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East Zion Crimson Canyon Hike & UTV Adventure
4.9
737 Ratings
Orderville
Centuries of natural processes from wind and water have sculpted breathtaking Slot Canyons. Southern Utah boasts a collection of unparalleled canyons found nowhere else in the world. This tour offers an opportunity to explore these majestic formations without the usual throngs of tourists.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 15 E State St - Adventurers will depart from Orderville in a customized off-road UTV vehicle and traverse the rugged backcountry trail which leads to a breath taking Slot Canyon. The trail enters into a private access area, which few are privileged to experience. The ride is a thriller! You expert guide will ensure everyone’s safety while guiding an unforgettable experience. And that is just the beginning of the tour! The trail will end at the mouth of a narrow, unique sandstone slot canyon with walls that tower up around you. Your guide will hike with you into the canyon and assist you over several large boulder sections that are 8-10 feet tall*, until you are ready to return to the vehicle. Within the canyon walls you will also see ancient Native American writings and learn about how these awe-inspiring canyons formed. After all of this (and plenty of pictures), we will return back to the starting point.
*Please note you must be physically capable of climbing up and over 8-10ft tall boulders. This is a fairly strenuous tour.
In fall and winter months, be prepared for cold weather! Make sure you bring hats, gloves, coats, etc. to keep you warm while you enjoy the tour.
What's Included
- Licensed Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Location
15 E State St
East State Street
Check in at the Sinclair Gas station in Orderville, Utah.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Rhandat2024
Aug 17, 2024
Great guides and great cayons - This tour was AMAZING!! Our guides- John and Lonny were the best! They gave us step-by-step instructions on how to scale the rock with just our feet, hands, and bodyweight. They were patient and calm with those who needed extra help. We had great conversations, learned stories about the area, and saw some amazing canyons. John and Lonny were very knowledgeable about the area and climbing rocks, and gave us great conversation. They were very helpful in navigating those canyon walls. Great experience. Would do it again. Gets chilly so wear light weight long sleeves and pants. Maybe some grippy gloves too. And definitely good grippy shoes.
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Fredericmus
Aug 17, 2024
Visit with my family! - Adventure of a lifetime. Great guides, friendly, helpful and good stories. Tour is not difficult, but so beautiful. You get enough time to take pictures and to do the entire tour. Thank you for the organization and help during the tour. Great people I wish you all the best!
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870soniac
Aug 15, 2024
Proper adventure! - What a wonderful experience we had in the slot canyons. We were a group of 7 (very mixed abilities) friends and family from the UK. As often happens with our group we signed up for a trip without really researching what it entailed. So when we first saw the series of rocks we needed to get over to get into the heart of the canyons at least half of the group thought it wouldn't be possible. Our wonderful guides (two ladies and a gentleman) weren't having it and inspired confidence that the whole group would be able to navigate the obstacles- and with their patient help and expertise we did!! We all felt great that we'd done it, the slot canyons were breathtaking and it was a proper adventure. Can't recommend these guys more highly - one of the absolute highlights of our holiday.
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Ashley
Aug 13, 2024
Nature’s amusement park! - Fun adventure! Lonnie and Brooklyn were our awesome guides for this activity. The UTV ride was more thrilling than any roller coaster. The hike through the canyon was exhilarating for our family (2 adults, 3 kids). Be prepared to scale walls parkour-style, climb boulders, and enjoy the awe of nature’s beauty. We went during the 11:30 time slot which was perfect for capturing sunlight at the most stunning angles through the slot canyon. Don’t take any backpacks or gear into the canyon because it will be too cumbersome to hike with. Be mindful if you have back problems or pain of any kind because this is a strenuous adventure requiring strength and flexibility. Don’t worry though because Lonnie will tell you exactly how to maneuver your feet and body to make it through the canyon safely.
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Sarack1792ik
Aug 12, 2024
The best tour and the best guide ever!!!(John) - We did the crimson canyon tour. It was Amazing from beginning to end. We got so lucky with our tour guide John. His enthusiasm and knowledge just made the tour that much better! We started the tour by getting on an atv to reach the slot. That entire ride there was so fun and thrilling! When we arrived to the canyon we were so awestruck by the beauty of it. We could not stop talking about how awesome it was to be in there! John had so much knowledge and was so informative when explaining the history of it. But he made it so fun!! He even knew the perfect places to stop and snap some pictures of you. And let me tell you those pictures were so Beautiful!! While in the slot he guided us in how to climb over a few rocks to get through the slot. At some point I thought there’s no way I could climb over something like that. But with his help and instruction I was able to get over and the feeling of wow I did that is what you feel. You feel so proud of yourself. My husband and I highly recommend this tour to anyone and any skill level. We are not hikers at all but it we can do this and enjoy it the way we did anyone can!!
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Mary_m
Aug 11, 2024
Great adventure! - John and Janny were our guides on our Crimson Canyon adventure. I thought it was going to be a hike but I learned it was less like hiking and more like canyoneering. There were several high boulders we needed to get over and my husband and I are 77 and 67 respectively. While we are in pretty good physical condition, I was not sure we could do this; but John and Janny were so good at showing us how navigate them. It was not easy but we did it and we both felt it was the highlight of our visit in southern Utah. In our group of 7, we were the oldest and a 5 yr old the youngest; but John and Janny took care of all of us. Got some great photos (with John & Janny's assistance). Only regret that we didn't take any of us getting up and over the boulders!
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Nohemi
Aug 3, 2024
Amazing experience with the friendliest guides! Amazing sunrise and colors, remarkable views from inside the canyon! - This experience was beyond amazing! Our guides were excellent and super friendly! They gave clear instruction when showing how to climb some of the boulders and helped support feet when lowering. If you go at the 7 am slot you get a rad sunrise and amazing shadows in the canyon! I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to make great memories with great people! Definitely coming back with friends and family! You’ll be mind blown by nature and what our beautiful planet has to offer!
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Chickpea1230
Aug 3, 2024
Great tour! - We went on a tour with guides Paige, Tanner, and Teresa. Paige was our driver and she was very knowledgeable and personable. She helped to make the experience memorable. Got to go inside 2 of the 7 slot canyons which was great for the kids. Highly recommend!
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Goplaces40607905901
Aug 2, 2024
Away from usual canyons, great guide Meagan - Wonderful tour away from the usual canyons, which are sometimes overcrowded. And great guide. Thank you Meagan for everything you told and showed us. The tour was easily doable for our teens and us. We will do it again!
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Alexlw7804sl
Jul 31, 2024
The best adventure you'll have! - I booked this at the last minute as something fun to do with my two boys as soon as we arrived in Zion. The 4WD was great fun and the slot canyon was completely magical and adventurous. John was such a great guide and a great guy. Highly recommend this trip.
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