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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $230.00

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Tue 24 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)

RV--travel-chick

Feb 2022

This review has been long in coming, but so deserved. A friend and I were traveling through Capitol Reef NP and staying in our RVs. We decided to take a tour and get off the beaten path. We took Jason's tour - we did the Burr trail with Waterpocket. We stopped on the way out and first thing Jason showed us was a visible dinosaur skeleton we could touch in the wall of the canyon. Jason's knowledge of geology and the area was quite impressive and he is quite the outdoorsman, so we felt completely safe while off the grid. We did a couple of short hikes and the scenery was breathtaking. We agreed that the tour would be worthwhile even if we had our own Jeep or rented as we thoroughly enjoyed the information Jason provided and the conversation. We both said afterward that if we get back to Torrey we would look Jason up to share a beer or book a photography tour! My friend liked him so much she wanted me to date him, LOL if only I lived in Utah!

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you for the wonderful review, I sincerely appreciate it! I enjoyed spending the day with you both, it was fun! Please do look me up when you come back, I would love to see you guys again, we can definitely go do a photography tour and who knows, we may find time for a beer! ;-)

racgla

Nov 2021

What an incredible way to visit and see Capitol Reef National Park. It was my first time in the area and this private tour was such a delight. Jason did a fantastic job driving and guiding us through the park and exploring various sites. (I would not have felt comfortable driving on my own and maneuvering the dirt backroads!) Jason was super accommodating and flexible with stops. He was very knowledgeable about the national park, geological features and history of the area. I had a really fun day and learned so much. I will cherish the memories I made for years to come. Can’t wait to come back to the area and go on another tour with Jason. So worth it!

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Thank you Rachel for your wonderful review, I appreciate it very much. So glad you enjoyed the tour, you guys are awesome! Please come back soon and see what else we have to offer around here!

HappyFloridaDancer

Nov 2021

Interesting 1/2 day private tour to Cathedral Valley. I was traveling alone from Florida through the “big five” national parks in Utah. I had taken several small group tours while in Moab, but there was another couple or party of three with me in the car so they were not private tours. I was looking for something like that at Capital Reef, but as it’s not as well known there is not that kind of demand there. This made the tour by far the most expensive one I took on my trip, as I paid the full price for only one person. However, my itinerary only had one night at Capital Reef so wanted to make the best use of my time so decided to go ahead and splurge. Soooooo glad I did!!! Jason takes a lot of pride in his craft, and gave me an incredible tour of this very beautiful and interesting area. I was originally hoping to take the afternoon tour the day I arrived to the area so that I could integrate his night time stargazing tour. Unfortunately, a snowstorm hit that day (in mid-October!). So had to postpone until the next morning. We saw the Temples of the Sun, Moon and Stars, the glass mountain (wild!), lava dikes, gypsum sink hole and even some dinosaur fossils. The scenery we drove through to get to and from the valley was also so beautiful. Really great day. Also enjoyed some excellent hot tea, and was offered snacks. I am hoping to get back to the area again, as Capital Reef has so much to offer. Definitely could be a destination for a several days trip in and of itself. Jason is so knowledgeable about the area. He offers other trips as well, Goblin Valley, Burr trail, etc. He can put together dining experiences in these remote areas! I hope to get back there for a trip with friends, plan ahead with Jason to put together some amazing experiences! Definitely stargazing. Jason has also taught photography so is a great resource person to help with photos. The tour was a great investment, as there is no way that I could have or would have seen so much on my own. These areas are very rugged, and you need a 4x4 vehicle for a lot of places. Definitely recommend for solo travelers, families, friends, couples, anyone. Thank you Jason for your expertise and experience which led to an unforgettable day for me!

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, I enjoyed spending the day with you and showing you around! I’d love to see you come back and explore the area some more, there is so much more to see out here. If you decide to come back I’d gladly discount your rate. Thank you again! Jason