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

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $230.00

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Wed 25 Dec

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)

ZigZag_On_Earth

May 2022

Just had a fantastic 4WD adventure with Jason from Waterpocket Adventure Company (May 2022). I had booked his full day tour of Cathedral Valley. Jason was flexible, very knowledgeable and fun to travel with. I am fascinated by the geology of the area. He explained a lot and gave me time and space to look in awe at the varied landscapes. The tour included colorful bentonite hills, viewpoints, the famous Cathedral Valley and Sun and Moon temples, a sinkhole, and a gypsum hill. He was nice enough to add a small detour for me to see something I had missed the day before. Plus, as he is a local and has explored extensively the area, he was able to show me dinosaur bones in a cliff! The car was in excellent condition, and I felt safe the entire tour. The only (negative): I wish I was staying one more day to head South to the Waterpocket fold with him!!!

Response from Host

May 2022

Claire, thank you for the great review, I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and I appreciate our conversation. Hope to see you again some time. Enjoy the rest of your trip!

jeff661

Apr 2022

We were amazed by the awesome beauty of the Waterpocket fold scenery in the Capitol Reef National Park. Jason took us to places that we would never have found on our own and we felt safe and relaxed at all times. He took all the time of the world to explain the geology formations of the area, and showed us many, many marvelous footprints of the past. His vast knowledge of what happened here millions of year ago made the tour very interesting. He was very kind, respectful and attentive to our needs. We had the most fantastic time on our Burr Trail/ Water Packetfold tour. When we come back we definitely will ask Jasón to take us around on a new adventure! Water Pocket Fold Adventure Company is reliable and flexible. We are deeply grateful to you Jason and we treasure the memories we created during this wonderful day. Jeff and Lilly

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, I certainly enjoyed our time together, it was a wonderful tour and day! I look forward to seeing you both again!

paulaGiov

Apr 2022

What a great way to see the less traveled parts of Capitol Reef!! I was worried about traveling on sandy, possibly muddy roads, in a rental SUV in a remote area. So glad I signed up to see this out of the way area with Jason! He took us to see some beautiful areas, and was very knowledgeable about the geology and history of the area, which really enhanced the experience. He was willing to spend as much or as little time at each stop as we wanted, so it was personalized. I wish I had booked the whole day instead of just a half, it was just that fabulous.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you very much for the kind review, I enjoyed spending the day with you! I'm happy you enjoyed the tour.