Top Utah Cultural Tours

Explore the magnificent formations of Monument Valley with a local Navajo guide. You’ll travel by open-air vehicle through this iconic landscape along backcountry routes and restricted areas. The excursion covers sites such as the Mitten Buttes, John Ford's Point, Yeibichai, Three Sisters Spires and Elephant Butte. Opt for a tour to visit a traditional hogan and listen to a Navajo musical performance.

Explore Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park on this tour that introduces you to Monument Valley's major scenic attractions. During the journey, see backcountry monuments, which include arches and ancient petroglyphs from the Anasazi people. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

See Monument Valley at its most spectacular: as it is lit up by the setting sun. This tour is led by a Navajo guide and takes you into the backcountry, to places that are normally off limits to visitors. As well as seeing the sights, you'll dive into Indigenous culture with a Navajo rug weaving demonstration and performances.

Enjoy an evening of Navajo culture and Monument Valley scenery on this tour led by a Navajo guide. First you'll take a 2.5-hour exploration of Monument Valley at sunset to admire its red rock formations. Then sit down to a traditional Navajo dinner at a location near Rain God Mesa, followed by a performance of Navajo dancing, music, and storytelling around a campfire.

Go off-roading by 4-wheel drive (4WD) deep into Canyonlands National Park via the White Rim Road, a scenic route of switchbacks and red rock formations. This full-day tour with an expert guide includes popular spots such as Island in the Sky, Gooseneck overlook, Musselman Arch, Lathrop Canyon and the Shafer Trail leading to the Colorado River. Take short optional guided hikes that lead to hidden passages, secret canyons and the caves of Canyonlands. Buffet lunch and round-trip transport from Moab included.

On this half-day whitewater rafting tour on the Colorado River, enjoy an adventurous way to see the scenery of the Fisher Towers region, which is just on the outskirts of Moab. Once you've met your guide and gotten acquainted with your gear, set off on a river trip like no other, with otherworldly scenery and moderate rapids. With just a small group for company, you're guaranteed a hands-on experience.

This white-water rafting trip covers a 14-mile (22-km) section of the Colorado River near Fisher Towers, a short drive from Moab. Stunning canyon scenery provides awe-inspiring vistas throughout the day. The full-day adventure features oar rafts operated by river guides, although inflatable kayaks are usually available upon request. At lunchtime, your guide serves a buffet-style picnic during a stop on a riverside beach.

Raft past Fisher Towers during this half-day river rafting trip on the Colorado River, not far from Moab. Drift past the red rock scenery while you paddle downstream through a series of gentle rapids. This family-friendly excursion includes personal flotation devices, dry bags and, of course, your river guide.

Adventurous travelers looking for a fun but not-too-extreme adventure will love this white-water rafting tour on the Colorado River. You'll be paddling through relatively small class II rapids, which is ideal for first-time rafters. Admire the amazing canyons and cliffs as you drift along calm sections, then paddle hard and be prepared to get wet as you ride the rapids.

This outdoor adventure combo from Moab takes you off-roading through Canyonlands National Park, followed by a guided rafting trip on the Colorado River. Your guide introduces you to the scenic natural wonders of Canyonlands' Island in the Sky by 4-wheel drive (4WD), including sections of the Shafer Trail and White Rim Road. Enjoy a buffet lunch before an afternoon rafting the white-water rapids of the mighty river. Admire deep canyons, ancient rock art, fossils and natural stone arches on this day trip, great for all ages.

To truly experience the legendary beauty of Arches National Park, you need to explore its isolated corners. On this adventurous 4WD tour from Moab, your expert guide will help you do just that as you navigate the backcountry to spots like the Tower Arch, as well as visit the famous red rocks at Marching Men and Eye of the Whale. Bonus: Your tour features a stop to see fossilized dinosaur tracks.

Roam over the sandstone domes and slickrock ledges of Hell's Revenge near Moab on this off-road adventure by utility terrain vehicle. Hop aboard your Kawasaki Teryx 4, opting to drive or join as a passenger. Then, navigate the dramatic terrain, full of steep climbs and descents. You’re treated to views of the La Sal Mountains, the Colorado River and the sandstone cliffs of Echo Canyon.

The only way to explore the inner workings of Monument Valley is with a Navajo guide—it also happens to be the best way. With this private tour, your born-and-raised guide will take you from fantastic buttes, spires, and mesas to natural arches, amphitheaters, and Anasazi petroglyphs. You’ll wander this sacred ground exploring its beauty, significance, history, and culture, walking away with a connection to the land that cannot be broken.

Book this small group tour for an adventure 4x4 driving through Arches and Canyonlands from Moab. You’ll get to go places other vehicles can’t reach with this tour, and you’ll also be keeping costs down by sharing your experience with a small group. Enjoy a provided lunch and ice water along the way to keep you cooled down and energized.

Monument Valley is located within Navajo Nation, also known as Navajoland, an American Indian reservation. With this small-group tour, explore the red-sand desert region with a Navajo guide born and raised in the valley and the surrounding areas. A team takes you through about 15 miles (24 kilometers) of rough terrain, sharing top sights and film locations, and Navajo traditions, history, and stories.

Learn about Navajo culture and see the natural wonders of Monument Valley on this tour of lower Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Visit a hogan, a traditional Navajo dwelling, to watch a demonstration, and hear stories from a guide about this region. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Explore stunning Zion National Park at your own pace during this full-day, GPS-based self-guided driving tour. Cover the park’s most famous natural landmarks, including Zion Canyon National Scenic Drive and East Zion. Enjoy optional side trips to Kolob Canyon and Kolob Terrace and Emerald Pools and Angel's Landing with advanced reservations. Listen to stories, travel tips, and music in between stops. Tours never expire and work offline.

Discover the natural wonders of Monument Valley on a tour led by a Navajo guide, who shows you the top sites such as Big Hogan and John Ford's Point as well as additional places not covered in shorter tours. As you travel 28 miles (45 km) through the tribal park, you'll learn a bit about Navajo culture and legends, see where movies have been filmed, and visit a traditional hogan (dwelling) to watch a rug-weaving demonstration.

This guided tour of Monument Valley promises a more rounded experience than most typical sightseeing tours. With a Navajo guide, you'll explore in the company of someone with deep knowledge of the land and culture. As well as seeing the famed landscapes, you'll experience a rug weaving demonstration, performances and a side to the valley that is usually off limits to most visitors.

Monument Valley is inside the Navajo Nation Reservation and has parts that are not open to the public. On this small-group tour, explore the valley with local valley guides with intimate knowledge of Navajo customs and traditions. Visit ancient Anasazi dwellings, petroglyph sites, natural arches, and panoramic viewpoints, while learning about the Anasazi people and Navajo culture, history, and traditions.

On this Mormon History of Salt Lake City Walking Tour, you'll be guided step by step to the historic spots associated with the Mormon pioneers and discover their story. Go at your pace, anytime. You’ll see many of the most famous sites in Salt Lake and a few hidden gems including the pioneer museum, state house, beehive, lion’s den, tabernacle, LDS office, eagle’s gate, history museums, lions gate, the church, Temple square and so much more. You’ll hear the stories and history of the people that made this their home including Brigham Young, the Native Americans, Joseph Smith, Pioneers, and the people that built this city. You will multiple chances to stop at sites that offer free admission including museums, an observation deck, parks, and government buildings. You are free to enter, if you visit during opening hours, and are optional. The tour is completely outside and can be taken anytime. Try doing that with a group tour! The tour starts outside the State House.

Experience our mother nature's beautiful creation from local guides that will provide our knowledge, history, and local upbringings of the Valley. Included in the tour will be the 17-mile loop and restricted backcountry with a demonstration inside a traditional Hogan.

Monument Valley is inside the Navajo Nation Reservation and has sections that are not always open to the public. On this small-group tour, explore Mystery Valley within Monument Valley with a Navajo guide who has intimate knowledge of the land. Visit ancient Anasazi ruins, petroglyph sites, natural arches, and short hiking trails, while learning about the Anasazi people and Navajo culture, history, and traditions.