Day Trips from Utah to Capitol Reef National Park

The Mighty Five refers to five of Utah’s National Parks—including Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion. This private self-guided audio tour is ideal for independent travelers who want to explore Utah at their own pace. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of planning your own self-drive Utah adventure with audio commentary through an easy-to-use app offering offline access.

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.

Truly unique and beautiful places to visit, this tour covers some of the top hidden gems of Utah that most visitors to the Capitol Reef area miss out on. Bentonite Hills, Moonscape Overlook and Factory Butte have gained popularity through Instagram but remain lightly visited. Amazing vast lunar and Martian landscapes guaranteed to be a highlight of your time here. A professional guide will maximize your time and knowledge and get you to the great spots and back quickly and safely. These areas provide superb photo opportunities especially at sunrise or during the blue hours, if you have a drone you can get some remarkable footage of the Bentonite Hills, the tour area is out of the National Park so drone use is allowed. This tour will definitely be one you remember and talk about for years to come, the geology is so unique you may not see it anywhere else.

Don't miss a thing as the GuideAlong Audio Driving Tour takes you on an incredible self-guided journey through massive multi-colored rock formations and dramatic slot canyons. Along the way you'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including ancient petroglyphs, historic fruit orchards and winding scenic canyon drives. This self-guided audio tour helps you discover more on your road trip with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions that plays automatically along the drive. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace so you can spend more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t. ✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location ✅ Travel at your own pace ✅ Tours work offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed ✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use ✅ Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Explore the rugged landscape of Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park with your own private guide on this tour that takes you off the beaten track. Get around the park in a comfortable vehicle and let your guide worry about doing the off-road driving. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights.

Download GuideAlong's Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument audio tour for a stunning scenic drive across the vast geologic “staircase” that connects Bryce and Capitol Reef. On this day-long drive of the Grand Staircase, we traverse the Hogback Ridgeline, identify the distinct “steps” at Powell Point Vista, and enjoy sweeping vistas of Escalante National Monument. The petrified forest offers a glimpse of a lost world and an optional detour leads down into Spooky Gulch. Driving along the Grand Staircase is the best way to connect a roadtrip of Utah’s Mighty Five National Parks (Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands) into a scenic yet convenient loop. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates

We see places in Capitol Reef that less than 1% of the visitors get to see. Our guides have insights and routes that most visitors can't access due to vehicle restrictions and knowledge. Our new SUV is spacious and comfortable unlike a jeep which can sometimes be cramp and has less visibility for seeing this amazing place

Explore the stunning Moonscape Overlook near Hanksville, Utah and Capitol Reef National Park, renowned for its breathtaking vistas and geological wonders. This private half-day tour takes you to the iconic Skyline Ridge, perfect for photography enthusiasts, especially during the magical blue hour at sunrise. Discover the unique Factory Butte area, featuring a towering moonscape above an ancient seabed. The adventure continues through the colorful Bentonite Hills, known for their vibrant hues of purple, green, red, grey, and blue, beautifully contoured from the Jurassic Period. Ideal for nature lovers and photographers alike, this tour offers an unforgettable experience in Utah's remarkable landscapes. This tour also includes a drive thru the front country of Capitol Reef National Park - Private tour provides personalized attention and flexibility - Capture stunning photographs at Moonscape Overlook and Bentonite Hills - Enjoy a scenic drive through vibrant, softly contoured hills

The north district of Capitol Reef National Park is better known as Cathedral Valley and is famous for monolithic cathedrals of Sandstone that rise hundreds of feet into the sky. Diverse geological wonders abound throughout the different sections of the valley, keeping first time visitors on the edge of their seat. Early in the tour we cross the Fremont River at “River Ford” on our way to the amazing mars-like landscape of the Bentonite Hills. Trip highlights are dispersed throughout the tour allowing for constant photo opportunities and interaction with your knowledgeable guide. Lava fins, temples, hoodoos, crystal formations, canyons, and wildlife make this a tour of epic proportions of which you are sure to enjoy! If you only have one day in the park and don't want to focus on hiking, this 4WD offroad sight-seeing tour is a must!!!