Capitol Reef National Park: Cathedral Valley off-road Jeep tour

Capitol Reef National Park: Cathedral Valley off-road Jeep tour

Duration6h - 7h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesRussian, English, Italian

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Cathedral Valley is one of those places that visitors always end up asking "Where is that?, why didn't I see that when I visited Capitol Reef?"

The reality is, though some of its most awe-inspiring features are included in promotional photos and literature, access to the region is not something a new visitor to the park in a rental vehicle would be advised to embark on. It is, however, one that is highly recommended to any visitor who wants to experience the true heart and soul of Capitol Reef.
We offer two options for this tour: 1. Half Day and 2. Full Day.
1. Half-day tour will take you to the most beautiful and iconic features of Capitol Reef: Temple of the Sun, Temple of Moon, and The Glass Mountain. You will see grand vistas of the colorful Bentonite and Mancos Shale, Mars-like formations.
2. Full-day is an 7-9 hour long trip that will take you on a 60-mile Cathedral Valley loop to all 8 destinations detailed in the tour's itinerary of the "What to expect" session below.

Options

Half-day Cathedral Valley

Duration: 4 hours: If you don't have all day for the entire loop of the Cathedral Valley, take this 4- hour tour the most beautiful part of it.
1/2 Cathedral Valley Loop: Includes Glass Mountain, Temple of the Sun and Moon, Bentonite Hills, and Queen of the Wash
Covered 4x4 SUV, AC
Pickup included

Full-day Cathderdal Valley

Duration: 7 hours
Full Cathedral Valley Loop: This option is a long full-day tour that completes the entire Cathedral Valley Loop.
Covered 4x4 SUV, AC
Pickup included

What's included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

What to expect

Cathedral Valley
4h · Admission ticket not included

We will pick up guests at their lodging location in one of our luxury off-road SUVs. Guests will then be transported through approximately 70 miles of some of the most remote terrain in Utah. The renowned Cathedral Valley Loop includes a dramatic river crossing (in the safety of our capable SUVs) as well as scenic stops. Refreshments will be provided as well as a stop for lunch and/or snacks. Insight into the history, both ancient, geologic, and recent, will be provided to add to the pure scenic spectacle that is an unforgettable memory and adventure.
15m

The road into this location takes you through some spectacular, rainbow-striped sedimentary hills of Jurrasic era deposits that need to be seen to be believed.
10m

Guests will be treated with a birds-eye view of the amazing monoliths and geology of Cathedral Valley below and a vista across the valley to the nearly twelve thousand foot high Thousand Lakes Mountain. A short, 1/4mile hike will bring those who wish an even closer look at this amazing valley!
20m

This overlook offers stunning views right from the parking area and even more beautiful vistas from the end of an easy, 1/4mile hike.
Guests will see the best view of the iconic Jailhouse Rock formation which is the centerpiece of the overlook.
15m

A short spur road off of the main loop will bring guests to another short hike(optional) of 1/8mile to one of the highest overlook points on the tour. From this point, amazing views and photos await, spanning east and west up and down the valley below.
Pass by

Magnificient Entrada formation that represents the name of Cathedral Valley.
20m

This is where the story of The Glass Mountain ends. Possible pronghorn antelope viewing.
10m

Sandstone iconic towers that only 1% of visitors to Capitol Reef National Park get to experience.
15m

A unique on Earth site where an enormous crystal lattice rises from the desert sands and glistens in the afternoon sunlight.
20m

A knowledgeable guide will lead you around this iconic monolith and show you the best viewing and photography points.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This pick-up address is The Hidden Falls gas station's parking lot. The same parking lot is shared with La Cueva restaurant. Park under a big green sign with gas prices on. Your tour guide will arrive in a SUV/Jeep with the letters MERIDIAN on it.

End point

This pick-up address is The Hidden Falls gas station's parking lot. The same parking lot is shared with La Cueva restaurant. Park under a big green sign with gas prices on. Your tour guide will arrive in a SUV/Jeep with the letters MERIDIAN on it.

Pickup details

We are also available to pick up our guests at local short term rental properties (Airbnb, VRBO, etc) in the Torrey, Teasdale, Grover areas. Simply reach out to us prior to booking to confirm your lodging address is in our area and we will coordinate pickup.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for visually impaired travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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