Top Utah Climbing Tours

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.

Set in the stunning landscape just south of Moab, the Looking Glass Arch invites adventurers to tackle a thrilling climb and rappel experience. Ascend 350 feet to awe-inspiring views of the La Sal and Abajo Mountains. Once you've soaked in the scenery, prepare for an exhilarating 115-foot free-hanging rappel that will test your courage and skill. For those seeking an extra thrill, a moderate-sized rope swing is available from an inner ledge. Perfect for both novice climbers or experienced hikers that have never climbed before.

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.

A guided red rock adventure awaits at the Raven’s Rim Challenge Course, where a blend of climbing, balancing, and controlled jumps create an unforgettable experience embedded in stunning sandstone. Professional guides will support you through thrilling challenges, including a via ferrata for safe climbing, a tightrope walk to test your balance, and a daring wall run. Navigate a spacenet suspended in a natural pothole and finish with a jump off a suspension bridge, perfectly controlled with an auto-belay system. The adventure wraps up with a guided rock climb, catering to both beginners and seasoned adventurers eager to explore Moab's breathtaking landscape.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

The Narrows Hike is one of three bucket list hikes in Zion, and the only one that doesn't require a permit unless you plan to camp miles upriver. The slot canyon is deep and very dramatic with spectacular and sometimes surprising views the entire way. The dry trail in and out is flat, and paved but astonishingly beautiful. In addition, wading in the water provides a low impact core workout. At one point along the way there is a giant boulder in the river that is perfect for posed picture taking, there are warm-water springs all along the way, tiny birds that walk underwater, hundreds of trees damaged by rockfall, the world's tiniest snail, and water seeping out of solid rock. This is truly a marvelous hike with spectacular scenery and many educational opportunities.

Discover one of Utah's famed slot canyons on a canyoneering trip near East Zion. Join a small group and hike through the red rock landscapes until you reach the Huntress slot canyon. Then, rappel down the colorful sandstone walls into the canyon to explore. This tour is great for beginners and doesn't require any previous canyoneering experience.

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.

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!

Bow & Arrow Canyon offers a more open-style canyoneering experience just outside Moab, blending desert scenery with technical adventure. Along the route, you’ll pass petroglyphs, dinosaur tracks, natural arches, and expansive canyon views while moving through terrain most visitors never experience. Because this is a private trip, the pace and instruction are tailored to your group. Whether it’s your first time rappelling or you already have experience, the goal is to create a day that feels safe, enjoyable, and never rushed. Rappels are managed with clear instruction and backup systems throughout the route, allowing you to focus on movement, confidence, and enjoying the canyon itself.

Do you want to have a once in a lifetime slot canyon experience in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, just outside of Bryce Canyon? We are thrilled to share this remote canyon with our clients. We are the only company that regularly guides in this area making a unique wilderness experience. We rarely see other groups out. Southern Utah has the best slot canyons in the world and this is one of the best to be accessed in a half day. This adventure will have you safely walking off the edge of a cliff and into a slot canyon. Join Sundial Guides on this epic adventure!

Canyoneering is an exciting and adventurous way to explore the spectacular and awe-inspiring redrock canyons of southern Utah. Experience some of the most beautiful, wilderness landscapes in Capitol Reef National Park. No experience is needed, but guests must be physically fit and ready for a challenging outdoor adventure.

This water-filled slot canyon offers a completely different experience from the dry, crowded routes closer to Moab—making the 1.25-hour drive well worth it for those looking for something truly special. Located between Moab and Hanksville, this canyon features a rare combination of narrow sculpted slot sections and playful pools, creating a fun, immersive journey that feels more like exploration than a hike. Because of its remote location and limited access, this canyon sees far fewer visitors than more popular destinations, rewarding those who make the drive with solitude, unique terrain, and a true off-the-beaten-path adventure. If you’re deciding how to spend a hot day outdoors, this canyon is an excellent option. While the approach can be warm, the shaded canyon and frequent swims make the experience especially rewarding once inside.

The entrance to Rock canyon is a thrilling one. Skirting the east boarder of Zion National Park, we take you through the dune like area known as Elephant Alcove compete with plenty of off road driving. Once to the trail head, Rock Canyon offers a delightful experience with four rappels, including a stunning 110-foot descent into a captivating alcove. As you approach the East Fork, the canyon turns into a lush scene with cottonwood trees and grasses. A small moderate hike out brings you right back to your vehicle. 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 we are an hour different than Las Vegas and Arizona. Thank You!