Top Utah Half-day Tours

See the best of Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park on a small-group tour excursion. Set off for an adventure through the rugged landscapes and unique spires with a seasoned guide and an air-conditioned vehicle. Discover key sites in the park and learn about the wildlife, history, and geology of Bryce Canyon.

On this half-day 4WD adventure from Moab, explore the rugged, red stone interior of Canyonlands National Park, where you’ll experience the beauty of the Island in the Sky district and the stunning Gooseneck Overlook. Your professional guide will navigate your vehicle down the switchbacks of White Rim Road, where you will not only see the remains of ancient Pueblo civilizations, but also admire the canyon walls that drop 1,000 feet (300m) down. It’s an easy drive from Moab to Canyonlands, and the views of the meandering Colorado River help cap off this Utah adventure.

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.

See the sites of Lower Monument Valley that even tour guides can’t get enough of on this 3-hour sunrise or sunset excursion. Guides custom create itineraries that feature their favorite points in the valley in addition to must-see formations, transporting you in an all-terrain vehicle to sites far off the beaten path.

Go sightseeing in Salt Lake City with ease on this bus tour. You’ll see some of Utah's top urban attractions like the Mormon Trail, Temple Square, the State Capitol Building, Old Fort Douglas and sites from the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Hear stories of the pioneers, the Mormon religion, and historical anecdotes. A highlight of the tour is witnessing the 12,000 pipes of the famous Salt Lake Tabernacle organ.

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.

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.

Adventure-loving travelers will enjoy the opportunity to hike, canyoneer, rappel, and travel in a UTV through some of the most amazing slot canyons in the East Zion area. Be immersed in the incredible landscapes of this national park while having fun and enjoying the views. Receive personalized guidance on a small-group tour with a maximum of ten participants.

Enjoy a performance from the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir plus a sightseeing tour of Salt Lake City, Utah on this tour. Start with a bus tour around Utah’s high-elevation capital. See many of the city’s popular sites, like the Utah State Capitol building, This is the Place Heritage Park, and the 10-acre Temple Square complex. Then take in a performance by the Grammy- and Emmy award-winning, 360-member, all-volunteer Tabernacle Choir.

Enjoy an intrepid, one-of-a-kind excursion through Moab’s dramatic scenery and Slickrock Trail on this guided all-terrain vehicle tour. Pick between multiple convenient tour times, and make your own way to the departure point in central Moab. Once you get acquainted with your ATV and your gear, follow your guide up steep inclines, big descents, and keep one eye on the striking landscapes as you go.

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.

Explore Moab's desert beauty with your family while splashing your way down Class II rapids on the mighty Colorado. Take in the scenic red rock landscape while your raft guide points out the fascinating natural history of the area that makes it unforgettable. There's no better way to appreciate this terrain than by floating down the river that carved it. 

Explore the beauty of Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park with this self-guided driving tour bundle. Enjoy the flexibility to travel at your own pace, with hands-free functionality, and offline access, so you can use it even in remote areas. Includes full itineraries, travel tips, audio guide, videos, and text.

This is our most POPULAR tour. We are the 6th generation of (LOCAL) tour guides in Kanab. We have a love and passion for our area. We know all the secret places and hidden gems. This is a 3 hour tour, so you are not rushed, you will have lots of time to enjoy the canyon and if you have time left over we will show you other hidden gems in the area.

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 backcountry sand trails and climb over rugged terrain during a small-group ATV adventure in Kanab, Utah. Set out on a half-day tour in two- or four-person ATVs that travels from Kanab up to Hog Canyon. Drive to the Peek-a-Boo slot canyon and learn about the area’s dramatic rock formations. Checking out sweeping views during the adrenaline-pumping drive.

Immerse yourself in the Great Salt Lake’s unique and dramatic scenery—and explore its largest island, as well as its best nature-viewing areas—on this small-group, half-day hiking tour. With round-trip transit from select hotels, getting there is easy. You’ll explore Antelope Island State Park on a 1-mile (1.6-kilometer) hike, will look out for wildlife (from bison and bighorn sheep to local birds) at Fielding Garr Ranch, and more.

If you’re trying to stay away from packed group tours or tour buses in general when you visit Arches National Park, this Arches National Park Self-Guided Tour is the perfect solution. This audio tour lets you explore the park from the comfort of your own vehicle. It gives you a route that includes stops near Delicate Arch and other popular highlights. Plus, you can download the app easily on your smartphone.

Experience the adventurous side of Utah during a small-group tour that includes rappelling into a slot canyon. Begin the half-day tour with an off-road drive through the mountains, then go for a hike along the red rocks to reach the canyon. Rappel down the canyon walls and explore this unique rock formation at your leisure. Feel safe with a certified guide leading the way.

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.

Travel the mountainous Hurrah Pass the easy and adventurous way on this self-driving UTV tour. The four-seater vehicles are easy to drive. Follow the Hurrah Pass trail up to ancient petroglyphs and lookout points over expansive views over the mountainous desert landscape. Your guide will make sure you don't get lost and will teach you about this historic place.

Discover the rugged beauty and ancient legends of Canyonlands National Park on a 4WD tour from Moab. Go off-roading in a sturdy Jeep to reach the Island in the Sky district and other remote areas, where the Colorado River slices through steep ravines and ancient Pueblo rock art decorates the sandstone cliffs. Hold on tight as your driver and guide navigates the switchbacks of Shafer Trail, and fill your camera roll with amazing perspective shots of the red-rock canyons.