Top Utah Outdoor Activities - page 3

The only way to explore the inner workings of Monument Valley is with a Navajo guide—it also happens to be the best way. On this small-group tour, your local guide takes you from fantastic buttes, spires, and mesas to natural arches, amphitheaters, and Anasazi petroglyphs. Wander this sacred ground exploring its beauty, significance, history, and culture while learning about its history and geology.

See one of the world’s most beautiful natural phenomena—the Bonneville Salt Flats—and leave the driving and logistics to your guide. With convenient hotel pickup in Salt Lake City, head to the famously vast flats with a small group to capture extraordinary photographs and learn about the famous speed racing. Stop at Great Salt Lake State Park and the Tree of Life sculpture so you don't waste a moment.

If you've always wanted to hop on a horse, don't miss this beginner-friendly, half-day horseback riding excursion in Utah's scenic Red Canyon. Follow your guide along some famous rugged trails, past old Native American ruins, and through the red rock canyon. With more than 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) to cover, this tour is a great way to get the hang of riding.

Monument Valley draws nearly half a million visitors every year to its famous rock formations along the Utah and Arizona border. Hear the geologic history and ancient mythology behind these formations on a guided 1.5-hour tour of Valley Loop Drive, stopping at the Valley’s most famous landmarks and overlooks.

Explore Moab’s desert beauty with your family while splashing your way down Class II rapids on the mighty Colorado. Spend 2 hours floating past scenic red rock landscapes as your raft guide points out the fascinating natural history that makes it unforgettable. There's no better way to appreciate this terrain than by floating down the river that carved it.

See a side of Arches National Park that few other visitors get to experience—and don’t worry about navigating the park on your own—on this small-group sunset tour. With round-trip transit from Moab via air-conditioned 4x4, getting there is made easy. Once in the park, discover scenic highlights including the La Sal Mountain Loop, Three Gossips, Double O Arch, and much more. Then, admire the vibrant views as the sun starts to set.

Book this small group tour for an adventure 4x4 driving through Arches and Canyonlands from Moab. You’ll get to go places other vehicles can’t reach with this tour, and you’ll also be keeping costs down by sharing your experience with a small group. Enjoy a provided lunch and ice water along the way to keep you cooled down and energized.

Get off the beaten path and discover the backcountry of Utah’s Arches National Park on this half-day tour. Climb aboard a 4x4 vehicle with a private guide and discover the rugged terrain around the Moab area. Your guide points out arch formations such as Marching Men, Tower Arch, Eye of the Whale, and everything along the pavement sections. All park entry fees, water, and snacks are included for your convenience.

If you’d like to explore the dramatic landscapes of the Zion National Park but aren’t up for extreme sports, this family friendly sandboarding adventure at Peekaboo slot canyon is ideal. Don’t worry about driving off-road as your guide does all the driving on this tour. Ride a UTV and hike into the canyon, then grab your dune board for some active fun. You can sled down on the board if you prefer.

Enjoy an adventurous, thrill-seeking way to discover Utah's red rocks and rugged terrain on this private, off-road Jeep tour from Moab. Pick from several daily start times, meet at your local accommodation, and hop aboard. Off-roading lets you explore parts of the region that are off-limits to other vehicles: drive up steep inclines, stop at scenic overlooks, and glimpse the edges of Arches National Park and the Colorado River.

This private 4X4 tour through Capitol Reef National Park will cruise you to some of the most popular sites and hidden gems throughout the Cathedral Valley. Your guide will tell you all about the history and geology of the area while passing by landmarks like the Temples of the Sun and Moon. Drive away from the crowded areas and visit lesser-known spots where secluded sections offer great opportunities for photos.

Ziplining in Moab stands apart from the rest of the adventure menu—not just as another item on an already thrilling list, but as a unique experience that captures the essence of freedom and flight. While Moab offers a symphony of off-road, climbing, and river-based adventures, ziplining is the only act that literally sweeps you off your feet, into the air, bridging sky and earth in a single heart-thumping leap. Here, above the red-rock splendor, you're not just observing the landscape; you're part of it, moving with it, a living element of its vast, breathtaking canvas. Other activities immerse you in the natural world, but ziplining transforms you into an unbound creature of the air, if only for a moment. It's this transformation, this chance to dance with the wind and gaze upon the world from a bird's eye view, that sets ziplining in Moab apart—a fleeting, exhilarating fusion of person and place that echoes long after your feet touch the ground.

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.

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 white-water rafting trip covers a 14-mile (22-kilometer) section of the Colorado River near Fisher Towers, a short drive from Moab. Stunning canyon scenery provides awe-inspiring vistas throughout the day. The full-day adventure features oar rafts operated by river guides, although inflatable kayaks are usually available upon request. At lunchtime, your guide serves a buffet-style lunch during a stop on a riverside beach.

Set off on a private driving adventure around Bryce Canyon and enjoy the freedom of the open road without the need for group travel or a guide. Take your audio tour with you on your own smartphone or smart device, and follow the map to find interesting stop-offs, hiking trails, and viewpoints as you travel. Discover the unique landscape of the canyon independently.

Explore some of the Moab region’s most dramatic landscapes—and see landmarks and attractions that other tours miss—on this off-road Hummer tour of the Hell’s Revenge Trail. Pick a start time that works best for you, hop aboard your Hummer, and head off into nature. You’ll admire views of the Colorado River and Arches National Park, will discover hidden canyons and arches, and will even spot prehistoric dinosaur tracks.

Explore the off-road trails around Moab the easy way on this day-time or sunset guided tour. Avoid getting lost off track when you travel with a knowledgeable guide. Be amazed by the rocky desert landscape and reach places that would be hard to get to without a four-wheel drive. This is a private tour just for you and your party.

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.

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.

Explore the magnificent formations of Monument Valley with a local Navajo guide. You’ll travel by open-air vehicle through this iconic landscape along backcountry routes and restricted areas. The excursion covers sites such as the Mitten Buttes, John Ford's Point, Yeibichai, Three Sisters Spires, and Sun Eyes Arch and a live Navajo musical performance.

Join this group adventure that takes you along Moab’s legendary Hell’s Revenge trail by UTV. Drive your own vehicle, wearing your provided helmet and goggles for safety, and follow your guide through exhilarating rock climbs and stunning desert scenery. Learn about the beauty of the Red Rock Desert and the ancient dwellers who came before you in a safe, responsible, and adrenaline-filled recreation that will be the highlight of your trip.

Discover Monument Valley in the comfort of a Jeep, with a local guide to drive you around the area and tell you all about the history of the valley and what life is like there on this small-group tour. Explore a 17-mile loop, including restricted backcountry, in the comfortable car and see way more than you would on foot.

Enjoy an evening of Navajo culture and Monument Valley scenery on this tour led by a Navajo guide. First you'll take a 2.5-hour exploration of Monument Valley at sunset to admire its red rock formations. Then sit down to a traditional Navajo dinner at a location near Rain God Mesa, followed by a performance of Navajo dancing, music, and storytelling around a campfire.