Goblin Valley State Park Canyoneering Adventure
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Moab, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Perfect for first-timers and experienced canyoneers alike
- Learn the basics of canyoneering during a guided adventure
- Includes all canyoneering equipment and rappel instruction
- Enjoy the full attention of your guide on a private tour
What's Included
- Experienced and accomplished guides
- Canyoneering equipment
- Rappel instruction
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Goblin Valley State Park18630 Goblin Valley Rd, Green River, UT 84525, USA
You will meet your guide at the Goblin Valley State Park Visitor's Center Parking Lot at the park entrance.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Goblin Valley State Park
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Get In The Wild
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Minimum day rate equivalent to 2 guests.
- You must be age 7 or older
- You must weigh between 70 and 250 pounds (32–114 kg) Must sign waiver
- Check in 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Beth_D
Such an amazing location. This was by far the best tour, out of 5, that my family participated in. We loved every minute of it.
Tyler was a great guide. We have never repelled before, and he made everyone in the family feel completely safe during the whole adventure. He also had a wide array of knowledge about the park and the local area. We will definitely do it again if we are ever back in Utah.
Reviews
4.9
based on 80 reviews
Casie_M, Mar 2026
This was so much fun! I think it was the best day of my 11 year old's life :) Tyler was so personable and friendly and made sure we felt safe and confident for the repelling. Would definitely do it again!! Goblin Valley is also truly spectacular- no place like it on earth.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Casie,
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Hearing that this may have been the best day of your 11-year-old’s life truly means the world to us—that’s exactly the kind of experience we strive to create.
We’re so glad Tyler helped your family feel safe, confident, and able to fully enjoy the adventure. And we couldn’t agree more—Goblin Valley really is a one-of-a-kind place.
Best regards,
Christopher
Owner/Lead Guide
Get In The Wild
Dana_S, Mar 2026
Tyler is an excellent safety-focused teacher. I had rappelled before, but the other four people in the group, aged 20 to 72, had zero experience. Tyler showed them the technique on small boulders and gave them the confidence to lean back over the rocks and smoothly rappel 100 feet down to the cavern floor. We spent 12 days exploring Southeastern Utah, and canyoneering in Goblin Valley State Park was the highlight of our trip!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Dana,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review!
We’re excited to hear that your Goblin Valley canyoneering adventure was the highlight of your trip to Southern Utah. It’s especially great to hear that Tyler’s safety-focused instruction helped everyone in your group—across such a wide range of experience levels—feel confident and successful on the rappel.
Creating an environment where both first-timers and experienced guests can learn, feel safe, and have fun together is something we take a lot of pride in. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Tyler.
Thank you again for choosing to adventure with us—we hope to see you back out in the canyons someday soon!
Best regards,
Christopher
Owner/Lead Guide
Get In The Wild
Adam_C, Jun 2025
Tyler was AWESOME and so knowledgeable. So far best experience in our trip. The whole Goblin State Park was insanely beautiful. Highly recommend. Canyoneering was fun - we ranged in ages 56-61
Mary_K, May 2025
Very knowledgeable and fun guides! I will be doing this again with my family and friends. I have to type a minimum of 100 characters so here I am. Getting to 100
Tom_B, Apr 2025
Austin was our guide and he was awesome! I felt completely safe and the hike was stunning. 10/10 would recommend and do again!
Danielle_K, Apr 2025
This experience was one of the best things we’ve all done! Goblin Valley State Park was so unique and our guide, Tyler, was so fun and knowledgeable. Now I wouldn’t want to come all this way without booking the canyoneering as it was remarkable! Tyler made us all feel very comfortable and at ease and that we could do it!!
Beth_D, Apr 2025
Such an amazing location. This was by far the best tour, out of 5, that my family participated in. We loved every minute of it.
Tyler was a great guide. We have never repelled before, and he made everyone in the family feel completely safe during the whole adventure. He also had a wide array of knowledge about the park and the local area. We will definitely do it again if we are ever back in Utah.
Jennifer_D, Mar 2025
This was an intense experience with hiking through the state park, rock climbing, and rappelling 100 feet down into the Goblin’s Lair, with an optional crawl through a tunnel to exit the chamber. Our guide Elsie and her assistant Amanda were very knowledgeable about the area and how to do everything we were doing safely. They provided all the equipment did a practice run with everyone on how to rappell, and encouraged us to take breaks and drink water after particularly strenuous portions of the day. It was hard but it was a lot of fun!
Robin_K, Mar 2025
What an excellent experience! Goblin Valley is incredible! Tyler was a fantastic tour guide; he shared so much knowledge and history on the area! Rappelling into the cave was an experience I’ll never forget! So fun!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Hi Robin,
Thank you so much for your review! I'm thrilled to hear that you had an unforgettable experience on your Goblin’s Lair Canyoneering Adventure with Tyler. Sharing insights into southern Utah’s remarkable geology and natural history is a key part of what we do, and we’re lucky to be surrounded by such stunning, awe-inspiring landscapes that make every trip special.
We’d love to have you back for another incredible canyon adventure soon!
Sincerely,
Christopher
Owner/Lead Guide
Get In The Wild
Stephanie_W, Mar 2025
WARNING!!! – If you are looking for an excursion in Moab, UT, this is NOT IT. If you are not familiar with the area, you will not realize until it is too late that this excursion is in Goblin Valley State Park and Goblin Valley is 2 hours away from Moab! We booked this tour less than 24hrs prior to the excursion time, not realizing it was NOT in Moab. So, Viator denied any refund. We have used Viator numerous times in the past, but we will NEVER use them again. They marketed this excursion as a Moab destination, and it is NOT. Despite multiple attempts they would not respond in a reputable manner to our refund request.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. First and foremost, I want to sincerely express my understanding of your frustration with Viator’s booking process and refund policy. I certainly understand how disappointing it can be when expectations don’t align with reality, and I completely understand how frustrating it must have been to realize the tour was further than you anticipated.
While we have no control over how Viator markets our tours, we always aim for transparency in our own materials, clearly stating that our Goblin’s Lair Canyoneering Tour takes place at Goblin Valley State Park.
A review of Viator’s listing shows our Goblin’s Lair Canyoneering Tour takes place in Goblin Valley State Park, which is clearly stated on the Viator listing, along with a map, meeting location, and travel details. Goblin Valley is approximately 1.5 hours from downtown Moab, depending on your starting point, and we welcome many guests who travel from Moab specifically for this unique adventure.
It appears that part of your confusion seems to stem from how “Moab” is defined. In this region, “Moab” commonly refers not only to the city itself, but to the millions of acres of surrounding public lands, including Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and other iconic landscapes that are well beyond city limits. It’s typical for tours marketed under "Moab" to be located over an hour away, much like popular sites such as Grand View Point or Dead Horse Point State Park.
Unfortunately, because your reservation and payment were processed entirely through Viator, they retain full control over cancellations, modifications, and refunds. We did reach out to them on your behalf, but their policies around last-minute bookings prevented a refund. We understand your frustration and have shared our concerns with Viator as well.
As a small, locally owned business, we care deeply about every guest’s experience—even those we didn’t get the chance to meet in person. We’d still love the opportunity to welcome you to Goblin Valley and show you the kind of adventure we’re known for. To that end, we’ve extended a standing offer for a complimentary tour if you ever return to the area.
We hope you’ll consider giving us that chance and thank you again for sharing your perspective.
Warm regards,
Christopher Hagedorn
Owner & Lead Guide
Get In The Wild Adventures
Kristin_S, Oct 2024
My daughter and I had a great time. Tyler was an awesome guide. We felt safe & had a blast. Tyler’s knowledge of the area is outstanding. He made it an unforgettable day! Highly recommend.
Daniel_D, Aug 2024
Was a great experience, make sure to do all your shopping and cash getting for tips before you leave your hotel, there is nothing around Goblin Valley
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hi Daniel,
Thank you for your 5-star review! We’re so glad to hear you had a great experience on the Goblin’s Lair Canyoneering Adventure at Goblin Valley State Park. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to see you again for more exciting canyoneering trips in the future!
Thank you,
Christopher
Owner/Lead Guide
Get In the Wild
Danny_C, Aug 2024
Exploring the many different rock formations and learning about them from our guide Tyler. It was an awesome experience!
Chris_E, Jul 2024
Tyler was incredible! He was prompt, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. He also instilled a lot of confidence for the repelling segment of our tour.
Thank you!
Gary_P, Jun 2024
Tyler is a superb guide. Knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. Was able to steer me to hikes fit to my fitness and took my 14 y/o grandson through the rappelling and canyoning safely - he had a spectacular time. Thanks again, Tyler.
McKade_C, May 2024
Fantastic experience!! Austin was an amazing guide and made us feel very safe and comfortable. We had a great time. We would definitely do this again and recommend it highly!!
Tracy_A, Mar 2024
Tyler did an awesome job as our guide. Nice, friendly and knowledgeable. It’s an amazing experience and highly recommend Tyler.
Lindsey_C, Mar 2023
Chris and Tyler were fantastic guides - full of facts and knowledge. Hiking was great, plenty of stops along the way to learn about the area and landmarks. Repelling into Goblins Lair was extraordinary! We would 100% do this again!
Rebecca_B, Oct 2020
Such a fun tour. Christopher, our guide, is patient, knowledgeable, and such a great resource. The tour included short, easy hikes prior to and after the rappelling.
Kimberlie I, May 2016
Exciting and thrilling!!! What a fun, new adventure with my spouse! We loved every moment of this trip!
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