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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Discover the desert in a deeper, more meaningful way with this private, fully customizable guided tour designed for families, small groups, and curious travelers of all ages. Skip crowded buses and enjoy a personalized experience crafted around your interests, abilities, and pace.
Avoid large group tours and explore comfortably with a private guide dedicated solely to your group. With a guide‑to‑guest ratio of up to 1:6, you’ll enjoy individual attention, plenty of opportunities for questions, and a tour tailored to your family’s needs.
This tour goes far beyond sightseeing. Your guide will help you understand the desert from the inside out—unpacking the cultural history, the stories of the people who have lived here for generations, and the geologic forces written into the landscape. Learn how each element of the fragile desert ecosystem works together in balance.
Whether it's the Needles or Island in the Sky, Canyonlands demonstrates the power of the desert and geologic forces.
What's included
Private transportation
Bring your own bottle to refill as the day goes on.
We offer a number of literature items that will enhance your educational experience.
National Parks still require entrance fees for tours. You can use your Annual Parks Pass if you have it, or pay $15 per person.
What to expect
Island in the Sky
Pass by
"I-Sky" is iconic and where must visitors to Canyonlands will go. Going up to 6,000 feet, enjoy the panoramic views of three mountain ranges, large buttes, and jaw-dropping overlooks of the river-carved canyons.
The Needles
Pass by
The Needles offer a quieter, more remote hiking experience. Longer hikes lead to gorgeous arches and he unique, multi-colored needle formations this district gets its name from.
Mesa Arch
45m · Admission ticket not included
Mesa Arch provides a stunning frame to the White Rim lining the cavernous canyons carved out by the Green and Colorado rivers.
Upheaval Dome
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Is it an uplifted salt dome or an ancient meteor strike? Take the short hike to determine for yourself.
Aztec Butte Trail
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Stand atop this butte to see a glorious 360-degree view of the Moab desert, deep canyons, three mountain ranges, and the San Rafael Swell. Along the way, find a granary used by the ancestral Puebloan people.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We're happy to pick you up at any location. All guests must be present in a tour vehicle while within park boundaries to meet our permit requirements.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
