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3-4 Hours Capitol Reef's Cathedral Valley Jeep Tour

3-4 Hours Capitol Reef's Cathedral Valley Jeep Tour

Overview

We have spent years exploring southern Utah so we can take you to the most jaw-dropping views and secret spots.
This is the Half Day Cathedral Valley tour option. A superb way to get a taste of the backcountry of Capitol Reef National Park without the time commitment of a full day tour, making it perfect for families or groups with limited time.

We will drive about 1.25 hours on dirt roads to the iconic Temples of the Sun and Moon and Glass Mountain, one of the most stunning, photogenic features in Capitol Reef, with plenty of stops along the way to stretch our legs and admire scenic views. We spend up to an hour here, then drive back the same way about 1.25 hours.

Highlights
Temples of the Sun and Moon
Glass Mountain
Lower Cathedral Valley
Queen of the Wash

City: Utah

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $200.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $200.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Knowledgeable Guide/Driver

Snacks and Water

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (29)

scotttN3061NP

Nov 2022

I arranged an all day plus private tour with Sleeping Rainbow Adventures. I wanted to tour Cathedral Valley at Sunrise and the Strike Valley Overlook in the late afternoon. I was an idiot, because I had to drive from Knab to Torrey, mostly in the dark. So I arrived at the Capitol Reef Resort at 11:00. Thank goodness, I ordered a meal for breakfast. Allison picked me up at 5:00, so we could get to Cathedral Valley before sunrise. The light was amazing at sunrise, unfortunately, it lasted only twenty minutes. I was able to get some amazing images during that time. Then, I drove Allison crazy, because I wanted to take images of the dried out river beds. We stopped at few. Then, it was off to the gypsum formation where I captured several images of the formation. Then she drove to different locations where I could capture images of Cathedral Valley and the northern portion of the Waterpocket Fold. Then she took me to the Bentonite Hills, where we were the closest to being at Mars. The colors were amazing. Finally, we crossed the Fremont River to begin the second portion of the tour. I was supposed to switch drivers, but I told Allison that I did not have to be at the Strike Valley Overlook after sunset. So, I did not switch drivers, and it was time to travel the Notom Road. We stopped at several locations, so I could capture many images. Finally, we went up the Burr Trail where I was able to capture images on one of the switchbacks. Finally we arrived at the Strike Valley Overlook Trail. We hiked up the trail until we arrived at the overlook. I have been there before, but it was twenty-nine years prior. We spent at least an hour, so I could capture images. This was the first time, I used a digital camera. Finally we climbed down back to the trailhead. Instead of driving over Boulder Mountain, we traced our way back down the Burr Trail and the Notom Road. She told me that one could run into cows over Boulder Mountain. (I felt really foolish taking that road the night before in complete darkness.) We drove back to my hotel. It was a sixteen hour day of amazing photography. Allison was wonderful and patient with my many stops. I highly recommend Sleeping Rainbow Adventures and Allison.

PhyllisPlotkin

Oct 2022

It was a great tour and Paul was an excellent guide. He was super knowledgeable, drove well, and looked after everyone's needs. I highly recommend.

Steven U

Oct 2022

It was a special treat to climb into the 4 wheel drive vehicle and leave the driving to Andrew. Very friendly, smart and competent tour guide and driver. Was very impressed with his knowledge of the local geology, flora and fauna. Some of the roads we took looked impassable but were not a major problem for him. We visited many amazing places, incredible photo opportunities. Saw very few people the entire day. Only disappointment was that we only had a few minutes of sunlight by the time we arrived at the temple of the sun and moon.