4 Utah National Park Tours to Build a Day Around

1.East Zion: Coral Sands Half-day Canyoneering Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $177Our pick

Join East Zion Adventures near Mount Carmel for a four-and-a-half-hour Coral Sands canyoneering trip. You’ll hike, climb, and rappel through red-rock slots, with guides such as Dan, Riley, Molly, and Carolyn helping first-timers manage drops of up to 100 feet.

“The morning tour was great fun and the guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The terrain is beautiful and the UTV ride was a highlight of the tour.”

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2.Cathedral Valley, Capitol Reef, Private 4X4 Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $275

Ride into Capitol Reef’s remote Cathedral Valley in a private, air-conditioned 4x4 with guides such as Jason, Elizabeth, Sam, or Andrew. Expect Bentonite Hills, the Temples of the Sun and Moon, Glass Mountain, fossils, river crossings, snacks, and bumpy roads over about five hours.

“Our guide, Jason was very knowledgeable about the history of Capitol Reef. The Expedition we rode in was nice. He showed us parts of the park we would have never seen on our own due to the rugged roads. I’m so glad we booked this tour!”

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3.East Zion Top of the World Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

Take a 90-minute Jeep ride to one of East Zion’s highest peaks with a local English-speaking guide. See Zion National Park from above, spot free-range cattle on private land, enjoy snacks and water, and travel in a group capped at eight people.

“We had a great tour. Kiersten is very knowledgeable about the area and we saw gorgeous views. We drove up on private property and saw a bunch of free range cows wandering around. Very cool.”

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4.East Zion: Zion Cliffs Sunset Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $94Best value

Ride with an English-speaking guide from Mt. Carmel to two western-facing viewpoints above eastern Zion. Guides such as Mark and Brian share geology, Native American, and Mormon history while you enjoy snacks, water, and sunset views in a small group of up to eight.

“East Zion adventures does a great job. Mark was an excellent guide. He knew all of the vegetation and the history of the area. Including the Native American and Mormon history.”

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