grafton ghost town if you want. Hear real stories about pioneers and native people, taste mountain air, and find moments of real quiet where it feels like the park is just yours for a while.
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.
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.
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.
Zion Angels Landing: Private Hike & Permit IncludedYou get the Angels Landing permit without entering a lottery, hike with only your group and a guide who knows the route, and access to the visitor center facilities before and after. The guide coaches you through the exposed ridge sections and manages the pace so you're not rushing. Bring water and snacks, meet at the flagpole, and plan for a full morning or early afternoon on the trail.Is it for me?Book this if you want to hike Angels Landing without entering the permit lottery or managing the logistics yourself—the permit and guide handle both, leaving you to focus on the hike and the views.
Zion National Park: Private Jeep Tour & Petroglyph PanelsYou're driven in a 2020 luxury Jeep Rubicon through backcountry roads that weave in and out of Zion, stopping at petroglyph rock art panels, mesa overlooks, and Grafton ghost town. Your local guide handles navigation and timing while you photograph panoramic vistas most park visitors miss. The tour includes bottled water and runs a full day from Springdale, returning the same way you came.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Zion's backcountry and rock art without arranging your own high-clearance vehicle or navigating unmarked mesa roads—the Jeep and the guide's local knowledge handle both, which is what makes these viewpoints accessible in a single day.
Zion National Park: Private Full Day Hike & Photography TourYou get a full day in Zion with a private guide who customizes the route to your fitness level and interests. The guide shares insider tips on photography, geology, and local history while you visit major sites like The Narrows, Scouts Lookout, and Emerald Pools. Public transportation is included, so you skip the logistics and focus on the hike.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Zion's main highlights in a single day without planning the route yourself or navigating the shuttle system—the private guide handles both while matching the pace to your group.
Zion Narrows: Private Hike & Full Gear IncludedYou gear up with canyon boots, neoprene socks, hiking stick and dry bag, then spend 6-7 hours wading through the Narrows' slot canyon with a certified guide who adjusts the pace to your fitness level. The hike reaches Orderville Canyon and back, moving through 250 million years of geological formations carved by the Virgin River. All equipment is provided; you bring water, snacks and the willingness to spend a full day in the river.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Narrows experience without arranging your own gear, timing the water levels, or managing a group schedule—the private format and included equipment mean you focus on the hike itself, not logistics.
Kanab: Vermilion Cliffs Teepees Hike & Wave RockYou hike through sand and open desert for 6 to 7 hours to reach two isolated teepee rock formations in the Vermilion Cliffs, with water included and no permit needed. The terrain is moderate but unforgiving, the crowds are nonexistent, and the formations reward the effort with raw, photogenic geology that most visitors to Utah never see.Is it for me?Right for hikers with moderate fitness who want isolation and raw geology over crowds and amenities. Plan for a full day out and sand that demands focus — that's what makes the teepees feel like you found them yourself.
Zion National Park: Self-Guided Hike & Narrows Wading TourYou explore Zion's main canyon, wade The Narrows between thousand-foot walls, hike Angels Landing's chain-assisted ridge, and visit Emerald Pools and Checkerboard Mesa — all guided by 50+ audio stops on your phone. The app and digital map let you set your own pace and timing, so you skip the group logistics and spend your energy on the hikes and views that matter to you.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore Zion's main canyon and hikes without a group schedule or in-person guide — the app and audio stops let you move at your own pace and stop when something interests you, which is what makes a full day of hiking feel unhurried instead of rushed.
Zion National Park: Hiking & Scenic Driving TourYou get driven to the overlooked corners of Zion National Park, hike easy trails to a slot canyon and the "Eye of Zion," and stop at 7 to 10 viewpoints across 50 miles of the park's east and west sides. Your guide handles the route and timing, shuttle transport is included, and the hikes stay under 2 miles. You're back by early afternoon.Is it for me?This tour is built for people who want to see Zion without the crowds or the logistics — the guide handles where to go and how long to stay, the shuttle takes you where you need to be, and the short hikes mean you're not training for a marathon.
Zion National Park: Self-Guided Audio Tour & Scenic DriveYou download a GPS-guided audio app, start your drive or shuttle ride through Zion National Park, and the tour plays automatically at each stop. You hear 30+ stories about the Court of the Patriarchs, Angel's Landing, the Narrows, and the geology beneath your feet, all without a guide or a group. Pause anytime for hikes, photos, or lunch. One purchase covers your whole car, works offline, and never expires.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to explore Zion at their own pace without a guide or group, and who prefer to understand what they're seeing as they drive—the audio stories play automatically, so you don't have to read a guidebook or wonder what those peaks are called.
