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Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Our most recommended tours and activities

From Kanab: 3-Hour Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon Hiking Tour

1. From Kanab: 3-Hour Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon Hiking Tour

This hiking tour will show you the essentials of the Peek-a-Boo Canyon in a short timeframe—perfect for photography/Instagram lovers. Discover some of the most famous sights of the area and marvel at this amazing natural rock formation. Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon located just 10 miles outside of Kanab, Utah in the the Grand Staircase-Escalate area. After pickup from Kanab, enjoy a scenic 40 minutes drive to the canyon. This canyon is less crowded then other popular sites of Utah and Arizona and will give you a chance to explore, relax and enjoy some truly spectacular scenery. Catch the golden light around 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM to take the best photos of the canyon.

From Kanab: Grand Staircase-Escalante Drive & Hike Tour

2. From Kanab: Grand Staircase-Escalante Drive & Hike Tour

Enjoy a family-friendly trip through Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument with an experienced guide. This tour is the perfect choice if you want to see spectacular landscapes and keep hiking to a minimum. Most of the scenery inside Grand Staircase-Escalante will be seen from and near the vehicle. Travel on favored Cottonwood Canyon Road and see the highlights such as Grosvenor Arch and Hackberry Canyon and then take a short and easy hike through the Cottonwood Wash Narrows, located in the Paria River basin below the Bryce Canyon National Park cliffs. Enjoy the views during this easy 3.2 mile-long hike. Marvel at the variety of different rock formations and colors unique to Southern Utah.

Utah: Grand Staircase-Escalante Self-Guided Driving Tour

3. Utah: Grand Staircase-Escalante Self-Guided Driving Tour

Explore the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument on a self-guided tour. Follow the app's directions and learn about the area's history, geology, flora, fauna, and tribal legends. Download the app and start your adventure into the stunning Utah landscape near the Red Canyon Visitor Center, perched high up on the rocky cliffs of Flaming Gorge. Admire the views of the vast Red Canyon, carved by the Green River many eons ago. Next, pass by Bryce Canyon National Park and get a crash course in geology. Then, reach the staircase itself, and get an insight into the ancient Fremont, Puebloans, and the Paiute who once called this land home. Leap back in time another 75 million years and learn why the staircase is so rich in dinosaur fossils. Drive to the next stop at the breathtaking Powell Point vista, where you can see the land unfurl for miles and miles in front of you. Continue into the Escalante Petrified Forest, another geological time machine, before heading to Spooky Gulch, a particularly narrow and winding crevasse that is ideal for hiking. Then, make your way to Upper Calf Creek Falls before following the famous Hogback, a dramatic, winding roadway with stunning views off to both sides. Sail through the tiny town of Boulder to Dixie National Forest. Take in the unique Heritage Overlook and Homestead Overlook. Marvel at the panoramic views of the whole landscape of Dixie Forest and the Grand Staircase. End your tour at Capitol Reef, where you will learn about wildfires.

Moab: Ultimate Utah Combo Self-Driving Audio Tour

4. Moab: Ultimate Utah Combo Self-Driving Audio Tour

From the canyons of Zion to the gravity-defying formations in Arches, witness Mother Nature at her most impressive on this self-guided driving tour starting in Moab, Utah. Enjoy animated videos to visualize parts of the tour. Simply hop in your car, get the app set up on your phone, and get started. Visit Arches National Park and discover hidden life within this harsh yet beautiful desert. Marvel at impossible rock formations and towering arches millions of years in the making and learn how it all came to be. Learn the history of the Ute and Paiute tribes who lived at Arches for thousands of years. Hear their legends of the trickster god who brought them to the desert and the portals through time that lie dormant. Find out how these tribes survived and what they left behind. See Zion National Park and hear why early Mormon pioneers thought it was heaven on earth. This tour works by car, bike, or shuttle, so you can see the park however you want to. At Zion, see natural wonders like the Temple of Sinawava and the Weeping Rock. Learn the park’s history, from its geologic formation to the first people who lived here. See emerald pools, staggering mountain peaks, and much more. Next, marvel at the towering hoodoos that dot Bryce Canyon. Dive into the history and legends of the Native tribes who lived here, including the harrowing tale of a race of giants who were turned to stone and became the hoodoo formations we see today. Visit groves of Earth’s oldest trees and hear the spooky story of the supposed curse which afflicts anyone who chooses to study these ancient, gnarled plants too closely. Stop at the spot where Forrest Gump ended his famous run at Monument Valley. Then, head into the valley itself to get up close and personal with jaw-dropping mesas, buttes, and spires. Get the inside scoop on how Hollywood turned Monument Valley into the quintessential image of the American West. Learn about the mysterious Anasazi who vanished from this land centuries ago and the Navajo who still call the valley home. Then, unearth hidden secrets at the Grand Staircase. Hidden within this towering staircase are clues to the land’s long history. Learn about the dinosaur fossils people have found here, including a T-Rex skeleton. Before concluding your tour, explore a petrified forest, sparkling waterfalls, and sweeping vistas. Plus, hear the legends and tales of the tribes who once lived at Grand Staircase.

16+ National Parks Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle

5. 16+ National Parks Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle

Start any of these tours by downloading the app that will function as your personal guide, audio tour, and map all in one. This bundle includes: • Grand Canyon • Yellowstone • Grand Teton • Rocky Mountains • Great Smokies & Blue Ridge Parkway • Shenandoah • Acadia • Sequoia & Kings Canyon • Joshua Tree • Arches • Bryce • Canyonlands • Capitol Reef • Zion • Grand Staircase • Monument Valley • Death Valley • Olympic National Park • Yosemite National Park Read more about 16+ National Parks Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle - https://www.viator.com/tours/Moab/National-Parks-Self-Guided-Driving-Tours-Bundle/d5600-259428P10?mcid=56757 Marvel at a mile-deep crack in the earth at the Grand Canyon. Tour the rim, hike eye-popping trails, and learn how this awe-inspiring landscape formed. Watch Old Faithful erupt in Yellowstone, but don’t stop there! See Grand Prismatic, observe the nation’s largest bison herd, get the truth about the Yellowstone supervolcano, and more! Travel to new heights in the Grand Teton mountain range, offering unbelievable vistas, dramatic mountain passes, and tons of history. Explore Colorado’s dramatic Rockies, from gorgeous vistas to the enormous Bear Lake. Plus, learn how this park exists thanks to some very capable women. Discover why Great Smoky is the most-visited national park. Find sparkling waterfalls, verdant hiking trails, and a rich Cherokee heritage. Plus, explore little-known Civil War history at Cades Cove. Cruise through tree-filled mountains on the Blue Ridge Parkway and Shenandoah’s Skyline Drive, both of which offer perfect wilderness sights as well as plentiful wildlife and legends. Get in touch with nature at Acadia, one of the greenest places in the country. Or visit in the fall for a truly unforgettable display of autumn foliage! Visit living giants in Sequoia, home to the largest trees on Earth. Then go beyond those groves to Kings Canyon, boasting dramatic vistas for those seeking the perfect photo op. Cruise through Joshua Tree, where two deserts meet. See great desert hikes, wacky Dr. Seuss-like trees, and some of the best sunsets you’ll ever see. Discover the gravity-defying wonder of Arches, named for impossible rock formations millions of years in the making. Hear how they formed and what they meant to the tribes who lived here. Marvel at the towering hoodoos which dot Bryce Canyon. Dive into the legends behind them, including the harrowing tale of giants who were turned to stone. Visit the staggering beauty of Canyonlands, home to the stunning red desert and more canyons than you can shake a stick at. Stand atop breathtaking vistas, find a piece of history at Aztec Butte, and much more. Tour remnants of a pioneer town in Capitol Reef. Explore striking contrasts as you move from harsh desert to verdant orchards! See why Mormon pioneers thought Zion was heaven on earth! Visit natural wonders from towering rock temples to emerald pools and a hiking trail like no other. Unearth hidden secrets at the Grand Staircase. Visit a petrified forest, sparkling waterfalls, and sweeping vistas. Plus, learn about dino fossils found here! Visit the spot where Forrest Gump ended his famous run at Monument Valley! Explore this valley’s jaw-dropping mesas and spires which made it Hollywood famous.

Yellow Rock, Utah: Advanced Hiking Tour

6. Yellow Rock, Utah: Advanced Hiking Tour

Enjoy the convenience of being picked up either from your hotel in Kanab or from Paria Contact Station outside of Page, Arizona. Meet your guide and go for a challenging hike through the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. See all of the areas most photogenic spots. Discover Yellow rock’s symphony of colors– the ice cream-like swirls of yellow, orange, white, red and pink. Hike to the top of the dome and take in amazing views of southern Utah and northern Arizona. Discover clear views of Castle Rock, No Man's Mesa and Hackberry Canyon. Hear stories and learn about the area from your guide as you explore this unique natural beauty.

U.S. Southwest: 27-Tour Bundle on Self-Guided Driving App

7. U.S. Southwest: 27-Tour Bundle on Self-Guided Driving App

Become a modern pioneer with an audio-guided app tour of the U.S. Southwest. Pick your starting location then follow the GPS map and visit the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, the Rockies, and many other national parks in your own time. Decide where you want to go. Tour the sights of Arizona, including Sedona and Red Rock, the Grand Canyon, and the Colorado River meander at Horseshoe Bend. Travel the west coast of California along 17-Mile drive accompanied by a virtual tour guide. Visit some famous movie locations in LA. Explore the rugged beauty of Colorado and see the Rocky Mountains and Million Dollar Highway. Witness the best national parks in Utah, such as Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Bryce National Park. Watch the famous Old Faithful geyser erupt in Yellowstone National Park.

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What people are saying about Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Overall rating

4.5 / 5

based on 18 reviews

Beyond our expectations! Off roading along the way was super fun as well. Bruce was a fantastic, knowledgeable, conscientious guide! His photography skills were super helpful, knowing just the right locations and angles to catch that perfect shot of the canyon. It was just my husband and I, and it truly felt like a private tour just for us. HIGHLY recommend!

Had to wait for the other couple to reserve the tour, so it was a bit troublesome, but the tour was quite spectacular, and the guide was very professional and kind.

Bruce was the most experienced, knowledgeable and patient guide you could ever wish for. He knew every single rock and anecdote about the canyon! Super recommended

We had a lovely day with Bruce. Our feet got a little wet from the rain the night before and we need new shoes, but it was worth it for this adventure.

Terry was a great guide. He shared a lot of knowledge during the hike and he helped us get amazing photos.