Small-Group East Zion White Mountain Horseback Ride

Recommended by 97% of travelers

Zion National Park, USA

High interest

Booked 3 times today.

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Christine_S ·

Apr 2026

This was a very unique ride. I've done other horseback tours but none like this. Beautiful scenery and fabulous tour guides. I'm experienced with riding, but most of the others in the tour had never been on a horse. The horses were so good with handling the terrain and staying in line. My husband said his horse was on automatic. He just sat and enjoyed the view.

· Valdas_R ·

Mar 2026

was today magical, horses so cool, well equipped, stunning views of the nature and most importantly - friendly, ready to help stuff

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Overview

Explore Zion National Park from a unique perspective on this horseback riding experience. Suitable for beginners, start with a safety briefing before heading to the Slot Canyons. Take in the local scenery and wildlife on this leisurely ride, with the opportunity to discover the narrower parts of the canyon on foot. Perfect for taking a pause from a busy vacation and relaxing in nature.

Have a personalized experience in a small-group setting
Take a break from the city and spend time in nature
Feel confident under the supervision of your guide
Easy to fit into a busy vacation schedule

What's Included

Animals and equipment

Food and water

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

79C9+QGC, Orderville, UT, USA
USE GOOGLE MAPS. DO NOT USE APPLE MAPS. Please park in the lot at Red Hollow (by the pickleball courts). You will walk across the street to the walking path, and meet us at the horse corral. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the start time

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Red Hollow Slot Canyon

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Must be under 220lbs
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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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

NatalieCullings

My partner was super nervous to do this activity and a bit afraid of horses but agreed to give it a go--it ended up being one of her favorite parts of the trip and she said she would do it again. I can't stress how amazing this was and the guides were AWESOME and sooo nice. This outing cost far less than our UTV tour and was far better. I can't recommend it enough. The views were gorgeous and the horses were the best! No prior riding experience required. If you're on the fence about this one, just book it. I promise it's worth it.

Reviews

4.9

based on 295 reviews

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Fun canyon tour

Erica_S, May 2026

Great experience, beautiful scenery. You Must be able to get on and off a horse twice. The slot canyon was cool.

Loved!

Andrea_B, May 2026

Reagan and Tim were wonderful! Our horses, yeller and Moe, were so sweet and loved. It was my first time riding and my 9 year olds and we LOVED it- his favorite part of our trip!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for sharing this! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that Reagan and Tim helped make your experience so special. It means a lot that your first ride was such a positive experience for both you and your 9-year-old, especially knowing it ended up being a favorite part of your trip. We’d love to welcome you both back for another ride anytime!

Great add-on to park activities!

Erin_M, Apr 2026

Fun horseback ride and visit to a slot canyon! This was a great addition to our Zion itinerary - it was something different from the many trails we walked in the park. Tim and Sylvia were great guides and made sure we were all comfortable and having a good time.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words Erin! We’re so glad you enjoyed the horseback ride and slot canyon. They do a wonderful job making sure everyone feels comfortable and has a great time. We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to see you again for another adventure!

Unfriendly/rude

Lisa_M, Apr 2026

We drove 4 hours from Arizona to Utah not realizing a time difference. We thought we were 40 mins early but we were 20 mins late. They canceled us and did not give us a refund- not even a partial one. We drove 4 hours back- wasted time and money. We scheduled a different group ride in Nevada and their customer service was much higher. They let us know ahead of time about time difference, and everything we needed to know before getting g there. The place in Zion didn’t bother and were completely rude to us. Would never schedule there again.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Lisa, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear about the frustration you encountered. We do have cancellation policies in place, outlined at booking and in your confirmation details. Reservations made through TripAdvisor/Viator are also subject to their agreed-upon cancellation policy. These guidelines help us ensure fairness to all guests. We understand the time difference created a difficult situation and regret that it affected your arrival. When possible, we do our best to help reschedule guests, but in this case we were unable to make an exception to the policy. We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to improve communication for future guests.

Wonderful way to experience nature

Amy_A, Apr 2026

Rachel (I believe- the other "R" but not Reagan) took us out. We were waiting for a group of 9 that were late! The lead guide suggested Rachel take my son and I out on our own- which worked out great. The horses are in excellent condition and know their job. We rode the horses out to a slot canyon and walked on foot through the short canyon- incredible. Got back on the horses (with a leg up) and rode back. We had smiles on our faces from start to finish. This was our last tour of our vacation and it was a great way to end our vacation.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so glad everything worked out. We truly appreciate you choosing to spend that time with us and hope to welcome you back again someday!

A wonderful experience!

Christine_S, Apr 2026

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear this ride stood out from your other horseback experiences. We truly appreciate you riding with us and hope to see you again for another adventure!

Great guides!

Kenneth_K, Apr 2026

Jacob and Rachael were amazing guides. The horses were so calm and the ride gave you such a unique vantage point of the environment and landscape. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for the great review! Jacob and Rachael will be happy to hear your kind words. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again for another adventure soon.

Horses and cowboys

Laurie_H, Apr 2026

Get there on time! We were able to go totally off-road and had fantastic scenery. Our guides were really good and helpful. They made it super nice for the children, as well.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed your off-road adventure and the incredible scenery. Our guides will appreciate the kind words. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again for another adventure!

Very friendly!

Crystal_L, Apr 2026

Absolutely loved this experience!! They take you up to a slot canyon and it’s super cool to walk through it. I would 100% book again!! This was the cherry on top to my trip at Zion :)

Response from Host, Apr 2026

So glad this was the cherry on top of your Zion trip We’d cant wait to have you back anytime for round two.

The best!

REBECCA_H, Mar 2026

Absolutely beautiful horses, awesome views and great staff. BOOK IT!!!! Huge horse lover and honestly thee best horses I have ever ridden. Sooo calm and well taken care of beautiful

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the views, our team, and most importantly, our horses. We take a lot of pride in keeping them happy, and well cared for. We hope to see you again for another adventure!

Good Experience

Amanda_D, Mar 2026

We really enjoyed our ride. All the horses ans guides were great and the slot canyon was a great surprise!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your ride and had a great experience with both our horses and guides. We appreciate you riding with us and hope to welcome you back again for another adventure soon!

You won’t regret booking this!

Breanna_H, Mar 2026

We decided to take our first family vacation to Utah and our rental home provided links to nearby excursions. We booked the guided horseback tour for the 5 of us. Our group included 3 adults and 2 children under 12. This was an absolutely perfect choice for us. The entire experience was phenomenal. The booking provided instructions on where to park. Our guide Tim was extremely knowledgeable and professional about the process. Most of our group had never been horseback riding before but the ride was so fun. We were able to take a 30 minute trip to a landing where we tied up the horses and then went on a short hike through slot canyon. We will definitely be back and would recommend this excursion for anyone. The price can’t be beat and the customer service was 10/10.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We appreciate you choosing East Zion Adventures to be apart of your first family vacation to Utah! We’re thrilled to hear the horseback tour was a perfect fit for your group and that everyone, especially the first-time riders, had a great experience. Tim will be so happy to hear your kind words! We can’t wait to welcome your family back for another adventure!

AMAZING and beautiful experience

Falon_W, Mar 2026

Favorite part of my trip. I had a solo business trip out to utah and only had one day to do whatever I wanted. I decided to do this. HIGHLY RECOMMEND even if you’re a solo. It’s a small group, but instructors/guides are super friendly and funny.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your awesome review! We’re so happy to have been the favorite part of your trip to Utah. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again for another adventure!

Great for families! Noah...

Lindsay_W, Mar 2026

Great for families! Noah and Brie were great guides…. Great with kids. Our boys are 9 and 11 and had a blast. This was all of ours first time canyoneering and Noah and Brie made it easy for all of us. There is a good home to slot canyon so I wouldn’t recommend if you are not in shape.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much, Lindsay! We’re thrilled to hear Noah and Brie made your first canyoneering experience fun and easy for the whole family. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you back for another adventure soon!

Had fun!

Luke_W, Mar 2026

It is a very relaxing way to get to go through parts of nature and see neat things the tour guides were great

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for the review Luke! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tour. Please join us again one day soon.

cool horses

Valdas_R, Mar 2026

was today magical, horses so cool, well equipped, stunning views of the nature and most importantly - friendly, ready to help stuff

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for the review! We’re so glad you had a magical day, enjoyed the horses, and took in the stunning views. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to the team! Until next time Happy Trail, Julie

So much fun and...

Analisa_Z, Mar 2026

So much fun and organized! The horses are perfect and treated very well. You can tell they’re loved. The slot canyon you ride to is very cool and the surrounding landscape is gorgeous! Would recommend this to anyone traveling to Zion.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re so glad you had fun and enjoyed the ride. Our horses mean a lot to us, so we truly appreciate you noticing the care they receive. Thanks for the recommendation!

Great Views, Great Ride

Denise_B, Mar 2026

Took a break from hiking and tried a horseback riding experience in the mountains—and it was absolutely worth it! The guides were incredibly friendly, and made everyone feel comfortable, whether you were experienced or riding for the first time. If you’re spending time on the trails, I highly recommend setting aside a few hours for this adventure. It’s a relaxing and memorable way to explore the mountains!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share this Denise! We're so glad you chose to take a break from hiking and ride with us. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the experience and that our guides helped make it comfortable and fun. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again on another ride!

Trip Highlight - Just Book It!!

NatalieCullings, Feb 2026

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for sharing this. It truly means a lot to us. We are so happy your partner felt comfortable and ended up enjoying the experience. We really appreciate the recommendation and your kind words about our guides. It was a pleasure having you both ride with us

Had a wonderful ride on...

Kerry_R, Feb 2026

Had a wonderful ride on very sound horses, so great for inexperienced riders. Our guide, Tim, was wonderful, he was very knowledgeable about the area and was able to answer questions we had. We had a lovely walk through a slot canyon, where Tim was very helpful as we walked along wet and rocky areas - happy to go as far into the canyon as we were comfortable to go. Happy to recommend Tim and his team!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for the wonderful review. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to Tim. We hope to see you in the Zion area again soon.

The horseback ride would...

John_Z, Feb 2026

The horseback ride would be nice for beginners, but its honestly pretty boring. Not many great views. The slot canyon was much The same as the other slot canyons in the area.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear John, We're sorry to hear that you feel like you were misled by our tour description. We take our responsibility to provide accurate and truthful information very seriously, and we apologize for falling short in this area. We will be sure investigate this further. We're thankful for your feedback and will take action to improve."

Incredible experience!...

Ryosuke_H, Dec 2025

Incredible experience! Very welcoming to beginners and a fantastic view of Zion. Would highly recommend.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Your kind words about your experience with East Zion Adventures are truly appreciated. We enjoy making our customers stay in the Zion area more enjoyable. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again.

Fun

Chris_G, Dec 2025

Leisurely stroll through the mountains with a quick short hike through a slot canyon. Good for those even with no experience riding.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review Chris. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again one day!

Short but sweet; enjoyed...

John_H, Dec 2025

Short but sweet; enjoyed the ride and walking into the slot canyon. Saw mountain lion and mule deer tracks. Tim did a great job.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We will be sure to pass this along to Tim. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again one day.

It was an enjoyable...

Minh, Nov 2025

It was an enjoyable leisure horse back ride. We were hoping to see a bit more scenery along the way. Guides and horses were good!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your feedback ad will be sure to pass it along.

it was an amazing...

Lonnie, Nov 2025

it was an amazing experience. We loved our guide she was very knowledgeable and he'd great communication skills.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review Lonnie. We hope to see you in the Zion area again soon.

Great Experience !!!

Veronica_M, Nov 2025

Jake and Karly were great guides and the horses are excellent!! Such a great experience and the views are beautiful!!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thanks for the review Veronica. We will be sure to pass it along to Jake and Karly. Please join us again one day soon!

A must do in Orderville Ut

Vicki_M, Oct 2025

Easy ride for unexperienced horseback riders. Great guide guides and beautiful scenery. We had a beautiful day with blue skies and amazing views!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for the review Vicki. We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed our White Mountain Horseback Ride. We hope to see you in the Zion area again soon.

Great trail ride outside Zion Park!

Matthew_O, Sep 2025

Great trail ride, about an hour in length, the loop produces some beautiful views! This is an easy trail ride and you do not need any riding experience to participate. Our guides Elijah and Carlee were excellent and made sure our ride was enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this for a relaxing side trip from the park.