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Soar above the Canyonlands and enjoy thrilling aerial views with this 45-minute scenic helicopter flight from Moab. Enjoy a birds-eye view and capture stunning photos of highlights such as the Deadhorse Point, Thelma and Louise Point,, the Colorado River, Behind the Rocks, and backcountry arches such as Corona, Pritchett, Funnel Arch, and Halls Bridge. This trip begins and ends at 94 W Aviation Way, in Moab, Utah. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Scenic helicopter flight over the Canyonlands
• Enjoy a unique perspective and view
• Capture stunning aerial photos of the desert and canyons
• Includes headsets and live narration

The Island in the Sky mesa rests on sheer sandstone cliffs over 1,000 feet above the surrounding terrain. Every overlook offers a different perspective on Canyonlands’ spectacular landscape. This trip lasts about an hour and costs $339.00. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Explore the colorful cliffs of Yant Flat near St. George Utah on this hiking excursion. With a small group, embark on a moderately-difficult trek through the unique, arid landscapes. Catch views of Zion National Park in the distance and learn about the multi-colored striations of Navajo sandstone that have been pushed up by volcanic rock. This trip begins and ends at 545 N Main St, in Leeds, Utah. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Learn about the geological history of the area
• A great tour for hikers and photographers alike
• Bottled water and snacks are provided
• A small group means more attention from your guide
  

Yant Flat! I haven’t said “WOW” this many times since I listened to Dark Side of the Moon with headphones on. This remote and colorful area of Southern Utah can be reached from St George in about 1 hour/Las Vegas in 2.5 hours and Kanab Utah in 1 hour 45 minutes. The area is exceptional for both hikers and photographers and isn’t on the well traveled/photographed category of Antelope Canyon or Horseshoe Bend in Arizona. This area will reward you with the landscape images you are looking for. Constant views of Zion National Park as well as the multi colored stripes of CandyLand will keep you amazed all day. Hike is considered moderate and is a minimum of 4 miles roundtrip to experience the area. Navajo Sandstone has been lifted up by the volcanic rock below and weathered into the well known domes located throughout Arizona and Utah. Brain rock or turtleback are some of the names given to this areas landscape but you might just be left speechless. This trip lasts about 5 to 7 hours and costs $229.00. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Explore the beauty, color, and distant mesas of the Bentonite Hills and Cathedral Valley, containing ancient Native American sites, dinosaur fossils and tracks, and beautifully banded hills of color. Your guide will devise a custom itinerary based on your abilities and interests, including exceptional places not on the usual tourist path. After the tour, you’ll have a better understanding of it all, as well as amazing memories of natural splendor. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Led by a local guide with intimate experience of the area
• Drive through Capitol Reef National Park
• Cruise through the Bentonite Hills, made of Jurassic era sediment
• Gain insight into the geology, geography, and human history of the area

The journey to and from the Bentonite Hills includes a trip through the famous geology and cultural history of Capitol Reef National Park. Your guide will share insight into the regions geologic origins as well as more recent cultural history and both Native American Fremont Culture and Ancient Puebloan sites located within the region. This trip lasts about 3 hours and costs $170.00.

These world famous Jurassic era sediments not only harbor Dinosaur fossils and trackways, but they offer the modern explorer vistas and experiences rivaled no where else on our planet. No wonder these are the same deposits on which Nasa chose to build it’s Mars Research Facility. Your experienced guide will explain the geology, geography, and history of the region as well as giving you the “lay of the land” which includes insight into Capitol Reef’s Water Pocket Fold and the region’s groundwater drainage all the way down to the Colorado River and Lake Powell. This tour also visits an abandoned drilling rig and functioning well in the desert as well as two fordings (crossings) of the famous Fremont River in addition to a trip through Capitol Reef National Park and its famous sandstone cliffs surrounding a historic district of Pioneer era settlements and active orchards still producing fruit to this day! For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Get away from the park crowds on this epic four-hour tour on horseback. With the Bryce Canyon area as your backdrop, you’ll clip-clop along Old West trails used by both cowboys and Indigenous groups, climbing up and down the scenic Red Canyon. Appropriate for beginners to experts, this ride truly goes off the beaten path for serious canyon adventure. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

This trip begins and ends at Bryce Canyon City, UT. We are located in the lobby of Ruby’s Inn. you can check in with our desk and we will get you off on your ride.  This trail ride lasts about 4 hours  and costs $120.00.

• See Bryce Canyon away from the tourist spots
• Your guide will make sure you’re safe and comfortable on your ride
• Explore Old West and Indigenous trails
• Suitable for all skill levels over 7 years of age
  

Cost: $100 per person Length: Approximately 4 hour ride ,230 lb weight limit. The Thunder Mountain Trail starts at the bottom of Red Canyon and ends at the top of Red Canyon. This ride offers the most breathtaking scenery in Bryce Canyon Area as your backdrop. The Thunder Mountain Trail with its switchbacks and narrow backbones will leave you with an experience that you will remember for years to come. Leaves daily at 8:30 a.m. May 1 through September 30. Children must be at least 10 years old. This ride is seasonal. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Monument Valley is known for its red-sand desert land, its ancient Anasazi petroglyphs, and its photogenic sandstone rock formations, but the land is best understood by someone who lives there. This trip begins and ends at Main Monument Valley Rd, Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ. In The West side parking area. For more information or to book this trip, click here.

This Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Tour is led by someone who lives on the area that is territory of the Navajo Nation Reservation. See the full valley, including the restricted areas with your guide during this tour. This tour lasts about 2.5 hours and costs $85.00.

• Explore Monument Valley with a guide who actually lives there
• A guide knows the best areas to see of the red-sand desert
• Bottled water is provided so you can stay hydrated during your tour
• Choose from a morning or evening tour, depending on what works for you

Did you know that Monument Valley also has arches, windows, and ancient Anasazi petroglyphs? Get the full scenic experience in the Restricted area with visits to the Big Indian, Sleeping Dragon, and all the arches – the Big Hogan, Moccasin Arch, Sun’s Eye, and Ear of the Wind. You will also see ancient Anasazi petroglyphs on the canyon walls below Sun’s Eye. ** Includes a Hogan visit with the late Susie Yazzie’s family, who demonstrate traditional Navajo rug weaving and narrate the significance of artifacts such as the baby cradleboard. This tour also includes everything you see in the Scenic Express tour. For more information or to book this trip, click here.

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