Top Utah Climbing Tours

Get off the beaten track and practice stunning ascents during this one-hour, small-group climbing and rappelling experience in East Zion, our shortest Via Ferrata tour. Enjoy stunning views over the canyon-filled landscape as you rappel into a mini slot canyon. This family-friendly rock-climbing route features special iron steps installed, making this tour suitable for children 10 and older.

Experience the beauty of Slot Canyons without the crowds on this small-group tour near 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. Led by an experienced guide, hike into the slot canyon and conquer climbing obstacles reaching 10 feet high, while admiring the towering sandstone walls.

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 (55 meters) back down to reality, you’ll earn bragging rights and enjoy a cold water to celebrate.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park to the fullest! Glide effortlessly through the majestic dunes on UTVs. Arrive at "The Window To the Dunes" for an exciting climbing and rappelling experience with views of the entire state park. This quick and enjoyable adventure is ideal for families of all ages, offering multiple rappel heights for any adventure style. Climbing is also optional as hiking can be done to reach the top rappel. Due to the fact that we have multiple tours per day being on time is very important. If you are more than 15 minutes late we will have to leave without you. We are on Mountain Time and an hour different than Las Vegas and Arizona.

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.

Our Rock Climbing programs are tailored to an experience that you are looking for. We will meet you where your skill level is, your specific interests, and the type of day you want to have. Whether just for fun, educational, or for personal growth, we can make it happen!

Experience Peek-A-Boo slot canyon at one of the best times of day on this private sunrise tour. Jump into a Polaris ATV and head up and down the hills; take a break for some sandboarding, then headback out on the trail to the slot canyon, which you'll access by a short and easy hike that everyone can do.

Utah is filled with stunning desert landscapes and this small-group rappelling tour takes visitors to the Medieval Chamber slot canyon just outside of Moab. Hike about 1 mile on rock fins to reach two rappels, then enjoy a scenic 2.5-mile hike down Grandstaff Canyon towards the Colorado River. See the beautiful layers of sandstone inside the slot canyon and then head to the Morning Glory Natural Bridge for more amazing views.

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.

Venture into water-carved canyons on this half-day Moab canyoneering adventure. Follow a guide along a 3-mile route of a slot canyon and learn technical skills to perform several rappels (abseils) into the sandstone chambers. You'll learn technical skills while your guide backs up each rappel on a separate safety system. Just bring sense of adventure!

Scale Moab’s towering red-hued rocks and canyons on a private full-day rock climbing tour. Tackle several climbs over the course of a day and take in the desert views as you go. Climb alongside a private guide, learning tips and techniques to conquer the rocks. No matter what your skill level is, there’s something for everyone to experience.

Discover Moab rock climbing with this half-day, private climbing trip that’s tailored to you. Whether you’re just starting out, or an experienced climber looking for the best local rock, you’ll get one-on-one support from the climbing guide. And since all equipment is provided, you don’t need to bring your own gear.

Conquer the Coral Pink Sand Dunes on a high-octane UTV adventure, where every turn is a thrill. Feel the rush as you rev through the dunes on what will feel like your own desert playground. Then, upon arriving at the iconic Coral Cave, enjoy a multi-course rappelling option with views of the entire state park as your backdrop. Enjoy the descent and soak in the desert views—a perfect blend of UTV excitement and rappelling adventure in Coral Pink Sand Dunes. Due to the fact that we have multiple tours per day being on time is very important. If you are more than 15 minutes late we will have to leave without you. We are on Mountain Time and an hour different than Las Vegas and Arizona.

Explore the otherworldly landscape of Zion National Park's Peek-A-Boo slot canyon on this private guided tour from Kanab. As well as walking inside the incredible slot canyon, you'll ride in a Jeep over pink coral sand dunes and see Native American moki steps, ancient pictographs, and fossilised coral from millions of years ago.

Unforgettable Rappels: Descend not once, but twice! This canyoneering adventure features rappels into the Medieval Chamber and down the awe-inspiring Morning Glory Arch, offering unique perspectives unlike any hike. Hidden Beauty: Explore the wonders Moab keeps secret. Discover a lush grotto hidden beneath the desert and witness the grandeur of Morning Glory Arch from a privileged vantage point. Thrilling Challenge: Push your boundaries in a safe and controlled environment. Canyoneering offers an exciting change from traditional sightseeing, perfect for adventurous spirits. Expert Guidance: Moab Adventure Center's certified guides prioritize your safety and ensure a memorable and confidence-boosting experience. All-Inclusive Adventure: Everything you need is taken care of! From technical gear to expert instruction, this trip lets you focus on the thrill of canyoneering.

Unlike standard tours that hike an additional 3 miles to the highway to a shuttle vehicle that takes you back, our Medieval Chamber experience combines true canyoneering, real climbing and a secret hike out. Once you are done with the rappelling part of the adventure, you'll climb out of the canyon on rope with full support—no hiking an additional 3 miles of crowds back to a shuttle vehicle. This tour does a full circle back to your vehicles. Our tours are led by a veteran local guide, and designed to give you the most immersive and hands-on adventure in Moab.

Outdoor enthusiasts will learn canyoneering skills including rappelling, rope-assisted down climbs and chimneying through slot canyons on this half- or full-day adventure from Moab. Travel into the red rock terrain of southern Utah by 4WD, then practice navigating narrow canyon walls as you learn the basics from a professional guide. Spend the morning or afternoon on an easier route, or select a moderately difficult full-day tour (including lunch) at Robbers Roost — a 2-hour drive away. Suitable for physically fit adventurers; all equipment provided.

Experience the natural wonders of Utah firsthand with a half-day private canyoneering adventure in Goblin Valley State Park. After a basic skills session it's time to enter the Goblin's Lair. Rappel down a narrow fissure on a technical route that rewards with stunning views often compared to that of a gothic church. Spend ample time climbing and wandering within the canyon for even more magical angles.

Indian Creek is unique for its pure, uninterrupted crack climbing—clean sandstone splitters that let climbers focus entirely on technique, movement, and rhythm. With world-class routes and expert instruction, it’s an unmatched place to learn or refine crack-climbing skills.

Navigate a private cliff face and embark on a series of four rappels during this small-group, half-day Via Ferrata, 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.

Via ferrate represent a major attraction for climbers and hikers in Europe and around the world. There are only a handful in the US and we designed and constructed a unique one just outside Zion National Park. Shorty Town is particularly special because it's located in a remote area and we limit the number of visitors so it's rare to see others outside your trip group. If you already have some experience climbing via ferrata, don’t hesitate to book this trip. If this is your first time, don't count yourself out. We love introducing via ferrata to first-timers! Our professionally accredited guides have been trained by certified educators to facilitate your technical introduction. Unlike rock climbing, there is little technical skill needed to climb a via ferrata. This is a one-of-a-kind experience on the only known modern Italian-style via ferrata in the United States. Come enjoy the views of Oak Creek Canyon and Eye of the Needle's™ waterfall - something most will never see.

The Zion National Park area is home to some of the best canyoneering opportunities in the world. Take advantage of the opportunity by booking this thrilling and adventurous small-group tour that combines climbing, hiking, and rappelling and enjoy exploring remarkable slot-canyons that have been carved by the elements for millennia.

Leave the crowded parks behind and head into southeastern Utah’s true slot canyon country—home to longer, more immersive canyoneering routes that don’t exist around Moab. This full-day adventure takes place in remote desert terrain where silence, towering sandstone walls, and deep, sculpted canyons define the experience. You’ll descend into narrow slot canyons using ropes and rappels, navigate extended canyon corridors, and learn essential canyoneering techniques along the way. These are legitimate canyon descents—longer routes with real commitment, varied terrain, and meaningful time spent underground—guided by experienced locals who manage all technical systems with a strong focus on safety and quality. This is not a sightseeing hike or a short novelty rappel. It’s an immersive canyoneering expedition through some of southeastern Utah’s most classic and seldom-visited slot canyons, offering depth, solitude, and a level of adventure that simply can’t be found in the Moab area.