Top Virgin River Outdoor Activities

Like most national parks, Zion can be extremely crowded and hard to get around when its at its peak busy season. Enjoy views of the land without having to fight for space on land with this Zion National Park Helicopter Tour. This helicopter tour covers 55 miles (88.5 kilometers) around the park, and you’ll see places like Kolob Canyon, Smith Mesa, and the Canaan Mountain Wilderness Area as you fly.

Stunning views and unique history abound in this exclusive access Zion Jeep Tour experience that includes a visit to the popular attraction of Grafton Ghost Town! After you check-in to the Zion River’s Edge Adventures facility, you will begin your off-road adventure, on our private road, up to Zion Lava Ridge Mesa. You will enjoy never-before access and spectacular, up close, panoramic views of rarely seen areas of Zion National Park and the vast and beautiful Virgin River valley. Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking panoramic views of West Temple, the Canaan Mountains and the towering Smithsonian Butte. Finally, your adventure will take you back in time, to the beautifully maintained ghost town of Grafton, last occupied in 1944. This historic Mormon settlement is nestled amidst orchards and farmland, providing peaceful surroundings of the Virgin River and a well-preserved cemetery with headstones dating back as far as the 1860s.

Many people plan a trip to Zion National Park for its impressive views and landmarks. Cover more ground of the park in less time during this Zion National Park Panoramic Helicopter Flight that lets you see the park from a unique vantage point—the sky. You’ll see key areas while your guide fills you in on the history of the land.

Get a bird’s eye perspective over stunning Zion National Park during this small-group helicopter ride. Understand the magnitude and complexity of the park’s rocky landscapes with rarely seen views of famous sights like Kolob Canyons and the Red Butte mountain range. Upgrade to include a helicopter landing on one of the buttes, with time to take a short hike or enjoy a packed picnic spread.

Picturesque views await you on this scenic Zion Jeep Tour with exclusive access to Zion Lava Mesa Ridge & so much more! Check-in at the Zion River’s Edge Adventures facility, then embark on your 1 hour journey over a smooth, private, off-road trek up to Zion Lava Ridge Mesa. Be sure to have your camera at the ready as you take in the extraordinary views of the lush and abundant Virgin River Valley, the mighty Canaan Mountain Wilderness, and the 6,780-foot elevation of Smithsonian Butte! Enjoy these popular and incredible points of interest from private locations exclusive only to Zion Jeep Tour Adventures. Your adventure continues towards the base of West Temple, the highest peak in Zion National Park which is composed of Navajo Sandstone and stands at a monumental height of 7,810 feet. From here, you will enjoy a very short and easy hike to an exclusive photo-op at Zion Cliffside Point, right on the Zion National Park boundary.