Top Zion National Park Outdoor Activities

Journey into Slot Canyon in a UTV that can tackle the sandy trails. This private tour takes you to an off-the-beaten-path location far from the crowds of Zion's most-visited areas. Upon arrival, you'll take a short hike into the canyon where your guide will tell you all about its geology and history. Afterward, there's time for some optional sandboarding fun.

Explore backcountry sand trails and climb over rugged terrain during a small-group ATV adventure in Kanab, Utah. Set out on a half-day tour in two- or four-person ATVs that travels from Kanab up to Hog Canyon. Drive to the Peek-a-Boo slot canyon and learn about the area’s dramatic rock formations. Checking out sweeping views during the adrenaline-pumping drive.

Utah boasts some of the best locations in the US to stargaze without a lot of light pollution. See the Milky Way and constellations above you during this dark sky stargazing tour just outside the eastern part of Zion National Park. See stars and planets up close with a provided telescope and learn a bit about astronomy from your tour guide.

Experience the beauty of East Zion in Utah at sunset with an adventurous small-group tour. Begin with an exciting Jeep ride up the mountain to one of the highest points in East Zion. After the adrenaline-pumping Jeep ride, slow down and watch the sunset over the cliffs of Zion National Park. Chairs, blankets, and snacks are all provided for taking in the views.

Adventure-seeking travelers won’t want to miss the chance to go canyoneering through some of the most amazing slot canyons in Zion National Park. Your guide will keep you safe as you navigate your way through the canyons of red rock, rappelling down some cliffs as high as 100 feet. Learn about the geology of the area as you go. This tour lasts about five hours.

Experience the beauty of Slot Canyon without the crowds on this small-group tour in Zion National Park. In an off-road UTV vehicle, you'll journey into the rugged backcountry, and to a private access area few visitors reach. Hike into the canyon to see ancient Native American writings and learn about the land's Indigenous history.

Adventure-loving travelers will enjoy the opportunity to hike, canyoneer, rappel, and travel in a UTV through some of the most amazing slot canyons in the East Zion area. Be immersed in the incredible landscapes of this national park while having fun and enjoying the views. Receive personalized guidance on a small-group tour with a maximum of ten participants.

Embark on an adventure off the beaten path in Zion National Park. This small-group guided hiking tour takes you to the Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon, a serene spot of distinctive Navajo Sandstone rocks that have taken millions of years to form. Your guide will tell you all about the area's history and geology as you explore.

Get more out of your visit to the Zion National Park on this small-group guided tour to incredible Slot Canyon. Meet your guide at the trailhead and hop on board an off-road vehicle. Take a half-mile walk through the amazing canyon. Visit a hidden lake in a cave and then hike a bit more to the Great Chamber. Enjoy some exercise while enjoying the impressive landscape views.

Discover one of southern Utah’s most popular slot canyons on this tour from Kanab. Join a small group and venture to the Peekaboo slot canyon in a Jeep, taking in the sights as you drive. Then, enjoy a walk through the narrow canyon with its towering red sandstone walls. You also learn how the Native Americans used the Moqui steps to reach higher areas on the cliffs.

Enjoy an evening around the campfire in a beautiful location. This tour takes you into a private canyon, which has been used often as a filming location. There, you'll meet a her od Texas longhorns, gather around the campfire, make s'mores with homemade marshmallows, and learn all about the star-studded night sky.

Experience the adventurous side of Utah during a small-group tour that includes rappelling into a slot canyon. Begin the half-day tour with an off-road drive through the mountains, then go for a hike along the red rocks to reach the canyon. Rappel down the canyon walls and explore this unique rock formation at your leisure. Feel safe with a certified guide leading the way.

If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure but want to avoid Zion National Park and the huge crowds that come with it, this Peekaboo Slot Canyon Sandboarding and UTV Sunset Adventure is the perfect solution. With your own private group, ride in an ATV up to Peekaboo Slot Canyon, and then sandboard on the dunes while the sun sets over the area.

Get up close and personal with some of southern Utah’s most spectacular slot canyons—and go for a thrilling all-terrain-vehicle ride through the region’s dramatic landscapes—on this small-group tour. Meet your guide in Mount Carmel before heading into nature. You’ll get to explore two different canyons, with plenty of time for photo breaks. Owing to the ease of the trails, kids and less active visitors are welcome to participate.

This is one of the few private tours in Southern Utah. We sacrifice some seating opportunity in order to provide a more relaxed and personal opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and listen to the knowledge of your guide. This is a private tour to a public destination. By private, we mean that we don't usually combine groups unless it is only 1-4 people. Please contact us with questions regarding how we privatize. The Native American site is a beautiful piece of Utah history, and you will see how Peekaboo Slot Canyon is a canyon that has been kept untouched. The narrows provide many great photo opportunities and there is an easy but a little bit rocky trail to access the petroglyphs.

Explore the Incredible Narrows portion of Zion National Park without the risk of getting lost on this private full-day tour. Your guide will teach you about the geology, formation, and plants and animals that call this canyon home. Enjoy the provided charcuterie board picnic at the conclusion of your hike. A fun day out for outdoor-loving travelers.

Swap the typical big group tours for a private and personalized experience of Zion National Park. This private tour is exclusively for your party and takes you to areas that most tourists never see. Customize the itinerary to your own preferences and get away from the crowds to experience the park's true solitude and beauty.

This tour may be just 2.5 hours long, but the thrills will last your whole trip. To begin, you’ll hop into an ATV for a scenic ride—look for markings from early settlers. Then you’ll get geared up to conquer the Via Ferrata, an iron path up Cave Lakes Canyon. Before you rappel 180 feet back down to reality, the staff will toss you a cold one to celebrate!

Some trails winding up the side of Pine Knoll in Zion National Park ramble through desert forests with intense elevation gains—tricky for hikers but more than manageable on horseback. On this small-group tour, meet your horses, saddle up, and follow a horse trail to the summit of Pine Knoll. Catch scenic views of Zion, Southern Utah, and the Grand Canyon before making the return journey down the mountain.

Adventure-seeking travelers will love sandboarding down dunes near the entrance to the beautiful Zion National Park. You'll get there on a fun UTV ride, driven by a guide so you don't have to worry about self-driving. Sit down or stand up on the dune boards, depending on your comfort level. Continue the UTV tour to Peekaboo Slot Canyon and admire the impressive views.

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.

Navigate a private cliff face and embark on a series of four rappels during this small-group, half-day rappelling and canyoning experience just outside Zion National Park. Enjoy spectacular views overlooking the Southern Utah landscape as you rock climb in a group of just eight people. Tours include bottled water and all canyoneering and rappelling gear.

Get up close and personal with one of the most stunning rock formations in Southern Utah during this in-depth guided walking tour through a local slot canyon. Skip the long, tiring hike and get access across rugged landscapes in a sturdy UTV, or utility task vehicle. Small-group tours are capped at only 10 participants for a more intimate nature immersion.