Private Buckskin Gulch Tour

Overview

There are as many metaphors to describe what locals call 'down in the Buckskin' as there are people who have been there. I choose the word 'in' because you are literally inside the walls of the world's longest slot canyon.

According to the Bureau of Land Management ('BLM') website, Buckskin Gulch is 16 miles long (around 26 km) from the Buckskin Trailhead to the Paria Canyon and over 500 feet (around 150m) deep at its confluence with the Paria River. There are places in the Buckskin where you are able to touch both canyon walls at the same time.

Buckskin Gulch is a photographer's and hiker's Mecca. Every corner you turn is changing continuously; the cliffs are water-and-wind-sculpted patterns of colors, light and shadows. You may also marvel and puzzle at the meanings of the rock writings (petroglyphs) from the early Archaic period (some are as old as 9,000 years).

It was voted one the top 10 hikes in the world by National Geographic Adventure Magazine a few years back.

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Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $389.62

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $389.62

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What's Included

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks required for guides and travelers in vehicles.

What To Expect

Buckskin Gulch

- Incredible day of hiking into the world's longest slot canyon - Enchanting subterranean tour in swirling sculpted sandstone - Awesome photography opportunities - Great alternative to The Wave or South Coyote Buttes if you are unlucky in the draw for a permit. You won't be disappointed!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (40)

seattlemelis66

Sep 2019

When my husband and I first began planning a long dreamed of trip to Utah and Northern Arizona one of the must see things on my list was Antelope Canyon in Northern Arizona. My husband who is not a big fan of crowded "tourist destinations" began reading accounts of visitors to Antelope Canyon that recalled crowds and waiting in line. Because this was one of my top picks to visit he quickly set to work researching whether their might be some alternative that was equally special but without the crowd factor. In his search he came across Seeking Treasure Adventures who offered private tours into a canyon called Buckskin Gulch. He asked me to take a look at their website to see if this is something I would consider in lieu of a visit to Antelope. Once I saw photos of Buckskin Gulch I was sold! I read some reviews which were all stellar, so immediately called the number to reach out about availability and scheduling. Our guide Yermo answered and I knew immediately after speaking with him that this would be a primo experience to kick off the first two days of our adventure in Utah! I found Yermo to be very personable and extremely helpful. I booked two days of touring with Yermo that day by phone. One for Buckskin Gulch and the other to be determined by the availability of permitting. Yermo did a great job of communicating in advance of our day together and we were extremely happy with our experience touring with him. He was prompt, knowledgeable, flexible and gave us two experiences of a lifetime! Our first tour day was Buckskin Gulch and it was truly one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. It felt otherworldly to walk through this beautiful canyon. Yermo is a seasoned guide and he gave us a first class experience full of details about local plant life, ancient petroglyphs, dinosaur foot prints and ancient pieces of pottery and tools. Oh and the acoustics in the canyon were magnificent!! My husband and I are both musical and when Yermo started vocalizing to demonstrate the beautiful acoustics we both joined in making for a truly magical and moving experience in one of earths most beautiful natural cathedrals. The other detail I would share about Yermo is that he lead us, but in a very effortless way let us have time to explore on our own. I also appreciated that when he wasn't sharing pertinent information he was quiet to let us enjoy the sacred space of the canyon and surrounding area. Thank you Yermo! You gave us memories we will treasure for a lifetime!

Gonzalo R

Sep 2019

Went on my own It's fantastic. It took me almost a whole day but it's worth it Remember to carry a lot of water

Suzanna M

May 2019

This adventure was the highlight of my trip. I don't think I could have asked for a better guide and with my fear "respect" of heights, I don't think I would ever have gone down into the gulch without him. There were so many things that made this a special and unique adventure for me. I really want to thank Yermo for not only guiding me on the hike, but for the conversation, as my mother passed away less than a week before my trip and Yermo said some things to me that helped me to deal with my grief. This is a rather personal review, but besides being very knowledgeable of the area, showing me everything and explaining everything, he took the time to listen to me and share his experience with what I was going through. Yermo really is the best guide and also a pretty great person. I would highly recommend him as a guide and the gulch is beautiful. I hope to get over that way again and when I do, I will book another hike with Yermo.