Cathedral Valley, Capitol Reef, Private 4X4 Trip

Overview

Cathedral Valley 4WD tour, See the Temples of the Sun and Moon, competitively priced private tours in luxury vehicles. (See our website for discounted prices and additional tours) Knowledgeable, friendly guides that know about the geology and history of the area. We'll show you hidden gems most visitors don't know about and get you away from the crowds to secluded sections of the park where you can find peace and solitude. Let us take the stress out of your vacation and get you to the places you want to see and enjoy. Our tours are all private for you and your family you will not share the trip with anyone else!

We are a Veteran-owned and operated business.

See our website for more options and pricing. We can take you to great photo spots and help improve your pictures with tips and tricks. Being in a Dark Sky Preserve, we teach star and Milky Way photography techniques, too. If you've ever wanted to get beautiful photos of the Milky Way, now is your chance!

City: Utah

Sat 09 Nov

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Starting at $230.00

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Sat 09 Nov

Starting at $230.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Tasty snacks and cold water provided, you can bring your own drinks also. Lunches and dinners can be arranged.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our off-road and hiking tours are not recommended for people with conditions that will be aggravated by bumpy roads. We do our best to keep the bumps to a minimum but some roads are rugged and bumpy and you can expect some jostling.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Capitol Reef National Park

Join us for a drive through Capitol Reefs back country to a scenic paradise of desert landscapes in our luxury 4X4 vehicle through cathedrals, temples, buttes and hoodoos that will get you away from most all of the park’s visitors. We’ll ford the Fremont River and drive over the Bentonite Hills, stop at the South Desert Overlook and see Jailhouse Rock, talk about the geology and history of the area, stop at viewpoints along the way, visit the iconic Temples of the Sun and Moon, see geological oddities such as Glass Mountain, Gypsum Sinkhole and ancient lava flows. This trip has tons of photographic opportunities and is missed by most visitors to Capitol Reef due to its remote location and often times challenging roads.Lunches or an Outdoor Cookout and Dinners can be arranged. If you're looking for a Jeep tour of Capitol Reef give us a shot, we don't drive Jeep but have more comfortable luxury vehicle to accommodate larger groups, enjoy the air conditioning on those hot summer days!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (53)

M6167DWstevef

Nov 2022

We did two private tours: a full day Burr Trail/Waterpocket Fold tour with Jason (owner) and Elizabeth, and then a half day in Cathedral Valley with Jason (with a day in between the two tours). They were both great experiences and highly recommended to see parts of Capitol Reef NP that are hard to access (we had been to the Fruita area before, so it was nice to see the other parts of the park...each of the three areas offer something unique). Furthermore, the benefit of a guide's expertise maximized our time and enhanced our experience beyond anything I could have planned on my own. They were both great hosts and guides, easy to talk with both casually and intelligently, happy to share their knowledge of this place they love, and answer lots of questions from curious minds (kids and adults). They also tailored the tours based on our interests (which is a highlight of a private family tour). Highlights of the Waterpocket Fold trail were the Strike Valley overlook (I could spend hours sitting there), petroglyphs, and dinosaur bones. The drive back through Boulder Mountain was also very pretty and a nice way to end the drive. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and our guides' company and expertise! It is worth repeating and my favorite of the two tours. Highlights of the Cathedral Valley tour were playing in the Bentonite Hills, a rare elk herd sighting, and viewing the Temples of the Sun and Moon, as well as the fascinating Glass Mountain. Having a guide like Jason not only gives you a break from the drive and access to a vehicle and driver capable of the rough backcountry terrain, which can get you into trouble depending on experience and weather, but also gives you experiences and insights that just don't happen from reading signs or doing your own research. I think a half day was enough to hit the highlights of Cathedral Valley, but we did miss plenty and a full day would have been better if in the money/time budget. If I had to pick one though and money/time wasn't a consideration, the full day waterpocket fold tour wins easily in my mind.

Richard R

Oct 2022

Jason and Elisabeth were excellent tour guides. Highly knowledgeable and informative. Excited to actually see dinosaur bones. Would never have visited cathedral valley without them. Highly recommend them.

keny298

Oct 2022

Canyonlands is huge national park, and we are so glad that we were able to spend time with Jason of Waterpocket Adventure exploring several remote, extraordinarily picturesque areas of the park. Jason was an utmost professional, drove an impeccably clean 4x4, and generously shared his extensive knowledge of the park's history and geology. For visitors who have an interest in visiting less-accessible parts of Canyonlands, we highly recommend Jason as a guide.